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
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
At least 6 killed in multiple Russian missile strikes across Ukraine
Russian ballistic missiles killed at least six people and injured over two dozen more in Kyiv early on Thursday.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Russia launches missile strikes on Kyiv and surrounding region, killing at least eight
Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
World
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least five dead as Putin launches ‘massive attack’ on Kyiv
Poland says it is activating a range of defensive measures in response to the strikes unfolding across the border
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Kyiv comes under Russian missile attack, killing at least six
Death reported after residential areas and warehouses hit in heavy bombardment in capital and surrounding regionA heavy Russian bombardment killed at least six people and wounded dozens in Ukraine’s c
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theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Russian strike kills 3 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure at home
At least 14 of the 20 people wounded in the strike on Kyiv have been hospitalised, officials say.
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aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Iran taps financial lifeline, Russian arms as Trump escalates 'crushing' economic warfare
Iran is deepening ties with Russia and China through BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to blunt U.S. sanctions, analysts warn.
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foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Switzerland expands sanctions against Russia
The Swiss Federal Council decided to implement additional measures from the 20th package of sanctions against Russia adopted by the European Union in April.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Switzerland has expanded sanctions against Russia
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Farage’s futile election gamble: inside the 21 August Guardian Weekly
Political stunt brings Reform UK leader full circle. Plus: Russia’s scramble for soldiers• Get the Guardian Weekly delivered to your home addressThe curtain came down last week on the summer sideshow
Politics
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Venice Chief Alberto Barbera Defends Selection of Russian Director Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s ‘DAU’ After Backlash: It’s ‘Not Pro-Putin Propaganda’
Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera took to social media on Wednesday to fight back against criticism of the inclusion of Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s “DAU” in this year’s
Culture
variety.com
19.08.2026
Russia's Amazon Takes Desperate Measures To Avoid Ukrainian Strikes
The logo of Wildberries is being removed from its vehicles, according to reports.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine’s strikes exposing deeper Russian vulnerability
Ukraine’s use of long-range drones to strike targets deep inside Russia has raised questions that go far beyond the immediate military consequences. Oil refineries and industrial facilities were among
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
19.08.2026
Putin pledges help for Wildberries warehouses hit by Ukraine
Kyiv’s drones have partly or completely destroyed seven warehouses of Russia’s largest online retailer
Finance
ft.com
19.08.2026
Cuba’s economic freefall is hiding a national security threat just miles from Florida: report
A new report says Cuba's ties with Russia, China, and Iran create intelligence and military threats just 90 miles from the Florida coastline.
World
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
The Russian army hit Zhitomir with jet drones: 2 policemen were killed and at least 10 were injured
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
Second Ukrainian suspect arrested over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
A second Ukrainian suspect has been arrested over an attack on the Nord Stream pipelines that were built to carry gas from Russia to Europe, German prosecutors say.
World
news.sky.com
19.08.2026
Ukrainian diver arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline bombings
Berlin to seek suspect’s extradition for 2022 explosions that damaged gas pipelines to Russia A Ukrainian man has been arrested in Croatia as part of an investigation into the 2022 bombing of the Nord
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
26 wagons of wheat were sent from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan - UPDATE - PHOTO
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
26 wagons of wheat were sent from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan - UPDATE
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026