Ukraine-Russia News
LAST UPDATE: July 29, 2025
Europe’s roads and rail unfit for war with Russia, EU transport chief warns
The EU Transport Commissioner warned Europe’s roads and railways cannot handle wartime military logistics, urging €17 billion in upgrades.
Insight
Infrastructure vulnerabilities weaken Europe’s defense readiness. The report highlights the intersection of civilian infrastructure planning and military strategy.
Russian bombs kill 17 in Ukrainian penal colony
A Russian airstrike on a Ukrainian penal colony killed 17 inmates. President Zelenskiy condemned it as a deliberate civilian attack.
Insight
This strike underscores the brutal nature of the conflict and raises further war crime concerns, putting diplomatic pressure on Russia.
Kremlin says it ‘noted’ Trump’s statement on shortening deadline for deal to end Ukraine war
The Kremlin acknowledged Trump’s statement about shortening a ceasefire timeline but reaffirmed its own conditions for ending the conflict.
Insight
Moscow’s vague response suggests it is hedging against premature commitment while signaling continued control over the negotiation narrative.
