G7 fund Ukraine: Frozen Russian assets aid recovery

Ukraine is expected to receive $50 billion in loans, which will be repaid using future profits from these frozen Russian assets, The Kyiv Independent notes.

Kyiv reels as Russia launches second night of attacks

At least two people were killed and 28 wounded in Kyiv after Russia launched a second consecutive night of massive attacks on Ukraine, shaking the Ukrainian capital and cities far from the front line on the night of July 10.

Ukraine's Marshall Plan kicks off in Rome

The Conference on Ukraine's Reconstruction in Rome serves as a robust platform under Italy's leadership, yet it also presents significant logistical and political challenges.

New NATO Plan for Ukraine Aid Sparks Questions

US President Donald Trump announced in a July 10 interview with NBC that the United States has agreed to a new mechanism for delivering weapons to Ukraine through NATO.

Statement: U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine are crucial for maintaining the balance of power in the war

The United States' decision to resume arms deliveries to Ukraine is crucial for maintaining a balance of power in a conflict with global consequences. According to critical infrastructure expert Alexandru Georgescu, Ukraine relies not only on the weapons provided but also on the steadfastness of its allies.

Ukraine ramps up drone production amid new US aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced plans to expand drone production with allies, even beyond the war, dpa reports.

French politics: Macron's high-stakes dilemma looms

Starting this Tuesday, July 8, France will hold its breath, waiting to see if President Emmanuel Macron will try his "political poker" maneuver again, just as he did last year when he dissolved parliament in July 2024, hoping to secure a majority, but failed.

Russia's economy hit: $350B loss from sanctions

According to The Moscow Times, citing a report by economists at the Gaidar Institute titled "Sanctions Against Russia: Dynamics, Tightening Restrictions, and Economic Effects," Russia is facing substantial long-term economic damage.

Rutte: China could use Russia to distract NATO

China may pressure Russia to launch an attack on NATO countries in order to divert the alliance’s attention from the Indo-Pacific region, where Beijing is reportedly preparing for a potential assault on Taiwan, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in an interview with New York Times.

EU braces for retaliation as Trump’s tariff deadline nears

Donald Trump's punitive tariffs and aggressive trade measures were criticised on Sunday, July 6, by BRICS leaders gathered in Brazil, although notably absent were Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping

Webb Telescope spots massive, potentially habitable planet

The James Webb Space Telescope has made another remarkable discovery: a massive planet that could potentially support life, according to several space

Air traffic strike causes mass flight cancellations in France

Hundreds of flights have already been canceled, affecting over 70,000 passengers, as a major air traffic controller strike causes widespread disruption across France's