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The Russian Defense Ministry reported that its Geran drones struck five dry cargo ships used to deliver military supplies to the Ukrainian armed forces, with strikes occurring at anchor, in the port of Nikolayev, and in the Black Sea. The ministry also released video footage of the strikes, which it said reached their targets.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular figure credited with military reforms, sparking protests in Kyiv and unease among foreign partners. Reports point to conflict with the military command and a wider government reshuffle.
EU ambassadors failed to reach an agreement on the 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions during a Brussels meeting, according to a European source. Disagreements persist over LNG transport restrictions, with Greece blocking the proposed ban.
The European Commission has proposed a 21st sanctions package targeting 215 Russian individuals and 94 legal entities, including 90 banks. The proposal faces serious disagreements among EU member states, while some specific sanctions have already been imposed on figures like Vladimir Tabak and Arkady Dvorkovich.
The Bank of Russia has set official exchange rates for the dollar, euro, and yuan for late July 2026, with multiple adjustments reported by TASS across several days. The dollar rate declined to 78.0308 rubles for July 25-27, while the euro fell to 88.8927 rubles.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as his successor, following days of protests triggered by the ouster of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The shake-up reflects public pressure and tensions between reformists and the military old guard.
Russian military officials report intensified strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure and vessels used for military supplies, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov saying strikes will continue. A Russian legislator accuses Western nations of prolonging the conflict, while reports note the deaths of four Indian citizens in a strike at Odessa port.
Wes Streeting, the new defence secretary, has said increased defence spending will make an 'enormous contribution' to economic growth, as the government recommits to raising defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035. Meanwhile, defence stocks rose sharply after John Healey was appointed chancellor, and Andy Burnham prepares to highlight the role of Trident renewal in his reindustrialisation plans.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has dismissed Alexander Syrsky as commander-in-chief of the armed forces and appointed Mikhail Drapaty to replace him, amid a political crisis and protests. The reshuffle also affected the General Staff chief, with Igor Skibyuk named as his successor, though questions remain about the legality of the appointment given the vacant defense minister post.
TASS reports that a NATO Bombardier Challenger 650 Artemis II reconnaissance aircraft is flying over Black Sea neutral waters, following a routine route. Separately, a NATO RQ-4D Phoenix drone experienced a communications failure during a recent flight but landed safely; it is currently circling over the Mediterranean near Crete.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that continued hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz are not in the interests of Washington or Tehran, and called for an end to the conflict, denying that Russia is supplying weapons to Iran.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko held separate meetings with Chinese and Bahraini diplomats, urging an immediate end to US-Iran hostilities and a return to negotiations based on the Islamabad memorandum. Both sides condemned attacks on civilian facilities as inadmissible, while Russia presented its proposals for collective security in the Persian Gulf.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he will discuss ending the war in Ukraine with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, while the Kremlin welcomes the prospect of high-level contacts, describing current interactions as primarily technical.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country's key economic sectors remain stable despite external attempts to destabilize the fuel and energy complex. He acknowledged temporary difficulties in the fuel market, partly linked to Ukrainian military actions, but stressed Russia's strong energy foundation and ongoing work on a supply system for Crimea.
The International Skating Union has cleared more Russian figure skaters to compete internationally under neutral status ahead of the 2026-27 season, bringing the total number of approved athletes to 23 as of early August.
Russian forces have continued overnight strikes on Ukrainian ports, targeting fuel storage, military cargo infrastructure, and vessels, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The strikes are reportedly affecting foreign commercial shipping and could impact the battlefield situation, as noted by Russian war correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Berlin, sealing economic agreements focused on energy and trade. The talks also touched on the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process, with Merz hailing the initialled peace deal as historic.
Military expert Andrey Marochko reports that Ukrainian forces have abandoned positions in Zakharovka and are retreating toward Vasilyevka amid Russian pressure. Russian troops have taken control of several settlements and strategic heights in the Kharkov region, while a Russian defense source claims that a Ukrainian counterattack involving ex-convicts was repelled.
US Central Command has reported completing successive waves of strikes against Iranian military targets, with operations spanning multiple consecutive nights and hitting locations including Bushehr, Chah Bahar, and Bandar Abbas. The strikes reportedly focused on maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage, air defense assets, and military logistics infrastructure.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Commander-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky amid protests and reported European pressure, appointing Mikhail Drapaty as his replacement. The move, alongside the earlier removal of Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov, has sparked protests and raised concerns about political stability and control over the military.