The Ministry of National Defence of Romania has stated that it is constantly monitoring NATO borders following the Russian attacks on Ukrainian targets near Romanian territory.

Pope Francis expressed doubts that Western countries are moving in the right direction to ensure peace worldwide, starting with war-torn Ukraine.

The US Department of Defense has been observing the Ukrainian Defence Forces' advance as part of a counteroffensive, but predicts it will be a challenging and prolonged struggle.

The United States has given a reason why Russia will not be at an informal meeting in Saudi Arabia later this week to discuss ways to achieve peace in Ukraine. 

The United States may announce a new military aid package for Ukraine on the second Sunday of August.

The EU has commented on the recent drone attacks in the Russian capital, Moscow, stating that they do not trust Russian statements.

The United States State Department has commented on the drone strikes on Moscow that occurred on the night of 29-30 July.

The United States is seeking to increase the supply of crucial 155mm ammunition to Ukraine to support its counteroffensive.

The United States will not hesitate to impose sanctions against North Korea for supplying weapons to the Russian Federation.

Lindsey Graham, a United States Senator from the Republican Party, has commented on a statement by Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, in which he threatened to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine.

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crozetto has not ruled out the possibility of a "political choice that will determine the end" of Russia's war against Ukraine.

Allowing Russia to supply grain to Africa for free is not the right way out of the crisis caused by Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea grain initiative.

The Estonian Defence Forces Intelligence Centre believes that Russia will be able to replace its human losses in Ukraine through a new recruitment, allowing it to sustain the war at the previous pace for a considerable period.

Sanctions against Belarus for supporting the war unleashed by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, which EU ambassadors approved, will apply to dual-use goods and aircraft parts. The restrictions will concern 38 individuals.

Viktor Orbán, Hungarian Prime Minister, has once again urged Ukraine and Russia to negotiate and stop the war, and repeated the propaganda claims by Russian President Vladimir Putin about the West, which is going to "fight to the last Ukrainian soldier."

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced the transfer of nine Skydio autonomous drones to Ukraine for documenting war crimes.

The Ukrainian Prosecutor General stated on Twitter that the US decision represents a "historic step" towards establishing comprehensive accountability for Russia's international crimes.

The UK Ministry of Defence has dismissed concerns about the slow pace of the counteroffensive of the Ukrainian Defence Forces, saying that operations are going according to plan.

John Kirby, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the White House, has said that the Ukrainian counteroffensive is moving slower than planned, but it has not stopped. 

The Free Democratic Party of Germany (FDP), which is a part of the ruling coalition, has called for the supply of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.

The Bundeswehr has criticised the actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the counteroffensive, stating that they are using the skills acquired during training abroad incorrectly.

James Cleverly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UK, has expressed his concern about the possibility of Russia attacking civilian vessels in the Black Sea and hindering the export of Ukrainian grain.

Estonia's Ambassador to NATO believes that a rapid counteroffensive pace should not be imposed on Ukraine from outside.

On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak.

Romania has decided to join the declaration of the G7 countries in support of Ukraine, presented on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Vilnius. 

The US Department of State has commented on Secretary of State Antony Blinken's statement that Ukraine regained half of its territories seized by Russian occupation forces, clarifying his words.

On Monday 24 July, Dylan Collins, a 35-year-old American video journalist for AFP, has been injured in a drone attack while reporting on the work of Ukrainian artillery forces near Bakhmut.