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Zaporozhye Region governor Yevgeny Balitsky said the situation in Energodar, home to Europe's largest nuclear power plant, is difficult but controlled amid Ukrainian attacks. Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev reported 15 deaths and 51 injuries since April 27, including a recent drone strike on a residential building.
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.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow Region killed one civilian and injured at least 37 others, according to regional governor Andrey Vorobyov. Among the wounded were a child and a Chinese national, with eight people reported in serious condition.
On the first day of resumed morning trading, Russia's MOEX Index fell, with reports showing declines at the opening and during the main session, alongside a drop in the RTS Index. The Moscow Exchange reinstated its morning session on January 27, 2025, after a hiatus.
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.
Venezuelan officials have raised the death toll from the June twin earthquakes to 6,125, with nearly 61,000 people treated in hospitals. The government faces criticism over its response, while unofficial estimates suggest thousands more remain unaccounted for.
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that more than 400 drones were detected heading toward the Moscow Region overnight on July 19-20, with 85 shot down near the capital. Two people were injured, and damage was reported in several districts. Similar drone activity continued on subsequent days, with over 250 drones intercepted on July 24 and 184 on August 4.
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.
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that Russian air defenses destroyed multiple waves of drones approaching the capital, with emergency services responding to debris sites. The total number of unmanned aerial vehicles shot down since the start of the day varies across the mayor's statements.
A ferry carrying more than 100 people capsized off the coast of Guyana, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation. Officials report varying numbers of passengers and survivors, with the vessel's captain and crew detained amid an investigation into suspected drug use and an inaccurate passenger manifest.
Russian Defense Ministry reports multiple strikes on vessels near Odessa and other Ukrainian ports, including a bulk carrier hit by a Geran-4 drone. TASS, citing ministry data, says over 80 ships involved in military cargo deliveries have been struck.
Two earthquakes struck Peru's Junin region on Saturday night, killing at least six people and injuring 21, according to officials. Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed, and around 300 people are being provided with tents.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and RDIF CEO Kirill Dmitriev have separately commented on the European economy, with Lavrov describing it as in a 'dire state' and Dmitriev attributing the crisis to anti-Russian sanctions and uncontrolled immigration. Dmitriev also claimed EU sanctions have cost member states over €3 trillion.
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.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its forces struck two Ukrainian vessels used for launching drones and uncrewed boats north of Zmeiny Island. The ministry also said air defense systems intercepted missiles, rockets, and hundreds of UAVs, and that 140 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight.
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.
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.