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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on Monday for his first official foreign visit, marking Ukraine's Independence Day and chairing his inaugural meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. He announced an agreement to allow the release of classified information on British components of the Storm Shadow/SCALP missile to enable local production in Ukraine, a step that drew sharp criticism from the Kremlin.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says Moscow is ready to consider new proposals for settling the Ukraine conflict, provided they align with President Putin's goals and 'realities on the ground.' He stressed Russia will not abandon its fundamental positions, while noting Washington's ability to influence Kyiv and its European backers.
Long petrol queues have formed across Moscow and other Russian regions after Ukrainian drone strikes damaged oil refineries, prompting rationing, lower-grade fuel authorisations and some arrests of residents who protested priority access for officials. Russian authorities describe the disruptions as temporary repairs with no critical consequences, while economists and analysts warn of deeper structural strains and rising public anxiety.
Overnight Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region have killed at least 13 people and wounded dozens, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attack damaged residential buildings, a medical facility, and a children's hospital, prompting Kyiv's mayor to declare a day of mourning.
A suspected arson attack on a Tallinn facility used by Estonian defence contractor Milrem Robotics has not disrupted its deliveries of robotic military vehicles to Ukraine, the company's CEO said. Estonian authorities are investigating possible Russian involvement, while the incident is part of a wider pattern of suspected hybrid operations across Europe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov's call for elections during wartime, warning they would be a 'tsunami' that could destroy the country. The dispute highlights growing internal political tensions as Russia continues its offensive and Ukraine faces missile shortages and funding gaps.
Serbia has requested and received firefighting assistance from both the European Union and Russia as wildfires burn in the Deliblatska Pescara nature reserve and elsewhere. EU helicopters and crews are joining Serbian teams, while a Russian Il-76 water-bombing aircraft has been operating since mid-August. The blazes have also forced evacuations and road closures across the region.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia's trade infrastructure remains resilient despite attacks he called terrorist, while Ukrainian officials report growing shortages and damage from strikes. Both sides have struck each other's grain and energy infrastructure, disrupting Black Sea shipping and raising global food supply concerns.
The remains of Sgt. First Class Yehuda Katz, missing since the 1982 Battle of Sultan Yacoub, were returned to Israel on Tuesday, ending a 44-year wait. The operation, led by the Military Intelligence Directorate in coordination with the Mossad, was hailed by Israeli leaders as fulfilling the country's commitment to bring home its fallen soldiers.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence that Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's official visit to Russia would strengthen bilateral relations, while the Myanmar leader returned home after trips to Russia and Belarus that included high-level meetings and business forums.
Restoration work in Moscow’s Archangel Cathedral has exposed the remains of Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy after a damaged sarcophagus lid was found cracked. Russian President Vladimir Putin inspected the relics, while the Russian Orthodox Church and the Institute of Archaeology have weighed in on the discovery and its preservation.
Ukraine fired nearly 800 drones into Russia in one of its largest attacks days after a similar salvo, while a Russian missile strike on the village of Pechenihy killed at least 10 people. The aerial duel marks an escalation in the conflict, with European leaders showing support in Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day.
Moscow has summoned Japan's ambassador and conducted a naval missile test near the Kuril Islands, escalating tensions after Tokyo protested President Putin's visit to the disputed territory. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized Japan's failure to respond promptly to the summons amid an ongoing territorial dispute.
Russia has accused the UK of escalating the Ukraine conflict after British-made drones were reportedly used in strikes on Russian targets. The UK MoD reaffirmed its support for Ukraine, while Russian state media has aired threats involving nuclear-capable torpedoes.
A New York Times investigation alleges Russia used training camps, vote-buying, cyberattacks, and priests to undermine Moldova’s pro-EU government. The report details coordinated efforts, including GRU oversight and millions in payments, ahead of the September 2025 election. Moldova’s president denounced the operation, while the Kremlin denied involvement.
Russian officials say voting in 'unfriendly' countries may face provocations and attempts to discredit the electoral process. The Central Election Commission and Foreign Ministry cite pressure on Russians abroad, Russophobic media campaigns, and logistical hurdles due to visa restrictions.
Russia has moved two warships into the Baltic Sea while a new submarine capable of carrying a nuclear tsunami-triggering torpedo began sea trials, according to reports. The deployments come amid escalating rhetoric from Moscow over Western support for Ukraine, though analysts caution that the most extreme threats are unlikely to be carried out.
Ukrainian President Zelensky outlined a peace plan involving a ceasefire and a free economic zone, while a Russian expert predicted that US envoys Witkoff and Kushner will bring concrete proposals to Moscow. The conflicting statements highlight the wide gap between Kyiv and Moscow's positions.
Fresh attacks on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war have killed dozens of civilians, with Ukraine striking Russian infrastructure and Russia hitting shopping centres and ports. Putin warns of retaliation against Ukraine's 'most sensitive economic sectors', while Kyiv seeks more air defence support from France.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup, one of the Kuril Islands disputed with Japan, prompting a strong protest from Tokyo and a sharp response from Moscow. The visit highlights the long-standing territorial dispute that has prevented a formal peace treaty between the two nations.