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At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back emphasized Seoul's push for stronger self-reliant defense capabilities alongside deepening its alliance with the United States. He also highlighted North Korea's closer alignment with Russia as a 'key variable' in global security and met with counterparts from the Philippines, Norway, and Japan to discuss defense cooperation.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has requested access to examine a turbine building at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant after a reported drone strike. Russia accuses Ukraine of deliberately attacking the plant, while Ukraine denies involvement. The incident has raised renewed concerns over nuclear safety amid ongoing hostilities.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has cast doubt on claims that a drone that crashed in Romania was Russian, suggesting it may have been Ukrainian. Putin has offered Russia's cooperation in an investigation if given access to the wreckage, while NATO maintains the drone was of Russian origin.
Ukraine launched coordinated drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure overnight, causing fires at oil facilities in Taganrog, Armavir, and Volgograd. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of an impending large-scale Russian assault, as Russia fired 90 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine.
Euroclear has filed a complaint against the immediate enforcement of a Moscow court ruling that ordered it to pay the Bank of Russia 18.2 trillion rubles ($256 billion). The Belgian depository maintains that Russian assets remain frozen under EU sanctions and does not recognize the court's jurisdiction.
Ukraine has intensified its use of AI-enabled drones to strike Russian military convoys, with at least 14 incidents recorded in the past week. The strategy, described as a 'logistics lockdown' by Ukrainian officials, aims to disrupt Russian supply lines and degrade its offensive capabilities.
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions from lawmakers about President Trump's awareness of Jeffrey Epstein's activities during a closed-door committee interview. She denied directing redactions and pointed to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as responsible. Survivors criticized the handling of the case, and Democrats call for further testimony.
The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to its annual blacklist of parties credibly suspected of conflict-related sexual violence. The report documents dozens of cases involving Israeli forces and Russian military personnel, both of which deny the allegations.
New reports indicate Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine have slowed dramatically in 2026, while Ukrainian forces recaptured around 400 square kilometers. Russian casualty figures have risen sharply, and Moscow's economic strain is evident in gold reserve sales, according to multiple analyses.
Romania announced the expulsion of the Russian consul in Constanta and the closure of the consulate after a drone crashed into an apartment building in Galati. Russia denies responsibility, with President Putin suggesting the drone was Ukrainian, while Moscow calls for an international investigation and accuses the West of exploiting the incident.
The European Commission has agreed on a tough new approach to trade relations with China, including potential new instruments to compel companies to diversify suppliers and broader use of safeguards. China has vowed retaliation, while both sides are preparing for high-level talks to manage tensions.
The European Commission has agreed to release €16.4 billion in frozen EU funds for Hungary, citing early progress on reforms under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar. The decision marks a major shift after years of tensions under former leader Viktor Orban, with funds tied to further reforms and investments by the end of August.
Slovakia's Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar has criticized EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas for ruling out EU mediation in the Ukraine conflict, saying the bloc's stance has led it into a dead end. The minister stressed the need for dialogue and swift resolution, warning of major economic consequences for the EU.
Top European diplomats say the EU should be a full participant in Ukraine peace talks rather than a mediator, citing the bloc's support for Kyiv. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski echoed this view, while French and EU officials stressed the need for continued pressure on Russia.
Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar has assured diplomats in Brussels that Budapest's position on the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine remains unchanged, emphasizing continuity in policy on immigration and EU competitiveness. He reiterated that Ukraine's EU accession talks cannot begin until the situation for ethnic Hungarians in Transcarpathia improves.
Xenia Fedorova, former head of RT France, has become a prominent commentator in Vincent Bolloré's media outlets, raising concerns about foreign influence as France approaches the 2027 election. Critics, including Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, accuse her of spreading Kremlin narratives, while authorities navigate legal limits on free speech.
A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in Galati, Romania, injuring two people. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte pledged the alliance's 'absolute solidarity' with Romania, condemning Russia's 'reckless behaviour' as a danger to all. The incident has heightened concerns about the security of NATO's eastern flank.
A drone crashed into an apartment building in the Romanian city of Galati, injuring two people, as Russia launched an overnight attack on neighboring Ukraine. Romanian officials blame Russia, while Moscow denies responsibility. NATO says it is ready to defend allied territory, and Romania has requested faster anti-drone capabilities from the alliance.
Leaders of ASEAN member states are expected to gather in Kazan, Russia, for a commemorative summit marking 35 years of diplomatic relations with Russia. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will attend despite Manila's deepening security ties with the US, highlighting the bloc's balancing act between Moscow and the West.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu has warned that nuclear weapons could emerge in the Asia-Pacific region, citing the AUKUS pact and Japan and South Korea's preparations to host American nuclear arms. He also criticized Western policies, including missile defense deployments and the rejection of New START legacy, as destabilizing.