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Russian Senator Alexey Pushkov said in a TASS interview that Russia has entered a prolonged 'ice war' with Europe, more intense than the Cold War, blaming a 'self-complacent, arrogant, and ill-educated' generation of Western politicians. He also argued that the West needs Ukraine to consolidate neo-liberal rule and resist Russia, China, and the Global South.
A senior Russian lawmaker, Anna Kuznetsova, has stated that over 500 children have been killed and more than 2,000 minors affected by what she termed 'Kiev's aggression' since 2014. The claims, reported by TASS, include allegations of Ukrainian mining of border areas and Western complicity in war crimes against children.
A ceremony unveiling a commemorative plaque honoring North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russian troops in Ukraine took place last week at a Moscow-region memorial site, according to state media. Separate reports detail North Korean commendations for artists behind a memorial museum for fallen soldiers, with troop deployment estimates varying across reports.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Portsmouth Naval Base, marking Burnham's first international visitor since taking office. The UK pledged to share electronic jamming technology and reaffirmed its £25 billion support for Ukraine since 2022.
Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has denounced the ASEAN Regional Forum's call for denuclearization, stating that North Korea's status as a nuclear state is final and irreversible. She vowed to continuously update the country's nuclear capability, while analysts suggest the rebuke signals ASEAN's waning relevance to Pyongyang.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia has never sought confrontation in the Arctic and remains open to cooperation, while stressing that the Northern Sea Route is under Russian control and that Moscow will defend its interests in the region. He also highlighted the Arctic's economic importance and the presence of Russian armed forces there as a safeguard, not a threat.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is seeking an additional 30,000 North Korean troops, with preparations underway in the Voronezh region since June, alongside plans for more ballistic missile launchers. Reporting also covers earlier North Korean deployments to Kursk and claims of a new missile unit. Analysts have described deepening military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang as mutually beneficial.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure and vessels, including a container terminal at Chernomorsk, a bulk carrier south of Odessa, and fuel storage tanks, as part of continued attacks on transport infrastructure used by the Ukrainian military.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia is preparing to receive an additional 30,000 North Korean troops and more ballistic missile launchers for its war against Ukraine. South Korea's foreign ministry says it is closely monitoring the situation, while North Korea's Foreign Minister recently visited Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with State Duma deputies at the Grand Kremlin Palace on July 27 to review the outgoing convocation's legislative work, as confirmed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The meeting comes as the 8th State Duma concludes its term, with elections for the next convocation scheduled in September.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia observes a dual nature in US President Donald Trump’s position on the Ukraine conflict, noting that while Washington continues to arm Ukraine, it also sincerely declares readiness to facilitate a peaceful settlement. Peskov said Moscow will await US ideas and proposals to resolve the conflict, and reiterated that Russia will press ahead with its special military operation.
Russian air defense systems intercepted over 1,100 Ukrainian drones in a single day, according to TASS reports. The strikes targeted logistics centers and drone production facilities, reflecting an escalation in the conflict. Ukrainian troop losses were also reported by the Russian Defense Ministry.
Romania's military has shot down three drones in as many days, prompting Bucharest to summon Russia's ambassador. The incidents have heightened concerns about the Russia-Ukraine war spilling over into NATO territory.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 133 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions and the Black Sea overnight. The drones were downed over multiple regions including Belgorod, Bryansk, and Crimea, according to TASS.
Ukraine plans to restore 6 GW of generation capacity, but current system capacity of 11-12 GW falls short of the 18-19 GW needed for winter. A Ukrainian deputy also warns that key power plants lack adequate protection.
Ukraine’s recent military leadership changes—from the dismissal of Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov to the appointment of Mikhail Drapaty as commander-in-chief—have sparked protests and drawn commentary from Russian experts and officials. While some see the moves as internal political maneuvering, others allege Western special services are pulling the strings.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned Ukrainian attacks on civilians in the Kirov and Zaporozhye regions, saying the Kiev regime and its Western supporters will pay dearly. She cited missile strikes that killed at least six people in Kirov and 12 in Kirillovka, including four children.
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that 1,401 drones were detected heading toward the Moscow region between July 18 and 25, with 143 destroyed by air defenses. He also noted that two-thirds of drones targeting Russia are aimed at Moscow, and that defense capabilities are being strengthened.
Dmitry Peskov stated that Kiev's attacks on infrastructure in the Black Sea and Azov Sea areas, including the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, constitute acts of international terrorism. He also alleged that Ukraine's terrorist activities are expanding globally, referencing attacks on Germany, Kazakhstan, and an Iranian ship.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met in Omsk ahead of the 22nd Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum. Putin said bilateral trade grew over 4% in early 2026, and highlighted Russian investment in Kazakhstan's economy.