Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes
Ukraine’s state energy company says Russia has attacked its facilities 13 times over the past week, with nearly 300 attacks this year
World
abcnews.com
17.08.2026
Will Europe hear a landmark Russian climate change case?
The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed the case, but the plaintiffs aren't giving up.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
The Japanese ambassador was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Azerbaijan has increased its income from selling watermelons to Russia almost 3 times
In the first half of this year, Azerbaijan exported 8,090 tons of watermelon worth 4.75 million US dollars.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Putin visited Kuril Islands to 'punish' Japan over Ukraine stance
Analysts have said a visit by Russia's leader to a disputed island chain sent a "message" to Japan, which for decades has sought to reclaim control of the territory.
World
dw.com
17.08.2026
Latvia wants €7B from EU to cope with fallout from Russia’s war
As Riga gears up for crucial election, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says frontline nations are carrying too much of the cost of confronting Moscow.
Politics
politico.eu
17.08.2026
Kazakhstan completes major upgrade of road linking East to Russia
Azerbaijan
trend.az
17.08.2026
Senior Russian banker fired after scathing speech on wartime economy
Andrei Klepach of VEB said Russia’s economy was falling behind China, US and ‘in some respects Ukraine’Europe live – latest updatesThe chief economist at Russia’s second-largest bank has been fired af
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
As war with Ukraine wages on, a look at life inside Russia
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Nina Krushcheva, professor of international affairs at the New School, about the current geopolitical climate in Russia.
World
npr.org
17.08.2026
The head of the Azerbaijani diaspora in Moscow, Bakhtiyar Hasanov, was deported from Russia
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Bakhtiyar Hasanov, head of the Azerbaijani diaspora in Moscow, was deported from Russia - VIDEO
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
At least six people killed in Ukrainian missile attack on Russia’s Belgorod
Overnight Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine kill two people and injure 19.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
4 people were killed as a result of Russia's attacks on Zaporozhye and Kherson regions
2 people were killed and 3 people were injured as a result of the strikes of the Russian Armed Forces in the Zaporozhye region of Ukraine.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says
A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.
World
bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer
Day after day over recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have pummeled giant depots belonging to Wildberries, the country’s biggest online retailer, burning estimated billions of dollars’ worth of merchandis
World
abcnews.com
17.08.2026
A truck driven by a Russian citizen caught fire in Jalilabad
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano erupted again
A new eruption has begun at the top of the Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula of Russia. A glow was observed over the summit.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Largest Ukrainian drone attack on Russia, Moscow says 822 drones shot down
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia, killing at least six people and striking a Wildberries logistics hub.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
UK-made drones strike targets inside Russia
The drones have been used for the first time in mainland Russia to hit military and industrial targets.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
16.08.2026
BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes
Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.
World
bbc.co.uk
16.08.2026