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Russian Defense Ministry reports multiple strikes on vessels near Odessa and other Ukrainian ports, including a bulk carrier hit by a Geran-4 drone. TASS, citing ministry data, says over 80 ships involved in military cargo deliveries have been struck.
Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 144 Ukrainian drones over several regions and the Black Sea, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Additional reports mention an attack on a tanker in the Azov-Black Sea canal and strikes on Ukrainian naval vessels. The figures vary across different statements, with some reporting 140, 161, and 178 drones destroyed.
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui, during a visit to Moscow, reaffirmed Pyongyang's commitment to strengthening allied relations with Russia and its unchanged stance on the Ukraine conflict. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said Moscow and Pyongyang are working to deepen cooperation under a strategic partnership agreement signed in June 2024.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its forces struck two Ukrainian vessels used for launching drones and uncrewed boats north of Zmeiny Island. The ministry also said air defense systems intercepted missiles, rockets, and hundreds of UAVs, and that 140 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight.
During President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's first official visit to Berlin, Algeria and Germany agreed to expand cooperation on natural gas, renewables, and a future hydrogen corridor. The visit, marked by 30 bilateral agreements, comes as Algeria's role in European energy security is strengthened by its pipeline gas reaching southern Europe without passing through Gulf shipping lanes.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in the Kremlin, expressing gratitude for Pyongyang's assistance in the conflict in Ukraine. The meeting, attended by top Russian officials, also touched on bilateral relations and a possible visit by Kim Jong Un to Moscow.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has reiterated his policy of not imposing sanctions on Russia and maintaining friendly relations. He expressed skepticism that joining anti-Russian sanctions would lead to swift EU membership, citing potential obstacles like Kosovo.
Germany will join a French military nuclear exercise this year, marking a historic step in Franco-German defence cooperation. The move comes amid concerns over US security commitments to Europe and follows the collapse of a joint jet fighter project.
Russia has launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens. The attacks come amid a critical shortage of air defenses in Ukraine and escalating tit-for-tat strikes. Ukrainian officials urge allies for more interceptor missiles.
Nikita Zvezdov, a Russian conscript who fled to Germany after being sent to fight in Ukraine, describes his experience in the Russian military and his struggle for asylum. Despite rejection under the Dublin rule, he received church asylum in Germany, highlighting the challenges faced by Russian deserters.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky described a recent strike on Kiev as one of the most massive and reiterated his request for more air defense interceptors, citing a shortage of Patriot missiles. Russian officials reported strikes on military production facilities in Kiev, while Moscow also said it downed 140 Ukrainian drones overnight.
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv have resulted in casualties and injuries, with conflicting reports on the death toll. The attacks triggered fires across the city and affected residential areas, while a humanitarian response has been mobilised by local community leaders.
A trademark application for “The Spirit of Anchorage” was filed in Russia, reportedly for perfume products, while a prominent academician dismissed the phrase as a journalistic invention rather than a serious diplomatic term.
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui arrived in Moscow on July 18 for an official visit, where she met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The two agreed to accelerate bilateral cooperation, with Russia expressing support for North Korea's sovereignty and Pyongyang supporting Moscow's policies on Ukraine. The visit comes amid deepening ties since the 2024 comprehensive strategic partnership treaty.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Wildberries logistics centers in Russia have caused casualties and fires, leading to suspension of operations at some warehouses and prompting a Russian official to vow retaliation. Kyiv says the facilities store drone components for Russia's military.
Ukrainian drone attacks on logistics warehouses in western Russia killed at least eight people and wounded dozens, according to Russian officials. The strikes hit two Wildberries facilities and caused a fire at an oil depot, as Ukraine intensifies its long-range campaign.
Rodney Mims Cook Jr., head of the US delegation at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, called his participation a 'pivot' toward Russia and expressed readiness to negotiate direct air service resumption if President Trump approves. Cook Jr. also addressed the possibility of becoming the next US ambassador to Russia, which he said originated from the Russian side.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova has sent multiple appeals to United Nations officials regarding recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian regions, including a drone strike on a civilian bus in Belgorod. She has also prepared responses to UN requests for information and plans to submit reports to international bodies about alleged human rights violations in Ukraine. The reports come from Russian state media TASS.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that its forces launched strikes on port infrastructure in Odessa, Chernomorsk, and Nikolayev, targeting military cargo, vessels, and fuel storage. The strikes are part of ongoing actions against Ukrainian ports used for military deliveries, as reported by TASS.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky dismissed Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov after he reportedly blocked attempts to steer lucrative state procurement contracts to favored companies, according to a Financial Times report cited by TASS. The move has sparked protests and a political crisis, with a Ukrainian deputy blaming Zelensky for the turmoil.