The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine postponed the meeting due to airstrikes
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has canceled its meeting scheduled for August 20 due to a series of air alarms and the threat of airstrikes.
Azerbaijan
report.az
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.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Unidentified drone crashes in Romania near Ukraine border
An unidentified drone crashed in Romania near the border with Ukraine.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
The Russian army hit the border crossing point between Ukraine and Moldova
On August 20, the Russian army hit the border crossing point between Ukraine and Moldova.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Russian missile barrage across Ukraine's capital kills at least 12 and wounds 33
A Russian missile barrage has killed at least 12 people in Ukraine's capital
World
abcnews.com
20.08.2026
I’m a conflict expert. Why the UK-Ukraine drone partnership is worth risking Putin’s wrath
Ukraine increasingly contributes battlefield-tested designs and operational knowledge, while Britain can provide engineering expertise, industrial capacity, certification, capital and access to intern
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Ukraine’s growing corruption crisis explained as Zelensky fires another top ally
Anti-corruption bodies continue to scalp high-ranking Ukrainian officials amid a widening graft probe. James C. Reynolds and Alex Croft report
World
independent.co.uk
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
Ukraine MPs approve new defence minister after divisive reshuffle
Ukraine's lawmakers approved the country's new defence minister on Wednesday, a month after a reshuffle that triggered a public backlash after the dismissal of his popular predecessor Mykhailo Fedorov
World
france24.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
‘They won’t survive without us’: The grandmothers of Odesa caring for Ukraine’s stray animals
In southern Ukraine, two elderly women look after dozens of animals through nights of heavy shelling and power loss. Bryony Gooch speaks to the brave people caring for the cats among the debris
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Zelensky dismissed the deputy head of the Office of the President of Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Irina Mudrayan from the post of Deputy Head of the Presidential Office.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Sacked Ukraine defence minister urges path to elections
Ukraine's popular ex-defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, sacked last month, on Tuesday called for a move towards elections that have been put off because of the Russian invasion. Ukraine imposed martia
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war with the formula "103 for 103"
Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war with the "103 for 103" formula.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Ukraine's sacked defence minister Fedorov calls for wartime presidential elections
Ukraine's popular ex-defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for wartime elections on Tuesday evening, stating that the nation was facing a crisis of governance. Fedorov was dismissed last month, spa
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine’s ousted defence minister challenges Zelensky and calls for wartime elections
Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine faces ‘systemic crisis of governance’
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Ukrainian drones carried out a massive drone attack on the Russian city of Dzerzhinsk
On the night of August 19, Ukrainian drones attacked the city of Dzerzhinsk in the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Moscow warehouse burns as Ukraine drone crews prepare to strike again
Ukraine is projecting the conflict deep into Russian territory
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Ukraine launches nearly 800 drones into Russia, targets Moscow
Ukraine targeted the Russian capital of Moscow with close to 800 drones overnight, according to the city's mayor. Aidan Stretch reports.
World
cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones as Russia threatens U.K. over support
Ukraine targets Moscow with a huge wave of drones as Russia warns the U.K. will pay a price for supplying Kyiv with long-range weapons.
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026