News about military conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump has made it clear that he is prepared to intensify economic pressure on Iran rather than order a new military offensive.

Parts of Odessa and the Odessa region were left without power following today’s attack. DTEK, the power grid operator for the Odessa region, reported damage to power facilities and warned that restoring power would take time.

In the village of Krokmaz in the Ștefan Voda district in southeastern Moldova, fragments believed to be from a combat drone were discovered following an explosion and a subsequent fire in the vegetation.

U.S. President Donald Trump, responding to a question about missiles for Ukraine’s Patriot systems, stated that former U.S. President Joe Biden had provided Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with “a great deal of weapons worth $300 billion.”

Earlier this week, a downward trend in fuel prices emerged in Moldova and around the world due to the drop in oil prices on global markets. This trend is taking hold, albeit very gradually.

U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded an explanation from Pentagon chief Pete Hegset regarding a shortage of missiles, the Washington Post reports, citing informed sources.

U.S. President Donald Trump called Iran’s leadership hypocritical after Tehran stated that no negotiations with the U.S.—as announced by Trump—were actually taking place. He also made it clear that Iran would remain under sanctions until it reached a deal or capitulated.

Throughout July, the National Army’s bomb disposal unit conducted 11 demining operations across the country, destroying 13 explosive devices.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new phase of negotiations with Iran, which will begin on Monday, August 3. He made the announcement to reporters aboard Air Force One.

Mihai Popșoi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, is participating in the 2026 Conference of Ukrainian Ambassadors, which is being held in Kyiv at the invitation of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga.

Ukraine’s ability to obtain a license to manufacture certain components of the Patriot systems depends not only on the U.S. government’s political stance, but also on the decisions of the companies that own the relevant technologies.

For the first time in a long while, Turkey’s tourism industry has faced a decline in revenue. In the second quarter of 2026, tourism revenue fell by 2.6% year-over-year to $15.9 billion. At the same time, the number of foreign visitors declined, while Turkish residents themselves began traveling abroad for vacations significantly more often.

The Baltic states are ready to support a U.S. military operation against Iran, but for that to happen, Washington will need to take a number of steps to ensure the security of the Baltic states.

The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), which owns the terminal and pipeline, issued a statement announcing another shutdown just two days after resuming oil loading onto tankers in Novorossiysk following a week-long hiatus.

Ukraine, Romania, and the Republic of Moldova, with the support of the European Commission, have agreed to step up the development of alternative export routes through Danube ports amid the temporary closure of Ukrainian ports due to intensified Russian attacks. During a joint meeting, the parties discussed measures designed to ensure the continuity of exports and enhance the resilience of supply chains.

Iran attacked U.S. military personnel in the Middle East. The U.S. launched a retaliatory strike.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held closed-door talks with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, seeking diplomatic and military support from the White House in the war against Russia.

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Warsaw has not made, is not making, and does not intend to make any territorial claims against Ukraine. The ministry emphasized that Poland consistently recognizes and supports Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its recognized borders.

In Tulcea County, located on the border with Ukraine, air raid alerts were issued twice on July 27 due to the threat of falling objects.

Iran has once again issued a warning to Bulgaria after the country allowed the U.S. to use its military bases, a move that has heightened diplomatic tensions between Tehran and Sofia.