Jul 25, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russian forces have prepared missiles for a new large-scale attack against Ukraine within 48 hours, citing intelligence reports. The warning comes as Russian officials reported eight fatalities, including two children, following an attack on tourist facilities in Kyrylivka, Zaporizhzhia region.

Addressing the ongoing war, Zelensky stated that achieving a ceasefire would be the optimal outcome if it saves human lives rather than enduring decades of conflict.

Elsewhere in Europe, severe wildfires in France and Spain have forced the evacuation of over 267,000 people. Meanwhile, International Criminal Court member states voted to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct.

Sources: Tanjug

France is enduring its worst wildfire season on record in 2026, with over 50,000 hectares of land destroyed across the country. Southwestern regions, including Gironde and Landes, face severe blazes driven by ongoing heatwaves and extreme drought conditions.

Local authorities in Gironde ordered the preventive evacuation of seven additional municipalities as fires expanded toward the Bordeaux metropolitan area. Satellite imagery released by Spain's meteorological agency revealed that smoke plumes from wildfires near Madrid merged with those rising from the Bordeaux region. Emergency crews continue battling multiple active fronts as dry conditions exacerbate the risk of further spreading.

Sources: Le Figaro

Global energy markets and Middle Eastern security face increasing disruption as confrontations involving the United States, Iran, and regional actors intensify. Crude oil prices have breached $100 per barrel following heightened military activity and threats to vital trade corridors. Tehran is reportedly urging Houthi militants in Yemen to employ newly acquired advanced weapons against maritime targets in the Red Sea.

At the same time, Saudi Arabia is advancing its own nuclear development initiatives, further complicating the strategic balance in the region. Attention remains focused on potential countermeasures by Israel as military engagements widen. Hostilities between Washington and Tehran are operating at an elevated intensity, raising significant international concern over energy supply security.

Sources: Jornal Económico

At least 15 Panamanian nationals have been recruited to fight in the war between Russia and Ukraine, according to statements released by Panamanian authorities on Friday.

Panama's acting Foreign Minister confirmed the recruitment figures, noting that at least one citizen has died during the conflict and several others remain reported missing. The ministry did not provide further details regarding which side of the hostilities the individuals were recruited to fight for, nor how the recruitment process took place. The announcement underscores the broader global reach of the war, with foreign fighters from Latin America increasingly appearing in conflict zones.

Sources: Le Figaro

Ukrainian authorities have launched an investigation and detained the organizer of an arms exhibition in Kyiv following a Russian missile strike that killed 10 people and injured more than 100 on Friday.

Despite strict secrecy measures surrounding the event, an information leak reportedly allowed Russian forces to target the gathering. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that such an exhibition should not have taken place during wartime. Investigators are now seeking to determine how details of the location were compromised. Meanwhile, experts noted that while security protocols failed, defense exhibitions remain important for the country's military sector.

Sources: LSM