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Donald Trump says there is a 'good chance' Congress passes a bill to tighten sanctions against Russia, though he notes key provisions remain under review. The bill, introduced by a bipartisan group of senators, would impose tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy and includes measures targeting Russia's defense, energy, and financial sectors.
Russia's Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft launched from the Baikonur spaceport and docked with the International Space Station, carrying a crew of two Roscosmos cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut. The mission is expected to last 261 days and includes about 40 scientific experiments, along with drawings by Indian schoolchildren and a selection of Russian cuisine.
Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Bakanov said the future Russian orbital station will open a new chapter in manned space exploration, hosting new experiments. He also confirmed an agreement in principle with NASA to extend ISS operations through 2030, while the Soyuz MS-29 crew, including two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut, docked with the station for a 261-day mission.
The DOBRO International Association plans to train doctors and nurses in Mali, teach Russian to local children, and open craft workshops, as reported by TASS. The initiative is part of Russia's broader efforts to deploy volunteers abroad and strengthen its humanitarian standing.
New wildfires have broken out in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, with firefighters battling burning vegetation, according to Ukraine's state emergencies service. The fires are part of a series of blazes that have periodically affected the area since early May, with previous incidents in late June and observations of a fire tornado.
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman in Moscow, where both sides expressed readiness to discuss cooperation on national orbital stations and elaborated a joint program to complete the ISS flight in late 2030. Meanwhile, a Soyuz-2.1a rocket launched from Baikonur carrying a crew of three—including two Roscosmos cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut—for a 261-day mission to the International Space Station.
Russian forces have struck Ukrainian long-range UAV assembly and storage sites, as well as enemy deployment areas, according to daily reports from Russia's Defense Ministry. The ministry also reported heavy Ukrainian troop losses and extensive interceptions of Ukrainian drones and smart bombs.
American producer Stephen Mao tells TASS that Rodney Mims Cook Jr. was chosen to head the US delegation to the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum due to his personal friendship with President Trump and the president's trust. Mao discusses Cook's White House projects, a gift of a hockey puck from Putin, and the possibility of Cook becoming ambassador to Russia.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the resumption of US strikes on Iran violates the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, warning that it closes the door to a peaceful resolution. Lavrov also noted that Israel and President Trump no longer recognize the memorandum, as regional security remains fragile.
Chadian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul said relations with Russia are trending positively, citing recent high-level visits. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced military training and humanitarian aid for Sahel countries, and praised Chad's support for normalizing relations between the Alliance of Sahel States and ECOWAS.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's comment that Russia should stay away from forming security guarantees for Ukraine reflects the EU's dead-end stance, adding that Ukraine's security guarantees are impossible without Russia. Peskov also addressed EU accusations of cyberattacks, sanctions, and relations with Azerbaijan.
Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada voted to extend nationwide mobilization for 90 days starting August 2, with 311 lawmakers supporting the measure. The extension is the 20th since martial law and mobilization were declared in February 2022.
Russian defense officials reported intercepting hundreds of Ukrainian drones in separate overnight attacks, causing fires at oil refineries and industrial facilities, with casualties reported in the Krasnodar and Kursk regions.
At a summit of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris, Ukraine's allies announced new military support, including 16 Rafale jets, a license to produce Aster missiles, and the establishment of an anti-ballistic missile coalition. The UK also signed up to a €60bn EU defence loan scheme, while Germany pledged €90 million for Ukrainian long-range drones.
Ukraine's drone forces claimed to have hit 11 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov overnight, including tankers, cargo ships, and a tugboat. Russian authorities say the strikes will not affect domestic food supply or exports, and are exploring alternative shipping routes.
State Duma member Alyona Arshinova claims the European Union is deliberately preparing Moldova for military conflict, citing a €120 million air defense package and recent arms deals. She warns of consequences for Moldovan citizens and accuses the government of abandoning neutrality.
President Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, imposing a 20% toll on eligible cargo, but reversed the toll the next day. The move highlights the fragile ceasefire and the strategic importance of the waterway, with Iran and the US at odds over control.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported overnight group strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial enterprises in Kiev and port infrastructure in the Odessa Region, including facilities at Chernomorsk, Yuzhny, and Izmail ports. The strikes targeted facilities involved in drone and missile production, as well as fuel and military cargo infrastructure.
Recent trading data from London's ICE shows Brent crude oil futures for September 2026 delivery experiencing significant price swings, crossing multiple thresholds for the first time since June. WTI crude futures also saw notable movements. TASS reports several key price points.
Japan has acknowledged the need to strengthen its counterintelligence efforts after a New York Times investigation described the country as a 'den of spies' for Russian operations. Parliament has approved legislation to create a centralized intelligence agency, the first since World War II, with advice from Western allies.