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Russian forces launched a retaliatory missile strike on Ukrainian military targets, with reports of significant damage in Kiev and the surrounding region. The strikes, involving advanced missiles, followed Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory bel
Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities killed at least nine people and wounded dozens early Tuesday, with strikes reported in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv. Ukrainian authorities had warned of a major assault, which came after Russia signaled systematic strikes on military-linked targets in the capital.
Russia has promised a response after Romania closed its consulate in Constanta and declared the consul general persona non grata, following a drone incident in Galati that Bucharest blamed on Moscow. The Russian Foreign Ministry also accused Western media of hyping the incident to distract from Ukrainian actions.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko accused the US and Israel of trying to involve Arab countries in a military confrontation with Iran to derail Arab-Iranian normalization. He also criticized a visit by Vladimir Zelensky to the Middle East, saying it would bring no positive results.
Russian officials have accused Ukraine of nuclear terrorism following a series of drone and artillery strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, warning of a potential radiation catastrophe across Europe. The claims, reported by TASS, include assertions that Western support has enabled the attacks and that the international community has failed to respond adequately.
The Hornet, a low-cost, AI-assisted kamikaze drone developed by a company linked to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, is being used by Ukraine to strike Russian supply convoys. Reports detail its capabilities and impact, while Russian officials accuse Ukraine of using it against civilian targets.
Ukraine's military denied Moscow's claim that a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, while confirming overnight strikes on Russian oil facilities, including the Saratov refinery and a pumping station in the Kirov region. Russian officials reported civilian casualties and fires at fuel depots.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
EU foreign ministers gathered in Cyprus to discuss potential negotiations with Russia over Ukraine, with top diplomat Kaja Kallas warning against focusing on who would lead talks. Ukraine urged Europe to play a bigger role, but no decisions were made on an envoy or preconditions.
Moscow has conveyed recommendations to Washington regarding its shift to systematic strikes on defense industry sites in Kiev, but has not received a response, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov. Separately, Ushakov suggested the US is unlikely to rush to fulfill Ukraine's requests for additional weapons.
Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has publicly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for what she describes as reluctance to accept a US-negotiated peace deal. In a series of statements reported by TASS, Luna also called for halting US military aid to Ukraine and defended ongoing Trump administration peace efforts against media criticism.
The Russian Foreign Ministry released a report alleging widespread human rights violations against Russian-speaking residents in Ukraine and criticized the EU and OSCE for ignoring appeals from NGOs. The report also makes controversial claims, including the presence of a 'neo-Nazi regime' in Kiev.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent a letter to US President Donald Trump requesting additional Patriot air defense ammunition, citing critical shortages as Russia intensifies missile and drone attacks. The appeal, also addressed to Congress, underscores Ukraine's near-total reliance on US systems to counter ballistic missiles, even as diplomatic efforts to end the war remain stalled.
Russia's State Duma has adopted a draft appeal to the United Nations and global parliaments condemning a Ukrainian drone attack on a college in Starobelsk, which it says killed 21 people and injured dozens of students. The appeal calls on the international community to halt assistance to Ukraine, while Kyiv has not commented on the incident.
Russian officials have condemned the West's reaction to the Ukrainian strike on a college in Starobelsk, accusing Western media of bias and questioning CNN's reporting. They also addressed nuclear deterrence, Armenia's geopolitical choices, and potential retaliatory strikes.