Burnham to pledge support for long-range missile construction in Ukraine
UK prime minister will shrug off warnings from Russia in first overseas visit
Finance
ft.com
24.08.2026
Serbia requests international assistance to battle wildfires
Serbia requested assistance from the European Union and Russia to help bring intense wildfires under control.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Putin, Trump could meet at APEC summit in China: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump are likely to meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in China in November if both attend, Kremlin f
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
23.08.2026
Could Russia's growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?
Empty pumps, long waits: Attacks on oil refineries have left Russia increasingly short of fuel. Dissident Russian economists say growing anger about shortages among ordinary Russians could help end th
World
dw.com
23.08.2026
Moscow withdraws UK ambassador as tensions between Britain and Russia mount
Former Russian to the UK Andrey Kelin left his post on July 21, having been in the role for over seven years
World
independent.co.uk
23.08.2026
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Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic postRussia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, it has emerged, as the Kremlin continues to try to put pressure on Britain over its supp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