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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin reinforced Moscow's openness to negotiations on Ukraine while asserting that the West has offered no constructive ideas. Speaking in St. Petersburg, he also accused Ukraine's leadership of extremism and criticized attacks on a key energy pipeline.
Moscow-installed officials say Ukrainian attacks on holiday camps in Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia killed 11 people, while Ukrainian authorities report three dead from a Russian drone strike in Sumy. The strikes continue a cycle of counter-attacks as warnings mount of a possible large-scale Russian offensive.
Romania's military used explosives to destroy an underwater rock in the Danube River to prevent the shutdown of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant, as a prolonged drought and extreme heat pushed the river to record-low levels. The operation is part of a wider regional energy crisis, with officials in Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia reporting disruptions to power generation and shipping.
At the 3rd Russian-Kazakh Media Forum in St. Petersburg, officials and media leaders discussed the role of journalism in building trust, with proposals for a joint information verification center and warnings about an 'avalanche of fake reports' during election periods.
The US Department of Defense has signed multiyear agreements with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to sharply increase production of Patriot and THAAD interceptor missiles, responding to depleted stockpiles amid conflicts with Iran and support to Ukraine. The deals, valued at over $58 billion for Lockheed and $3 billion for Northrop, aim to triple Patriot and quadruple THAAD output, though production increases are expected by 2027-2028.
At the third Russian-Kazakh Media Forum in St. Petersburg, Russian officials proposed deepening media cooperation and invited Kazakhstan to join the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN), with TASS Director General Andrey Kondrashov suggesting an agreement with Kazakhstan's Center for Combating Disinformation.
Sevmash Shipyard CEO Mikhail Budnichenko announced that two ships will be delivered to the Russian Navy by the end of this year. He also provided updates on the Yasen-M submarine Perm and the Admiral Nakhimov cruiser, as well as the future delivery of the submarine Ulyanovsk in 2027.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Gelendzhik has resulted in multiple casualties and injuries, with conflicting reports on the death toll and number of hospitalized. Russian officials have described the attack as targeting civilian infrastructure, while medical personnel report on the condition of the injured.
A Paris court rejected Xenia Fedorova's appeal against an order to leave France, upholding accusations she spread pro-Kremlin propaganda. Fedorova, a commentator for Vincent Bolloré's media outlets and former head of RT France, faces asset freezes and house arrest, while her employers and Russian officials condemn the measures.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claims that European leaders privately reject Ukraine's EU membership prospects, while Brussels plans to offer Kiev participation in European security policy without voting rights. The SVR also alleges that both Kiev and Brussels use Ukrainian territory to test advanced weapons and warfare concepts.
Sergey Aksyonov, head of Russia's Republic of Crimea, reported casualties from a Ukrainian overnight attack on the region, with figures varying between reports. The regional authorities have pledged assistance to those affected, and the prosecutor's office is overseeing the situation.
Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Wildberries warehouses in Russia's Ryazan and Vladimir regions, causing fires and evacuations. Authorities report injuries, while Ukraine accuses the retailer of aiding the Russian military.
At least 14 people were killed in a new round of cross-border strikes, with Ukrainian attacks on Russian regions and Russian strikes on Ukraine each causing casualties, officials reported on Sunday.
A bomb attack on an upscale restaurant in central Moscow killed three people, including the female bomber, and wounded at least 21 others. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin called it a 'brutal terrorist act' and vowed the perpetrators would be found. No one has claimed responsibility.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions, including oil hubs and high-rises, killed at least eight people, according to regional officials. Russia responded with strikes on Ukrainian districts and a vessel near Odesa, amid warnings from President Zelenskyy about critical defense shortages.
Overnight Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least five people across Russia, with a Wildberries warehouse in the Samara region attacked, according to local officials. Russia's Defence Ministry said it downed 635 drones, while Russia attacked Ukraine with 133 drones, killing at least two in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv.
A bombing at an upscale restaurant in Moscow killed three people and wounded at least 21 others. Moscow's mayor called it a 'brutal terrorist act,' while authorities said a homemade explosive device was detonated after a woman was stopped by a security guard. No group has claimed responsibility.
Russian officials report that Ukrainian drones have been dropping mines on roads near the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, injuring four employees, and that a drone strike hit a gallery connecting the plant's power units, creating additional nuclear safety risks. The plant's personnel say safety parameters remain under control.
Seven OPEC+ countries agreed to increase combined oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in September 2026, a move aimed at market stability. Nigeria, not part of the voluntary adjustment group, will maintain its current production strategy. Russia's quota will rise by 62,000 bpd, and the next OPEC+ meeting is set for September 6.
An explosion at an Italian restaurant in central Moscow killed at least three people and injured 21, authorities said. A woman carrying an improvised explosive device was stopped by a security guard before the blast, and Russia has blamed Ukraine, though Kyiv has not commented.