Key Facts
• July 10: International conference on Ukraine’s reconstruction begins in Rome.
• Attendees include German Chancellor Merz and U.S. envoy Kellogg.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky urges increased investment amid intensified Russian attacks.
• Zelensky highlights Ukraine’s advanced drone technology for potential collaboration.
• Italian Prime Minister Meloni announces over €100 billion ($171 billion) in pledges.
• UK Prime Minister Starmer meets French President Macron in London on July 10.
• Discussions include defense cooperation, including nuclear weapons and missile systems.
• UK confirms additional orders for Storm Shadow missiles and accelerated development of successors.
Summary
An international conference on Ukraine’s reconstruction commenced in Rome on July 10, with leaders such as German Chancellor Merz and U.S. envoy Kellogg in attendance. Ukrainian President Zelensky called for increased investment, emphasizing Ukraine’s advanced drone technology as a potential asset for international collaboration. Italian Prime Minister Meloni highlighted over €100 billion ($171 billion) in pledges, framing the conference as a starting point for Ukraine’s economic recovery. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Starmer and French President Macron met in London to discuss defense cooperation, including nuclear deterrence and missile systems. The UK confirmed additional orders for Storm Shadow missiles and plans to accelerate the development of successor systems.
