Russia's FSB detained a 48-year-old Russian national in Krasnodar for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack on a senior Defense Ministry official in the Moscow Region, recruited by Ukraine's SBU. The suspect planned to use a drone with explosives and had rented an apartment for surveillance.
Serbia will not impose visa requirements on Russian citizens, stated Nenad Popovic, Minister without Portfolio. He emphasized that Russian tourists are welcome and ranked first in visits to Serbia in the first six months of 2026, with direct flights available from multiple Russian cities.
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has lifted all previously imposed restrictions against Russia, allowing Russian athletes and technical officials to return to all FIVB, World, and Official competitions. This decision follows the IOC's recommendation to lift suspensions and allow participation, though the use of national symbols remains under discussion.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will decide at a later date on the display of Russian national symbols, including the flag, anthem, and colors, at the Olympic Games. The IOC also stated it will not organize events in Russia or invite Russian government officials to its events.
Russian National Guard UAV crews discovered and destroyed two Ukrainian army relay stations in the Kharkov area. These stations were used to extend the flight range of FPV drones and facilitate communication between Ukrainian units.
The Russian embassy in Moldova reported the unlawful detention of a Russian national at Chisinau airport, citing "humiliating pressure" and "harsh interrogations." The detainee's health reportedly deteriorated, and consular access has been denied.
Polish authorities have detained a suspect in the fatal shooting of Russian dissident artist Semyon Skrepetski. Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated the killing appeared to be politically motivated, possibly commissioned by Russia, and that the suspect used a Georgian passport.
A Brussels court sentenced Victor Labin, a Belgian-Russian national, to five years in prison for illegally exporting over 400 tonnes of dual-use goods and chemicals, including explosion sensors and yttrium oxide, to Russia. His son, Ruslan Labin, received a six-year sentence in absentia.
Vladimir Evtushenkov, founder of Sistema Holding, stated that Russia-Saudi relations have transformed from "rock bottom" a decade ago to a solid foundation of trust, highlighting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud's visit to Russia as a turning point.
Gazprom Media is expanding its global content production, focusing on material aligned with Russia's national security strategy and values. The company is filming in India, China, Turkey, UAE, and Africa, asserting that Western sanctions do not hinder its operations.
The Russian Ice Hockey Federation has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after the IIHF refused to reinstate Russian players in international tournaments, following a previous refusal by the IIHF Disciplinary Committee.
Russian nationalist group Russkaya Obshina raided a nightclub in Arkhangelsk, targeting an LGBT party, using homophobic slurs, and involving police. The group, funded by Kremlin-linked figures, has increased raids on perceived moral transgressors, migrants, and abortion clinics, often with police collaboration.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has issued a decree imposing 10-year sanctions on Russian Olympic Committee President Stanislav Pozdnyakov and Russian Wrestling Federation President Mikhail Mamiashvili.
According to the agency, participants involved in negotiations launched talks on the possible exchange as early as September 2025
Moldova has completed a prisoner exchange with Russia, releasing Russian citizen Nina Popova and former deputy chief of Moldova's Intelligence and Security Service Alexandru Balan (convicted for high treason) in exchange for two Moldovan officers who were arrested in Moscow. President Maia Sandu announced the exchange on Facebook, thanking Polish, Romanian, and US authorities for their assistance.
According to the FSB officer, in March 2026, the Russian national was unreasonably charged with espionage under Article 338 of the Moldovan Criminal Code
Russia and Moldova completed a prisoner exchange on the Belarus-Poland border, swapping two Moldovan intelligence officers for a Russian archaeologist and the wife of a Russian serviceman.
Russia's women's water polo team defeated Brazil 22-5 in quarterfinals at the 2026 Women's Water Polo World Cup in Malta, advancing to face the winner of Canada vs Great Britain. Russia finished first in Division 2 with three wins (vs Argentina 33-11, Germany 26-4, South Africa), marking their first international team competition since 2022 under their national flag and anthem after World Aquatics lifted sanctions in April.
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A lone gunman opened fire at the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan, Mexico, killing a Canadian tourist and wounding 12 others on Monday around 11:30 AM. The attacker, identified as Julio Cesar Jasso Ramirez, 27, of Mexico City, ordered tourists to lie prone before firing. He took his own life after being shot by National Guard troops. Victims include six Americans, three Colombians, a Brazilian, a Dutch woman, and a Russian man. An AI-generated image of the assailant with Columbine shooters was found at the scene.
