Interfax reported Putin said EU countries' seizure of Russian merchant ships amounts to piracy.

On Aug 11 Manus said it will resume operating as an independent company. As part of that transition and to comply with regulatory requirements in certain jurisdictions, data for some users created on or after Dec 29, 2025 will be deleted starting 08:00 SGT on Aug 23, 2026 and through Aug 24, 2026. Affected users can back up data until 07:59 SGT on Aug 23, 2026 and may restore data from 08:00 SGT on Aug 25, 2026. Unaffected users can continue using Manus with no action required.

China A-share baijiu sector rallied intraday; Jinshiyuan rose over 8%, with Yingjia Gongjiu, Gujing Gongjiu, Shede Spirits and Kouzi Jiao also advancing.