Putin Can't Stop Russians Peeking Behind the Curtain Forever
No amount of propaganda, cover-ups and denial can stop ordinary Russians from noticing a gut feeling: something just isn't right.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
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
World
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.
World
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
World
independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Kazatomprom plans uranium supply deals with China and Russia
Azerbaijan
trend.az
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
World
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
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
A Russian military plane is believed to have violated Finnish airspace
The Russian Il-20 military plane is believed to have violated Finnish airspace.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
Zelensky announced that an oil refinery and a military airfield in Perm were hit
On the night of August 21, Ukrainian forces struck an oil refinery in Perm and the Marinovka military airfield in Russia's Volgograd region.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
FT: Trump did not support giving Ukraine "Starlink" to strike deep into Russia
Azerbaijan
apa.az
21.08.2026
Zelensky: Ukrainian drones hit an oil plant and a military airfield in Russia 1,600 km from the border
Azerbaijan
apa.az
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.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
Russia suspends flights at two Moscow-area airports after drone activity
Russia’s Zhukovsky and Domodedovo airports have suspended operations, while Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo airports are continuing to handle flights in coordination with the relevant authorities.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
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.
World
euronews.com
21.08.2026
An oil refinery in Perm was attacked by a drone and a fire started
The "LUKOIL-Permnefteorgsintez" oil refinery in Perm (Russia) was attacked by a drone.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
Azerbaijan to facilitate new Russian barley transit to Armenia
Azerbaijan
trend.az
21.08.2026
Flight restrictions have been imposed at Moscow airports due to UAV attacks
Russia's Zhukovsky and Domodedovo airports have stopped operating, while Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo are serving flights in coordination with the relevant authorities.
Azerbaijan
report.az
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.
World
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.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
North Korea enjoys rare ‘dash for flash’
Kim Jong Un’s backing for Russian war on Ukraine fuels construction boom and sales of luxury goods
Finance
ft.com
21.08.2026