Kyiv residents search through the wreckage after Russia’s deadly barrage
Residents of Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district spent Thursday assessing the damage after a Russian overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones tore through a residential area.
World
euronews.com
21.08.2026
An oil refinery in Perm was attacked by a drone and a fire started
The "LUKOIL-Permnefteorgsintez" oil refinery in Perm (Russia) was attacked by a drone.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
Azerbaijan to facilitate new Russian barley transit to Armenia
Azerbaijan
trend.az
21.08.2026
Flight restrictions have been imposed at Moscow airports due to UAV attacks
Russia's Zhukovsky and Domodedovo airports have stopped operating, while Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo are serving flights in coordination with the relevant authorities.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
Australia charges man over trying to inform Russia of Ukrainian military activities
The crime of intentional foreign interference carries a penalty of 20 years' imprisonment in Australia.
World
euronews.com
21.08.2026
Russia holds rare missile test near islands claimed by Japan
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi called Moscow's military buildup on the islands unacceptable.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
North Korea enjoys rare ‘dash for flash’
Kim Jong Un’s backing for Russian war on Ukraine fuels construction boom and sales of luxury goods
Finance
ft.com
21.08.2026
North Korea’s economy enjoys rare ‘dash for flash’
Kim Jong Un’s backing for Russian war on Ukraine fuels construction boom and sales of luxury goods
Finance
ft.com
21.08.2026
Andre Petroski Announces Next Opponent on Instagram
Andre Petroski revealed on social media on Thursday that his next opponent will be Russian Fighter Azamat Bekoev on Halloween.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
Russia’s Atomstroyexport launches tender for IT equipment in Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026
Russia’s Atomstroyexport bids on tender for SMR pipe supplies in Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026
What the IOC's Russia decision means for FIFA and UEFA competitions
With the IOC lifting its Olympic ban on Russia, could the country be back in the biggest soccer competitons before long?
Sport
cbssports.com
20.08.2026
Arctic power play gives top US adversary new opening with Russia as US stakes grow
China launched seasonal container service to Europe via Russia's Arctic Northern Sea Route, raising U.S. concerns over the Polar Silk Road strategy.
World
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Russian paramilitaries in Mali kill nine, including children: HRW
Human Rights Watch alleges that the killings by Africa Corps troops took place in the presence of Malian soldiers.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Deadly Russian missile barrage hits Kyiv in hours-long overnight attack
Russia launched a hours-long overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones across Kyiv.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Videos Shows Brawls Breaking Out Over Crippling Russian Gas Shortages
Gasoline is available at only 28 percent of Russia's stations, according to the newspaper Izvestia.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Ukrainian publishers call for support after Russian attacks destroy 10m books
The country risks ‘the collapse of the entire book ecosystem’ following destruction of warehouses in July and August, say Ukrainian publishersThe Ukrainian Book Institute has called on the internation
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
How China and Russia could hobble Trump’s plans to isolate Iran
Iran's deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Russia Warns West Against New Arms Race
In 2025, Putin and China's Xi Jinping had already called the U.S.'s proposed Golden Dome shield a "threat to strategic stability."
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Ex-defence chief’s call for wartime election raises pressure on Zelenskyy
Fedorov, a popular figure, is challenging Zelenskyy but holding a vote under Russia's bombs is near impossible.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026