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The United States and South Korea have agreed to end their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise about a week early, following President Trump's order to scale back the drills. North Korea's Kim Yo-jong dismissed the reduction as insignificant, while political reactions in Seoul have deepened domestic divisions and tensions with Pyongyang.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed calls for a wartime presidential election, saying it would split the country. The remarks, his first since former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov proposed a vote, also addressed a Starlink dispute with the Trump administration and Ukraine's missile shortages.
State Rep. Angie Nixon, a democratic socialist and DSA member, defeated Alex Vindman in Florida’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary, overcoming a 16-to-1 fundraising disadvantage. She will face Republican incumbent Ashley Moody in November, who is heavily favored to keep the seat.
North Korea's Kim Yo-jong dismissed the US decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea as meaningless, saying Pyongyang focuses on the fact that the drills continue. A KCNA commentary vowed to 'completely neutralize' military threats, while South Korea's unification minister expressed hope the reduction could open dialogue.
Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for presidential elections during wartime, saying 'Democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia'. The appeal, made in a video address, is seen as the most direct political challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since the invasion began. Days later, anti-corruption investigators launched a probe involving senior officials in the president's office, adding to the pressure.
The Russian embassy in London has warned Britain it will face unspecified “consequences” after reports that UK-made drones were used in Ukrainian attacks on targets inside Russia. Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed full British support for Kyiv, while Moscow branded London an accomplice in the campaign. The dispute follows large UK drone packages and a wave of long-range strikes on Russian energy and logistics sites.
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.
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Monday as investors booked profits ahead of a US announcement on new sanctions against Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to unveil what he calls an 'economic D-Day,' while analysts debate the effectiveness of the measures and the risk of Iranian retaliation.
A Ukrainian missile strike on the village of Koloskovo in Russia's Belgorod region killed at least six people and wounded four, including a 14-year-old. Meanwhile, Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine overnight killed at least four people and wounded 19, with strikes reported in Zaporizhia, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, and Odessa.
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet destroyed a marine drone near the Neptun Deep gas platform in the Black Sea, with President Nicușor Dan blaming Russia. The incident has drawn condemnation from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who called it part of a 'hybrid warfare' campaign. Separately, a Spanish F-18 shot down another drone that breached Romanian airspace, as NATO states report increasing drone activity near their borders.
A day after a Russian drone attack on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih killed at least 16 people, Ukraine launched a large-scale drone assault on Russian military and energy infrastructure, while Russian strikes continued to claim lives across Ukraine. Officials on both sides reported multiple casualties, with the death toll from the shopping centre attack rising overnight.
Ukraine has carried out drone strikes against at least two dozen Wildberries warehouses since mid-July, causing significant damage to Russia's largest online retailer. The attacks have triggered a government response, with President Putin ordering a rebuilding program, while experts highlight the economic and strategic impact on Russia.
Fresh Russian strikes killed at least three people in Ukraine overnight, officials said, while Kyiv's expanding drone campaign reached the outskirts of Moscow, hitting a Wildberries warehouse. The United Nations reports civilian casualties in Ukraine this year have reached their highest level since the early months of the war.
A NATO fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace on August 14, with Latvian officials attributing the incursion to Russian electronic warfare that may have diverted a Ukrainian drone off course. The incident has intensified focus on NATO's eastern defenses and the growing threat of GPS spoofing across the Baltics.
The European Commission approved €6.1 billion in new defence funding for Ukraine as part of a €90 billion loan, aiming to bolster air and missile defence systems. The decision comes as Ukraine faces a severe budget shortfall and a critical shortage of Patriot interceptors, with internal EU debates over procurement flexibility.
Ukraine has intensified its long-range drone strikes deep inside Russian territory, targeting oil refineries, infrastructure, and warehouses. The campaign aims to make ordinary Russians feel the war's impact, but some analysts warn it could backfire, while Russians report growing anxiety and economic strain.
Military expert Vitaly Kiselyov told TASS that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky practiced nepotism, appointing friends and relatives to key positions to enrich himself. Kiselyov also alleged that Western handlers turn a blind eye to corruption because they use Ukraine to launder money through weapons sales.
Ukraine is struggling to defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks due to a critical shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, a problem exacerbated by global stockpile depletion and European refusals to supply more. The situation has prompted urgent appeals from Ukrainian officials and raised questions about alternative defense systems.
Milos Jovanovic, chairman of Serbia's opposition New Democratic Party, has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Belgrade, calling it unnecessary and warning of potential damage to Serbia-Russia relations. His comments come amid broader geopolitical tensions and prior statements by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic about continued cooperation with Ukraine.
Overnight Russian attacks killed at least 12 people in Kyiv and six in Zaporizhzhia, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claiming North Korean missiles were used against the southeastern city. Zelenskyy pressed allies for more Patriot interceptors, warning that without sufficient anti-ballistic defense, Russia will not seriously consider peace.