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A Russian lawmaker suggests Western countries may reduce military assistance to Ukraine following US President Donald Trump's reported refusal to supply additional Patriot interceptors, citing risks of weapons proliferation. Meanwhile, Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo claims Russia has found countermeasures for Western weapons.
Anonymous hackers have provided TASS with documents allegedly showing NATO's direct involvement in Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil terminals. The files reportedly implicate a NATO-linked hybrid warfare specialist in coordinating attacks on facilities in the Leningrad and Kaliningrad regions.
President Trump is privately furious that reports of depleted US munitions stockpiles became public, fearing they weaken his hand against Iran. Pentagon officials deny shortages, but reports from sources including Reuters and the Washington Post detail extensive use of long-range missiles, sparking concern among allies like Australia about delayed deliveries.
President Trump took to Truth Social to express his full support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, dismissing a Washington Post report of a heated confrontation over munitions shortages as 'treasonous' and 'fake.' The White House press secretary also rejected the story, while officials confirmed Trump had been aware of munitions concerns for months.
Russian stock indices ended the trading session lower, with the MOEX Index sliding 0.69% to 2,285.88 points and the RTS Index shedding 1.27% to 884.56 points. The decline was attributed to profit-taking amid reports of expanded UK sanctions, while analysts noted the ongoing battle for the 2,300-point threshold.
The Trump administration is pushing back against reports of depleted US missile stockpiles after five months of war with Iran. President Trump has denied any strategic disadvantage and vowed to prosecute those who leaked information, while experts warn of risks from low air defence interceptor supplies.
German authorities have launched a counterterrorism investigation after an explosives-laden drone was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport, causing flight diversions and partial closures. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described the incident as a 'hybrid attack scenario,' and suspicion has fallen on Russia amid ongoing investigations.
President Donald Trump has denied reports that the US is running low on key munitions in its war with Iran, threatening jail for leakers. The reports, from The Washington Post and CNN, claim shortages have constrained strategy and led to a clash with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.
Russia's international reserves stood at $720.3 billion as of July 31, 2026, a weekly decline of $11.8 billion attributed largely to negative revaluation. A separate report shows reserves at $720.348 billion as of August 1, with foreign currency rising and gold value falling.
Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery in Siberia in a new wave of attacks, while Kazakhstan's president told Russia's Vladimir Putin the war should end. Russian-installed officials reported civilian deaths in occupied areas, and Kyiv said Russian strikes killed five people in eastern and southern Ukraine.
A Russian Foreign Ministry official accused Western countries of encouraging and becoming complicit in Ukrainian drone attacks on civilians, while also addressing stalled diplomatic contacts, Armenia relations, China, and readiness for US-brokered negotiations.
German authorities defused a drone rigged with explosives found on a runway at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt cut short his holiday to oversee the response, calling the incident a 'new threat scenario' and a possible hybrid attack.
Ukrainian anti-corruption bodies have authorized searches linked to former ambassador Olga Stefanishina, who was dismissed in early August. Authorities suspect illegal enrichment exceeding $300,000 and have ordered bail of about $134,000, which she says she lacks.
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan on Thursday, prompting responses from Seoul, Tokyo, and Washington. The launch follows Pyongyang's criticism of Japan's military build-up and comes ahead of annual US-South Korea joint exercises.
Iran and Oman are reportedly on the verge of an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could restore the US-Iran ceasefire and ease global energy market disruptions. Al Jazeera reports that while the US insists on unrestricted navigation without tolls, Iran has signalled it may introduce a fee system for ships.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin has proposed creating a railway route to the Indian Ocean, citing risks to shipping through the Bosphorus and Strait of Hormuz. The proposal, first reported by TASS, includes possible routes through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Analysts note the rail link could offer Moscow an alternative trade corridor to India and the Global South amid sanctions.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv and Sumy regions killed at least six people overnight, while Moscow reported intercepting 605 Ukrainian drones. Rescuers cleared debris in Balakliya, and strikes also damaged vessels near Odesa and wounded dozens across multiple regions.
Vladimir Tkachuk, head of the Russian drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was badly wounded in a car explosion near Yekaterinburg, with reports differing on whether the victim killed was his driver or bodyguard. Tkachuk, who has been sanctioned by Western governments and is a prominent pro-war Telegram figure, was pictured with President Vladimir Putin in 2024.
Ukraine has lost about $1.05 billion in foreign exchange earnings since July 22 due to the blockade of its main Black Sea ports, with daily losses estimated at $70 million. The suspension of vessel calls has particularly hit agricultural exports, prompting talks with European nations on alternative routes.
NATO is working to urgently supply Ukraine with air defenses after Kyiv failed to intercept any Russian ballistic missiles in a recent attack. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Moscow is ramping up missile production ahead of winter, while the EU has released $4 billion for military procurement.