Olga Rozgon
Russia’s Foreign Minister said that Russia would intensify its methods to destroy everything that fuels Kyiv’s war machine from the West. He also acknowledged that people in Russia are suffering and dying because of the war.
The Mayor of Venice, Simone Venturini, posted a video showing a dolphin swimming near the Rialto Bridge in the Grand Canal. The animal was named Nane, and the mayor urged boat operators to be careful.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed New Zealand's joining the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, which now comprises 51 countries. He stressed that this increases international pressure on Russia to return the illegally deported children.
In Tulcea County, 5 km from Ukraine, a drone flying at low altitude crashed. There were no casualties or damage, and Romania's Ministry of Defence is investigating the incident.
Rivne police are searching for 44-year-old Oleksii Tkachenko, who left a hospital in Klevan without authorization on July 29, where he was receiving treatment while serving his sentence. The man may be anywhere in Ukraine.
The German army has a shortage of around 2,000 service members for the permanent deployment of a brigade in Lithuania by 2027. Only 60% of positions have been filled, and the Defence Ministry is considering compulsory recruitment.
Poland’s Law and Justice party expelled former Prime Minister Morawiecki and 38 MPs for leaving the parliamentary faction. The split occurred due to a conflict with Kaczyński.
A forest fire broke out in the southwestern Landes region, destroying 1,100 hectares of forest and leading to the evacuation of 525 people from the village of Lüe. 500 firefighters and six aircraft are battling the blaze.
The government has allowed captured military equipment to be transferred free of charge to museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, and the Netherlands. This will help document the consequences of Russian aggression and advance cultural diplomacy.
Spain and Morocco have stepped up security along the Ceuta border following calls on social media for a new mass migrant breakthrough on August 15. An additional 300 police officers and 2,000 military personnel have been sent to the enclave.
President Zelenskyy has still not found a candidate for the position of Ukraine's ambassador to the United States due to the difficulty of working with the Trump administration. Potential candidates, including Deputy Prime Minister Svyrydenko, are declining the position.
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar questioned the agreement with Rosatom due to delays and cooling problems. Rosatom assures that work is continuing, but Magyar initiated a full review of the project.
German authorities evacuated around 1,800 people from the village of Geich because of a forest fire that approached the border with Belgium. The fire engulfed 25 hectares, and the B399 road was closed.
Kyiv customs officials handed over three flint cores dating to the 6th millennium BC to the Ovruch Region History Museum. The artifacts were discovered in an international postal shipment from Kryvyi Rih to the United States.
Japan plans to strengthen sanctions against Russia over Putin’s visit to Iturup, which Tokyo considers its territory. The prime minister called the visit unacceptable, and the Foreign Ministry summoned Russia’s ambassador to protest.
Russian forces carried out 222 attacks on the positions of the Defense Forces. The most intense assaults took place in the Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk and Sloviansk areas.
Polish special services detained a Russian national who, on orders from the Russian Federation, was planning the murder of a Ukrainian-born U. S. citizen in Warsaw. Prime Minister Tusk called it the first such case in a NATO country.
Because of the popularity of GLP-1 medications and demand for healthy food, ice cream manufacturers are reducing portion sizes, increasing protein content, and simplifying ingredients. Ice cream sales in the United States fell by 1.5%, but manufacturers are betting on low-calorie products.
Two scientists from state institutions are suspected of extorting UAH 980,000 from a business in exchange for influencing the approval of environmental documentation for a wind power facility in Cherkasy region. One was detained after receiving UAH 430,000.
Global electric vehicle sales rose by 9% to 1. 85 million in July, while demand in Europe increased by 33%. In China and North America, sales fell by 5% and 27%, respectively.
Due to the drought affecting 38% of the EU's territory, farmers are forced to use their winter feed stocks early. This is leading to a reduction in livestock numbers and lower milk production in France.
A 54-year-old man is suspected of raping his foster daughter in Lviv region. The crimes continued for about a year; the suspect has been detained.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council is recording the spread in the Czech information space of claims about the negative consequences of Ukraine's strikes on russia. These narratives are being disseminated by resources that Czech researchers classify as sources of pro-Kremlin propaganda.
Two new categories of claims to the International Register of Damage are now available in the Diia app. They concern humanitarian expenses and the demining of territories.
In July 2026, Russia's economy deteriorated: oil and gas production fell by 9. 3%, domestic demand grew by only 1.5%, and investment declined by 2.1%. A downturn was recorded in most regions.
Since the start of the invasion, the Zaporizhzhia NPP has lost external power 26 times, including 14 incidents in 2026. Frequent switching to diesel generators wears down equipment and increases nuclear risks.
In Costinești, Romania, a drone was found drifting in the sea near the beach. The area was evacuated, and police and the coast guard are working at the site.
U. S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum expanding federal agencies’ ability to use cyber tools against transnational criminal organizations. The document involves private companies in cyber operations under government oversight.
Sweden’s opposition bloc has 50. 6% support, compared with 46.9% for the coalition, with the gap narrowing to 3.7 percentage points. The rise in support for the Christian Democrats to 7.5% contributed to this.
The 32-year-old woman registered herself and her daughter on a video-streaming website, where she forced the child to participate in indecent acts. She is charged with producing child pornography and violent acts of a sexual nature.