Aug 8, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are advancing rapidly, describing them as Tehran's "last chance" to reach an agreement. Trump claimed the talks have backing from regional allies, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, while reiterating U.S. military readiness.

Meanwhile, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker confirmed that a joint deal with Ukraine to produce Patriot missile interceptors will not be finalized before winter, though broader air defense cooperation persists.

In Russia, Ukrainian drone attacks struck warehouses belonging to e-commerce firm Wildberries in the Moscow, Tver, and Saint Petersburg regions. Moscow Regional Governor Andrey Vorobyov reported at least five deaths and ten injuries near the capital.

Sources: Kanal 5, Makfax, MIA (Media Information Agency), SDK, Sloboden Pečat

Media watchdogs in Serbia reported a sharp increase in threats against journalists in July. The Independent Journalists' Association of Serbia documented 19 safety violations, including two physical assaults and 14 death threats. Separately, the Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation recorded over 100 verbal attacks by government officials and ruling party members during the same period.

In Belgrade, prosecutors opened an investigation following an assault on director Stevan Filipović, who claimed he was targeted while photographing damage to a historic building. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić publicly condemned the attack and called for immediate prosecution.

Meanwhile, media organizations in Kosovo protested after several Serbian-language outlets were denied access to a parliamentary session in Pristina despite submitting proper accreditation requests. Additionally, journalism groups highlighted new European Union regulations requiring clear disclosures when artificial intelligence produces or alters media content.

Sources: Beta, CDM, Danas, N1, Tanjug.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Belgrade for his first official visit to Serbia, meeting with President Aleksandar Vučić to discuss security, economic cooperation, and European Union accession paths.

During joint statements, Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Serbia for supporting Ukrainian sovereignty and delivering a new package of humanitarian assistance targeting healthcare and energy infrastructure. In turn, Vučić reaffirmed Serbia's commitment to the United Nations Charter and Ukraine's territorial integrity, while thanking Kyiv for respecting Serbian sovereignty. The official talks followed a dinner hosted by Vučić on Friday evening, marking a continuation of recent diplomatic engagements between the two nations.

Sources: Beta, Klix, N1, NEXTA, Радіо Свобода.

Emergency crews in Greece continued fighting a major wildfire west of Athens near Megara on Sunday. Hundreds of firefighters, supported by military assets and aerial units, worked overnight to contain the flames along the Kitheronas mountain range.

In Malta, proceedings continued in the murder trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech. A jury heard testimony from the son of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who stated his mother was probing corruption involving Fenech and government figures prior to her death in 2017.

In Croatia, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković announced targets to raise average net monthly salaries to €1,600 by 2028, with consultations regarding the minimum wage set for October. Separately, media data revealed that 63 percent of Croatians frequently avoid news, ranking the nation among the highest globally.

Sources: HRT Vijesti, Index, N1, Poslovni dnevnik, Vijesti