Ukraine’s drones hit major Russian refinery 800 miles from the border, sparking fire
Ukrainian drones have struck a major refinery deep inside Russia, marking the fourth attack in three days
World
abcnews.com
13.08.2026
Azerbaijan transits Russian wheat to Armenia (UPDATE)
Azerbaijan
trend.az
13.08.2026
Azerbaijan transits Russian wheat to Armenia
Azerbaijan
trend.az
13.08.2026
Takaichi slams Putin’s visit to disputed Pacific islands
Japan’s prime minister rebukes Russian president’s first-ever trip to Kuril Islands
Finance
ft.com
13.08.2026
Russian drone strikes passenger train in Odesa region, killing driver
A Russian Shahed drone struck a passenger train in Ukraine’s Odesa region on 13 August 2026, killing the driver and his assistant and forcing the evacuation of 340 passengers, including 67 children, i
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
13.08.2026
Sun, sea and bombs in Odesa
In the port city known for its beaches and nightlife, Russian attacks are choking off an export lifeline
Finance
ft.com
13.08.2026
Japan PM says Putin's visit to disputed islands 'absolutely unacceptable'
It was the first time the Russian leader had visited the Kuril islands, according to state media.
World
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
Tokyo issues angry response as Putin makes his first visit to the disputed Kuril islands
The four contested islands, seized by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the end of the conflict, providing strategic military bases to the Kremlin.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
13.08.2026
Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe
Beginning in Russia’s remote Arctic north, the eclipse traced an arc over much of western Europe – with the best views in Spain, Iceland and GreenlandIt was a moment of awe shared by millions across E
World
theguardian.com
12.08.2026
Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.
World
bbc.co.uk
12.08.2026
"UTair" plane flying from Tyumen to Baku made an emergency landing in Ufa
The plane belonging to "UTair" airline in Russia, flying from Tyumen to Baku, made a forced landing in Ufa due to technical reasons.
Azerbaijan
report.az
12.08.2026
Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns
Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communities reckoning with the industry's deadly legacy.
Health
npr.org
12.08.2026
Russia frees ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detention
The US government had recently designated Gilman as wrongfully detained.
World
aljazeera.com
11.08.2026
Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
Trump said Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was released on a humanitarian basis, after he had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.
World
bbc.co.uk
11.08.2026
How to safely watch the solar eclipse
On August 12, the moon will pass in front of the sun, completely obscuring it in a solar eclipse. According to Nasa, parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia and Portugal will experience a total sol
Science
theguardian.com
11.08.2026
Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.
World
bbc.co.uk
10.08.2026
At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia
Russian officials say another 75 people were injured by the attack - one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks since Moscow's full-scale invasion.
World
bbc.co.uk
10.08.2026
Navy says it is spending 25% more time monitoring Russian vessels around UK waters
Warning of increased activity as patrols spent 21 days in July shadowing Moscow’s ships in Dover Strait and North SeaThe Royal Navy has warned of increasing Russian activity around the UK’s waters aft
World
theguardian.com
09.08.2026
Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv
Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.
World
bbc.co.uk
08.08.2026
Drones spotted in Bulgaria and Germany raise concerns of Russian escalation
The drone incidents in Europe have ignited fears that Moscow's war on Kyiv is now entangling NATO nations.
World
aljazeera.com
08.08.2026