Serbia provided financial humanitarian aid to Russia's Kursk Oblast in the amount of 472 million rubles. The funds were directed to the Kursk Oblast Development Fund to support vulnerable segments of the population.
Serbian oil company NIS, partly owned by Russia, failed to obtain another waiver from US sanctions. This jeopardizes fuel procurement for the country's only oil refinery.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs deported over 170 foreign nationals and eco-activist Greta Thunberg, who attempted to break through to the Gaza Strip as part of the so-called "Global Flotilla of Sumud. "
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that everyone is currently preparing for war, and the main question is which side everyone belongs to. He expressed concerns that no one wants to listen to each other anymore, and everyone is seriously preparing for armed conflicts.
Unexpected snow and stormy winds caused widespread power outages in the Western Balkans and Britain. In Serbia and Bosnia, thousands of people were left without electricity and water, and Storm Emi is approaching Great Britain.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that North Korea, BRICS, and other “neutral countries” made efforts for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. He noted that the actions of these countries differ from the behavior of Europe and the United States under the administration of former President Joe Biden.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban may find support in his attempts to hinder Ukraine's accession to the EU, particularly from French President Emmanuel Macron. The proposal by European Council President António Costa to change EU accession rules to circumvent Hungary's resistance is meeting opposition from a number of countries, including France, the Netherlands, and Greece.
The United States of America has postponed the introduction of sanctions against the Serbian oil company NIS for only four days; they will come into force on October 1. Sanctions against NIS have been postponed six times, as the Serbian authorities negotiated with both Russian and American sides.
Serbia plans to sign a three-year agreement with Russia for the import of 2. 5 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually. The country already receives gas from Azerbaijan and Russia, and also has significant reserves in its gas storage facility.
Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Mahuchikh won a bronze medal at the 2025 World High Jump Championships in Tokyo. She cleared 1.97m, and the competition was suspended twice due to heavy rain.
A military parade took place in Belgrade with the participation of 10,000 troops and equipment from Israel, the UAE, Russia, and China. President Vučić stated that the parade underscores the country's ability to defend its independence.
The European Union is considering imposing sanctions on companies in India and China that facilitate trade in Russian oil as part of a new package of restrictions. The US proposes tariffs of up to 100% for China and India, and will also affect Russian oil companies.
In Novi Sad, police used tear gas and stun grenades against protesters. Thousands of people demanded early voting to remove President Vučić and his party.
Billboards appeared in Serbian cities for the birthday of Alexander Lukashenka. The greeting is signed by the ultraright organization "Nashi", which supports Russian aggression and opposes Serbia's European integration.
The United States will send singer Brandon Howard, known as B. Howard, to the Russian "Intervision" contest in September. The contest, revived by Putin, is positioned as a Soviet alternative to "Eurovision."
Mass protests continue in Serbia with flares, police disperse demonstrators with tear gas. Ruling party offices have been destroyed, there are casualties among the police and detainees.
Anti-government protests continue in Serbia, leading to new clashes between demonstrators and police in Belgrade and Novi Sad. Protesters surrounded the offices of the ruling party, police detained 38 people, and six law enforcement officers were injured.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Brussels has ceased to be a key factor in world politics, and the negotiations in Alaska demonstrate a split in Europe. He also noted "experiments of external interference" in Central Europe.
Mass protests continue in Serbia, demanding early elections and the resignation of the Minister of Internal Affairs. Clashes have been recorded in Vrbas, resulting in dozens of casualties.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that he would not change the constitution for re-election. He will end his presidential career in a year and a half.
Large-scale forest fires have engulfed Albania and Montenegro, claiming the lives of two people. Hundreds of coastal residents were forced to leave their homes.
Kyiv's Dynamo lost to Cypriot Pafos with a score of 2:0 in the second leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League. Dynamo will continue its performance in the Europa League, where it will meet the winner of the Maccabi (Tel Aviv) – Hamrun Spartans pair.
President Zelenskyy enacted the NSDC decision on synchronizing sanctions between Ukraine and key partners. Ukraine has 100% synchronized the US sanctions for 2025, which concern Russia's energy and military-industrial complex.
August 4, 2025 — MHP, an international food and agritech company, officially closed the agreement to acquire over 92% of the share capital of Grupo UVESA, one of the leaders in poultry and pork production in Spain with a vertically integrated structure.
US President Donald Trump has maintained a basic tariff rate of 10% for countries with a positive trade balance. For 40 countries with a trade deficit with the US, a minimum tariff of 15% has been set, and for Canada, the tariff has increased to 35%.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that the country is not changing its foreign policy line and will not join the EU sanctions against Russia. He emphasized that Serbia pursues an independent policy that corresponds to the interests of its citizens.
Serbia has confirmed its support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and its European aspirations, but is not ready to join the EU sanctions against Russia. Minister Nemanja Starović explained this by economic consequences and the lack of security guarantees as a non-EU member.
The Ukrainian national volleyball team defeated the Netherlands with a score of 3:2, securing its place in the Nations League for the next season. This victory also allowed the team to continue fighting for a spot in the playoffs.
In Torre-Pacheco, Spain, violent clashes erupted between far-right groups, local residents, and migrants after an attack on an elderly man. Five people were injured, one was detained, and more arrests are expected.
Europe has been engulfed by wildfires, record heat, and storms. In Portugal, 284 deaths from overheating have been recorded, while other countries have experienced large-scale destruction and paralyzed infrastructure.
