Switzerland expands sanctions against Russia
The Swiss Federal Council decided to implement additional measures from the 20th package of sanctions against Russia adopted by the European Union in April.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Switzerland has expanded sanctions against Russia
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Farage’s futile election gamble: inside the 21 August Guardian Weekly
Political stunt brings Reform UK leader full circle. Plus: Russia’s scramble for soldiers• Get the Guardian Weekly delivered to your home addressThe curtain came down last week on the summer sideshow
Politics
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Venice Chief Alberto Barbera Defends Selection of Russian Director Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s ‘DAU’ After Backlash: It’s ‘Not Pro-Putin Propaganda’
Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera took to social media on Wednesday to fight back against criticism of the inclusion of Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s “DAU” in this year’s
Culture
variety.com
19.08.2026
Russia's Amazon Takes Desperate Measures To Avoid Ukrainian Strikes
The logo of Wildberries is being removed from its vehicles, according to reports.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine’s strikes exposing deeper Russian vulnerability
Ukraine’s use of long-range drones to strike targets deep inside Russia has raised questions that go far beyond the immediate military consequences. Oil refineries and industrial facilities were among
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
19.08.2026
Putin pledges help for Wildberries warehouses hit by Ukraine
Kyiv’s drones have partly or completely destroyed seven warehouses of Russia’s largest online retailer
Finance
ft.com
19.08.2026
Cuba’s economic freefall is hiding a national security threat just miles from Florida: report
A new report says Cuba's ties with Russia, China, and Iran create intelligence and military threats just 90 miles from the Florida coastline.
World
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
The Russian army hit Zhitomir with jet drones: 2 policemen were killed and at least 10 were injured
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Second Ukrainian suspect arrested over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
A second Ukrainian suspect has been arrested over an attack on the Nord Stream pipelines that were built to carry gas from Russia to Europe, German prosecutors say.
World
news.sky.com
19.08.2026
Ukrainian diver arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline bombings
Berlin to seek suspect’s extradition for 2022 explosions that damaged gas pipelines to Russia A Ukrainian man has been arrested in Croatia as part of an investigation into the 2022 bombing of the Nord
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
26 wagons of wheat were sent from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan - UPDATE - PHOTO
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
26 wagons of wheat were sent from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan - UPDATE
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Ukraine’s ousted minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime elections
In a bombshell address posted on YouTube, Ukraine’s ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for elections to be held even as the war against Russia continues, saying the country was gripped by
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine thanked Azerbaijan for the assistance to the energy sector
Ukraine thanked Azerbaijan for the assistance provided in the provision of energy equipment against the background of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Azerbaijan set to transit another shipment from Russia to Armenia
Azerbaijan
trend.az
19.08.2026
26 wagons of wheat will be sent from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Russians pull billions from banks fearing Kremlin will seize savings for war
Russia's central bank reported that billions of roubles have been withdrawn from banks each month, as Russians pull out cash amid fears of the Kremlin seizing their savings to fund the war in Ukraine
World
euronews.com
19.08.2026
Sacked Ukraine defence minister urges path to elections
Ukraine's popular ex-defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, sacked last month, on Tuesday called for a move towards elections that have been put off because of the Russian invasion. Ukraine imposed martia
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
Ousted Ukraine defence minister challenges Zelensky's leadership
Ukraine’s ousted Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called Tuesday for elections to be held even as the war against Russia continues, saying the country was gripped by a crisis of governance. The move
World
france24.com
19.08.2026