What the renewed Black Sea blockade means for Ukraine’s farmers
As Ukraine and Russia hammer each other’s Black Sea ports, the amount of grain being shipped through the crucial waterway has slowed to a crawl. For Ukraine’s farmers, the Black Sea blockade could har
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france24.com
24.08.2026
Australian police charge man accused of attempting to share Ukrainian military intel with Russian agents
Vladmir Teslov, 27, charged after allegedly seeking to provide information about Ukrainian forces to ‘Russian intelligence services’Australian police have charged a man who allegedly joined the Ukrain
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow region
We start the programme with the latest in the Russia-Ukraine war. Early this morning, Ukraine launched over 600 drones at the Moscow region, in one of its biggest air assaults on the Russian capital.
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france24.com
18.08.2026
Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
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bbc.com
17.05.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin passes law to seize retail warehouses if they face Ukrainian drone attack
Kyiv has increasingly targeted online retail logistics centres, accusing them of providing support to the Russian armed forces
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independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
As Ukraine’s allies gather for big anniversary, one key backer is absent
Leaders of Ukraine’s international allies on Monday marked 35 years since the country broke away from the Soviet Union to become an independent nation.
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nbcnews.com
24.08.2026
Ukraine celebrates Independence Day amid war's latest escalation
Ukraine wants peace but will not just give in to Russia at any price, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a defiant speech on Monday as foreign leaders gathered in Kyiv to mark its Independence Day
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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
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independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Warehouse burns near St Petersburg as Ukraine targets Ozon sites
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a logistics centre next to an Ozon facility on the outskirts of St Petersburg, as Ukraine said it was expanding its drone campaign against Russian e-commerce warehouses
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24.08.2026
Ukraine sanctions creators of popular Russian cartoon series, 'Masha and the Bear'
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the creators of the popular Russian cartoon series for allegedly spreading "pro-Russia narratives" and posing a threat to national security.
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npr.org
24.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Burnham arrives in Kyiv with plans to give long-range missile blueprints during visit
Ukrainian drones spark fire at a logistics hub belonging to online retailer Ozon, after weeks of attacks targeting Wildberries
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independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine with plans to share UK blueprints for long-range missiles - Europe live
UK PM to announce support for France in setting up missile assembly lines during his Kyiv visit, as coalition of willing the meets later todayHello and welcome to our live coverage of Europe. I am kic
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theguardian.com
24.08.2026
A ‘Tsunami’ for Ukraine: Zelensky Rejects Wartime Elections
The Ukrainian President has faced calls to hold elections, including from his former defense minister.
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time.com
24.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Three dead in Russian strikes on Kharkiv as Kyiv targets another online retailer
Ukrainian drones spark fire at a logistics hub belonging to online retailer Ozon, after weeks of attacks targeting Wildberries
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independent.co.uk
24.08.2026
Live: Ukraine backers gather as Russian attacks escalate, air defence runs low
Ukraine on Monday hosts a meeting of its key European backers to press for air-defence supplies and more pressure on Moscow, with Russian attacks killing more civilians than at any time since the firs
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france24.com
24.08.2026
Ukraine gains momentum against Russia but faces political challenge at home
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia plans to draft 300,000 more troops into the fight as the invasion drags on. On Sunday, waves of Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's economy, hitting
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cbsnews.com
24.08.2026
Zelensky rejects rival's call for elections, says would be 'huge risk' for Ukraine
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected the prospect of wartime elections, saying it would be highly dangerous. The remarks come in response to a call from the former defence minister Mykh
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france24.com
23.08.2026
Could Russia's growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?
Empty pumps, long waits: Attacks on oil refineries have left Russia increasingly short of fuel. Dissident Russian economists say growing anger about shortages among ordinary Russians could help end th
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dw.com
23.08.2026
The week in pictures: a French woman in space, wildfires in Europe and the war in Ukraine
Russian drones carry out deadly strikes in Ukraine, astronaut Sophie Adenot becomes the first French woman to spacewalk, fires rage in Belgium and across Europe, and torrential rain hits the Philippin
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france24.com
23.08.2026
Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
President sharply criticises proposal, saying ‘elections right now are a tsunami for the state that will split Ukraine’Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said holding elections in Ukraine during wartime would ri
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theguardian.com
23.08.2026