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
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
Russian missile barrage across Ukraine's capital kills at least 12 and wounds 33
A Russian missile barrage has killed at least 12 people in Ukraine's capital
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abcnews.com
20.08.2026
Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia
Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland.
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bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
At least five killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine
Russia's Defence Ministry says 453 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight in various regions.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russians ‘withdraw billions’ from banks amid fears Putin could seize money
The withdrawals are causing liquidity problems in Russia, a senior finance official said
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independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Russia reports Ukrainian drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Concern over the security of Europe's largest nuclear plant has been rife since Russia launched its full-scale war.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones as Russia threatens U.K. over support
Ukraine targets Moscow with a huge wave of drones as Russia warns the U.K. will pay a price for supplying Kyiv with long-range weapons.
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cbsnews.com
18.08.2026