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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's comment that Russia should stay away from forming security guarantees for Ukraine reflects the EU's dead-end stance, adding that Ukraine's security guarantees are impossible without Russia. Peskov also addressed EU accusations of cyberattacks, sanctions, and relations with Azerbaijan.
Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada voted to extend nationwide mobilization for 90 days starting August 2, with 311 lawmakers supporting the measure. The extension is the 20th since martial law and mobilization were declared in February 2022.
Russian defense officials reported intercepting hundreds of Ukrainian drones in separate overnight attacks, causing fires at oil refineries and industrial facilities, with casualties reported in the Krasnodar and Kursk regions.
Reports from TASS and The New York Times indicate that ground robots are increasingly used in the Ukraine conflict for supply delivery, wounded evacuation, and combat, with Ukrainian forces also adapting Western vehicles for remote control. The conflict is said to have accelerated military robotics development globally, with some technologies already used beyond Ukraine.
State Duma member Alyona Arshinova claims the European Union is deliberately preparing Moldova for military conflict, citing a €120 million air defense package and recent arms deals. She warns of consequences for Moldovan citizens and accuses the government of abandoning neutrality.
President Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, imposing a 20% toll on eligible cargo, but reversed the toll the next day. The move highlights the fragile ceasefire and the strategic importance of the waterway, with Iran and the US at odds over control.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported overnight group strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial enterprises in Kiev and port infrastructure in the Odessa Region, including facilities at Chernomorsk, Yuzhny, and Izmail ports. The strikes targeted facilities involved in drone and missile production, as well as fuel and military cargo infrastructure.
Recent trading data from London's ICE shows Brent crude oil futures for September 2026 delivery experiencing significant price swings, crossing multiple thresholds for the first time since June. WTI crude futures also saw notable movements. TASS reports several key price points.
Russian military expert Andrey Marochko reports that Ukrainian forces continue counterattack attempts near Konstantinovka in the Donetsk People's Republic, suffering what he describes as unjustified losses. He also notes that Russian troops repelled earlier attacks and that Ukraine's defensive line is collapsing in the Kharkov Region.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated that the Russian-Ukrainian conflict should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, according to TASS. He also discussed Turkey's efforts for peace in Ukraine, Iran, and Gaza with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and highlighted cooperation with the US.
Ukraine and nine European countries have announced the formation of an Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition to develop a joint missile defense system. The coalition aims to provide an alternative to the US-made Patriot system and complement existing European defenses. The announcement came during a Paris summit of the 'Coalition of the Willing' as Russia's ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine continue.
Argentina's march to the World Cup semi-finals has been accompanied by a wave of online conspiracy theories, including claims of favorable refereeing and an easy draw. A petition demanding the team's disqualification has gathered over 2.5 million signatures, while critics point to specific incidents such as Lionel Messi avoiding a red card.
The UK has reached an agreement with the EU to participate in the 90-billion-euro Ukraine Support Loan, allowing British defence companies to bid for contracts. Additionally, Britain will invest €300 million to help Ukraine acquire 16 Swedish-made Gripen E fighter jets, a sum lower than earlier estimates.
US President Donald Trump has declared the reinstatement of a naval blockade targeting Iranian vessels and cargo in the Strait of Hormuz, while stating the United States will act as guardian of the waterway and impose a 20 percent charge on cargo. The move follows renewed military exchanges between US and Iranian forces, including reported Iranian missile strikes on UAE tankers.
President Donald Trump announced the United States is taking control of the Strait of Hormuz and resuming its maritime blockade of Iran, saying all other countries will have fair and open use of the waterway. The remarks were made on Fox News and Truth Social, with only Iranian ships or customers affected, according to TASS reporting.
The management of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant says it will inform IAEA experts about a Ukrainian drone attack on a fire station in Energodar. The attack damaged the station and a tanker truck; no injuries were reported. IAEA representatives had earlier been shown the aftermath of an attack on the same unit.
Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov visited Tehran, where officials from both countries discussed energy cooperation and expressed satisfaction with the positive dynamics of bilateral relations. Iran's Oil Minister said the two sides are in the final stages of agreeing on a gas supply contract, with a pipeline route via Azerbaijan already set.
Recent trading sessions on the Moscow Exchange have seen mixed results, with the MOEX Index closing higher on some days and the RTS Index showing varied movements. Oil price fluctuations, dividend dates, and geopolitical developments have influenced market dynamics, according to TASS reports.
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) will fully restore Russian athletes in its competitions starting July 28, allowing them to compete under the national flag and anthem. The decision follows the IOC's lifting of restrictions on the Russian Olympic Committee.
According to OPEC data, seven OPEC+ countries voluntarily cutting output produced 22.988 million barrels per day in June 2026, missing their agreed target of 29.548 million bpd by 6.56 million bpd. Russia fell 834,000 bpd short of its quota, while Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait recorded larger shortfalls. The compensation period for past overproduction was extended to end-December 2026, and August quotas were raised by 188,000 bpd.