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Russian stock indices ended the trading session lower, with the MOEX Index sliding 0.69% to 2,285.88 points and the RTS Index shedding 1.27% to 884.56 points. The decline was attributed to profit-taking amid reports of expanded UK sanctions, while analysts noted the ongoing battle for the 2,300-point threshold.
The Russian Gymnastics Federation has announced that Russian athletes will compete as a full national team at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Frankfurt, Germany, under the country's flag. The decision follows the lifting of restrictions by World Gymnastics and the ratification of participation with national symbols by the European Gymnastics Union.
The Trump administration is pushing back against reports of depleted US missile stockpiles after five months of war with Iran. President Trump has denied any strategic disadvantage and vowed to prosecute those who leaked information, while experts warn of risks from low air defence interceptor supplies.
German authorities have launched a counterterrorism investigation after an explosives-laden drone was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport, causing flight diversions and partial closures. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described the incident as a 'hybrid attack scenario,' and suspicion has fallen on Russia amid ongoing investigations.
Hainan's international tourism and aviation sectors showed strong growth in the first half of the year, with foreign arrivals up about a third and new air routes expanding the island's global connectivity. Authorities plan to exceed 100 international routes by year-end, while maritime transport also gains momentum.
Russia's international reserves stood at $720.3 billion as of July 31, 2026, a weekly decline of $11.8 billion attributed largely to negative revaluation. A separate report shows reserves at $720.348 billion as of August 1, with foreign currency rising and gold value falling.
Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery in Siberia in a new wave of attacks, while Kazakhstan's president told Russia's Vladimir Putin the war should end. Russian-installed officials reported civilian deaths in occupied areas, and Kyiv said Russian strikes killed five people in eastern and southern Ukraine.
A Russian Foreign Ministry official accused Western countries of encouraging and becoming complicit in Ukrainian drone attacks on civilians, while also addressing stalled diplomatic contacts, Armenia relations, China, and readiness for US-brokered negotiations.
At the 8th Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk reported a 25.5% increase in mutual trade turnover for the first five months of 2026, reaching $2.3 billion, and highlighted Russia's role in Kyrgyzstan's energy sector. President Vladimir Putin also noted a 26% rise in bilateral trade in 2025, surpassing $5 billion, and the financing of around 4,000 joint projects by the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund.
South Korea's trade minister has asked Britain to exempt its imports of Russian LNG from planned sanctions, warning that measures set to take effect in January 2027 could undermine Seoul's energy security. The request was made in a phone call with Britain's newly appointed trade minister, Anas Sarwar.
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan on Thursday, prompting responses from Seoul, Tokyo, and Washington. The launch follows Pyongyang's criticism of Japan's military build-up and comes ahead of annual US-South Korea joint exercises.
At the 8th Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz officials highlighted Russia as a key market for domestic products and reaffirmed the priority of alliance relations with Moscow. The forum also saw an agreement to establish a unified mobile operator and drew more than 1,000 participants.
Japan marked the 81st anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirming the country's commitment to its three non-nuclear principles. Survivors warned against recent military buildup, while reports noted debates over the principles within the government.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin has proposed creating a railway route to the Indian Ocean, citing risks to shipping through the Bosphorus and Strait of Hormuz. The proposal, first reported by TASS, includes possible routes through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Analysts note the rail link could offer Moscow an alternative trade corridor to India and the Global South amid sanctions.
Russia's Battlegroup North says it destroyed 347 fixed-wing drones and eight ground robotic systems over the past day, while also reporting significant Ukrainian military losses. The claims, attributed to group spokesman Vasily Mezhevykh, have not been independently confirmed.
A female Amur tiger named Umit has been released into the wild in Kazakhstan, marking the first time in 70 years the species has roamed the country's steppe. The release is part of a program involving four tigers transferred from Russia, with experts monitoring their adaptation.
Vladimir Tkachuk, head of the Russian drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was badly wounded in a car explosion near Yekaterinburg, with reports differing on whether the victim killed was his driver or bodyguard. Tkachuk, who has been sanctioned by Western governments and is a prominent pro-war Telegram figure, was pictured with President Vladimir Putin in 2024.
NATO is working to urgently supply Ukraine with air defenses after Kyiv failed to intercept any Russian ballistic missiles in a recent attack. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Moscow is ramping up missile production ahead of winter, while the EU has released $4 billion for military procurement.
A drone attack on a crowded beach in the Russian Black Sea resort of Arkhipo-Osipovka killed seven people, including children, and injured dozens. Russian officials accuse Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilians, while a Ukrainian military officer claims the deaths were caused by Russian air defenses intercepting the drone. The incident adds to rising civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict.
South Korea's Unification Minister Chung Dong-young has defended his ministry's push for peaceful coexistence with North Korea after President Lee Jae Myung urged caution. The initiative includes dropping the 'main enemy' label and using North Korea's official name, but has faced skepticism from the foreign minister and concerns about being too dovish.