Burnham ups the ante in fight against Russia — and leaves Merz in the shade
The new British prime minister was the only E3 leader in Kyiv on Monday as he announced a new Anglo-French partnership.
Politics
politico.eu
24.08.2026
Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure as Ukraine barrage persists
Owners could lose control of facilities if regulators find them too slow to repair damage.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
‘Who started the fire?’ Burnham challenges Putin on first trip to Ukraine as UK-Russia tensions grow
The UK is providing Ukraine with the blueprints to long-range Scalp missiles, the prime minister announced in Kyiv
World
independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Video: Russia launches rocket into space with military satellite
Russia says it has launched a military satellite into space on the back of a Soyuz-2.1 rocket from Arkhangelsk.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Azerbaijani kidnapper to be extradited from Russia
Oğurluqda təqsirləndirilən Azərbaycan vətəndaşı Rusiyadan ekstradisiya olunacaq.
Azerbaijan
report.az
24.08.2026
An international searcher is extradited from Russia to Azerbaijan for theft
Azerbaijan
apa.az
24.08.2026
Ukraine to Receive SCALP Blueprints: How Missiles Compare to Russian Kh-69s
Both the SCALP missile, also known as Storm Shadow, and the Kh-69 are subsonic, traveling slower than the speed of sound.
Politics
newsweek.com
24.08.2026
Ukraine showing ‘remarkable innovation’: Kyiv ‘holding front line’ while striking Russia’s economy
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Samantha de Bendern, Associate Fellow at Chatham House, author, and political risk and financial consultant. Europe is taking increasingly consequential steps to sup
World
france24.com
24.08.2026
Azerbaijan facilitates another Russian shipment to Armenia
Another shipment from Russia to Armenia has been carried out in transit through Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
24.08.2026
Pashinyan: Russia can sell the concession rights of Armenian railways for $400 million
Russia can sell the concession rights of Armenian railways for about 400 million dollars.
Azerbaijan
report.az
24.08.2026
Azerbaijan-Russia trade reaches $2.11 billion in January-July 2026
The volume of trade between Azerbaijan and Russia amounted to $2.11 billion in January-July 2026, according to Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
24.08.2026
UAV strikes hit Ozon logistics centers in four Russian cities
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) targeted logistics centers operated by Ozon in the Russian cities of Adygeysk, Makhachkala, Nevinnomyssk, and Krasnodar.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
24.08.2026
Ukraine hits Russia’s second-largest online retailer
Kyiv’s drones target Ozon warehouses after weeks of strikes against market leader Wildberries
Finance
ft.com
24.08.2026
UK ‘adding fuel to the fire’ by giving weaponry blueprints to Ukraine, says Russia
Moscow warns of increased tensions with Britain as Burnham visits Kyiv to offer declassified details of missile componentsEurope live – latest updatesThe Kremlin has warned of an escalation in tension
World
theguardian.com
24.08.2026
EFL and Scottish league pushing to stop illegal broadcast of matches in Russia
Leagues stopped rights packages in Russia in 2022They are considering legal action against Football TVThe English Football League and Scottish Professional Football League have launched investigations
Sport
theguardian.com
24.08.2026
Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes
Ozon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes.
World
bbc.co.uk
24.08.2026
Ukraine Shifts Drone Attacks to Russia's Other Amazon
Kyiv’s forces attacked e-commerce giant Ozon sites for the third consecutive night.
Politics
newsweek.com
24.08.2026
The Russian army launched a drone attack on a building in Chernigov, injuring 14 people
Azerbaijan
apa.az
24.08.2026
Russia struck Chernigov and injured 14 people
14 people were injured as a result of the attack of the Russian Armed Forces on the Ukrainian city of Chernigov.
Azerbaijan
report.az
24.08.2026
Ukraine’s offensive against Russia causes petrol panic across Central Asia
War-induced shortages set off cross-border fuel runs and deepen energy problems for Russia's allies.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026