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Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said in an interview that defense industry production fully covers the needs of the army and navy, with some items increasing more than 20 times since 2022. He also reported a several-fold increase in air defense guided missile production this year and the existence of anti-drone laser systems.
Iran has warned Ukraine of consequences after a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea killed one sailor. Tehran accuses Israel of orchestrating the attack, while Kyiv says it targeted Russian-linked military cargo. A senior Iranian lawmaker has echoed threats of retaliation.
Russian Senator Alexey Pushkov said in a TASS interview that Russia has entered a prolonged 'ice war' with Europe, more intense than the Cold War, blaming a 'self-complacent, arrogant, and ill-educated' generation of Western politicians. He also argued that the West needs Ukraine to consolidate neo-liberal rule and resist Russia, China, and the Global South.
A senior Russian lawmaker, Anna Kuznetsova, has stated that over 500 children have been killed and more than 2,000 minors affected by what she termed 'Kiev's aggression' since 2014. The claims, reported by TASS, include allegations of Ukrainian mining of border areas and Western complicity in war crimes against children.
A ceremony unveiling a commemorative plaque honoring North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russian troops in Ukraine took place last week at a Moscow-region memorial site, according to state media. Separate reports detail North Korean commendations for artists behind a memorial museum for fallen soldiers, with troop deployment estimates varying across reports.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Portsmouth Naval Base, marking Burnham's first international visitor since taking office. The UK pledged to share electronic jamming technology and reaffirmed its £25 billion support for Ukraine since 2022.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Navy servicemen that years of aggressive Western actions, including NATO's eastward expansion and the 2014 Kiev coup, forced Moscow to launch its special military operation. He denied any Russian aggression, asserting Russia only responds to hostilities unleashed by Kiev with Western support.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is seeking an additional 30,000 North Korean troops, with preparations underway in the Voronezh region since June, alongside plans for more ballistic missile launchers. Reporting also covers earlier North Korean deployments to Kursk and claims of a new missile unit. Analysts have described deepening military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang as mutually beneficial.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special task force to overhaul India's examination system, led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, following weeks of student-led protests over exam paper leaks. The protests, organized by the social media-driven Cockroach Janta Party, led to the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the government's commitment to new legislation on paper leaks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia is preparing to receive an additional 30,000 North Korean troops and more ballistic missile launchers for its war against Ukraine. South Korea's foreign ministry says it is closely monitoring the situation, while North Korea's Foreign Minister recently visited Moscow.
Iran has halted retaliatory attacks against US allies after Washington paused airstrikes for a second and third night, raising hopes of renewed negotiations. Reports indicate US concerns over dwindling munitions influenced the pause, with senior officials advising President Trump to hold off on further escalation.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia observes a dual nature in US President Donald Trump’s position on the Ukraine conflict, noting that while Washington continues to arm Ukraine, it also sincerely declares readiness to facilitate a peaceful settlement. Peskov said Moscow will await US ideas and proposals to resolve the conflict, and reiterated that Russia will press ahead with its special military operation.
A Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea has killed one sailor and wounded another, prompting Tehran to summon Ukraine's diplomats and accuse Kyiv of a 'hostile and criminal' act. The incident raises concerns about a new front in the overlapping conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Romania's military has shot down three drones in as many days, prompting Bucharest to summon Russia's ambassador. The incidents have heightened concerns about the Russia-Ukraine war spilling over into NATO territory.
Iran has passed another night without US airstrikes as Washington pauses its campaign, with reports suggesting concerns over dwindling munitions are restraining further escalation. The lull has revived hopes of negotiations, but President Trump has threatened strikes at a 'much higher level' if no deal is reached.
Yemen's Houthi movement launched missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of bombing Sanaa airport, breaking a fragile four-year truce. The escalation threatens to draw the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait into a wider regional conflict, with oil facilities targeted.
Ukraine plans to restore 6 GW of generation capacity, but current system capacity of 11-12 GW falls short of the 18-19 GW needed for winter. A Ukrainian deputy also warns that key power plants lack adequate protection.
Ukraine’s recent military leadership changes—from the dismissal of Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov to the appointment of Mikhail Drapaty as commander-in-chief—have sparked protests and drawn commentary from Russian experts and officials. While some see the moves as internal political maneuvering, others allege Western special services are pulling the strings.
Iran has summoned Ukraine's diplomats after an attack on a ship in the Caspian Sea, which Tehran says was a commercial vessel and killed a sailor. Ukraine claims it struck a Russian warship and vessels carrying Iran-linked military cargo, including drone and missile components.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned Ukrainian attacks on civilians in the Kirov and Zaporozhye regions, saying the Kiev regime and its Western supporters will pay dearly. She cited missile strikes that killed at least six people in Kirov and 12 in Kirillovka, including four children.