Ukrainian media report serious damage to equipment at enterprise in Dnipropetrovsk region after night attack
Ukrainian outlet Strana.ua reports that equipment at an enterprise in the Dnipropetrovsk region was seriously damaged in a night attack.
Peskov does not rule out US demand to Kiev for pause in strikes during visit of Witkoff and Kushner
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Washington may demand that Ukraine halt strikes while US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Russia, but no agreements exist between Moscow and Kiev on this.
Norwegian court concealed plans to arrest Professor Molchanov from Russia
A Norwegian court deliberately failed to notify Russia of the planned arrest of the research vessel Professor Molchanov to prevent it from leaving Norwegian waters, according to a court ruling obtained by RIA Novosti.
Russian Defense Ministry reports strike on logistics center in Kyiv region
The Russian Defense Ministry said its troops struck a logistics center storing military products in the Kyiv region overnight, as well as targets linked to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Odesa region.
Cleanup of remaining Ukrainian forces begins in Volchansk pocket, source says
Russian security forces have begun eliminating the remnants of the Ukrainian army group surrounded near Volchansk in Kharkiv region, with many Ukrainian soldiers surrendering, a source told RIA Novosti.
Putin at EEF: chances for settlement exist, no mobilization needed, economy requires balance
At the EEF plenary session, Vladimir Putin addressed a wide range of topics, from prospects for resolving the Ukraine conflict to economic policy and demographics. The president said chances for peace exist, denied rumors of mobilization and deposit freezes, and announced new benefits for the Far East.
US and Venezuela: Critics unhappy with Trump's oil deal
The deal between the US and Venezuela, called historic, is drawing criticism from both sides. Americans suspect Trump of personal gain, Venezuelans speak of selling out the homeland. Experts doubt the deal's feasibility.
Lavrov at EEF: Russia will not ask the West for dialogue
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated at the Eastern Economic Forum that Moscow does not intend to beg the West for normalization of relations.
Trump says ready to hold meeting with Putin
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that he will be able to arrange another meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, possibly when the Ukrainian conflict nears its end.
Putin: Moscow will find something to respond to attempts to close Russia's skies
At the SCO summit in Bishkek, Putin discussed Ukraine, talks with the US, the situation in the special operation zone, and relations with partners. The president also answered journalists' questions.
Putin: UN potential far from exhausted
At the SCO+ meeting, Vladimir Putin said the UN's capabilities are not fully utilized and called for reforms, including expanding the Security Council with Global South and East states.
Russian Defense Ministry Names Targets of Night Strike on Kyiv
The Russian Defense Ministry said its forces struck military-industrial and fuel-energy facilities in Kyiv and the region overnight.
New anti-Russia bill faces resistance in US Congress
A bill on new sanctions against Russia faces significant opposition from Democrats in the US House of Representatives, and Republicans are not united in support, according to Politico.
Eleventh Eastern Economic Forum starts in Vladivostok
The eleventh Eastern Economic Forum opens Tuesday on Russky Island in Vladivostok, gathering guests from about 70 countries.
Sverdlovsk Governor Reports Drones Hit Residential Buildings and Logistics Center
Governor of Sverdlovsk region Denis Pasler said drones and their debris hit residential buildings and a logistics center; no casualties reported.
Officers of Ukraine's 159th Brigade eliminated in attempt to break out of encirclement near Volchansk
Russian security forces told RIA Novosti that the command staff of Ukraine's 159th Brigade was eliminated during an attempt to break out of the Volchansk pocket in Kharkiv region.
Lavrov: NATO intends to make Arctic an arena of confrontation with Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said NATO openly declares its goal to turn the Arctic into a new theater of confrontation to contain Russia and its like-minded countries.
Ukrainian Forces Attack Belgorod: Two Dead, Including Teenager, 13 Wounded
Acting Governor of Belgorod Region Alexander Shuvaev reported that two civilians were killed in a targeted missile attack by Ukrainian forces on Belgorod.
Ministry of Defense: UAV strike destroyed logistics hub in Kyiv region
Russian military struck a transport and logistics center in the Kyiv region, which, according to the Ministry of Defense, stored and distributed dual-use goods, including components for medium- and long-range UAVs.
Peskov: Europe invented threat from Russia to justify rising military spending
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said European states, facing the need to increase defense budgets, are artificially creating an image of an enemy in Russia to justify tax increases to their populations.
Russian Defense Ministry: Russian Armed Forces Prepare Retaliatory Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure
The Russian Defense Ministry announced that the Armed Forces have begun preparations for massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in response to continued attacks by the Kyiv regime on Russian civilian and fuel-energy facilities.
Governor Drozenko reports 30 drones shot down in Leningrad region
Leningrad region governor Alexander Drozenko said air defense forces have destroyed 30 drones over the region, with combat work ongoing.
In Kyiv, after a series of explosions, a fire broke out at a warehouse
Kyiv's military administration reported a fire at a warehouse in the Podilskyi district and damage to a warehouse building in the Holosiivskyi district.
Russian Defense Ministry reports group strike on military facilities and port infrastructure of Ukraine
The Russian Defense Ministry said its forces carried out a group strike on military industry facilities and port infrastructure used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Summer campaign: Russian troops expand control in Donbass and Zaporozhye
Russian forces are wrapping up the summer campaign, maintaining the initiative and advancing in Donbass, Zaporozhye, and the border areas. Details in a RIA Novosti report.