Russia's Supreme Court rejected the appeal of opponent Kara-Murza against the 25-year prison sentence imposed on the journalist, activist and director for speaking out against the invasion of Ukraine

Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN at Security Council briefing on 5 August made a statement on threats to African peace and security caused by ISIL, reporting sophisticated methods of propaganda, new technologies, digital financial assets

EU force boarded Russian shadow fleet tanker in the southern Mediterranean; the sanctioned vessel was intercepted in international waters between Sicily and Tunisia and Ithe captain didn't promptly cooperate when asked to provide documents

Due to the intensity of attacks that have hit the area of Odessa in June, all vacation courses and summer activities have been suspended until September