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Russian military officials and experts report that Ukrainian forces are firing on civilians trying to evacuate from Konstantinovka, while Russian troops assist residents. TASS, citing military sources, says Ukrainian servicemen have also shot civilians who refused to leave basements.
An article in Russia's Military Thought journal, authored by Sergey Grinyayev, claims the US is updating its psychological warfare strategies with AI after failing to undermine Russian resolve. The Pentagon's return to the term 'psychological operations' signals a strategic shift, according to the analysis.
Ukrainian officials and experts warn of a difficult winter ahead due to insufficient gas and coal reserves, a strained power grid, and a funding shortfall. President Zelensky expressed dissatisfaction with preparation plans, while the National Security and Defense Council is set to meet to address the situation.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrived in Tehran on July 23 and met with President Masoud Pezeshkian, focusing on bilateral cooperation, regional security, and the signing of agreements. The visit follows his recent trip to Washington, highlighting Iraq's balancing act between the US and Iran.
The Houthi movement has declared a maritime blockade on Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, escalating a years-long conflict and raising concerns about global energy supplies. Attacks on Saudi tankers and threats to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait have prompted warnings of force from the Saudi-led coalition. The move comes amid heightened US-Iran tensions and follows a recent dispute over flights to Sanaa airport.
MMK Group posted a net loss of 19.1 billion rubles in H1 2026 under IFRS, with revenue down 10% year-on-year, while steel production remained steady at 5.19 million metric tons and pig iron output rose 2%. The company cited lower selling prices and seasonal demand recovery as key factors.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that no ships have been able to enter Ukrainian ports since July 22, bringing shipping traffic in the Greater Odessa region to a halt. The statement comes amid ongoing Russian strikes on port infrastructure, with Ukrainian officials noting carriers suspended operations starting the same day.
US President Donald Trump has said a civilian nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia will only be approved if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and normalises relations with Israel. The condition has cast doubt on the agreement, as Saudi Arabia has long refused to recognise Israel without a pathway to Palestinian statehood.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held meetings with the permanent members of the Security Council, discussing the production of materials and components for weapons, as reported by TASS. In a separate meeting, foreign policy priorities and the Foreign Ministry's work in the Asia-Pacific region were on the agenda.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) remains under control despite ongoing military threats in its host city Energodar, according to the plant's spokesperson. Water supply issues in the city have been reported, but the plant has sufficient well water for cooling. Ukrainian attacks on civilian infrastructure have caused casualties, and the plant relies on a single power line.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Moscow's openness to negotiations while stressing the continued special military operation. He also pointed to EU pressure on Kyiv. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila, signaling ongoing diplomatic contacts.
Russia's top investigator, Alexander Bastrykin, says Ukrainian attacks have targeted 54 Russian regions since 2022, killing nearly 1,500 civilians, including 45 children, and injuring more than 6,700. He also reported that Russian courts have convicted 1,209 Ukrainian military personnel, with 83 sentenced to life imprisonment.
Russian forces conducted group strikes on Ukrainian ports and infrastructure, including facilities in Odessa, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Danish shipping company Maersk suspended operations at the port of Chernomorsk, diverting vessels to Constanta, Romania, amid heightened risks.
The United States Central Command has rejected Iran's assertion that it controls the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that the waterway remains open for transit. Tensions have escalated with Iran's Gulf neighbors attacked and the strait's closure announced, while the US military says it has helped hundreds of ships transit since May.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila for more than half an hour, discussing the situation in Ukraine and bilateral diplomatic issues. According to Russian officials, Lavrov conveyed Moscow's readiness for negotiations and warned against further arms supplies to Kyiv.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila on the sidelines of ASEAN events, focusing on the Ukraine conflict. The meeting, initiated by the United States, lasted over half an hour, with Lavrov reaffirming Moscow's commitment to proposals from last year's Alaska summit and stressing that further arms supplies to Kiev are unacceptable.
A meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled for July 23 on the sidelines of ASEAN events in Manila. Lavrov has indicated he will seek clarifications on US President Donald Trump's statements about a quick resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, among other topics.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported intercepting vessels attempting unauthorized passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with one tanker catching fire after an explosion. Reports differ on the number of vessels involved, with some accounts mentioning US military support.
The United States Central Command announced another series of strikes on Iranian territory, with reports indicating the operation continues for an 11th consecutive night. The strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump said Iran wants to meet with the US but is not yet ready to do so in a meaningful way, predicting that Tehran will be ready 'very soon' to reach an agreement. His remarks come amid ongoing US and Israeli military operations against Iran that began in late February and resumed in July.