Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now
Tanks with defensive tech for shooting down drones are still proving vulnerable.
Tech
arstechnica.com
19.08.2026
Russian missile strike kills 10 civilians in Kharkiv
A Russian missile strike on Pechenihy, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 17 others.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Adviser to Russian Minister of Transport Alexey Chadayev resigned
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Zakharova: Baku's statements on the search for Russian journalists do not reflect Moscow's position
Statements of the Prosecutor General's Office of Azerbaijan regarding the search for Russian journalists do not reflect Moscow's position in relation to Baku.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Russia comments on Azerbaijan’s decision to place three Russian journalists on international wanted list
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Chadayev left his position as an adviser to the Russian Minister of Transport after Azerbaijan's accusations
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Chadayev left his position as adviser to the Russian Minister of Transport after the provocation against Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Chadayev, who made speeches against Azerbaijan, resigned from the position of adviser to the minister in Russia
Aleksey Chadayev, adviser to the Russian Minister of Transport, who previously made statements against Azerbaijan, has resigned from his post.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Informational pressures against Azerbaijan cannot change the political will - OPINION
Aggressive views voiced against Azerbaijan and the country's leadership on some media and information platforms of Russia have gone beyond the usual media polemic.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
‘We Won’t Be Bullied’: U.K. Responds to Russian Threat Over Ukraine Drone Support
After the Russian Embassy in the U.K. issued a threat, the British government doubled down on its support for Ukraine.
World
time.com
18.08.2026
Map Shows NATO Targets Within Range of Putin's Hypersonic Missile Warship
Russia has deployed the Admiral Kasatonov, one of its most advanced vessels, off the coast of Germany, media outlets report.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
France is investigating Russian interference in the presidential election
The Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into a disinformation campaign allegedly carried out by Russia against the candidates in the presidential elections to be held in France nex
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Kanye West to become biggest western star to play in Russia since invasion of Ukraine
The rapper has seen numerous tour dates cancelled following controversy over his previous antisemitic remarks
Culture
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
WP: Withdrawals of cash from banks have risen to a record level in the wake of UAV attacks in Russia
Cash withdrawals from Russia's banking system have reached record levels.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
What is behind Russia’s ‘consequences’ threat over UK sending drones to Ukraine?
Britain has supplied more militarily significant munitions to Kyiv before but there are political reasons for Moscow’s remarksEurope live – latest updatesRussia’s embassy in London has accused the UK
Politics
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Kanye West to become biggest western act to play in Russia since start of Ukraine war
Artist also known as Ye, who has attracted controversy in recent years over antisemitic outbursts, to perform two shows in OctoberYe, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, will perform two shows in
Culture
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Putin Knows More Than We Realize
A top Russian economist spent months warning the Kremlin its policies were failing. Nothing happened—until the public found out.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
France probes disinfo campaigns targeting 2027 election candidates
Presidential contenders Edouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal were purportedly targeted by Russia-affiliated networks this summer.
Politics
politico.eu
18.08.2026
Deaths mount, trauma sets in as Russia ramps up missile attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian families mourn their loved ones as experts lament Washington's elusive promises of military support.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
A Russian drone fell on the territory of Moldova
During the next Russian air attack on Ukraine, the territory of Moldova was also hit.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026