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Sarah Rogers, nominee to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, told a Senate hearing that free information can transform closed societies, citing North Korean defectors. She pledged to expand USAGM into new media formats and keep Asia a top priority, while also sharpening the agency's challenge to China's propaganda.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned Ukrainian attacks on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's Black Sea infrastructure, saying they threaten global energy stability and harm the interests of Kazakhstan and the US. The CPC reported a drone attack on two tankers, prompting a suspension of oil shipments.
Russia's ambassador to Germany, Sergey Nechayev, has called for a continued investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, citing the risk of further attacks if those responsible are not held accountable. A Ukrainian citizen, Sergey Kuznetsov, has been charged by German prosecutors in connection with the 2022 explosions.
The Russian government has extended its temporary ban on gasoline and diesel exports until January 31, 2027, citing the need to stabilize the domestic fuel market. The measures include special provisions to ensure farmers receive adequate fuel during the harvest season, while some exports continue under intergovernmental agreements and humanitarian aid.
Russian officials accused Ukrainian President Zelensky of escalating the conflict and being unable to negotiate, while calling for a diplomatic settlement that respects Russian laws. These statements come from TASS, highlighting Moscow's stance on the Ukraine conflict.
Russian divers won silver in the Mixed Team Event at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris. The team scored 385.80 points, behind Italy's gold (410.60) and ahead of Ukraine's bronze (368.20). Russia is competing at the European Championships for the first time since 2021, under a neutral status.
A missile that blasted a crater in eastern Poland was likely fired by Russia, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, as NATO and European leaders condemned the incursion. The explosion occurred during a mass Russian attack on Ukraine that killed at least 13 people.
Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, has been placed on Russia's terrorist list, leading to the freezing of his bank accounts and preventing him from starting a business in Russia. The restrictions do not apply to Telegram as a legal entity, according to Rosfinmonitoring. Russia has also charged Durov with facilitating terrorist activities.
The European Commission has confirmed that EU sanctions block the supply of spare parts for Spain's Russian-made Ka-32 helicopters, grounding the fleet amid severe wildfires. Russia's state corporation Rostec says Europe has no alternatives and is harming itself, while the Commission points to member states' responsibility for enforcement.
Russian forces have taken control of the Novaya Sech settlement in Ukraine's Sumy Region, according to military expert Andrey Marochko and the Russian Defense Ministry. Fighting has begun for the neighboring settlements of Kiyanitsa and Khrapovshchina, while Russian troops also push toward Maryino. The developments are part of Russia's stated effort to expand a security buffer zone along the border.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Moscow's military operation in Ukraine will end in victory, and discussed post-conflict plans including civilian transition and drone production, as reported by TASS.
Polish authorities say a Russian missile entered its airspace and crashed near the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, prompting NATO to activate air defenses and Poland to summon the Russian ambassador. Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the incident as not posing a direct threat, while officials continue to investigate the object, which is believed to be a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile.
Russian air strikes overnight killed at least 13 people across Ukraine, including children, with attacks reaching as far as Kyiv and Lviv. Poland scrambled fighter jets and reported a violation of its airspace, with a crater found on its soil.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed a $20 billion commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise, to sell minority stakes to private investors, including Joshua Kushner's Thrive Eternal. UEFA has strongly criticized the plan, stating 'it is not FIFA's to sell' and warning that it 'crosses a line that football's governing institutions should never cross.'
The US Senate voted to pass a bill tightening sanctions against Russia and Iran, moving it to the House of Representatives. The measure includes secondary sanctions and tariffs on Russian oil buyers. President Trump expressed support, while the Russian embassy criticized the legislation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington for separate meetings with US President Donald Trump, amid signs that the Ukraine war and the US-Israel conflict with Iran are converging. Kyiv has accused Iran of complicity in Russian aggression and alleged that Moscow shares satellite imagery with Tehran, while diplomatic channels between Israel and Ukraine have opened.
New data from Russia's Economic Development Ministry shows annual inflation slowed to 5.94% as of July 27, 2026, with weekly price growth easing to 0.04%. The Federal Statistics Service reported a slightly higher annual rate of 5.99% based on its own calculations.
Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister Valeriu Chiveri stated the country will eventually have to discuss the withdrawal of Russian forces from Transnistria with Moscow. Meanwhile, Transnistrian authorities accuse Chiveri of avoiding negotiations by refusing to meet at OSCE offices.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized the importance of Russia's independence and its national interests rooted in being an independent power and civilization. He also highlighted Russia's resource base and history of overcoming difficulties, and expressed openness to cooperation with China and India as equals.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in an interview with TASS, accused the West of waging war against Russia through Ukraine and promoting what he called Vladimir Zelensky's 'terrorism' to bring Russia to its knees. He also addressed the Baltic states' nuclear weapons stance and urged a 'healthy anger' in Russian foreign policy.