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According to TASS, a NATO Boeing E-3A Sentry has been circling over the Gulf of Riga in Latvian airspace. The aircraft, controlled by the Netherlands and based in Lithuania, was previously spotted over Romania. Its equipment can detect aerial targets up to 400 km away.
According to an OPEC report, Russia was the largest oil supplier to India in May, exporting 2.1 million bpd, and also remained China's top supplier. India's total imports rose month-on-month, while China's declined. In June, India's imports hit a record 4.93 million bpd, with Russia supplying more than half.
Russia has reported significant increases in agricultural exports across multiple categories in 2026, including record wheat volumes to African countries such as Egypt, Sudan, and Kenya, alongside growth in dairy, ice cream, and grain shipments, according to data from Russian government agencies.
Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo, in statements carried by Russia's TASS news agency, accused Ukrainian forces of firing mortars from residential areas in Kherson and of turning the city into a military staging ground. He also said Kyiv has announced a mandatory evacuation and restricted entry for families with children, while blaming Ukrainian propaganda for misrepresenting the situation.
At a People's Front forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is modernizing its armed forces and achieving new defense industry results, while warning that any Ukrainian attacks inside Russia will be met with stronger retaliation. He also praised the People's Front's 15 years of work and emphasized the importance of citizen feedback.
France announced it will summon Russia's ambassador amid allegations of a widespread cyber campaign against European countries. The EU and UK imposed coordinated sanctions targeting Russian military intelligence officers, hackers, and firms accused of involvement in cyber-espionage and sabotage operations.
The Houthi movement controlling northern Yemen has accused Saudi Arabia of launching air strikes on Sanaa International Airport and has vowed retaliation. The Yemeni defense ministry said it struck the airport's runway to prevent an Iranian plane from landing, while the Houthis detained an ICRC aircraft and later claimed a strike on Saudi Arabia's Abha airport.
President Donald Trump announced the US will take control of the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% toll on cargo, prompting Iranian officials to assert Tehran's continued guardianship of the waterway. The proposal has drawn criticism from an Israeli security expert who says it validates Iran's own fee demands.
The United Kingdom has announced it will list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation, prompting Tehran to condemn the move. The designation, paired with action against two other groups, comes after threats on British soil and amid rising diplomatic tension.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated sharply after a weekend of military exchanges near the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran striking a commercial ship and U.S. forces hitting Iranian military targets. Russia's foreign ministry warns of shipping disruption risks, while Pakistan's role in a recent ceasefire agreement surfaces.
The Donbass Dome air defense system intercepted and destroyed 23 Ukrainian drones over the Donetsk People's Republic in the past 24 hours, according to the region's defense headquarters. The report is the latest in a series of daily updates on drone interceptions in the region.
Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment removing President Tamas Sulyok, who signed it after saying he had exhausted all options. Prime Minister Peter Magyar's Tisza party supported the move, while opposition Fidesz and Christian Democrats protested, with a new presidential election due within 30 days.
The European Union has formally adopted its 21st sanctions package against Russia, adding 48 individuals and 168 entities to its blacklist, bringing the total to 3,100. The bloc also imposed separate sanctions over alleged cyberattacks, while the United Kingdom expanded its cyber-related listings. However, agreement on the broader package remained elusive as of mid-July.
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced it thwarted multiple large-scale swarm drone attacks targeting military airfields, including strategic facilities near Moscow and in the Amur, Chelyabinsk, and Rostov regions. The FSB attributed the plots to Ukrainian security services, reporting the seizure of dozens of FPV drones equipped with foreign-made components and the detention of suspects. No independent verification of these claims has been provided.
Viktor Medvedchuk, head of the Other Ukraine movement, warns that Germany's growing role in Ukraine's defense industry makes German factories legitimate targets for Russia and risks spreading the conflict to Europe. He also criticizes German leadership for following what he calls Ukraine's 'Maidan path' and urges an end to funding for Kiev.
Russian forces are advancing toward Druzhkovka in the Donetsk People's Republic, with the city's administration reporting severe shortages of water, gas, and electricity. Ukrainian attempts to use air power to slow the Russian push have been unsuccessful, according to local officials, while Russian troops continue to make gains in surrounding areas.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran will not allow the Strait of Hormuz to become a source of threats to its national security, and accused the United States of undermining stability in the region. He also defended Iran's record in negotiations, saying Washington is the party that constantly violates agreements.
Leaders from the 'Coalition of the Willing' gathered in Paris to reaffirm support for Ukraine, with NATO chief Mark Rutte and President Volodymyr Zelensky in attendance. Meanwhile, EU foreign ministers in Brussels discussed a new sanctions package, though no consensus has been reached. The meeting comes amid reported Ukrainian drone strikes in the Moscow region that killed at least three people.
A drone crash in the Pionersky settlement near Istra killed three people and injured three others, according to Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov. Russian air defenses and electronic warfare systems reportedly repelled 81 drones over the Moscow Region, with additional injuries and property damage reported in the region.
Military expert Andrey Marochko, citing Russian Defense Ministry data, reported that Ukrainian forces lost over 9,900 personnel in the week ending July 13 and over 10,000 in the week ending July 20, with Battlegroup East inflicting the heaviest losses. The reports also detail extensive equipment and drone destruction, though these figures come solely from Russian sources.