Russia’s simulated enemy attack around disputed islands angers Japan
Russian fleet launched missile drill near what Moscow calls the Kuril Islands but Japan regards as its Northern TerritoriesJapan has criticised missile tests carried out by Russia’s navy around the di
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Kyiv under fire: Russian strikes kill at least 16
A Russian missile barrage overnight on Thursday killed at least 16 people and wounded 40 in Kyiv as explosions echoed across the capital. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had been pr
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france24.com
20.08.2026
Russia protests Japan PM’s comments after Putin’s Kuril visit
Russia summons Japan's ambassador to Moscow over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's 'anti-Russian' remarks.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
EU, Russian aircraft help Serbia battle wildfires
EU crews and a Russian aircraft help Serbia fight major wildfires as extreme heat fuels fires across the Balkans.
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aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Moscow withdraws UK ambassador as tensions between Britain and Russia mount
Former Russian ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin left his post on July 21, having been in the role for over seven years
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independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Three dead in Russian strikes on Kharkiv as Kyiv targets another online retailer
Ukrainian drones spark fire at a logistics hub belonging to online retailer Ozon, after weeks of attacks targeting Wildberries
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independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Live: Ukraine backers gather as Russian attacks escalate, air defence runs low
Ukraine on Monday hosts a meeting of its key European backers to press for air-defence supplies and more pressure on Moscow, with Russian attacks killing more civilians than at any time since the firs
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france24.com
24.08.2026
Ukraine gains momentum against Russia but faces political challenge at home
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia plans to draft 300,000 more troops into the fight as the invasion drags on. On Sunday, waves of Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's economy, hitting
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cbsnews.com
24.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Macron to deliver missile interceptors to Kyiv as Putin pulls ambassador from UK
Andrey Kelin reportedly left his role in July
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independent.co.uk
23.08.2026
Kazakhstan's future after the elections: Russia, EU or China
Kazakhstan, where power is being continuously consolidated in the president's hands, will have to continue its tough balancing act between the EU, Russia and China following the parliamentary election
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dw.com
22.08.2026
'Masha and the Bear': Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the hit Russian children's cartoon "Masha and the Bear," a step towards banning it. The culture minister called the show propaganda. Russia said the move showed Kyiv's
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dw.com
21.08.2026
Myanmar military offensive targets land for Russia-backed port project
Hundreds of troops have been deployed to clear areas marked for a Russia-backed special economic zone in the country's south.
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japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
Russia ready for ‘new ideas’ on Ukraine war that match Putin’s goals
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov suggests Moscow is eager for the US to revive its support for Russian agenda.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Russia imports gas as Ukrainian strikes result in shortages
Russia has begun importing fuel as Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and depots cause shortages.
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npr.org
21.08.2026
Australia charges man for passing Ukrainian military intel to Russia
Police allege Australian-Russian citizen joined Ukrainian military seeking to send information to Russian intelligence.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Australian police charge man accused of attempting to share Ukrainian military intel with Russian agents
Vladmir Teslov, 27, charged after allegedly seeking to provide information about Ukrainian forces to ‘Russian intelligence services’Australian police have charged a man who allegedly joined the Ukrain
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Russian strikes kill 16 in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says lack of Patriots costs lives
Ukraine's air force said Russia launched dozens of ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles, as well as 168 drones, in the massive overnight attack.
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japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Russia runs out of petrol at seven in 10 stations as fuel crisis worsens
Ukrainian drone campaign on Russia's energy infrastructure has caused fuel shortages so severe that the Kremlin has admitted it. Queues in Moscow are forming for the first time, and Russia has brought
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euronews.com
20.08.2026
Kyiv residents rescued as Russian strikes damage buildings across the city
Russia’s overnight missile barrage killed at least 12 people in Kyiv on Thursday, 20 August, as residents were rescued from damaged buildings and firefighters battled fires across the capital.
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euronews.com
20.08.2026
Massive Russian strikes hit Kyiv killing several people
Russian ballistic missiles killed 12 people and injured more than 30 in Kyiv early on Thursday, authorities said, damaging buildings and severing power supply to some parts of the Ukrainian capital.
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france24.com
20.08.2026