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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.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Navy servicemen that years of aggressive Western actions, including NATO's eastward expansion and the 2014 Kiev coup, forced Moscow to launch its special military operation. He denied any Russian aggression, asserting Russia only responds to hostilities unleashed by Kiev with Western support.
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.
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.
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.
Iran has summoned Ukraine's diplomats after an attack on a ship in the Caspian Sea, which Tehran says was a commercial vessel and killed a sailor. Ukraine claims it struck a Russian warship and vessels carrying Iran-linked military cargo, including drone and missile components.
Romania reported shooting down a second drone in as many days after it entered its airspace near the border with Ukraine, prompting NATO to confirm the downing by allied fighters under its command. The incidents have heightened concerns about NATO's eastern flank amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports.
A Russian ballistic missile strike on a defence industry event in Ukraine's Kyiv region killed 10 people and injured almost 100, Ukrainian officials said. The Kremlin said it would pursue 'total victory' while waiting for new US peace proposals.
Britain says its armed forces are ready to defend the country after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that any base used by the US is a 'legitimate target'. The UK continues to support US defensive operations while ruling out involvement in offensive strikes.
MAGA influencer Laura Loomer changed her long-standing anti-Ukraine stance after visiting Kyiv and interviewing President Volodymyr Zelensky. She apologized for past statements, met with a prominent rabbi, and hinted at a meeting between Zelensky and Trump next week.
The US Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters over a story about security concerns with a Qatari-donated Air Force One. The move comes after the newspaper's lawyers challenged the subpoenas as an attempt to intimidate the press. Critics and press freedom groups welcomed the decision.
The US has launched a 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, according to US Central Command, as President Donald Trump says he will use frozen Iranian assets to pay for any damage to ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials have condemned the move, warning of an 'incendiary precedent.'
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held a series of bilateral talks in Manila, meeting with counterparts from the EU, Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, alongside ASEAN member states. Discussions focused on deepening cooperation in security, defense, economic security, energy, and critical minerals. The meetings also covered follow-up measures on agreements with the EU and coordination on global issues such as the Middle East and Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila, where Moscow reiterated its opposition to continued arms supplies to Ukraine while reaffirming readiness for a political settlement. The talks came as Kyiv sought to revive stalled diplomacy and Washington's focus shifted to the Middle East.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have issued stark warnings to Iran, saying any attack on Israel would trigger a powerful military response. The statements follow a security assessment and come amid ongoing tensions, with reports of possible US strikes on Iran.
Greece's security council approved the purchase of a multi-layer air defense system from Israel, worth up to €3.5 billion, to establish an 'Achilles Shield' protective dome. The deal includes Israeli radars and missiles from Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries, and is part of a broader defense modernization plan. Analysts see strategic implications in forging a regional alliance against Turkey.
An article in Russia's Military Thought journal, authored by Sergey Grinyayev, claims the US is updating its psychological warfare strategies with AI after failing to undermine Russian resolve. The Pentagon's return to the term 'psychological operations' signals a strategic shift, according to the analysis.
North Korea has skipped the ASEAN Regional Forum for the second consecutive year, reflecting its growing preference for bilateral diplomacy with Russia and China. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun used the meetings to call for dialogue with Pyongyang, while participants voiced concerns over North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that no ships have been able to enter Ukrainian ports since July 22, bringing shipping traffic in the Greater Odessa region to a halt. The statement comes amid ongoing Russian strikes on port infrastructure, with Ukrainian officials noting carriers suspended operations starting the same day.
Mali's government has dismissed reports that the US is considering military action against the al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM. The reports, attributed to The Washington Post, suggest the Trump administration is divided over potential strikes, with National Security Council official Sebastian Gorka as a leading advocate. Mali's Foreign Minister says there has been no official confirmation from Washington.