The week in pictures: a French woman in space, wildfires in Europe and the war in Ukraine
Russian drones carry out deadly strikes in Ukraine, astronaut Sophie Adenot becomes the first French woman to spacewalk, fires rage in Belgium and across Europe, and torrential rain hits the Philippin
World
france24.com
23.08.2026
Tourists stranded near Kamchatka volcano evacuated after heavy rains
The evacuation of tourists stranded in the Tolbachik volcano area in Russia’s Kamchatka region has begun following heavy rainfall that disrupted road access.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
23.08.2026
Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin ratchets pressure over Ukraine support
Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic postRussia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, it has emerged, as the Kremlin continues to try to put pressure on Britain over its supp
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Ukraine: Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections
The Ukrainian president says wartime elections, as called for by the ex-defense minister, could "split Ukraine." He also said Russia was planning to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops after Sept
World
dw.com
23.08.2026
Zelensky: I think it is realistic to end the war by the end of the summer of 2027
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared that Russia may attempt to attack Kiev again.
Azerbaijan
report.az
23.08.2026
Ukraine: Zelensky asks for more Patriot interceptors as civilian deaths hit highest level since 2022
Kryvyi Rih is still digging through the wreckage. The Russian strike on a shopping centre there, in President Zelensky's own hometown, has now claimed at least sixteen lives, with several people still
World
france24.com
23.08.2026
South Korea tests Arctic route with a first container shipped to Europe
Reaching Europe from Asia via the Arctic is nothing new... Russia and China have used this route for years. But yesterday, South Korea sent its first container ship along this path to avoid the traffi
World
france24.com
23.08.2026
Trump plays nuclear poker with Kim Jong Un — but who holds the cards?
Trump faces a stronger North Korea with 50-70 nuclear weapons and a powerful new partner in Russia, leaving denuclearization increasingly out of reach.
Politics
foxnews.com
23.08.2026
Photos: Russia celebrates National Flag Day amid war and tensions with the West
Participants in St Petersburg honour Russia’s tricolour with patriotic events and ribbon distributions across the city.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
242 tons of Russian propane to reach Armenia via Azerbaijan
Another shipment of goods from Russia to Armenia will transit through Azerbaijan, with 242 tons of propane scheduled to be transported by rail on August 24.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
23.08.2026
Tomorrow, 7 wagons of propane will be sent from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
apa.az
23.08.2026
Putin: Kyiv opened Pandora's box by striking civilians
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Ukraine "opened the Pandora's box" when it started attacking civilian targets, and added that Moscow will respond to these attacks.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
23.08.2026
Putin acknowledges economic impact from Ukraine’s refinery strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin came as Moscow and Kyiv continued to trade strikes on infrastructure facilities.
World
japantimes.co.jp
23.08.2026
Russia’s Atomstroyexport opens $2.8M tender for Uzbekistan SMR
Azerbaijan
trend.az
22.08.2026
Putin warns Ukraine has opened ‘Pandora’s box’, rejects peace proposals
In an interview with the Russian channel Vesti, Vladimir Putin threatened Ukraine's 'most vulnerable' economic sectors.
World
aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
Moscow hit by gasoline shortage as fuel availability plunges across Russia
A growing gasoline shortage is reportedly hitting Moscow and other parts of Russia, with fuel availability at filling stations falling to unprecedented levels, according to data compiled by the Russia
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
22.08.2026
Macron announces new interceptors for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Saturday that his country will provide Ukraine with more interceptors amid its war with Russia.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
22.08.2026
Putin announced the terms of Russia's peace dialogue with Ukraine
Russia is ready for a peace dialogue with Ukraine only based on the realities on the ground.
Azerbaijan
report.az
22.08.2026
The United States has canceled the ban on immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries
U.S. Federal Court Washington administration grants immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries, including Azerbaijan, Armenia, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, and Mo
Azerbaijan
report.az
22.08.2026
Israel assures Russia it will not supply weapons to Ukraine
Israel has assured Russia that it is not supplying weapons to Ukraine and intends to maintain direct political contacts with Moscow, according to a senior Russian diplomat.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
22.08.2026