German police discover huge Russian-linked gun stash in forest near Berlin
German security authorities discovered handguns stashed in a forest near Berlin last year
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.
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bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Ukrainian arrested over Nord Stream blast ‘detained on Hollywood movie set’
The suspect is accused of being a member of a team of Ukrainian divers that allegedly planted explosives on the pipelines between Russia and Germany in 2022
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Russia conducts missile tests on disputed islands as Japan protests drills
The Pacific Fleet conducted a Bastion missile test just days after Putin's visit to the islands prompted Tokyo to summon Russia's ambassador to Japan and drew a US statement of support for Japanese so
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euronews.com
21.08.2026
Gun stash discovered in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports
Authorities believe handguns found in forest near Berlin were to be used to carry out assassinations for Russian intelligence, Sueddeutsche reportsGerman security authorities discovered handguns st
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Russian strikes leave Ukraine farmers with piles of unsold grain
The escalation in hostilities between Kyiv and Moscow in the Black Sea helped push wheat to a two-year high last month.
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japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
Kyiv residents search through the wreckage after Russia’s deadly barrage
Residents of Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district spent Thursday assessing the damage after a Russian overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones tore through a residential area.
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euronews.com
21.08.2026
Australia charges man over trying to inform Russia of Ukrainian military activities
The crime of intentional foreign interference carries a penalty of 20 years' imprisonment in Australia.
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euronews.com
21.08.2026
Russia holds rare missile test near islands claimed by Japan
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi called Moscow's military buildup on the islands unacceptable.
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japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
Arctic power play gives top US adversary new opening with Russia as US stakes grow
China launched seasonal container service to Europe via Russia's Arctic Northern Sea Route, raising U.S. concerns over the Polar Silk Road strategy.
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foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Russian paramilitaries in Mali kill nine, including children: HRW
Human Rights Watch alleges that the killings by Africa Corps troops took place in the presence of Malian soldiers.
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aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Deadly Russian missile barrage hits Kyiv in hours-long overnight attack
Russia launched a hours-long overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones across Kyiv.
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aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Ukrainian publishers call for support after Russian attacks destroy 10m books
The country risks ‘the collapse of the entire book ecosystem’ following destruction of warehouses in July and August, say Ukrainian publishersThe Ukrainian Book Institute has called on the internation
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theguardian.com
20.08.2026
How China and Russia could hobble Trump’s plans to isolate Iran
Iran's deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.
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aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Ex-defence chief’s call for wartime election raises pressure on Zelenskyy
Fedorov, a popular figure, is challenging Zelenskyy but holding a vote under Russia's bombs is near impossible.
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aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Russian strikes kill at least 12 in Kyiv, surrounding region
Russian bombardments killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens in Ukraine's capital and its surrounding region overnight, authorities said on Thursday. The two countries have ramped up long-range a
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france24.com
20.08.2026
Video shows Russian missile strike on Ukrainian capital
Ukrainian officials say at least 12 people were killed and dozens injured after Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv.
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aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Russia launches ‘massive attack’ on Kyiv and surrounding region – Europe live
Zelenskyy says Russia had been preparing for a long time, combining different types of missilesKyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said 18 people have been hospitalised after the overnight attacks, with emerg
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theguardian.com
20.08.2026
S. Korean container ship to test Arctic route despite Russia sanctions concerns
The trip would be South Korea's first such commercial voyage to Europe via the Arctic, making it one of the few countries whose shipping firms have tested the route.
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japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Kyiv targeted by massive Russian strikes killing several people
A Russian missile barrage overnight on Thursday killed at least nine people in Kyiv as explosions echoed across the capital throughout the night, local authorities said. At least 33 people were wounde
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france24.com
20.08.2026