Russia hands over assault rifles, anti-drone guns and UAZ vehicles to members of the territorial self-defense in Belgorod region.

A photo of a Wagner PMC member on the border with Poland is circulating on the Internet.

Türkiye’s Erdogan, Russia’s Putin agree on Putin’s visit to Türkiye.

Turkish President Erdogan told Putin that he will continue efforts and diplomacy for reinstating Black Sea Grain Initiative, calling it “bridge of peace”.

Turkish security forces neutralized yet another German citizen from the PKK terrorist organization in northern Iraq.

Eva Maria Steiger, code-named Elefterai Hambi, was neutralized in 2019 in Sedare region of Gara in an operation conducted by Turkish Armed Forces.

Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Pavel Yablonsky:

Relations between Ukraine and Poland have deteriorated due to a diplomatic scandal and are now "not the best”.

This is due to the fact that "some emotions have appeared" in Ukraine.

Poland understands this, because the country is under attack from Russia, however, Ukraine should not attack its allies either.

We are guided by the policy of national interests. We help only to the extent that it corresponds to our national interests.

Recently, Ukrainian MFA summoned the Polish ambassador due to the statement of the Minister of the Chancellery of Poland about the alleged ungratefulness of Ukrainians for help.

In response, Poland summoned the Ukrainian ambassador to the MFA.

And Polish Prime Minister said Ukraine made a mistake.

President Zelensky says Ukraine is grateful to every nation that provides assistance.

We will not let any political moments spoil relations between the Ukrainian and Polish people, and emotions should definitely cool down.

Ukrainian HIMARS strike on Russian 2S7 Pion 203 mm Self-Propelled Gun.

Russian soldier observes Ka-52 helicopter operating with Vikhr ATGM on Ukrainian armor from trench near Robotyne.

Mi-28N is also present as an escort.

Nigeria cuts electricity to Niger after coup.

Multiple Mali sources tell France 24 that General Salifou Mody, the deputy leader of the junta that seized power in a coup in Niger last week, is in Mali to request a rapid deployment of Russian Wagner forces to help their coup regime in Niger.

Schoolchildren will be taught a new discipline called "Defense of Ukraine"

It will include knowledge of first aid, mine safety, UAV control and terrain orientation.

The pilot of the project is planned to be launched in September in schools of various regions in Ukraine.

Turns out that the soldier in this photo was Polish & it was faked by Wagner sources with their patch & Russian flag.

Politico:

The U.S. government is making preparations to potentially evacuate most U.S. embassy personnel from Niger.

#BREAKING Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he hopes peace summit can be held this autumn.

Russian MoD:

Movement in the Kerch Strait has been limited for ships and aircraft.

Zelensky:

Ukrainian pilots will start training on F-16s this month.

Military chiefs from ECOWAS are meeting at the Defence Headquarters in Nigeria's capital Abuja following coup in Niger.