Ukraine has imposed sanctions on 94 individuals from Russia, Myanmar, Iran, Pakistan, China, India, Bangladesh and Georgia, as well as five oil transportation companies.
Iran is preparing to establish a Defence Council amid heightened security concerns following the fragile ceasefire that ended a 12-day war with Israel.
High-ranking officials from Iran and Pakistan signed 12 memoranda of understanding (MOUs) on August 3 during a visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Islamabad.
India will continue purchasing oil from Russia despite threats of penalties from US President Donald Trump, two Indian government sources speaking on condition of anonymity say.
Syria has inaugurated a regional gas transmission line linking the country with Azerbaijan through Turkey.