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Russian Presidential Aide Nikolay Patrushev said Russia cannot be a great power without powerful military and trade fleets, emphasizing the Navy's role in protecting national interests and maintaining global status. He also outlined priorities including unmanned systems, infrastructure, and naval education.
Russian presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev said the US wants to resolve the Ukraine issue politically and diplomatically, but 'Euro-Nazis' are hindering the process. He stressed Russia's readiness for talks under its own conditions, citing the need to protect Russian-speaking people in Donbas.
Ukrainian drone attacks overnight sparked fires at an oil refinery, fuel depots, and the port of Taganrog in southern Russia, prompting evacuations and an emergency declaration. Officials reported casualties in the Moscow and Tambov regions, with the Russian Defence Ministry claiming to have intercepted hundreds of drones.
Drone Expo 2026 in Kazan featured over 1,000 unmanned aerial vehicle models, including the Slon cargo quadcopter capable of carrying 80 kg, interceptor drones, agricultural UAVs, and detection systems. The event highlighted Russia's growing UAV industry and its applications in military, agriculture, and defense.
US President Donald Trump said Washington would grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air defense missiles, a move that would make Ukraine the third country after Japan and Germany to build them. The announcement came after NATO allies agreed on a €140 billion military aid package at the Ankara summit, while a separate US-Ukraine minerals deal signed earlier has already drawn its first US contribution.
The Bank of Russia set the official dollar exchange rate at 76.6647 rubles for July 11-13, 2026, up 73.47 kopecks from the previous indicator. The euro rose by 1 ruble 7.55 kopecks to 87.6661 rubles, and the yuan increased by 14.21 kopecks to 11.3037 rubles, according to TASS.
A Russian unmanned aircraft expert claims US secret services were involved in plotting an attack on a military airfield in Rostov-on-Don, using AI-integrated FPV drones. The assertion comes alongside reports of thwarted plots and a drone allegedly built with foreign help to target a high-ranking Russian official.
A Kyiv court has ordered two men, including a decorated Ukrainian military intelligence officer, to be held without bail over the killing of Anastasiia Berezovska, a suspect in a Monaco bomb attack. One of the suspects initially confessed but then retracted, blaming his co-defendant. Motives for both the killing and the assassination attempt remain unclear.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Donald Trump told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that the US would lift sanctions imposed over Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 systems, and raised the possibility of Turkey rejoining the F-35 programme. Analysts see a potential 'strategic reset' in US-Turkey relations, though congressional hurdles remain. Trump also criticized NATO allies for not supporting US military action in the Middle East and hinted at a possible troop withdrawal from Europe.
North Korea announced plans to strengthen its nuclear arsenal 'in quality and quantity' and expand the role of its military intelligence agency targeting South Korea. The decision, made at a ruling party military commission meeting, reflects a shift toward treating the two Koreas as hostile states, according to analysts.
Japanese officials have reaffirmed Tokyo's support for the G7's sanctions policy against Russia while emphasizing the importance of maintaining bilateral relations with its neighbor. The statements come amid strained ties, with Russia's ambassador to Japan describing the relationship as at an unprecedented low.
Linda Noskova defeated Karolina Muchova in a dramatic all-Czech Wimbledon final, clinching her first Grand Slam title after recovering from wasting five match points. The victory makes her the third Czech woman to win Wimbledon in four years and the youngest champion in 15 years.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said Moscow and Beijing are discussing all aspects of a Ukraine settlement and praised China's balanced position, while the Chinese Embassy in Washington urged Kiev to view Beijing's role objectively, reiterating that dialogue and negotiation are the only viable path.
An explosion in Monaco injured businessman Vadim Yermolayev, a former Ukrainian citizen under Kyiv's sanctions. Several politicians and experts cited by TASS allege Ukrainian government involvement, citing his alleged plans to expose corruption or testify against officials.
Russia's permanent representative to the OPCW, Vladimir Tarabrin, says Moscow is in active consultations with the technical secretariat over a potential expert visit to investigate the use of chemical weapons in the Ukrainian conflict zone. He also accused Kiev of preparing chemical provocations and using chloropicrin in attacks.
The 43rd Jerusalem Film Festival opened Thursday night at Sultan's Pool with 6,000 attendees. Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa was honored, and the festival features over 100 films from around the world.
Reports indicate President Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, with recent Ukrainian drone strikes strengthening his resolve. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump believes Putin is ready for a deal, and has granted Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot missiles.
Germany has agreed to purchase US Tomahawk cruise missiles and Typhon launchers, with a formal agreement expected in August. The deal, announced by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is framed as a stopgap measure while Europe seeks to develop its own systems. Reports highlight ongoing tensions between immediate defence needs and long-term European strategic autonomy.
Russia's acting UN envoy Anna Yevstigneyeva accused Western Security Council members of being accomplices in crimes in Ukraine and of disregarding civilian casualties, while reiterating that Russia will not accept ultimatums. Her remarks were made at UN Security Council meetings addressing a strike on a bus in Russia's Bryansk Region and broader Western involvement in the conflict.
The European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) has acknowledged the International Volleyball Federation's (FIVB) decision to lift restrictions on Russian athletes and will discuss its implications at a later date, according to a statement reported by TASS.