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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.
Russian officials have accused Moldova of avoiding civilized diplomatic dialogue and carrying out anti-Russian directives from Brussels. The remarks follow Moldova's decision to phase out Russian in parliamentary work and remove a Russian-language plaque from its parliament building.
Daniel Cohn-Bendit has endorsed Raphaël Glucksmann for France's 2027 presidential election, calling him the only reformist left candidate with a future. Glucksmann is expected to confirm his candidacy soon, with plans to join a Socialist Party primary that also includes rivals like Ségolène Royal, as the left seeks to unite against Marine Le Pen.
A NATO Bombardier Artemis II reconnaissance aircraft was observed circling near Russia's Kaliningrad Region, operating in Polish and Lithuanian airspace and over the Baltic Sea. This marks the second such incident this month. Separately, Polish fighter jets scrambled to escort a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance plane over the Baltic.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan killed at least 13 people and wounded 48, according to local officials. Ukraine's military said it struck the Taneco oil refinery, part of a campaign targeting Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says funds the war effort.
A Russian drone strike on a Kharkiv warehouse destroyed about 8 million books, the largest loss to Ukraine's book infrastructure since the war began. Publishers say more than 10 million books have been destroyed in recent months, deepening concerns about the war's toll on culture and the economy.
Experts and senior officials warn that depleted US weapons stockpiles, stemming from the conflict with Iran, could take years to replenish and may embolden Russia and China. The Pentagon has been forced to redeploy assets from Europe and Asia to the Middle East, raising concerns about future deterrence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that North Korea plans to deploy up to 50,000 troops to Russia, but Pyongyang dismissed the estimate as 'groundless.' South Korean intelligence reports no signs of imminent additional deployment, though preparations may continue.
The joint defence agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan in Mecca signals a broader reordering of Gulf security, as states seek to supplement, not replace, the US security umbrella. Analysts describe the pact as fundamentally defensive, aimed at institutionalising cooperation and building domestic defence capacity.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has raised his estimate of North Korean troops that could be deployed to support Russia, now predicting 50,000. Russia’s presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed Zelenskyy’s comments, stating it is not for Ukraine to discuss Russia’s plans. Meanwhile, North Korean combat engineers are already involved in mine-clearing operations in the Kursk Region, following a strategic partnership deal between Moscow and Pyongyang.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is preparing to receive an additional 30,000 to 50,000 North Korean troops for its war in Ukraine, according to Yonhap. He also noted Pyongyang plans to send more missile launchers and that North Korea will gain modern warfare experience. Zelenskyy urged South Korea to cooperate more closely with Ukraine on air defense and drones.
Russian Foreign Ministry officials have criticized Japanese leaders for not explicitly naming the United States as the country that dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, calling for Tokyo to acknowledge American responsibility for the attacks.
Macky Sall received six votes in favour, seven against and two abstentions in the Security Council's first straw poll, trailing frontrunner Rebeca Grynspan. Analysts say African candidates face an uphill battle due to regional rotation and internal divisions.
A bus driver at Leipzig/Halle airport knocked a drone equipped with professional explosives out of the air, potentially preventing an attack, according to a senior German lawmaker. Federal prosecutors have launched a counterterrorism probe into the incident, which occurred at a key NATO and cargo logistics hub.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that Geran drones struck Ukrainian depots and infrastructure in the Kharkov Region, including facilities storing UAVs and radio-electronic warfare equipment, as well as a railway locomotive and an electric substation. The ministry released footage of the strikes and said they were part of ongoing operations against Ukrainian military logistics.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Serbia for his first official visit, holding talks with President Aleksandar Vucic amid ongoing Russian attacks on Kyiv. Serbia, a traditional Russian ally, has so far refused to impose sanctions on Moscow, balancing its EU aspirations against historical ties.
Satellite images reveal an expanding oil spill from the sanctioned tanker Caroline Bezengi, grounded off Oman's coast since June. Experts warn that the monsoon season could cause a much larger spill, while the Omani government responds to the incident. The vessel is believed to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' carrying over 800,000 barrels of crude oil.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has reached an agreement with the United States on monthly supplies of interceptor missiles, while acknowledging the current stockpile is smaller than last year. Separately, he discussed missile production cooperation with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a visit to Lublin.
The US Senate has passed a broad sanctions package aimed at punishing Russia and its energy buyers, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The bill imposes sanctions on Russian leaders and institutions, and allows tariffs on major importers of Russian oil and gas.
A poll by French magazine L’Express ranked MI6 as Europe’s most powerful foreign intelligence service, with France’s DGSE second. The survey of 60 spies highlighted MI6’s human intelligence strengths and its leading role on Ukraine.