The talks involving Turkey, the UN and mediators are scheduled for early October. The initiative is intended to protect grain shipments and ports.
A military helicopter crashed in Russia’s Anninsky District of Voronezh Oblast. Three crew members were killed.
Florida's attorney general accused Pfizer of misleading the public about the vaccine's safety and effectiveness. The state is seeking fines and the disgorgement of profits.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee halted executions through the end of the year following the failed execution of Christa Pike. The causes of the incident are being investigated by an independent review.
Friedrich Merz said that Germany was preparing for new hybrid attacks by Russia. He promised to support Ukraine ahead of a harsh winter.
Putin called the proposal to stop attacks on vessels in the Black Sea in exchange for Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries pointless. There is no agreed ceasefire.
Putin said that in the event of an attack on Kaliningrad, Russia would use any weapon. He also once again questioned the statehood of Ukraine.
Three explosions occurred at a chemical plant in Krasnozavodsk, a fire broke out, and part of the building collapsed. Forty of the 44 people were evacuated.
French school students are protesting over the state of education, blocking hundreds of secondary schools and universities. The demonstrations have been accompanied by clashes and arson.
Putin said that international conflicts would likely continue due to global changes. He called for "avoiding catastrophic scenarios."
Ukrainian Anton Symkovych was elected to the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture for 2027–2030. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the torture inflicted in Russian captivity.
The water level in Lake Constance fell to 251 cm, which is 108 cm below average. Ferry service was suspended for safety reasons.
Denmark said that Russia does not want peace, and therefore Europe must accelerate the expansion of its own defense capabilities.
Kyiv is asking Washington to impose sanctions against participants in Russia's "Rassvet" satellite network. Ukraine also needs 300 Patriot missiles by winter.
Christa Pike was convicted of murdering a classmate in 1995. After two doses of pentobarbital, she remained alive and was hospitalized.
Russia announced the expulsion of a group of Hungarian diplomats from Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Kazan. Budapest stated that it would maintain its presence.
The EU wants to use €20 billion in unused SAFE funds for a new call for defense projects with Ukraine. Its support shortfall in 2025 is estimated at €23 billion.
The US has called on the EU to release more than 40% of its diesel reserves over six months. France and Germany have the largest stockpiles in the bloc.
The European Commission condemned Russia's nuclear threats against NATO over Kaliningrad and stated that it would not give in to Moscow's intimidation tactics.
Finnish police have launched a preliminary investigation into suspected break-ins at MPs’ residences. Nothing was stolen, but traces were left behind.
Russia’s Ministry of Defense announced the autumn conscription of about 120,000 people. Deployment to military units will begin on October 10.
A married couple is suspected of passing information about NATO forces and support for Ukraine to Russian intelligence. One of them photographed a base from a private aircraft.
Russia is stockpiling weapons for mass attacks. On Monday, 86 of the 124 drones were jet-powered, making them more difficult to intercept.
London has added 23 individuals and organizations and 8 vessels to the sanctions list. The restrictions target the financing of aggression, disinformation, and repression.
US officials consider a Chinese invasion of Taiwan by 2028 increasingly unlikely. Beijing is waiting for the 2028 elections.
Donald Trump said that the United States will soon have to choose between striking Iran and reaching a deal with Tehran. He warned that the confrontation would end soon.
Estonia has imposed a ban on the transportation of Russian and Belarusian grain through its territory in response to Russia's blockade of grain exports from Ukraine.
Trump is considering restricting diesel exports due to record prices. Advisers warn that this could make gasoline and other fuels more expensive.
A drone hit a school in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district, but its warhead did not detonate. All 104 children and 60 staff members are being evacuated; there are no casualties.
PACE adopted a resolution by 59 votes stating that the so-called “elections” to Russia’s State Duma did not meet the fundamental conditions for a free and fair expression of the will of the people. The Assembly called for Russia’s authorities to be isolated.