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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.
Italian opposition leaders, including Five Star Movement chief Giuseppe Conte and European Parliament member Danilo Della Valle, have voiced strong opposition to continued arms supplies to Ukraine, citing the burden on Italian citizens and the risk of escalating conflict. A recent poll suggests a majority of Italians share this view, while the government reportedly prepares new military aid packages.
Yemen's Houthis have attacked two Saudi oil tankers as part of a maritime blockade, threatening Saudi oil exports via the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The escalation, which includes a surge in Saudi crude shipments through the waterway, raises concerns for global oil markets and India's imports.
Ukraine's president claims Russia is planning an autumn mobilization, citing intelligence, while Russian officials dismiss the reports as propaganda or a 'fever dream.' Independent outlets report recruitment difficulties, but Russia insists contract enlistment remains sufficient.
Valery Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's former top commander and current ambassador to Britain, has stated that Ukraine will never join NATO, citing unmet military standards and outdated alliance doctrines. His comments challenge Kyiv's official stance, as analysts debate whether he aims to pressure the alliance or position himself politically.
Ukraine has accused Russia of committing a war crime after a video showed a drone chasing and wounding a vegetable seller in Kherson. The victim survived but was injured, and President Zelensky called for more pressure on Moscow. The location was verified by Reuters, but the date could not be independently confirmed.
Organizers of the Intervision 2026 song contest confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the event, though the exact date and venue are still under discussion. A TASS report citing a source in Riyadh raised uncertainty about the event's future, but organizers and a Russian envoy reaffirmed the plans.
A Russian overnight attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more. Ukraine's air force downed 98 of 115 drones but said it stopped none of the ballistic missiles, prompting President Zelenskyy to renew his call for more interceptor supplies.
German authorities have opened a counterterrorism investigation after an explosive-laden drone was found near a runway at Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting the closure of parts of the hub and the diversion of flights. A DHL cargo plane struck an unknown object while diverting, and forensic experts reportedly found high military-grade explosives on the drone. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt called the incident a hybrid attack and scheduled a summit on anti-drone defense.
Russian artistic swimmers have claimed gold medals in three events at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris, competing under a neutral status. The team won the Team Technical, Acrobatic Routine, and Team Free events, with Spain and Italy taking silver and bronze.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said Western supplies of interceptor missiles have dropped threefold compared with 2025, blaming delayed deliveries for damage in Kyiv after a Russian overnight strike. TASS reports, citing Zelensky's Telegram posts, that air defenses failed to intercept Russian Tsirkon and Iskander missiles, while The New York Times, as relayed by TASS, notes Western hesitancy due to global conflicts and production gaps.
Authorities in Germany report finding a drone carrying an explosive device near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting flight diversions and a bomb disposal response. Ukrainian officials suspect Russian involvement, while investigations continue.
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office have charged former ambassador to the US Olga Stefanishina with illegal enrichment, according to a Ukrainian journalist. The charges follow Stefanishina's dismissal by President Zelensky, who cited personal reasons for her departure.
FBI Director Kash Patel has announced new law enforcement partnerships with China and Russia, involving personnel exchanges and joint operations. The cooperation has already produced results, including a major raid in Dubai and seizures of fentanyl precursors, but has also raised counterintelligence concerns.
Russia's services PMI rose to 49 in July 2026, still indicating contraction, while manufacturing PMI increased to 50.7, signaling growth. The divergent trends reflect weak client demand in services versus domestic demand driving manufacturing.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said at the Russia-Kazakhstan Media Forum that Ukraine's strikes on economic infrastructure rely on Western navigation and weapons. He accused Kyiv of seeking to escalate the conflict and sow discord between Russia and its allies, while vowing continued Russian-Kazakh cooperation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the authorized strength of the Russian Armed Forces by 27,000 personnel to create separate military construction units. The units will build strategic facilities, develop military towns in remote garrisons, and construct infrastructure with restricted civilian access.