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Ukraine plans to restore 6 GW of generation capacity, but current system capacity of 11-12 GW falls short of the 18-19 GW needed for winter. A Ukrainian deputy also warns that key power plants lack adequate protection.
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.
The Donetsk People's Republic reported that Ukrainian forces attacked its territory 24 times in 24 hours, injuring a civilian and damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. The reports also cite earlier incidents of civilian injuries in Konstantinovka and Gorlovka.
German police say a car drove into a crowd in Berlin's Tiergarten park during the Christopher Street Day Pride parade, killing one person and injuring at least 14. The event was cancelled and an intensive manhunt for suspects is under way.
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.
Dmitry Peskov stated that Kiev's attacks on infrastructure in the Black Sea and Azov Sea areas, including the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, constitute acts of international terrorism. He also alleged that Ukraine's terrorist activities are expanding globally, referencing attacks on Germany, Kazakhstan, and an Iranian ship.
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.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed more than 1,300 people, with the death toll rising to over 1,600 by early August, according to official figures. The World Health Organization has called for more support to scale up the response as the outbreak continues to expand.
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.
Governor Yevgeny Balitsky of the Zaporozhye Region has condemned a Ukrainian drone attack on recreation centers in Kirillovka, reporting at least eight people killed and 14 injured, with the death toll later rising. The Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case on charges of terrorism, while regional officials have declared a day of mourning.
Russia's Foreign Ministry says it will compile evidence of the Ukrainian strike on tourist recreation centers in Kirillovka, Zaporozhye Region, and submit it to international bodies. Casualty figures vary between reports, with 8 or 12 killed and 14 or 19 wounded. The Russian Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case.
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2026, following weeks of mass protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party over exam paper leaks. The resignation is seen as a major victory for the youth movement and marks a rare concession by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to public pressure.
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.
A three-day mourning period has been declared in Russia's Kirov Region following a Ukrainian missile attack on an enterprise in Kirov that killed six people and injured 26 others. Regional authorities have pledged financial support to the victims' families and are working to repair damage to infrastructure, while power and water supplies have been restored. The attack has led to changes in public transport routes and flight delays at Kirov airport.
Russia's Battlegroup East has released two separate figures for Ukrainian losses within 24 hours, reporting up to 375 and over 360 service members, along with varying counts of equipment destroyed. The statements, attributed to press center officer Dmitry Miskov, highlight differing tallies of UAV control centers, Starlink terminals, and vehicles.
President Trump reiterated that the US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal requires Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords, despite the agreement being signed without that condition. Saudi Arabia has not yet responded, while officials and analysts debate uranium enrichment provisions and their implications for the region.
Russian Ambassador to Turkey Sergey Vershinin criticized Western sanctions as illegal and harmful to global economy, while highlighting the positive development of Russia-Turkey trade relations, currently at $50 billion annually with a goal of $100 billion. He also announced upcoming intergovernmental commission meeting in Turkey and noted that about seven million Russians visit Turkey each year.
The International Criminal Court's member states voted on Friday to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 of 125 members supporting his dismissal over allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan denies the allegations and plans to challenge the decision, which comes amid a renewed US campaign against the court.