Takaichi takes flak for ‘weak’ responses to U.S. and Russia
Tokyo did not criticize or lodge a protest against the U.S. sanctions on the ICC president or take measures after the Russian leader's trip to a Japanese-claimed island.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Several killed in Russia’s ‘double-tap’ drone strike on Ukraine mall
Ukraine’s president accuses Russia of a ‘cowardly and deliberate’ attack on a mall in his hometown of Kryvyi Rih.
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aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
Russia attacks Ukrainian shopping mall, killing more than a dozen
A Russian attack on a shopping mall in Ukraine on Friday killed more than a dozen people and injured over 100. Aidan Stretch has the details.
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cbsnews.com
22.08.2026
Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.
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cbsnews.com
21.08.2026
'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
German army helps Poland construct a defensive barrier against Russia
Poland is building a defense system along its northern and eastern borders to protect itself from Russia. Since June, German sappers have been assisting their NATO ally with the construction of the Ea
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dw.com
21.08.2026
Russian double-tap drone strikes kill 14 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
Another 121 people were injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.
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bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Russian drone attack on busy shopping centre kills 14 in Ukraine
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy slams 'cynical and despicable' attack on his hometown Kryvyi Rih that injured over 120.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Back-to-back Russian drone strikes kill 14 people in Ukraine shopping centre
A pair of Russian drone strikes that hit a shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih Friday killed 14 people and wounded scores more, authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
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france24.com
21.08.2026
Ukraine sanctions popular Russian cartoon ‘Masha and the Bear’
Zelenskyy signs decree imposing sanctions on producers, accuses cartoon show of spreading 'pro-Russian propaganda'.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovered in woods, reports say
German intelligence believes guns found last year were for carrying out assassinations on behalf of Moscow, reports say.
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bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Andrew Tate and brother Tristan reported to counter-terror police over ‘Russian propaganda’ video
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Russian expert warns of impending social crisis as Ukraine death toll rises
Putin's forces continue to bring horror to Ukrainian civilians as Kyiv destroys key sections of Russian infrastructure.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
German police discover huge Russian-linked gun stash in forest near Berlin
German security authorities discovered handguns stashed in a forest near Berlin last year
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independent.co.uk
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
Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.
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bbc.co.uk
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 conducts missile tests on disputed islands as Japan protests drills
The Pacific Fleet conducted a Bastion missile test just days after Putin's visit to the islands prompted Tokyo to summon Russia's ambassador to Japan and drew a US statement of support for Japanese so
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euronews.com
21.08.2026
Gun stash discovered in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports
Authorities believe handguns found in forest near Berlin were to be used to carry out assassinations for Russian intelligence, Sueddeutsche reportsGerman security authorities discovered handguns st
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theguardian.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