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Russia's central bank reported that billions of roubles have been withdrawn from banks each month, as Russians pull out cash amid fears of the Kremlin seizing their savings to fund the war in Ukraine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
Ukraine anti-graft agencies uncover alleged laundering group tied to presidential official
Ukraine's anti-graft agencies said on Wednesday they had uncovered a group including a presidential official that had laundered 150 million hryvnias ($3.35 million) used to pay for bail in an
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
Zelenskyy's office is probed for corruption as fired defense minister demands elections
Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies are investigating senior officials in President Zelenskyy's office
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
At least five killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine
Russia's Defence Ministry says 453 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight in various regions.
World
aljazeera.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
There was an exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine on the principle of "103 for 103".
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime elections
Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime elections
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Fresh Ukraine corruption probe adds to pressure on Zelenskyy ahead of key vote – Europe live
Investigation into unnamed lawmakers comes hours before parliament is due to to vote on successor to Mykhailo Fedorov as he calls for electionsDefence and security editorArtem Bronzhukov, a Ukrainian
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
LG Energy may supply batteries for U.S. drones in pivot to defense
The potential shift highlights broader moves by commercial companies as Washington pushes to replenish munitions used in the Iran and Ukraine wars.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
A fire broke out in an oil refinery as a result of drone strikes in Ufa
A fire broke out at an oil refinery after the Ukrainian UAVs attacked the Russian city of Ufa at night.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Russia struck Kherson with a drone: there were dead and injured
Russia struck a minibus with a drone in the Korabelny district of Kherson (Ukraine), killing four people and injuring four others.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
The house of officials in Ukraine is being searched, including the deputy head of the President's Office
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
In Ukraine, a special operation is being conducted against former deputies and employees of the President's Office
The National Anticorruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office (IAP) are members of a criminal organization that includes former deputies of the Verkhovna
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Iranian ambassador: Ukraine has not yet paid compensation for the attack on the ship in the Caspian Sea, negotiations are underway
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Russia opened fire on Kherson and Zaporozhye: there were casualties and injuries
Russian troops shelled Ukraine's Kherson and Zaporozhye provinces, as a result of which 2 people died and 19 people were injured.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Ukraine's fired defense minister calls for elections despite war with Russia
The former defense minister, whose firing sparked weeks of protests, said Ukraine needed to find a way to hold elections despite the prolonged war with Russia.
World
cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for elections during war
Mykhailo Fedorov's call is first such demand by a major Ukrainian political figure since Russia's full-scale invasion.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russians ‘withdraw billions’ from banks amid fears Putin could seize money
The withdrawals are causing liquidity problems in Russia, a senior finance official said
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Global food security may be collateral in Ukraine war
Moscow and Kyiv’s attacks on one another’s agricultural exports could result in a worldwide grain crisis
Finance
ft.com
19.08.2026
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.
World
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026