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Two people were killed in a drone attack in Russia’s Saratov region, while Russia launched strikes on Ukraine’s energy and port infrastructure, leaving thousands without power. Peace talks continue, with Zelenskyy visiting Germany amid stalled negotiations.

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting power stations and energy infrastructure while Ukraine shot down most drones. The attacks coincided with US-mediated talks aimed at ending nearly four years of war, with 8 civilians wounded.

A major corruption scandal in Ukraine’s energy sector has intensified pressure on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with growing calls to dismiss his influential chief of staff, Andrii Yermak. Despite firing ministers and sanctioning associates, Zelenskyy faces political unrest as trust and wartime stability are questioned

A Russian drone strike on a residential tower in Dnipro killed one woman and injured 11 people, including two children. The attack came as heavy fighting continued in Pokrovsk, with Russia and Ukraine seeking to prove battlefield gains

Ukraine’s intelligence agency said its forces hit a major fuel pipeline near Moscow that supplies Russia’s army. The Koltsevoy pipeline was badly damaged. Russia later launched fresh drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, killing one person and injuring several others

IM Artem Lutsko of Ukraine won the Brilliant Trophy Open online chess tournament with a perfect score of 12 points from 12 rounds. A. Viswaa and Ujan Alex secured second and third places with 10 points each

Ukraine and the UN nuclear agency warned of rising safety risks at Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, running on emergency generators after losing external power for over a week. Officials stress restoring off-site power urgently to avoid potential nuclear catastrophe

Russia launched a massive drone and missile strike on Ukraine, killing at least four, including a 12-year-old girl in Kyiv. Over 100 civilian sites were damaged. The US is reviewing Ukraine’s request for long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles

Russia and Ukraine blamed each other for deadly drone attacks on civilians as President Zelenskyy headed to the UN to push peace talks. The rising conflict, with drones hitting NATO borders, raised fears of the war spilling beyond Ukraine

Russia launched a large missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing three and injuring dozens. Zelenskyy called the strikes deliberate civilian intimidation. Estonia accused Russia of airspace violation, while Zelenskyy prepares for key UN meetings, including one with Donald Trump

With NATO membership unlikely, Ukraine is expanding its domestic arms industry, producing advanced drones and armored vehicles to defend against Russia. Western allies are investing billions, aiming to both support Ukraine and benefit from its battle-tested, cost-effective military innovations

After a meeting hosted by Emmanuel Macron, 26 nations pledged to form a “reassurance force” for Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is reached. Meanwhile, a map and recent rhetoric suggest Putin’s territorial ambitions extend beyond occupied Ukrainian regions

European leaders met in Paris to discuss postwar security guarantees for Ukraine but remain divided, with US support uncertain. While UK and France consider troop deployment under a ceasefire, experts warn risks are high and reliance on Trump makes guarantees fragile

India has become Ukraine’s largest diesel supplier, accounting for 15.5 per cent of imports in July 2025, despite new US tariffs on Russian crude-linked trade. Deliveries rose via Romania and Turkey, deepening tensions with Washington but stabilising global oil markets

The funding, announced in Kyiv by Canadian PM Mark Carney, includes armored vehicles, drones, medical equipment, and air defence systems to bolster Ukraine’s military capabilities.

Russia claimed Ukraine launched drone attacks overnight, causing a fire at a nuclear facility in Kursk and damaging energy sites, as Ukraine celebrated its 34th independence day with calls for peace and resilience.

Hyderabad police rescued a teenage girl trafficked from Bangladesh, highlighting cross-border human trafficking networks. This is the fourth such case in the city, with Bangladeshi women repeatedly found in brothels. Officials say poverty and organised mafia fuel the exploitation

Trump and Putin hold breakthrough Ukraine talks in Alaska, details remain unclear.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow will clearly present its position during Friday’s Alaska summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, with talks set to focus on the Ukraine conflict, security, and other pressing global issues.

Ahead of his Friday Alaska meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump indicated a follow-up trilateral session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could take place. European leaders might also be included in efforts to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine.