Nuclear weapons
The head of Iran’s nuclear program said that the US and Israel were pressuring the IAEA. The facilities damaged by the strikes are not ready for inspections.
Trump said that a nuclear deal with Iran could have led to the destruction of Israel. He linked its survival to his presidency.
Bloomberg reports on a possible escalation of Russia's strikes on Ukraine amid the failure of negotiations. The Kremlin does not rule out tactical nuclear weapons.
Trump submitted a nuclear deal with Riyadh worth tens of billions of dollars to Congress. It will take effect only after Saudi Arabia recognizes Israel.
Only 31% of Americans support the war with Iran, while Trump's approval rating has remained at a record-low 33%. 83% expect a prolonged conflict.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
On August 24, 2026, Ukraine will celebrate the 35th anniversary of its independence. The country has journeyed from a post-Soviet state to a symbol of the struggle for freedom.
Germany plans to create a missile arsenal worth nearly €12 billion, which is intended to strengthen Berlin's long-range strike capabilities. Among the candidates for purchase is the Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile manufactured by Fire Point, and Berlin expects to receive the first examples of the weapon for testing as early as next year.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said that Russia created a secret complex on an island in Tver Oblast for experiments with dangerous pathogens. The intelligence service warned of the risk of contamination of the reservoir and epidemics.
Trump seeks to resume dialogue with Kim Jong Un and may meet with him in China in November. There is no official planning yet.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Great Britain as the "Islamic Republic of Britain" and the "first Islamic state with nuclear weapons. " The comments came in the context of support for Israel in the West.
U. S. Vice President J.D. Vance said that the main priority is lowering fuel prices, not Iran's nuclear program. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent added that new economic measures against Tehran are inevitable.
The United States accused China of providing insufficient warning about the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on July 6. China rejected the accusation, stating that safety measures were in place and that notification had been given in advance.
Iran announced plans to create a ballistic missile with a range of up to 15,000 km, which could reach U. S. territory. It is noted that this would require a complex technological step, possibly involving the use of North Korean technologies.
The United States reached a secret agreement with Syria and Israel to remove nuclear materials from the "Area 99" facility. The IAEA is to remove the materials by the end of 2026.
The Supreme Court of Russia upheld a lawsuit filed by the Rodina party and annulled the registration of Yabloko’s list for the State Duma elections. The party plans to appeal the decision, which will not take effect until the procedures are completed.
Ukraine's strikes on Russian territory are affecting public sentiment, but may strengthen supporters of the war. The Kremlin may use this as a justification for mobilization and a tougher strategy.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Russia may use nuclear weapons if the war turns into a war of attrition on the home front. He called on the international community to intervene to stop the war.
In the Czech Republic, volunteers have restored the former Soviet bunker "Yasyr," which served as a reserve command post. Tours for tourists are now held there.
The three countries signed a defense pact providing for a joint response to an attack. Iran warned that such an agreement does not guarantee the kingdom’s security.
Valerii Zaluzhnyi reported that Russia has found countermeasures against nearly all types of NATO weaponry used by Ukraine. He called on the Alliance to adopt new standards of warfare.
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile near its east coast; the launch was detected by South Korea and Japan. South Korea's military has intensified surveillance and is coordinating actions with the United States and Japan.
On August 6, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Apple Feast of the Savior, while the world commemorates the tragedy of Hiroshima. This day also marks Doctors for Peace Day and other holidays.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband met in Washington, discussing the war in Ukraine and European security. The parties also reaffirmed their position on the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
The U. S. is updating its nuclear strategy, emphasizing short-range tactical weapons. The goal is to prevent a conventional war from escalating into a nuclear one.
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill, stated that the creation of the atomic bomb in the USSR was due to divine intervention. The CPD emphasizes that the Russian Orthodox Church has long served not God, but the Kremlin as a tool of propaganda.
Chinese researchers have determined that the best way to prevent an asteroid from colliding with Earth is to detonate a nuclear device inside the celestial body. Methods similar to NASA's DART mission are ineffective for large asteroids.
The spokesperson of the Lublin Prosecutor's Office reported that the X-101 missile, which violated Poland's airspace, was manufactured in the second quarter of 2026 in the Moscow region. An investigation has been launched into the violation of airspace and the threat of an aviation disaster.
The court found six commanders of the Russian National Guard guilty of shelling the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in March 2022. Each was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
US intelligence believes that Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more interested in creating nuclear weapons than his predecessor. After US strikes, Iran moved centrifuges to an underground facility, preserving its uranium stockpile.