Russian politician sentenced to 11 years for opposing war in Ukraine
Lev Shlosberg, a senior member of the Yabloko party, was sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison on Monday.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Democrats rebuke Trump over scaling back military drills with South Korea
Republican Senator Thom Tillis says the decision allows North Korea to provide more support to Russia in Ukraine.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Ukraine urges EU sanctions on Rosatom over allegations of nuclear safety violations
Foreign minister pointed to a POLITICO investigation as a reason to act.
Politics
politico.eu
17.08.2026
Yushchenko: Inviolability of borders is the basis of Ukrainian-Azerbaijani relations
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Kremlin critic jailed for 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine
A court in Russia has convicted a prominent opposition politician.
World
abcnews.com
17.08.2026
Russia shot down two ships carrying military cargo to Ukraine
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
The Sinking City 2 review – Ukrainian cosmic horror, come hell or high water
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, PC; FrogwaresFrogwares’ Lovecraftian action-horror is full of grim tenacity and pulp paperback charm, despite a few frayed edgesI’m standing in the prosthetics lab of a
Culture
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Finland halts deportation of Russian family who ‘risked everything’ to oppose Ukraine invasion
Mother and son Olga and Nikita Belov say they were facing jail and potential torture after asylum case was rejectedA Russian family who were on the brink of being deported from Finland after repeatedl
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Putin visited Kuril Islands to 'punish' Japan over Ukraine stance
Analysts have said a visit by Russia's leader to a disputed island chain sent a "message" to Japan, which for decades has sought to reclaim control of the territory.
World
dw.com
17.08.2026
Baku names square housing Taras Shevchenko monument after Ukrainian poet
Azerbaijan
trend.az
17.08.2026
The Ukrainian ambassador thanked President Ilham Aliyev for his support
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Senior Russian banker fired after scathing speech on wartime economy
Andrei Klepach of VEB said Russia’s economy was falling behind China, US and ‘in some respects Ukraine’Europe live – latest updatesThe chief economist at Russia’s second-largest bank has been fired af
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
The square where Taras Shevchenko's monument is located in Baku was named after the Ukrainian poet
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Ukrainian ambassador expresses gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev
Azerbaijan
trend.az
17.08.2026
ArcelorMittal Says Two Killed in Missile Strike on Ukraine Facility
Finance
wsj.com
17.08.2026
At least 6 dead after Ukraine launches aerial attack on Russia
Ukraine launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the war on Russia, killing at least six people. How are Russians feeling as the war grinds on?
World
npr.org
17.08.2026
As war with Ukraine wages on, a look at life inside Russia
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Nina Krushcheva, professor of international affairs at the New School, about the current geopolitical climate in Russia.
World
npr.org
17.08.2026
Ukrainian HHQ official: Russia's attacks with jet drones have intensified
Russia's use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), especially jet UAVs, has increased compared to previous months.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
At least six people killed in Ukrainian missile attack on Russia’s Belgorod
Overnight Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine kill two people and injure 19.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
President Ilham Aliyev meets with former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko (PHOTO)
Azerbaijan
trend.az
17.08.2026