Putin watches Russian navy drills off Russia's Sakhalin Island
Russia's President Vladimir Putin observed naval exercises off Sakhalin Island on Thursday before travelling to the disputed Kuril Islands, prompting a strong protest from Japan.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
13.08.2026
The Ukrainian army shot down four Russian warships
On the night of August 12, the Defense Forces of Ukraine attacked the naval base located in the city of Novorossiysk, Krasnodar region of Russia.
Azerbaijan
report.az
12.08.2026
Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?
A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia's economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.
World
aljazeera.com
12.08.2026
‘New level of danger’: Drone incidents scare Europe amid Russia-Ukraine war
After a drone crashes in Germany, fears of suspected Russian operations rise across Europe.
World
aljazeera.com
11.08.2026
‘They need each other’: What’s behind the new Syria-Russia accord?
The Syrian-Russian agreement reflects a pragmatic approach redefining past alliances amid shifting geopolitics.
World
aljazeera.com
10.08.2026
US intelligence ‘believes Russia was behind Leipzig airport drone bomb’
German government talks of a ‘new level of danger’ but declines to say who it thinks was responsible for deviceAmerican intelligence experts believe Russia was behind an attack on a German airport las
World
theguardian.com
10.08.2026
Ukraine drone strike on oil refinery deep inside Russia kills at least 13
Attack hundreds of miles from border one of deadliest launched by Kyiv as it steps up campaign to weaken Moscow’s economyA “massive” Ukrainian drone strike on an industrial city deep inside Russia kil
World
theguardian.com
10.08.2026
Ukraine confirms strikes on oil refinery in Russia’s Tatarstan – as it happened
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that strikes on such facilities were directly linked with putting more pressure on MoscowA fire broke out at an industrial facility in Russia’s Tyumen region in Siberi
World
theguardian.com
10.08.2026
Why is Russia selling its gold?
Russia has become one of the world's biggest sellers of gold over the past 12 months. It's an attempt to raise cash in the face of budget issues, but not necessarily a sign of a looming financial cris
Finance
dw.com
06.08.2026
Migrants with convictions will not be granted Russian citizenship
Migrants with convictions are prohibited from being granted Russian citizenship or the right to live in Russia.
Azerbaijan
report.az
04.08.2026
At least 9 people killed in Russian missile attacks on Kyiv
At least 9 people have been killed and dozens injured in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv.
World
aljazeera.com
01.08.2026
Russia and Ukraine report casualties as they continue to trade attacks
Ukraine hit Russian oil refineries several times, while Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk and a cargo vessel near Odesa.
World
aljazeera.com
31.07.2026
Russia appears to infiltrate first ‘fortress city’ as Ukraine changes guard
Reports emerge from the front that Russia has infiltrated most of Kostiantynivka as it tries to regain the offensive.
World
aljazeera.com
31.07.2026
Poland says Russian missile breaches NATO airspace
Poland says a Russian missile landed inside Polish territory, breaching NATO airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine
World
aljazeera.com
30.07.2026
Indian student in Russia says he’s been wrongly charged over Bihar protests
An Indian student from Bihar says he has been charged over ‘Cockroach’ protests despite being in Russia.
World
aljazeera.com
29.07.2026
Romania summons Russian envoy as it shoots down third intruding drone
The ongoing violations of Romanian airspace raise concerns over impact on NATO states of Russia-Ukraine war.
World
aljazeera.com
26.07.2026
At least 11 killed in Ukrainian and Russian strikes as holiday camp hit
Separately, at least eight people killed in Ukrainian attacks on a Russian-controlled area.
World
aljazeera.com
25.07.2026
Rusiyanın Xarkova zərbələri nəticəsində 5 nəfər ölüb
Rusiya Silahlı Qüvvələrinin Ukraynanın Xarkov şəhərinə endirdiyi zərbələr nəticəsində 5 nəfər həlak olub, 17 nəfər yaralanıb.
Azerbaijan
report.az
24.08.2026
Russia's election commission praises Kurultai vote, citing transparency and inclusivity
Azerbaijan
trend.az
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
World
cbsnews.com
24.08.2026