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William Lawrence, a co-founder of the Sunrise Movement and supporter of a data-center moratorium, won the Democratic primary in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. He will face Republican incumbent Tom Barrett in November, backed by endorsements from Bernie Sanders, Rashida Tlaib, and Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian anti-war politician who attempted to challenge Vladimir Putin in the 2024 presidential election, has left Russia and appeared in a video from Paris. He was designated a 'foreign agent' and fined for displaying 'extremist symbols' after trying to run in September's parliamentary elections.
Discussions between Washington and Kyiv on licensing Patriot missile production in Ukraine are ongoing, even as President Trump publicly cast doubt on the deal. Ukrainian officials say the country urgently needs new anti-ballistic missiles to defend against Russian strikes, with production timelines ranging from 12 months to five years.
In Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, progressive Abdul El-Sayed holds a narrow lead over establishment-backed Haley Stevens, with the race too close to call. The winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in November. Other key races saw Jocelyn Benson win the governor nomination and William Lawrence win the 7th district primary.
Russian forces attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles, killing one woman and injuring at least 12 others. The strike hit residential buildings, and authorities warned of more attacks as Ukraine urged allies for additional Patriot missile interceptors.
UNICEF has called on all parties in the Ukraine conflict to uphold international humanitarian law after recent attacks in Russia's Belgorod Region and near Gelendzhik killed and injured children. The UN also voiced opposition to any attacks causing civilian casualties, especially among children. Russian authorities report rising child death tolls from these incidents.
Michigan and Missouri Democratic primaries feature candidates with sharply different views on Israel, from Abdul El-Sayed's call to end unconditional US military aid to Rep. Haley Stevens's pro-Israel stance, and Cori Bush's comeback bid against Wesley Bell. The results could signal whether criticism of Israel has become a broader electoral force within the party.
A 52-year-old vegetable vendor in Kherson, Ukraine, survived a drone attack that was caught on video and shared by President Zelensky. The man sustained shrapnel wounds and a concussion. Ukrainian officials condemned the attack as a 'barbaric war crime.'
Overnight drone attacks in Russia near Moscow and St Petersburg killed at least five people, while Russian strikes in Ukraine's Sumy region killed two children and an elderly woman. Reports also detail a serviceman shooting in Crimea and escalating Black Sea shipping attacks.
Ukrainian officials and experts warn that the ongoing shutdown of the Greater Odessa ports could cost the country's agricultural sector between $1.5 billion and $3 billion this year, with purchase prices for grains and oilseeds dropping by up to 40%. Alternative routes via Danube ports, Romania, and EU land corridors are deemed insufficient to compensate for the loss of sea exports, raising concerns about farmer solvency and broader economic losses.
Multiple sources report that the US Army has consumed nearly all of its highly accurate long-range missiles, including ATACMS and PrSM, during the five-month war with Iran. This depletion could affect US readiness in other regions, with concerns about deterrence against Russia and China.
Amnesty International documented 2,596 shipments of weapons, ammunition, parts and components from India to Israel since October 7, 2023. The Jerusalem Post highlights India's position as Israel's top defense customer, while Al Jazeera emphasizes the risk of use in Gaza.
Russian human rights ombudswoman Yana Lantratova said negotiations on prisoner exchanges with Ukraine are difficult, but Moscow is committed to bringing all Russian nationals home. She also asserted that Russia does not hold peaceful Ukrainian citizens and that some Ukrainian civilians refuse to return, while accusing Ukraine of daily attacks on civilians.
Senior Russian lawmakers have said that Ukraine's 40-day plan to pressure Moscow has prompted Russia to intensify attacks on Ukrainian logistics and energy infrastructure, leaving the country in a critical situation. They also accused Kyiv of committing terrorist acts against civilians, a claim that is part of the ongoing conflict narrative.
State Duma Deputy Alexey Chepa stated that Ukraine lost about 850 square kilometers in July, its biggest territorial loss in two years, and that Kyiv's 40-day plan has failed. He attributed Ukraine's difficulties to its own attacks on Russian infrastructure, which he said prompted retaliatory measures including the blockade of Odessa's ports.
TASS's reviews of Russian newspaper coverage report that Washington and Tehran are seeking to restart direct negotiations after President Donald Trump called off a planned attack, even as experts quoted in the Russian press warn the underlying conflict could persist for years. The digests also cover Ukraine's intensified strikes on civilian infrastructure after an army reshuffle, a suggestion that Syria could serve as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, an OPEC+ decision to raise production quotas, and Russian charges against Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
Russian forces have intensified strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure, dry cargo ships, and logistics centers, according to Russia's Defense Ministry. Officials and experts say these attacks aim to disrupt military supplies and have paralyzed Ukraine's 'southern gateway,' impacting Western businesses and agricultural exports.
Ukraine’s energy infrastructure remains heavily damaged, with more than 80% of power plants hit and a 6 GW shortfall last winter. Officials warn of widespread outages and heating disruptions as protective measures lag.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated Moscow remains open to negotiations on Ukraine if the West adopts a constructive approach, while noting no substantive proposals have been received. Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Western countries of using dialogue accusations as a pretext for war preparations, citing the Minsk Agreements as an example.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses near Moscow and elsewhere have killed at least five and wounded ten, part of an intensifying campaign against Russian logistics. Moscow reports intercepting hundreds of drones, while both sides continue to trade strikes on infrastructure, with civilian casualties mounting.