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The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports that Norbert has strengthened slightly and is expected to dissipate east of Hawaii by mid-next week.

The Ukrainian military stated that it attacked the Taneko oil refinery in Tatarstan, Russia.

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister stated that Russian drones attacked the Ukraine-Poland border region (not the previously mentioned border crossing).

Italian Economy Minister: At a time when the European Central Bank is raising interest rates, it is crucial for Italy to maintain the stability of its public finances.

The Ukrainian military says it hit an oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region.

British Maritime Trade Organization: Local authorities are evacuating crew members attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

A Kremlin spokesman said that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not accept Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's suggestion to hold direct talks during the G20 summit in the United States, and stated that a meeting between Putin and Zelensky could only take place in Moscow.

According to RIA Novosti, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that intra-BRICS trade has reached $1.2 trillion.

A Russian presidential aide stated that Russia considers Abu Dhabi an acceptable location for holding talks on the Ukraine issue.

The head of Russia's nuclear energy sector said that Ukraine attacked fuel trucks, jeopardizing the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant.

According to the Iranian Students' News Agency, Iranian President Peshizian, in an interview with India's "India Today" news channel, stated that Iran has consulted with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz issue and reached an understanding on a clear framework for shipping routes. On Monday, foreign ministers from relevant Arab countries will meet in Oman to reach a consensus on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz and to inform international organizations responsible for maritime affairs of this development. Under this framework, the shipping routes will remain open in accordance with international law, provided that the United States ceases its aggressive and unjust attacks.

According to TASS: The Kremlin stated that Indian Prime Minister Modi has actively proposed solutions to the Ukraine crisis, and Russian President Putin welcomed this positive attitude.

Iranian President Peskov stated at the BRICS summit that the BRICS nations today are not merely a cooperation framework among emerging economies, but rather reflect a growing need for a more balanced and inclusive world—a world where no single power center has the right to determine the fate of others. Peskov pointed out that unilateral sanctions today are not only economic issues but also directly impact food security and the well-being of people. Therefore, the BRICS nations should build shared capacity for economic resilience among member states by developing local currency trade and strengthening the New Development Bank. Without security, economic resilience is unsustainable. The situation in our region, especially the military aggression of the US and Israeli regimes against the Islamic Republic of Iran, demonstrates that attacks on a nation's economy, energy, and development infrastructure can, in a short period, extend beyond its borders, bringing regional and global consequences. The Iranian people have paid a heavy price for these aggressions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Complementary economies are the core engine of development for BRICS countries.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: BRICS countries are helping to shape a fairer, multipolar world order.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: The BRICS countries advocate that every country enjoy equal and unrestricted opportunities for social and economic development.

According to Sputnik News, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at the New Delhi meeting that the BRICS+ model has proven its value.

Russia claims it struck a Ukrainian logistics center used for military transport.

According to Iranian media Fars News, Abbas Gudarzi, spokesman for the Iranian parliament's presidium, said that withdrawing from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and revising the country's nuclear doctrine are both "fully achievable" options that would "make the United States and its followers realize their place."

According to RIA Novosti, Russian presidential aide Ushakov stated that the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi confirmed during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin that the UAE is ready to provide a platform for negotiations on the Ukraine issue.