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Russia's central bank reported that billions of roubles have been withdrawn from banks each month, as Russians pull out cash amid fears of the Kremlin seizing their savings to fund the war in Ukraine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
There was an exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine on the principle of "103 for 103".
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Uzbekistan steps up tourism cooperation with Russia through new deal
Azerbaijan
trend.az
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 shot down a bus in Kherson with a drone: 4 people died and 5 were injured - PHOTO
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Russia has struck Zaporozhye, causing casualties and injuries
Azerbaijan
apa.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
Moscow warehouse burns as Ukraine drone crews prepare to strike again
Ukraine is projecting the conflict deep into Russian territory
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Ukraine launches nearly 800 drones into Russia, targets Moscow
Ukraine targeted the Russian capital of Moscow with close to 800 drones overnight, according to the city's mayor. Aidan Stretch reports.
World
cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now
Tanks with defensive tech for shooting down drones are still proving vulnerable.
Tech
arstechnica.com
19.08.2026
Russian missile strike kills 10 civilians in Kharkiv
A Russian missile strike on Pechenihy, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 17 others.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Adviser to Russian Minister of Transport Alexey Chadayev resigned
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Zakharova: Baku's statements on the search for Russian journalists do not reflect Moscow's position
Statements of the Prosecutor General's Office of Azerbaijan regarding the search for Russian journalists do not reflect Moscow's position in relation to Baku.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Russia comments on Azerbaijan’s decision to place three Russian journalists on international wanted list
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Chadayev left his position as an adviser to the Russian Minister of Transport after Azerbaijan's accusations
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Chadayev left his position as adviser to the Russian Minister of Transport after the provocation against Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Chadayev, who made speeches against Azerbaijan, resigned from the position of adviser to the minister in Russia
Aleksey Chadayev, adviser to the Russian Minister of Transport, who previously made statements against Azerbaijan, has resigned from his post.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026