Ukraine's sacked defence minister Fedorov calls for wartime presidential elections
Ukraine's popular ex-defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for wartime elections on Tuesday evening, stating that the nation was facing a crisis of governance. Fedorov was dismissed last month, spa
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france24.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.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine’s ousted defence minister challenges Zelensky and calls for wartime elections
Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine faces ‘systemic crisis of governance’
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independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Moscow warehouse burns as Ukraine drone crews prepare to strike again
Ukraine is projecting the conflict deep into Russian territory
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independent.co.uk
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
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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
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.
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cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for wartime election
Mykhailo Fedorov launches major challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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ft.com
18.08.2026
Viktor Yushchenko thanks President Ilham Aliyev for his support of Ukraine (PHOTO)
Azerbaijan
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18.08.2026
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones as Russia threatens U.K. over support
Ukraine targets Moscow with a huge wave of drones as Russia warns the U.K. will pay a price for supplying Kyiv with long-range weapons.
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cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
Russia threatens UK over supplying drones to Ukraine — The Latest
Russia has threatened the UK with ‘consequences’ after reports that British drones were used by Ukraine to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time.The Ministry of Defence has rebuffed t
Politics
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Viktor Yushchenko thanked Ilham Aliyev for his support to Ukraine
Former President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko thanked President Ilham Aliyev and Azerbaijan for their support to Ukraine, humanitarian aid, rehabilitation programs for Ukrainian children and respect f
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
‘We Won’t Be Bullied’: U.K. Responds to Russian Threat Over Ukraine Drone Support
After the Russian Embassy in the U.K. issued a threat, the British government doubled down on its support for Ukraine.
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time.com
18.08.2026
Why is Russia threatening UK with ‘consequences’ over Ukraine drones?
Russia is suffering attacks inside its own territory as long-range drones strike its strategic assets.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Risen, Ascania sign MoUs for solar and battery storage in Ukraine
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
18.08.2026
Kanye West to become biggest western star to play in Russia since invasion of Ukraine
The rapper has seen numerous tour dates cancelled following controversy over his previous antisemitic remarks
Culture
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
How Hayden Panettiere became an unexpected champion for Ukraine after relationship with Wladimir Klitschko
Panettiere and Klitschko dated on-and-off for nine years between 2009 and 2018
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
What is behind Russia’s ‘consequences’ threat over UK sending drones to Ukraine?
Britain has supplied more militarily significant munitions to Kyiv before but there are political reasons for Moscow’s remarksEurope live – latest updatesRussia’s embassy in London has accused the UK
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theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Kanye West to become biggest western act to play in Russia since start of Ukraine war
Artist also known as Ye, who has attracted controversy in recent years over antisemitic outbursts, to perform two shows in OctoberYe, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, will perform two shows in
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theguardian.com
18.08.2026
In the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, they proposed to send the employees of the mobilization structure to the front
At the meeting of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine held on August 18, the country's military conscription and mobilization structure was severely criticized, and it was proposed to replace all the employ
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026