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Dmitry Peskov stated that Kiev's attacks on infrastructure in the Black Sea and Azov Sea areas, including the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, constitute acts of international terrorism. He also alleged that Ukraine's terrorist activities are expanding globally, referencing attacks on Germany, Kazakhstan, and an Iranian ship.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, speaking alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin, proposed freezing the Russia-Ukraine conflict and returning to the 'Istanbul formula 2.0.' He declined to act as a mediator, praising Russia as a great country, while Kazakhstan faces oil output cuts after drone attacks on a key export terminal.
Governor Yevgeny Balitsky of the Zaporozhye Region has condemned a Ukrainian drone attack on recreation centers in Kirillovka, reporting at least eight people killed and 14 injured, with the death toll later rising. The Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case on charges of terrorism, while regional officials have declared a day of mourning.
President Droupadi Murmu, on a state visit to Romania, praised the Indian diaspora as 'true representatives of India' and highlighted their contributions to bilateral ties. She also made a historic visit to Moldova, the first by an Indian Head of State, as part of a three-nation tour of Eastern Europe.
Laura Loomer, a controversial far-right commentator with close ties to President Donald Trump, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and admitted she had previously repeated Russian propaganda. Her shift coincides with recent changes in Trump's stance on Ukraine, including support for Patriot missile technology and new sanctions on Russia.
Romania reported shooting down a second drone in as many days after it entered its airspace near the border with Ukraine, prompting NATO to confirm the downing by allied fighters under its command. The incidents have heightened concerns about NATO's eastern flank amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Kyrgyzstan, discussing relations with the US and the Ukrainian crisis. Wang Yi called for joint efforts to boost the SCO's development and international standing, citing the growing role of the organization.
A wildfire near Bordeaux, France, has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists, with reports of over 20,000 people fleeing the area. French authorities have detained 308 people nationwide in connection with a wave of wildfires, with two-thirds suspected of deliberate arson, while the largest fires are believed to have been accidental.
German authorities have approved a joint venture between Framatome and Russia's Rosatom to produce fuel rods at a facility in Lingen, despite security concerns from critics. The project will operate without EU sanctions on Russia's nuclear sector, raising fears of espionage and sabotage.
Ukraine has expressed interest in cooperating with Japan to produce Patriot interceptor missiles under a US licence, citing Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' expertise. However, Japan may face hurdles due to its export restrictions on lethal weapons and regional relations.
The federal government is reassuring motorists about fuel supplies as oil prices top $US100 a barrel for the first time since May, while Treasury warns of increasing economic risks. The fuel excise discount is set to expire on August 2, and inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.8 per cent.
Ukraine's defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal by President Zelensky has triggered sustained protests in Kyiv and a political impasse, with Fedorov rejecting an alternative government role. BBC News reports on his refusal, the appointment of a new commander-in-chief, and the military and public perspectives on the crisis.
Poland's main opposition party, Law and Justice (PiS), has fractured after dozens of MPs, including former prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki, refused to sign a loyalty pledge. Party leader Jarosław Kaczyński says they have effectively forfeited their membership, deepening the party's crisis ahead of next year's election.
The EU has sanctioned FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich over his support for the annexation of Crimea, prompting him to suspend his duties. The move, hailed by Ukraine, comes as Dvorkovich faces challengers in the upcoming FIDE election.
A Russian ballistic missile strike on a defence industry event in Ukraine's Kyiv region killed 10 people and injured almost 100, Ukrainian officials said. The Kremlin said it would pursue 'total victory' while waiting for new US peace proposals.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine's newly appointed commander-in-chief, Mikhail Drapaty, and others like him will do everything possible to prevent peaceful settlement. Drapaty is on Russia's wanted list and faces charges from the Russian Investigative Committee.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar have denied reports that Slovakia joined the Coalition of the Willing, saying the country's ambassador to Paris only attended a meeting as an observer. Slovak officials also reiterated that Bratislava provides only humanitarian aid to Ukraine and does not support the war against Russia.
MAGA influencer Laura Loomer changed her long-standing anti-Ukraine stance after visiting Kyiv and interviewing President Volodymyr Zelensky. She apologized for past statements, met with a prominent rabbi, and hinted at a meeting between Zelensky and Trump next week.
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) detained a 30-year-old woman in Moscow as she allegedly attempted to plant an explosive device under a security officer's car. The FSB says she acted on instructions from Ukrainian intelligence services, had undergone training in Ukraine, and confessed to the plot.
Russian Investigative Committee Chairman Alexander Bastrykin says over 16,800 foreign mercenaries have joined Ukrainian forces, while Ukraine's military ombudswoman reports about 16,000 foreign volunteers from 72 countries. Both figures highlight the international dimension of the conflict, with nearly 40% of volunteers coming from Latin America.