Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow while Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukraine
Ukrainian forces have launched one of their biggest drone attacks on Russia since the invasion began, firing almost 800 drones
World
abcnews.com
18.08.2026
Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow region
We start the programme with the latest in the Russia-Ukraine war. Early this morning, Ukraine launched over 600 drones at the Moscow region, in one of its biggest air assaults on the Russian capital.
World
france24.com
18.08.2026
Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia
The musician would be the first major Western artist to play Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.
Culture
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
Azerbaijan summons Russian ambassador to Foreign Ministry
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
An explosion occurred at a factory located near the Russian border in Finland
There was an explosion at the pulp and paper plant of the "Stora Enso" company in Imatra, Finland.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Russia fires top economist after warning over Ukraine war costs: ‘We are falling behind’
The economist’s claims come as Ukraine has repeatedly attacked Russia’s oil refineries and largest retailer Wildberries this summer
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
The Russian ambassador was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
The Russian ambassador was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
The next provocation from Russia: officials joined the journalist's adventure
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Russia warned Britain: London will have to answer for the drones it sent to Ukraine
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine using British drones in attacks
Ministry of Defence rebuffs threats, saying UK ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
The Press Council condemned threatening views against Azerbaijan in the Russian information space - STATEMENT
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
The Russian army launched a rocket attack on Kharkiv, killing 10 people
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
A person who voluntarily leaves the military unit will be extradited from Russia to Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
War in Ukraine: several wounded in drone attack on Moscow region
A total of 620 drones targeted the Moscow region overnight, Russian officials said Monday, with several people wounded as buildings were struck. Moscow's mayor said that air defence units intercepted
World
france24.com
18.08.2026
Russia struck the regions of Ukraine: two people died
Two people were killed and 12 were injured as a result of Russia's attacks on the regions of Ukraine during the day.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin threatens UK over Kyiv’s ‘use of British drones’ in record attacks
MoD responds by saying Britain stands 'shoulder to shoulder' with Ukraine against Russian aggression
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin threatens UK over Kyiv’s ‘use of British drones’ in record attacks
The attack on the rocket fuel plant was part of what Moscow says was Kyiv’s largest drone attack of 2026
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump ballroom official held quiet Kremlin talks
Rodney Mims Cook Jr showed Russian officials pictures of his ‘dacha’ at Vladimir Putin’s flagship economic forum
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
Russia summons Japanese envoy after Takaichi protests Putin’s visit to Etorofu
The island off the east coast of Hokkaido is one of four held by Russia that are known as the Northern Territories in Japan.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026