The United States has begun work on transferring licenses to Ukraine for the production of Patriot missiles, but the process is at an early stage and is being hampered by political decisions. Certification of supply chains may take 3-6 years, so Ukraine has better prospects in the European Freyja project.
A Cessna Caravan C-208 aircraft with 11 foreign tourists and two crew members crashed in Peru. None of the 13 people on board survived.
Kseniya Baylo and Sofia Vystavkina won bronze medals at the European Aquatics Championships in synchronized 10-meter platform diving. For 17-year-old Vystavkina, this is her first medal at a senior European Championships.
The water level in the Rhine near Cologne has dropped to 68 cm, breaking the record of 2018. Due to the drought, shipping is experiencing difficulties, and vessels are forced to reduce their load.
Hensoldt, Fire Point's German partner in the Freyja project, doubled its volume of new orders in the first half of 2026 and crossed the €10 billion mark for the first time in its history.
The US is relinquishing leadership of the NATO Security Assistance Group in Germany, which coordinates military aid to Ukraine. The transition will take up to a year, but work with Ukraine will not be interrupted.
SBU and GUR took fourth place in the ranking of European intelligence services by L'Express, scoring 77 points. Experts noted the ingenuity of Ukrainian intelligence services and their complex operations.
António Costa approved Spain's decisive actions to return migrants in Ceuta. The escalation of the migration crisis led to the death of at least 57 people.
Ukraine secured the extradition of five individuals from five countries in a week. For the first time in history, Jordan extradited a suspect in the creation of a criminal organization from Dnipro.
About 60,000 migrants reached Spanish Ceuta from Morocco, 34 people died. Spain deployed the army, Prime Minister Sanchez called it an attack on territorial integrity.
Italy became the largest importer of liquefied gas in Europe in July thanks to government incentives. Neighboring countries reduced purchases due to rising prices, leading to a lag in storage levels.
Saudi Arabia is preparing a large-scale military operation against the Yemeni Houthis, including a naval and ground offensive. Riyadh is creating an international naval coalition of 14 states to protect shipping.
Nearly 10,000 deaths in Germany this year have been linked to high temperatures. The elderly have been most affected by the consequences of the heat.
Spanish Renfe launches a night train Przemyśl – Frankfurt am Main from August 1. Ukrzaliznytsia provides transfers from five Ukrainian trains.
The EU proposes to impose sanctions against over 1,600 companies that help Russia in the war against Ukraine. This is the largest sanctions package, which will increase the number of sanctioned entities by 50%.
Energy expert Stanislav Ignatiev stated that the current situation with fuel is not a systemic shortage, but logistical difficulties due to Russian attacks. He considers it unlikely that the price of gasoline will rise to 100 hryvnias per liter, as this would require a simultaneous combination of several crisis factors.
CSU leader Alexander Hoffmann called for an agreement with Ukraine on the transfer of unmanned technologies to the Bundeswehr. He believes that Kyiv is hiding these developments for military-strategic reasons.
A two-seat aircraft crashed into the roof of a residential building in northwestern Germany. Two people died as a result of the impact, rescuers are searching for one more person.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented partial personnel changes in the government. The changes come amid a decline in the coalition's rating and growing support for the far-right AfD.
Three heatwaves have caused historically low soil moisture and water shortages. In France and Spain, tens of thousands of people have been evacuated due to forest fires.
Pep Guardiola rejected the offer of the Italian Football Federation due to his desire to spend time with his family. Andrea Pirlo verbally agreed to lead the Italian national team for four years.
The Royal Belgian Football Association has announced the appointment of Dutchman Mark van Bommel as head coach of the national team. He will prepare the team for the 2028 European Championship.
Jürgen Klopp has taken charge of the German national team, signing a 4-year contract. He will prepare the team for Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.
On July 27, Ukraine will be among the warmest regions of Europe, where temperatures will locally reach 33°. August may be marked by the hottest weather in terms of duration.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has decided to withdraw the military ships Fulda and Mosel from the Red Sea due to the escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran. The ships will remain in the Mediterranean Sea on standby.
Germany, France and Portugal opposed the ban on imports of Russian pollock, while Greece blocked stricter restrictions on gas transit. The sanctions did not affect Patriarch Kirill due to Bulgaria's position.
The US has deployed special forces units and over 150 medics to the Middle East. Fighters are deployed, bombers are on heightened alert due to a possible escalation with Iran.
The authorities of Lower Saxony allowed Framatome to produce fuel assemblies with components from the Russian "Rosatom". The permit includes strict restrictions to prevent espionage, but has drawn criticism from politicians.
Andriy Sybiha held talks with Johann Wadephul. The sides coordinated efforts to restore freedom of navigation and strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
President Trump granted Ukraine permission to produce missiles for the Patriot air defense system. Lockheed Martin supported the decision, and Zelenskyy stated the technical possibility by the end of 2026.
