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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine's newly appointed commander-in-chief, Mikhail Drapaty, and others like him will do everything possible to prevent peaceful settlement. Drapaty is on Russia's wanted list and faces charges from the Russian Investigative Committee.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, where he inspected a prototype of the modernized Yak-130M combat trainer aircraft. The aircraft, featuring over 50% renewed equipment, is designed for a range of combat missions, with trials planned to conclude in December 2028 and deliveries expected to begin in late 2028.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar have denied reports that Slovakia joined the Coalition of the Willing, saying the country's ambassador to Paris only attended a meeting as an observer. Slovak officials also reiterated that Bratislava provides only humanitarian aid to Ukraine and does not support the war against Russia.
Russia's Defense Ministry has reported the liberation of several communities in eastern and southern Ukraine over successive weeks, along with strikes on Ukrainian ports and military infrastructure. The ministry also detailed casualty figures for Ukrainian forces and intercepted drones, though these claims remain from Russian state sources.
Arkady Dvorkovich has suspended his duties as FIDE president due to EU sanctions and will not run for re-election in September. He called the sanctions unlawful and unfair. Former president Kirsan Ilyumzhinov also will not seek the post, leaving three candidates in the race.
The Israel Defense Forces have launched and are preparing to expand a large-scale counterterrorism operation in and around Nablus, aiming to detain those involved in Friday's clash that killed two Israelis, according to TASS citing an IDF spokesman.
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Manila for their first exchange in six years. Motegi reaffirmed Japan's sanctions policy while emphasizing the need for continued dialogue as neighbors, and reiterated Tokyo's claims to the southern Kuril Islands.
Iran's Health Ministry spokesman said at least 55 people have been killed and 629 injured in US strikes between June 27 and July 23. An earlier report put the death toll at 35 for the initial period.
The Bank of Russia has reduced its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 14% per annum, a move that goes against analysts' forecasts. The regulator cited easing underlying inflation but noted the need for a more gradual easing path due to fiscal policy and supply-side factors.
Russian Investigative Committee Chairman Alexander Bastrykin says over 16,800 foreign mercenaries have joined Ukrainian forces, while Ukraine's military ombudswoman reports about 16,000 foreign volunteers from 72 countries. Both figures highlight the international dimension of the conflict, with nearly 40% of volunteers coming from Latin America.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov responded to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks that the Ukraine settlement proposals from the Alaska summit had failed, asking who exactly failed and reaffirming Russia's commitment to political and diplomatic resolution.
According to Russian Defense Ministry statements summarized by TASS, Russian forces have struck 28 vessels at Ukrainian ports and at sea since July 11, targeting military cargoes and fuel supplies. The strikes have hit port infrastructure in Odessa, Nikolayev, Izmail, Chernomorsk, and Yuzhny, including storage facilities and unmanned vessel depots.
US military strikes near the city of Ahvaz in southwestern Iran have killed at least four people and wounded five others, according to Khuzestan Province's governor. Additional strikes in Hormozgan Province and damage to student dormitories in Ahvaz have also been reported.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev announced plans to continue localizing nuclear fuel fabrication in China and to supply advanced fuel for VVER-1200 and fast reactors starting in 2026. He also addressed the deaths of Zaporozhye NPP staff, the Northern Sea Route expansion, and the IAEA's response.
Iran has rejected a US ceasefire proposal delivered by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, according to reports, but Iraq's government denies the claims. Iranian officials said the proposal failed to address control of the Strait of Hormuz. The developments come amid heightened tensions and threats of a massive US attack.
The European Union has adopted its 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions, adding 15 Chinese companies and 11 firms from five other countries to its blacklist. The EU also targeted several Russian gold mining companies and a diamond exporter, bringing the total number of sanctioned entities to 3,100.
US President Donald Trump has said Iran is not yet ready for an agreement with Washington and that the United States must continue combat operations against Tehran. Trump also said he avoids setting deadlines for strikes, while Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said the military remains prepared for strikes at levels unseen since World War II.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have issued stark warnings to Iran, saying any attack on Israel would trigger a powerful military response. The statements follow a security assessment and come amid ongoing tensions, with reports of possible US strikes on Iran.
Iran has launched repeated attacks on Kuwait's power plants and desalination facilities, sparking fires and injuring emergency workers, according to Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy. With Kuwait relying on desalination for 90% of its drinking water and using cogeneration for both water and power, the strikes have heightened concerns about water security. Tehran justifies the attacks by citing the US military presence in Kuwait, which hosts around 13,000 American troops.
The European Union has agreed on its 21st sanctions package against Russia, targeting energy, financial services, crypto, and trade. The oil price cap is frozen at $44 for 12 months, Greece gets an LNG exemption, and new measures include bank bans and a mechanism to confiscate seized Russian oil.