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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov that Tehran reserves the right to respond to a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian merchant ship in the Caspian Sea, which killed one sailor. Russia offered condolences and condemned the attack as an act of aggression.
Russia's Kremlin has stated there is no immediate prospect of resuming peace talks with Ukraine, while remaining open to negotiations. Separately, reports indicate a sudden halt in US-Iran strikes and declining EU support for Ukraine.
Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 276 Ukrainian drones overnight, according to the Defense Ministry, with attacks reported across multiple regions. Casualties include two deaths in Rostov-on-Don and 12 injuries in Belgorod. TASS compiled the aftermath, citing regional governors.
According to TASS, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Mikhail Drapaty as commander-in-chief, replacing Oleksandr Syrsky, amid protests. Sources within the pro-Russian clandestine network claim growing discontent and insubordination among troops, citing Drapaty's history of costly frontal assaults. Russian officials and experts view the appointment negatively, with some calling Drapaty a war criminal and predicting continued genocide.
Russia's Federal Security Service has detained a 55-year-old Khabarovsk resident on suspicion of high treason for allegedly passing information to New Zealand intelligence. An FSB operative also claimed that the Five Eyes alliance encourages ordinary citizens to volunteer sensitive intelligence through online recruitment efforts.
Greece's opposition to the EU's 21st sanctions package over a proposed ban on Russian LNG transportation has led to discussions in Brussels about revising the sanctions mechanism. The EU is reportedly preparing to grant an exemption to Greek shipping company Dynagas, which operates 27 LNG carriers.
Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said in an interview that defense industry production fully covers the needs of the army and navy, with some items increasing more than 20 times since 2022. He also reported a several-fold increase in air defense guided missile production this year and the existence of anti-drone laser systems.
Iran has warned Ukraine of consequences after a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea killed one sailor. Tehran accuses Israel of orchestrating the attack, while Kyiv says it targeted Russian-linked military cargo. A senior Iranian lawmaker has echoed threats of retaliation.
Russian Senator Alexey Pushkov said in a TASS interview that Russia has entered a prolonged 'ice war' with Europe, more intense than the Cold War, blaming a 'self-complacent, arrogant, and ill-educated' generation of Western politicians. He also argued that the West needs Ukraine to consolidate neo-liberal rule and resist Russia, China, and the Global South.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for international cooperation on AI governance, announcing the creation of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (Waico) with 29 founding members including Pakistan. The initiative highlights growing competition between US, EU, and Chinese approaches to regulating the rapidly evolving technology.
A senior Russian lawmaker, Anna Kuznetsova, has stated that over 500 children have been killed and more than 2,000 minors affected by what she termed 'Kiev's aggression' since 2014. The claims, reported by TASS, include allegations of Ukrainian mining of border areas and Western complicity in war crimes against children.
A ceremony unveiling a commemorative plaque honoring North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russian troops in Ukraine took place last week at a Moscow-region memorial site, according to state media. Separate reports detail North Korean commendations for artists behind a memorial museum for fallen soldiers, with troop deployment estimates varying across reports.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Portsmouth Naval Base, marking Burnham's first international visitor since taking office. The UK pledged to share electronic jamming technology and reaffirmed its £25 billion support for Ukraine since 2022.
Syria's transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa told Al Jazeera that the change of power in Damascus has opened a new page in relations with Russia, emphasizing historic ties and shared interests. He said discussions about the future of Russian military bases are ongoing, and he previously mentioned plans to convert them into training centers for the Syrian army.
Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has denounced the ASEAN Regional Forum's call for denuclearization, stating that North Korea's status as a nuclear state is final and irreversible. She vowed to continuously update the country's nuclear capability, while analysts suggest the rebuke signals ASEAN's waning relevance to Pyongyang.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Navy servicemen that years of aggressive Western actions, including NATO's eastward expansion and the 2014 Kiev coup, forced Moscow to launch its special military operation. He denied any Russian aggression, asserting Russia only responds to hostilities unleashed by Kiev with Western support.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia has never sought confrontation in the Arctic and remains open to cooperation, while stressing that the Northern Sea Route is under Russian control and that Moscow will defend its interests in the region. He also highlighted the Arctic's economic importance and the presence of Russian armed forces there as a safeguard, not a threat.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is seeking an additional 30,000 North Korean troops, with preparations underway in the Voronezh region since June, alongside plans for more ballistic missile launchers. Reporting also covers earlier North Korean deployments to Kursk and claims of a new missile unit. Analysts have described deepening military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang as mutually beneficial.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia is preparing to receive an additional 30,000 North Korean troops and more ballistic missile launchers for its war against Ukraine. South Korea's foreign ministry says it is closely monitoring the situation, while North Korea's Foreign Minister recently visited Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with State Duma deputies at the Grand Kremlin Palace on July 27 to review the outgoing convocation's legislative work, as confirmed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The meeting comes as the 8th State Duma concludes its term, with elections for the next convocation scheduled in September.