Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin's visit to disputed islands
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest Tokyo’s criticism of President Vladimir Putin’s trip to Kuril Islands, the Moscow-controlled Pacific archipelago that is claim
World
abcnews.com
18.08.2026
Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over Ukraine’s use of British-made drones
Ministry of Defence says it stands ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with Kyiv after Russian embassy issues statement
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
Politicians and journalists on the air in Russia should understand the responsibility of what they say - OPINION
Politicians, experts and journalists who are responsible for broadcasting in Russia should understand the responsibility of the words they say
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Ukraine, Russia trade strikes; Wildberries site hit again
Ukriane reported 10 dead in a missile strike in the northeastern Kharkiv oblast near the border. Russia, meanwhile, reported more than 600 drones approaching the Moscow area and warned the UK on suppy
World
dw.com
18.08.2026
The Russian ambassador to Azerbaijan was summoned to the MFA
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Russia to Azerbaijan Mikhail Yevdokimov was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Top Russian economist ousted after warning of growing costs of Ukraine war
Andrey Klepach, top economist at Russia's state development bank VEB, had warned Russia was lagging behind rivals.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow and surrounding areas – Europe live
Russian-controlled regions, including the occupied Crimea, also reported heavy attacksMoscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike target
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Press Council: In Russia's information space, offensive ideas against Azerbaijan are not allowed
In some mass media of Russia, indecent, threatening and offensive materials and opinions against the state, people, country's leadership and prominent personalities of Azerbaijan are considered civil
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
The ambassador of Japan in Moscow arrived at the Russian MFA
Japanese Ambassador to Moscow Akira Muto arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Russia launched a missile attack on Kharkiv region: 10 people died
10 people were killed and 8 were injured as a result of Russian troops launching a rocket attack on Pecheneg settlement of Kharkiv region.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
The internationally wanted person will be extradited from Russia to Azerbaijan
The internationally wanted person will be extradited from Russia to Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Russia says more than 600 drones targeted Moscow region
The attacks injured at least three people, including a girl, and damaged a Wildberries warehouse, Russian officials say.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Ghana has demanded that Russia stop recruiting its citizens to participate in hostilities
Ghana has put forward a request to Russia to end the recruitment of its citizens to participate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
The Pentagon has asked 30 companies to report on their relations with Chinese, Russian and Iranian entities
The US Department of Defense has asked 30 American scientific and educational institutions to check their connections with Russian, Chinese and Iranian organizations blacklisted by the Pentagon.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
A tanker carrying Russian oil was attacked by an anti-aircraft missile in the Black Sea
The Greek-operated oil tanker "Skiros" was attacked in the Black Sea after loading Russian oil at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (KTP) near Novorossiysk, Russia.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Statements of Russian officials against Azerbaijan create legal responsibility - OPINION
The opinions, behaviors and statements voiced by Russian officials against Azerbaijan create conflict and give rise to legal responsibility.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Russia’s Supreme Court upholds ban on anti-war party Yabloko
Russia’s Supreme Court on Monday upheld the exclusion of liberal opposition party Yabloko from September’s legislative elections, eliminating the country’s only explicitly anti-war party from the ball
World
france24.com
17.08.2026
Russian state economist fired after stark warning about Moscow’s economic future
VEB.RF, Russian state development bank, economist Andrei Klepach warned Russia is losing the war of attrition before his firing, as the European Union prepares sweeping sanctions.
World
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
Russian strike on Kyiv book market: 'An attempt to annihilate Ukrainian identity'
A central book market in Kyiv was hit by a Russian strike on Sunday. FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Ukraine, Emmanuelle Chaze, describes the strikes as an attack on "Ukrainian culture, the Ukrainian lan
World
france24.com
17.08.2026
At least 6 dead after Ukraine launches aerial attack on Russia
Ukraine launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the war on Russia, killing at least six people. How are Russians feeling as the war grinds on?
World
npr.org
17.08.2026