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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia observes a dual nature in US President Donald Trump’s position on the Ukraine conflict, noting that while Washington continues to arm Ukraine, it also sincerely declares readiness to facilitate a peaceful settlement. Peskov said Moscow will await US ideas and proposals to resolve the conflict, and reiterated that Russia will press ahead with its special military operation.
Russian air defense systems intercepted over 1,100 Ukrainian drones in a single day, according to TASS reports. The strikes targeted logistics centers and drone production facilities, reflecting an escalation in the conflict. Ukrainian troop losses were also reported by the Russian Defense Ministry.
A Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea has killed one sailor and wounded another, prompting Tehran to summon Ukraine's diplomats and accuse Kyiv of a 'hostile and criminal' act. The incident raises concerns about a new front in the overlapping conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Romania's military has shot down three drones in as many days, prompting Bucharest to summon Russia's ambassador. The incidents have heightened concerns about the Russia-Ukraine war spilling over into NATO territory.
Iran has passed another night without US airstrikes as Washington pauses its campaign, with reports suggesting concerns over dwindling munitions are restraining further escalation. The lull has revived hopes of negotiations, but President Trump has threatened strikes at a 'much higher level' if no deal is reached.
Yemen's Houthi movement launched missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of bombing Sanaa airport, breaking a fragile four-year truce. The escalation threatens to draw the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait into a wider regional conflict, with oil facilities targeted.
Ukraine’s recent military leadership changes—from the dismissal of Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov to the appointment of Mikhail Drapaty as commander-in-chief—have sparked protests and drawn commentary from Russian experts and officials. While some see the moves as internal political maneuvering, others allege Western special services are pulling the strings.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Damascus on Saturday for the first visit by a serving UN chief to Syria since 2009, meeting President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani. He pledged support for reconstruction, condemned actions in the Golan Heights, and urged international backing for the country's transition. Syrian officials called for an Israeli withdrawal from southern areas.
Iran has summoned Ukraine's diplomats after an attack on a ship in the Caspian Sea, which Tehran says was a commercial vessel and killed a sailor. Ukraine claims it struck a Russian warship and vessels carrying Iran-linked military cargo, including drone and missile components.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned Ukrainian attacks on civilians in the Kirov and Zaporozhye regions, saying the Kiev regime and its Western supporters will pay dearly. She cited missile strikes that killed at least six people in Kirov and 12 in Kirillovka, including four children.
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that 1,401 drones were detected heading toward the Moscow region between July 18 and 25, with 143 destroyed by air defenses. He also noted that two-thirds of drones targeting Russia are aimed at Moscow, and that defense capabilities are being strengthened.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Omsk, where he said the conflict between Russia and Ukraine benefits adversaries of both countries. He also stated there are no unresolved issues between Kazakhstan and Russia, and thanked Putin for the forum's organization.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, speaking alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin, proposed freezing the Russia-Ukraine conflict and returning to the 'Istanbul formula 2.0.' He declined to act as a mediator, praising Russia as a great country, while Kazakhstan faces oil output cuts after drone attacks on a key export terminal.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met in Omsk ahead of the 22nd Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum. Putin said bilateral trade grew over 4% in early 2026, and highlighted Russian investment in Kazakhstan's economy.
Laura Loomer, a controversial far-right commentator with close ties to President Donald Trump, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and admitted she had previously repeated Russian propaganda. Her shift coincides with recent changes in Trump's stance on Ukraine, including support for Patriot missile technology and new sanctions on Russia.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed a missile attack on the Saudi city of Jazan, accusing Riyadh of a 'dangerous escalation' after Saudi strikes on Houthi targets. The US military paused its daily strikes on Iran for the first time in 13 nights, while President Trump indicated he would hold off on major operations as talks with Iran progress.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Kyrgyzstan, discussing relations with the US and the Ukrainian crisis. Wang Yi called for joint efforts to boost the SCO's development and international standing, citing the growing role of the organization.
German authorities have approved a joint venture between Framatome and Russia's Rosatom to produce fuel rods at a facility in Lingen, despite security concerns from critics. The project will operate without EU sanctions on Russia's nuclear sector, raising fears of espionage and sabotage.
Ukraine has expressed interest in cooperating with Japan to produce Patriot interceptor missiles under a US licence, citing Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' expertise. However, Japan may face hurdles due to its export restrictions on lethal weapons and regional relations.
The federal government is reassuring motorists about fuel supplies as oil prices top $US100 a barrel for the first time since May, while Treasury warns of increasing economic risks. The fuel excise discount is set to expire on August 2, and inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.8 per cent.