A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight on August 1 killed at least nine civilians and injured 33 others. Rescuers searched damaged residential areas as officials warned that the casualty figures could change.
Vladimir Putin has raised the authorized size of Russia’s armed forces for the third time in 2026. The decree adds 25,000 military positions but does not announce mobilization.
Vladimir Putin signed a law creating rules and state-support categories for large AI models in Russia. The law also invokes undefined “traditional values” and introduces voluntary labeling of AI-generated material.
The Sheskharis oil terminal in Novorossiysk stopped loading tankers amid increased drone activity. Separate attacks at the nearby CPC terminal also reduced Kazakhstan’s oil production and disrupted regional exports.
Russia registered 1.5 trillion rubles in new government bonds as its wartime budget deficit continued to grow. Analysts expect major state-controlled banks to buy much of the new debt.
Ukrainian drones struck two Wildberries logistics centers in southern Russia, causing fires and injuring workers. Ukraine said the facilities supported military supplies, but that claim has not been independently verified.
Russia’s State Duma passed legislation increasing from 22 to 45 the administrative offenses that may lead to a foreigner’s expulsion. A separate bill adds criminal-record documentation requirements for residence applications.
Russia’s State Duma was scheduled to consider legislation imposing restrictions on some people living abroad. The measures could block online banking, property transactions and access to consular services.
Moldova’s parliament approved a government led by investor Vasile Tofan. The cabinet plans to promote economic growth, improve public services and continue the country’s path toward European Union membership.
