Russia struck the regions of Ukraine: two people died
Two people were killed and 12 were injured as a result of Russia's attacks on the regions of Ukraine during the day.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin threatens UK over Kyiv’s ‘use of British drones’ in record attacks
MoD responds by saying Britain stands 'shoulder to shoulder' with Ukraine against Russian aggression
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Russian strike on Kyiv book market: 'An attempt to annihilate Ukrainian identity'
A central book market in Kyiv was hit by a Russian strike on Sunday. FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Ukraine, Emmanuelle Chaze, describes the strikes as an attack on "Ukrainian culture, the Ukrainian lan
World
france24.com
17.08.2026
Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes
Ukraine’s state energy company says Russia has attacked its facilities 13 times over the past week, with nearly 300 attacks this year
World
abcnews.com
17.08.2026
The square in the center of Baku was named after the Ukrainian poet and writer Taras Shevchenko
The square in the center of Baku was named after the Ukrainian poet and writer Taras Shevchenko.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Ilham Aliyev met with former President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with former President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko, who was on a visit to Baku.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer
Day after day over recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have pummeled giant depots belonging to Wildberries, the country’s biggest online retailer, burning estimated billions of dollars’ worth of merchandis
World
abcnews.com
17.08.2026
Zelenski Ukraynanın "Şimal axını" boru kəmərinin partladılmasında iştirakını təkzib edib
Ukrayna Prezidenti Volodimir Zelenski ölkəsinin "Şimal axını" boru kəmərinin partladılması əməliyyatının planlanması və ya həyata keçirilməsində iştirakı yönündəki iddianı təkzib edib.
Azerbaijan
report.az
23.08.2026
Zelensky rejects wartime elections, saying vote would 'split' Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that holding elections during wartime would pose a threat to the country, following a controversial call by his former defense minister to pave the way
World
france24.com
23.08.2026
Zelensky rejects rival's call for elections, says would be 'huge risk' for Ukraine
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected the prospect of wartime elections, saying it would be highly dangerous. The remarks come in response to a call from the former defence minister Mykh
World
france24.com
23.08.2026
Russia Strikes Ukraine After Putin 'Pandora's Box' Warning
Russia will strike "the most sensitive areas" of Ukraine's economy after Kyiv launched long-range drone attacks, Putin said.
Politics
newsweek.com
23.08.2026
Could Russia's growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?
Empty pumps, long waits: Attacks on oil refineries have left Russia increasingly short of fuel. Dissident Russian economists say growing anger about shortages among ordinary Russians could help end th
World
dw.com
23.08.2026
Zelensky Says Trump Accused Him of Misleading Him Over Musk, Starlink Plan
Ukrainian forces depend heavily on Starlink to maintain battlefield internet communications and pilot their drone fleets.
Politics
newsweek.com
23.08.2026
President Zelensky says having elections in Ukraine would 'destroy the country'
In remarks on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke out against holding war time elections. He believes it would be too dangerous for the country, that would ‘split’ Ukraine. The remark
World
france24.com
23.08.2026
Wartime elections would 'destroy' Ukraine, says Zelensky
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that wartime elections would be a "tsunami" that would "destroy the country". Kyiv has been engulfed in a political crisis ove
World
france24.com
23.08.2026
Zelenskyy says wartime elections could ‘destroy’ Ukraine
The embattled Ukrainian president slams Mykhailo Fedorov's idea as a 'tsunami' that would 'split' the country.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
President sharply criticises proposal, saying ‘elections right now are a tsunami for the state that will split Ukraine’Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said holding elections in Ukraine during wartime would ri
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Zelenskyy rejects election call from fired defence minister
President says wartime vote would ‘split Ukraine apart’ as he seeks to reassert authority
Finance
ft.com
23.08.2026
Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin ratchets pressure over Ukraine support
Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic postRussia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, it has emerged, as the Kremlin continues to try to put pressure on Britain over its supp
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Ukraine: Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections
The Ukrainian president says wartime elections, as called for by the ex-defense minister, could "split Ukraine." He also said Russia was planning to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops after Sept
World
dw.com
23.08.2026