Overview

• In its biggest night raid to date, Russia deployed 728 drones and 13 rockets, coinciding with UN data showing June civilian fatalities at 232, a three-year peak.
• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Kuala Lumpur as diplomatic channels continue.
• In Rome, Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz committed to buying Patriot air-defense systems from the US for transfer to Ukraine.
• Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Schmyhal outlined a $1 trillion reconstruction strategy through two funds funded by frozen Russian assets and private investors.
• The EU Commission and private donors pledged over €3.3 billion for Ukraine’s 2025–27 rebuilding phase, and President Trump said he will review Ukraine’s request for more Patriots.