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Russian Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova announced ongoing efforts to reunite children with their families across Russia and Ukraine, with a new case expected soon. Meanwhile, the White House said US First Lady Melania Trump has helped reunite a fifth group of children, continuing her humanitarian involvement.
A Russian military expert says the Pacific Fleet's ongoing drills are a key strategic deterrent in the Asia-Pacific region, emphasizing the role of submarine-launched Bulava missiles and cooperation with North Korea and China. The exercises, involving 60 vessels and 13,000 troops, are framed as a response to U.S. militarization and regional threats.
Ukraine is struggling to defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks due to a critical shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, a problem exacerbated by global stockpile depletion and European refusals to supply more. The situation has prompted urgent appeals from Ukrainian officials and raised questions about alternative defense systems.
Russian-Israeli historian Artyom Kirpichenok has not been heard from since landing at Ben-Gurion Airport on August 2. Russia's embassy says it has sent a request to Israeli authorities, while a Russian journalist claims he is being held by the Shin Bet.
US President Donald Trump announced Russia has released American citizen Robert Gilman from custody on humanitarian grounds. Gilman, convicted of assaulting a Russian official and serving a lengthy sentence, is returning to the US for medical treatment.
Ukrainian forces have struck at least 22 facilities of Russian online retailer Wildberries over four weeks, accusing the company of aiding the military, while central bank data show billions in cash withdrawals amid economic strain. Analysts link the pressure on the firm, often called Russia's Amazon, to wider risks for lenders heavily exposed to its debt. Russian officials and the company's founder have rejected the military-supply claims and labelled the campaign a terrorist attack.
Milos Jovanovic, chairman of Serbia's opposition New Democratic Party, has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Belgrade, calling it unnecessary and warning of potential damage to Serbia-Russia relations. His comments come amid broader geopolitical tensions and prior statements by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic about continued cooperation with Ukraine.
Ukraine accused Russia of using North Korean missiles in overnight attacks that killed at least 10 people, with Zaporizhzhia hit hardest. Ukrainian officials also reported strikes on a children's hospital in Kyiv and civilian infrastructure across several regions.
Robert Gilman, a former US Marine detained in Russia since 2022, has been released and is en route to a US military hospital in Texas. Advocacy groups and his family had raised alarms about his deteriorating health, including a reported dissociative stupor requiring tube feeding.
As Washington reportedly asks Moscow to release convicted US citizen Robert Gilman, a Russian official suggests reciprocal release of Russians held in the US, while Gilman's own attorney says she learned of a possible pardon from journalists.
Pro-Russian underground sources told TASS that Ukrainian residents are helping Russian forces strike military targets more accurately, while Russian war reporter Yevgeny Poddubny said Ukraine selects targets to spread panic and fear. TASS's reporting presents both claims from a Russian perspective.
Russian officials have highlighted contradictions in Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's statements regarding a potential EU membership referendum, noting legal requirements under Armenia's constitution. Moscow also accused Yerevan of resorting to blackmail in bilateral relations, citing harassment of pro-Russian figures and threats against Russian companies.
A Syrian court has sentenced Atef Najib, a former security official and cousin of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, to death for crimes against humanity linked to the 2011 crackdown in Deraa. The verdict also includes death sentences in absentia for al-Assad and his brother Maher, marking a historic step in Syria's transitional justice process.
Overnight Russian attacks killed at least 12 people in Kyiv and six in Zaporizhzhia, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claiming North Korean missiles were used against the southeastern city. Zelenskyy pressed allies for more Patriot interceptors, warning that without sufficient anti-ballistic defense, Russia will not seriously consider peace.
Japan's annual defence white paper has sparked sharp reactions across the region. China lodged a formal protest over its characterization as a strategic challenge and comments on Taiwan, South Korea objected to Tokyo's reaffirmed claim to the Dokdo islets, and North Korea denounced the document as a pretext for military buildup.
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia on August 5, 2026, killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens, according to authorities. The strikes triggered fires in the capital and damaged buildings in the southeastern city, while both sides escalate long-range attacks.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Novosibirsk on a working visit focused on regional issues and the development of science and technology. The visit follows a working trip to Buryatia and marks his first trip to the region in eight years.
President Donald Trump announced what he called the most crushing economic operation ever against Iran, threatening consequences for any country providing a financial lifeline as talks remain stalled. Iranian officials blamed external pressure for domestic difficulties while reports detailed soaring food inflation and currency collapse. Analysts pointed to both sanctions and long-term regime spending priorities as drivers of the crisis.
Russia's Supreme Court has received a petition from the Rodina party seeking to remove the Yabloko party from the State Duma elections. The Central Election Commission reported that financial watchdog Rosfinmonitoring found evidence of foreign funding among Yabloko's candidates and counterparties. A hearing is underway, with potential revocation of Yabloko's federal list registration if the claim is granted.
Russia's Foreign Ministry has called on international bodies to condemn Ukrainian strikes on Belgorod, Nizhnekamsk, and the Rostov Region, warning that silence will be interpreted as complicity. The statement follows attacks that Russia says killed dozens of civilians and damaged civilian infrastructure.