Sanctions
The UK's Royal Navy tracked four Russian ships in the North Sea and the English Channel for 72 hours. Among them were sanctioned vessels.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to hold Russia responsible for a drone carrying explosives at Leipzig Airport. He also wants to impose sanctions.
Due to attacks on Russian oil refineries, gasoline production fell to 70% of domestic consumption. Moscow increased imports and restricted fuel sales.
Due to strikes on the Russian oil-refining network, Russia banned aviation fuel exports and imported 70,000 tonnes of Jet A-1 from Korea and Egypt, according to intelligence.
Putin and Xi Jinping will attend the SCO summit in Bishkek together with the leaders of Iran, India and Pakistan.
The U. S. Department of State urged citizens not to travel to Ukraine because of the war and missile attacks. The embassy in Kyiv continues to operate.
The Serbian oil company NIS received permission from OFAC to operate until September 30. Meanwhile, MOL is finalizing the purchase of Gazprom's stake.
Zelenskyy stated the goal of one thousand long-range drones per day. According to him, the strikes have already restricted the movement of vessels in Novorossiysk.
Zelenskyy thanked the US for information about the meetings in Moscow and the tone of the dialogue with Russia. Ukraine expects the war to end.
The United States imposed sanctions on a Hong Kong organization and an individual linked to Iran's Bank Melli. The restrictions may also affect Banque Misr UAE.
Zelenskyy reported updated intelligence on Russia’s plans to increase ballistic missile production. Ukraine calls on its partners to block the supply of components and strengthen sanctions.
Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's deep strikes are highly effective. Russia is unable to operate fully at sea and is considering arming civilian vessels.
Since the beginning of the year, Russia has lost about 50 tonnes of gold, and its reserves have fallen to 73. 2 million troy ounces. The decline in oil refining, iPhone sales and tourism points to a worsening economy.
Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter. Ukrainian experts advise striking back at oil refineries, oil logistics, and Russia’s export terminals.
The FBK traced the financing of the stake in Ozon through companies linked to Gennady Timchenko. Investigators believe Oleksandr Chachava is the nominal owner.
Lukashenko departed for Russia for talks with Putin on "cooperation and security. " With Mishustin, he will discuss trade, investment and joint projects.
Putin may agree to a deal in 2027 if Ukraine gets through the winter and maintains strikes on the Russian Federation. The US also fears a Russian attack on NATO.
The European Commission has not yet received a letter from four countries regarding Russia's frozen assets. The issue of a reparations loan remains on the agenda.
Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland, among others, are calling on the European Commission to resume work on using more than €200 billion in Russian assets. Belgium fears legal and financial risks.
MSC has suspended new bookings to and from Novorossiysk due to drones. The company continues operating from other Russian ports.
John Ratcliffe cautioned Russia in Moscow against attacking NATO and discussed sanctions over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Kyiv knew about the visit.
The Qatari prime minister will discuss de-escalation and the restoration of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz with Iran. Due to the war, the flow of oil has fallen to 5 million barrels per day.
VTB shares fell to 49. 86 rubles, losing 45% since the beginning of 2026. The bank faced losses from the marketplaces and worsening performance.
Steve Verheul predicts a further deterioration in Canada–U. S. relations following the failure of negotiations and Washington’s new 50% tariffs. Talks may resume later.
The U. S. Department of Justice announced that government institutions had been hacked by Chinese hackers and that the QScan and QTRouter domains had been seized. The FBI disabled the infrastructure.
Sybiga and Fearne discussed Black Sea security, the protection of ports, and support for Ukraine ahead of winter. Ukraine called for stronger sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Senator Richard Blumenthal hopes the bill will be approved by the House of Representatives in September. The document provides for a strike against the shadow fleet.
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.
Hungary condemned Russia’s aggression and supported Ukraine’s sovereignty. The document reflects a break with Viktor Orbán’s pro-Russian course.
Since the beginning of the year, Russian banks have closed 1,370 branches, while the population has converted 2. 4 trillion rubles into cash. Businesses are also taking capital abroad.