Jul 25, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russian forces may launch a massive missile strike against Ukraine within 48 hours, citing intelligence from domestic agencies and foreign partners.

The warning coincides with ongoing Russian aerial attacks across the country. In Zaporizhzhia, local emergency services reported that the casualty count from recent guided bomb strikes rose to 30 people, including seven children. Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 81 strike drones and intercepted one of three ballistic missiles targeted at the Kyiv region. Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat confirmed that additional Onyx missiles directed at southern Ukraine failed to strike their intended targets. Additionally, a drone strike damaged a residential building in Kharkiv's Saltivskyi district, leaving at least one person injured.

Sources: Ukrinform.

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Tuesday to discuss diplomatic options for resolving the conflict, including a potential aerial ceasefire. The upcoming bilateral talks coincide with a deadly Russian strike on a defense industry event in the Kyiv region, which resulted in ten deaths and nearly 100 injuries. Ukrainian officials hope economic pressures on Russia could make new truce proposals viable.

Meanwhile, security escalations persist across Europe and the Middle East. Romanian air forces intercepted an unauthorized drone violating NATO airspace. Concurrently, air defense systems in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain engaged and neutralized incoming Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles targeting US partners.

Sources: HRT Vijesti, Vijesti

Uncontrolled wildfires across Western Europe have forced extensive evacuations and emergency declarations in France, Spain, and Scotland.

In France and Spain, more than 160,000 residents have been displaced since mid-week. French authorities ordered evacuations across seven municipalities near Bordeaux overnight, following an earlier complete evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula. Meanwhile, Spanish officials declared a state of emergency as severe blazes threatened communities surrounding Madrid and the nearby province of Avila.

Further north, Scottish firefighters are tackling a wildfire in Cairngorms National Park. Local authorities designated the blaze a "major incident" and urged nearby residents to evacuate the area. Firefighting crews across all affected regions continue working to contain the spread amid difficult conditions.

Sources: HRT Vijesti.

Belgian prosecutors have arrested a Canadian woman of Chinese origin on suspicion of spying for an unidentified foreign country and participating in a criminal organization.

According to official statements, the suspect was working as an intern at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) facility located in Mons, in western Belgium. Authorities have not disclosed the suspect's identity or specified which foreign nation she was allegedly acting on behalf of. The case remains under investigation by Belgian judicial authorities as officials assess the scope of the alleged security breach.

Sources: Vijesti.

Moldovan officials and public figures addressed several governance and economic challenges this week. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu and Prime Minister Vasile Tofana indicated that government support for winter gas bills will be reduced compared to previous years, with precise subsidy amounts to be finalized after the national budget is approved.

Meanwhile, Moldovagaz chief executive Vadim Ceban publicly clarified his monthly salary following comments by Grosu, stating he receives approximately 150,000 Moldovan lei rather than the 400,000 lei figure mentioned by the parliamentary speaker. Separately, opposition politician and former Prosecutor General Alexandr Stoianoglo criticized the government's vetting process for public officials, arguing that candidate integrity should be thoroughly investigated prior to appointment rather than after ministers assume office.

Sources: Point