Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin expressed a strong protest to Akira Muto regarding the anti-Russian statements made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.
Russian troops liberated two communities in Ukraine operation over the past day. Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted roughly 260 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed nine enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported.
Russian embassy points out violations of international maritime law by Rome. According to the diplomatic mission, the European Union has continued to take unlawful action against foreign vessels as it boards and seizes them.
Polish deputy defense minister Cezary Tomczyk says the country is preparing for potential war. Tomczyk mentioned that Poland is currently working to create a comprehensive SAN drone defense system as part of the Eastern Shield project, which envisages the construction of defensive lines along the borders with Russia and Belarus.
Turkey blasts Netanyahu’s regional policy again. Spokesman for Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party Omer Celik said the activities of Israel 'will bring nothing but greater chaos and mass killings to the region'.
UK moves toward nuclear war by allowing Ukraine to launch British-made UAVs against Russia. According to media reports, British drones are now used for deep strikes inside Russian territory.
Employees of Urenco that enriches uranium for Ukraine have voted to strike. The workers disagreed with a potential 4.1% salary rise despite record orders of 27.3 bln euros.
DPRK warns of retaliatory measures in response to US-South Korea military drill. The Korean Central News Agency stated that the drill posed 'the most immediate and open threat to the DPRK and the regional security'.
Grossi urges to stop attacks on nuclear facilities after deadly strike on Energodar. The IAEA was also informed about attacks on the ZNPP industrial area.
No contacts currently exist between Russian, US senators, says Federation Council official. First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs Andrey Denisov noted that the Russian lawmakers’ trip to the US in the spring could 'only be welcomed'.
Seoul, Washington to conclude drills ahead of schedule on Aug. 21. According to the statement, the decision was made at the proposal of the US side.
More pressure on Iran unlikely to produce concessions outside deal with US, says speaker. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf added that US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth are 'way out of their league'.
Russia’s stance against acts of Western piracy to resonate with China, says senator. Andrey Denisov says China is interested in freedom of navigation and the absence of incidents.
Trump would like to meet with Kim Jong Un this autumn, according to the WSJ. The US president has discussed with his advisors the possibility of holding face-to-face talks with the North Korean leader during his next trip to Asia.
Russia entitled to view UK as party to Ukrainian conflict, says Lavrov. The Russian foreign minister said he feels sorry for the UK if it stays with Ukraine until the very end.
Two more Greek vessels attacked in Black Sea, with one of them burning down. It is yet unknown whether the ship is sinking or is still on the surface.
Myanmar president's visit provides for further development of ties, says Putin. The Russian president added that Min Aung Hlaing will pay a visit to the Republic of Tuva.
Trump threatens Oman over planned deal with Iran on Strait of Hormuz, reports AP. The US president is under growing pressure regarding the situation in Iran.
US does not notify South Korea in advance about scaling back exercises, says MFA. According to Cho Hyun, the South Korean government and US officials were not aware of the plan announced by Donald Trump.
US has changed tactics regarding Iran, halted negotiations, reports CNN. Donald Trump wants to wait until the leaders of the Islamic Republic demonstrate their willingness to conclude the deal he is seeking.
US claim for Strait of Hormuz far from its real capabilities, says Iranian official. Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei invited all interested parties to create a new cooperation framework.
US eyeing reducing its military presence in Middle East, reports media. The Washington Post cited sources as saying that the Defense Department 'has already signaled that it might not rebuild its bases as they were before the conflict'.
Price of Brent oil up above $92 per barrel on London’s ICE for the first time since July 30. As of 1:50 a.m. GMT, the price was up by 1.13% at $92.05 a barrel.
In total, 791 Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted and destroyed over 16 Russian regions in one of this year’s largest drone attacks on Moscow and Russian regions.
Disruption of Grossi's visit to Zaporozhye NPP is an act of terrorism, says governor. Yevgeny Balitsky said the visit was meant to be a routine event as part of the rotation of the Secretariat's experts.
A Just Russia leader says London's provision of drones to Kiev spells participation in war. Sergey Mironov said that Ukraine uses these means to attack oil refineries in Russia.
Chisinau now trying to do away with Gagauz autonomy, Transnistria up next, says MP. Gagauzia’s parliament previously decided that Evghenia Gutsul could no longer perform her duties and declared her position as head of the autonomy vacant.
