July 27 was marked by significant developments in the Russia-Ukraine war and globally. According to Valerii Kluchok, the previous night saw massive Ukrainian drone attacks on targets within Russia, particularly in the Volgograd and Leningrad regions. Russia’s Ministry of Defense claimed almost 300 drones were destroyed, with debris damaging key infrastructure such as a power substation, causing train delays and temporary airport closures.
Ukraine was also subject to a large-scale attack—on the night of July 27, Russian forces launched 83 drones at Ukrainian territory, 78 of which were reportedly shot down or lost. The security situation remains tense, with citizens urged to pay attention to air raid alerts.
Diplomatic statements intensified amid ongoing fighting: Donald Trump, according to Marco Rubio, expressed impatience with the prolonged war and readiness to act to help end it. Meanwhile, the Kremlin currently sees no grounds for a political dialogue with Ukraine, insisting on achieving its objectives first.
Experts warn of possible North Korean troop involvement in support of Russia as early as August 2025, according to Reuters, following intelligence reports and official visits between Pyongyang and Moscow. Meanwhile, Russia continues close cooperation with China, which is exporting strategic minerals and demanding concessions from the US and EU in ongoing trade talks, leveraging its dominance in the rare earth market.
In 2024, Ukraine spent nearly $65 billion on defense, matching France’s military spending but still falling short of Russia’s war budget. Western support continues, with reports of new Patriot missile system deliveries, though not all transfers have been officially confirmed.
The European political scene continues to shift—Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar spoke out against Ukraine’s expedited EU accession and criticized Viktor Orbán’s use of the EU veto for domestic purposes. Analysts note that European leaders act primarily in their countries’ national interests.
The war endures, military buildups are ongoing, and diplomacy is slow to yield results. Experts urge Ukraine to recognize geopolitical realities and maintain strong partnerships for future security.
