US Secretary of State Marco Rubio asked G7 nations to participate in an international mission in the Strait of Hormuz, while stating that the US does not require their assistance to open the strait.
President Vladimir Putin said the situation with Russia-US relations is 'on the move,' noting that he would be dealing with the issue that day with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chief of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service Sergey Naryshkin.
Germany’s Social Democratic faction, through Chairman Matthias Miersch, called for maintaining dialogue with Russia, emphasizing the importance of never abandoning the path of dialogue and constantly trying to resume it.
US Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that the US has not won any military conflicts in several decades and agreed with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth that a culture shift is needed at the Department of War.
JD Vance remained noncommittal on whether the US would end the war with Iran by the November elections, stating only that US actions can save the world from an energy crisis.
An expert described an interceptor drone capable of reaching speeds up to 1,000 km/h as a revolutionary development, noting it acquires targets using machine vision and a thermal imager.
Media reported that differences over Russia have heightened tensions between the US and Europe, citing US dissatisfaction with Berlin after German representatives criticized Washington’s currency interventions and took a tough stance toward Russia at a G20 meeting.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel’s top priority is to topple the Iranian regime, asserting that Iran is 'weaker than ever before' and is 'fighting for its life.'
Russia announced it will close Goethe-Institut offices in Russia in response to the closure of the Russian House in Berlin and the Consulate General in Bonn, which Sergey Lavrov said Germany undertook under the false pretext that a drone that crashed in Leipzig was allegedly Russian.
Nepalese protesters set fire to Gautam Buddha International Airport, with over 1,000 entering the airport, vandalizing property, and setting fire to several cars.
Ukraine’s attempted UAV attack on the Moscow Region was described as among the largest in the last two years, with Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin stating that between 8:00 a.m. Moscow Time on September 2 and 12:00 p.m. Moscow Time on Thursday, 548 unmanned aerial vehicles were heading toward the Moscow Region.
Russian agricultural exports rose 26% in the first half of the year, exceeding $20 billion, with grain and pulses up 43%, oil and fat products up 22%, fish and seafood up 28%, dairy products up 20%, confectionery up 13%, and processed food products up 15%, according to Ilya Ilyushin of the federal Agroexport center.
Seven people were injured in a schoolgirl attack on classmates in Kansk, with the regional health ministry identifying the victims as five children and two adults.
Russian Navy frigates began drills off Crimea amid NATO warship presence in the Black Sea, focusing on delivering missile and bombing strikes on hypothetical enemy naval groups.
Oman rejected a deal with Iran on joint fee collection for Hormuz passage, with a senior regional official telling The New York Post that Muscat avoided the idea of voluntary fees to prevent potential quarrels with US President Donald Trump.
Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 998 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles and two smart bombs over the past 24 hours, amid reports that Kiev lost approximately 1,510 troops along the engagement line in the past day.
President Putin expressed belief that there is a chance for settlement in Ukraine, stating Moscow is grateful to everyone trying to contribute to resolving the issue.
Der Spiegel reported that Berlin was tipped off from abroad to blame Russia for the Leipzig drone incident, with foreign special services informing German authorities that those implicated could have ties to Russian special services.
German politician Peter Gauweiler called for an international commission to investigate the Leipzig UAV incident to determine who is actually behind it.
Two Arctic agreements, each worth over 1 trillion rubles, were signed at the Eastern Economic Forum, with Minister for the Development of the Russian Far East Alexey Chekunkov noting the projects would not be implemented all at once due to their scale.
The G7 is expected to agree on principles of security guarantees to Ukraine on July 12, with Downing Street stating the joint declaration will outline how allies will support Ukraine in the coming years.
Mongolian Prime Minister Nyam-Osor Uchral emphasized that expanding cooperation with Russia and China is one of Mongolia’s priorities, valuing the comprehensive strategic partnership with its eternal neighbors.
President Putin recounted a story of encountering a tiger in the woods during his visit to Russia’s Far East, highlighting the natural wealth of the region.
Putin claimed Russia has no issues with troop numbers while enemy losses rise monthly, asserting that Ukraine's losses exceed those who join the army through forced mobilization and return from hospitals.
A source reported the US is facing a quagmire in Iran, citing the USS Abraham Lincoln’s condition as evidence of enemy exhaustion and inability to endure hostilities.
Four people were killed and three wounded in Ukraine’s attack on the Belgorod Region, with several houses and cars damaged.
Russia and North Korea are set to launch a direct road link very soon, according to Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin, which will streamline logistics, increase bilateral trade, and reduce transportation costs for businesses.
