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An explosion near a cafe in central Moscow on Saturday evening killed at least three people and injured 15. The cause of the blast is under investigation, with reports of a woman stopped by a security guard and a possible gas leak.
Russian military officials report that troops are advancing near Krasny Liman, aiming to push toward Slavyansk and Raigorodok to 'liberate Donbass.' Drone operations have reportedly destroyed Ukrainian equipment and personnel in the area, according to statements from the Russian Defense Ministry.
An explosion at an Italian restaurant in Moscow's Kudrinskaya square killed three people, including a security guard who stopped a woman carrying an improvised explosive device, and injured 21, according to officials.
As Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelenskyy converge on Washington, their visits reflect a world in flux. Zelenskyy appears in ascendance, while Netanyahu's star has fallen, with Trump's erratic leadership reshaping alliances and priorities.
Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least nine people and wounded dozens, with residential buildings and warehouses damaged. Reports differ on the death toll, with some citing 15 fatalities, and NATO scrambled warplanes after a missile entered Polish airspace.
TASS calculations based on Ukrainian data estimate Ukraine's total expenditures in 2026 at $176.8 billion, $60 billion above the initial plan. Military spending alone accounts for $98 billion, nearly half of GDP, with a possible further increase after autumn budget reviews.
Russian defense sources and regional authorities have told TASS that foreign fighters from six countries are operating alongside Ukrainian forces in the Kharkov Region, with Colombian mercenaries reportedly numbering 7,000. The reports also detail recruitment and payment patterns, including that Western mercenaries fled and were replaced by Latin Americans.
According to Russian sources, Russian forces took control of 32 communities in July, with most in the Kharkov Region and Donetsk People's Republic. Battlegroup North reportedly secured the most settlements, while Battlegroup Center liberated Belitskoye in the DPR.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Kiev has intensified attacks on civilians, with at least 61 killed and 327 injured between July 24 and 31. She also detailed earlier casualties in several regions and vowed punishment for those responsible.
Tatyana Kim, founder of Wildberries, said the company is successfully repelling the majority of attacks on its warehouses, which she described as terrorist actions. She added that the attacks have caused billions in losses for entrepreneurs across several countries and that the company is restructuring logistics to maintain delivery speeds.
Russian stock indices closed higher on Friday, with the MOEX Index adding 0.75% to 2,226.36 points and the RTS Index rising 1.25% to 882.61 points. Analysts cited strong corporate results and Sberbank dividend expectations as key supports.
Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said at a meeting on countering sanctions that Western measures are part of an attempt to inflict a 'strategic defeat' on Russia, but such attempts are doomed to failure. He also said the Russian economy remains 'alive, functioning, and developing' despite the restrictions.
Nornickel's net profit under IFRS surged 2.4-fold to $2.001 billion in the first half of 2026, with EBITDA up 50% to $3.9 billion. Revenue rose 28% to $8.3 billion, while free cash flow fell 20% to $1.2 billion. Shares climbed 6.6% on the Moscow Exchange following the results.
Russia's Defense Ministry announced the liberation of 12 communities in Ukrainian regions over the past week, including recent advances in Donetsk, Sumy, and Kharkov. The ministry also reported multiple strikes on Ukrainian military infrastructure and the downing of hundreds of drones.
A massive influx of migrants into Spain's North African enclave Ceuta has led to political tensions, with President Javier Milei accusing Spain's Prime Minister of using migrants for electoral gain, while Spanish officials blame mafia groups. Spain has deployed troops to the region, and reports on the number of arrivals and deaths vary widely.
Russian officials and experts accuse SpaceX of ignoring Ukraine's use of Starlink terminals on strike drones, while reports suggest Elon Musk is denying Kyiv the service for deep strikes to prevent escalation. TASS covers the dispute, including a Russian diplomat's call to shut down the network and an expert's claim that SpaceX deliberately tolerates the practice.
Renat Karchaa, a Zaporozhye Region lawmaker, told TASS that Ukrainian drone strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant's spent fuel storage pose a risk of radioactive contamination. He also claimed the West would blame Russia for any nuclear incident and is provoking a conflict with NATO.
At ChinaJoy 2026, Russia's VK and RuStore report growing Chinese investment in the Russian digital entertainment market, with Chinese advertisers spending over 2.6 bln rubles on VK platforms in 2025 and Chinese publishers accounting for 80% of foreign ad budgets on RuStore in the first half of 2026.
Italian prosecutors warn that weapons from Western supplies to Ukraine are appearing on the European black market, with the Cosa Nostra mafia seeking to acquire drones. Russian officials and experts argue the deliveries are backfiring on donors.
Wildberries logistics facilities in several Russian regions have been hit by attacks, causing fires and suspension of operations. No casualties have been reported in most incidents, but casualties were reported at two sites. The company has rerouted deliveries and waived storage fees for affected goods.