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Russian Ambassador to Skopje Dmitry Zykov confirmed to TASS that North Macedonia joined the 'Coalition of the Willing' at a Paris meeting on July 13. He criticized the move, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the group 'warmongers' who seek a continuation of war. Russia says it remains open to diplomatic settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
Andy Burnham has become the new UK prime minister, the seventh in a decade, after Labour leader Keir Starmer resigned in June. Burnham pledged to end rough sleeping and appointed John Healey as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Moscow, following her official visit and a Kremlin reception by President Vladimir Putin. Lavrov highlighted ongoing implementation of 2024 summit decisions and discussed ways to boost bilateral cooperation.
As Ukraine's war with Russia enters its fifth year, recruitment officers are facing increasing violence from civilians reluctant to fight. More than 600 assaults have been recorded, and President Zelensky has condemned the attacks.
China's imports of Russian crude oil rose 16.7% year-on-year to 57.28 million metric tons in the first half of 2026, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China. Imports of LNG, fertilizers, and metals also increased, while Chinese exports of cars, electronics, and other goods to Russia saw significant growth.
Russian presidential envoy Boris Titov met with US Mission to the UN leadership for businesslike talks on global development after the SDGs. He also held meetings with UN officials, saying Russia's position on reforming the goals resonates within the UN.
Several EU countries, including Greece, Germany, and Austria, are pushing back against the bloc's 21st sanctions package on Russia, seeking exemptions or revisions to protect their economic interests. The European Commission is assessing the economic impact and may amend provisions, reflecting a broader weakening of support for new measures.
Explosions have been reported in several Iranian cities, including Bushehr, Bandar Abbas, and Jask, according to Iranian news agencies cited by TASS. The reports have been linked to US-Israeli strikes on Iran, though specific details remain limited.
Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the tournament was marked by political controversies, including the Iran-US conflict and the Balogun red card saga. Reports also highlighted the intertwining of sports and politics, with Argentina's embrace of Israel and Spain's opposition to the Gaza war.
Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 144 Ukrainian drones over several regions and the Black Sea, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Additional reports mention an attack on a tanker in the Azov-Black Sea canal and strikes on Ukrainian naval vessels. The figures vary across different statements, with some reporting 140, 161, and 178 drones destroyed.
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui, during a visit to Moscow, reaffirmed Pyongyang's commitment to strengthening allied relations with Russia and its unchanged stance on the Ukraine conflict. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said Moscow and Pyongyang are working to deepen cooperation under a strategic partnership agreement signed in June 2024.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Moscow, congratulating North Korea on the upcoming 73rd anniversary of victory in the Korean War and thanking Pyongyang for sending troops to help liberate the Kursk Region.
During President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's first official visit to Berlin, Algeria and Germany agreed to expand cooperation on natural gas, renewables, and a future hydrogen corridor. The visit, marked by 30 bilateral agreements, comes as Algeria's role in European energy security is strengthened by its pipeline gas reaching southern Europe without passing through Gulf shipping lanes.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in the Kremlin, expressing gratitude for Pyongyang's assistance in the conflict in Ukraine. The meeting, attended by top Russian officials, also touched on bilateral relations and a possible visit by Kim Jong Un to Moscow.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has reiterated his policy of not imposing sanctions on Russia and maintaining friendly relations. He expressed skepticism that joining anti-Russian sanctions would lead to swift EU membership, citing potential obstacles like Kosovo.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov insisted Russia-China ties are 'based on the principle of equality' amid a Wall Street Journal report on bilateral relations, while trade data shows China as Russia's largest partner but Russia accounting for only 4% of China's foreign trade.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said that Japan must take the first step by abandoning its 'hostile' policy if it wants to resume cooperation. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions and continued sanctions, while Japanese officials express openness to dialogue without concrete plans.
Russia has launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens. The attacks come amid a critical shortage of air defenses in Ukraine and escalating tit-for-tat strikes. Ukrainian officials urge allies for more interceptor missiles.
Nikita Zvezdov, a Russian conscript who fled to Germany after being sent to fight in Ukraine, describes his experience in the Russian military and his struggle for asylum. Despite rejection under the Dublin rule, he received church asylum in Germany, highlighting the challenges faced by Russian deserters.
Kursk Region Governor Alexander Khinshtein reported on successive days in July that Ukrainian forces launched drone and artillery attacks on the region, with varying figures for shelling and downed drones. The reports describe injuries and property damage but no fatalities as of the most recent account.