Russia’s Supreme Court upholds ban on anti-war party Yabloko
Russia’s Supreme Court on Monday upheld the exclusion of liberal opposition party Yabloko from September’s legislative elections, eliminating the country’s only explicitly anti-war party from the ball
World
france24.com
17.08.2026
Russian state economist fired after stark warning about Moscow’s economic future
VEB.RF, Russian state development bank, economist Andrei Klepach warned Russia is losing the war of attrition before his firing, as the European Union prepares sweeping sanctions.
World
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
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
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
Four EU countries will not recognize Russian non-biometric passports
Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg will not recognize Russian non-biometric (old, five-year) foreign passports from October 1.
Azerbaijan
report.az
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
Rusiyanın Xarkova zərbələri nəticəsində 5 nəfər ölüb
Rusiya Silahlı Qüvvələrinin Ukraynanın Xarkov şəhərinə endirdiyi zərbələr nəticəsində 5 nəfər həlak olub, 17 nəfər yaralanıb.
Azerbaijan
report.az
24.08.2026
Russia's election commission praises Kurultai vote, citing transparency and inclusivity
Azerbaijan
trend.az
24.08.2026
Ukraine gains momentum against Russia but faces political challenge at home
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia plans to draft 300,000 more troops into the fight as the invasion drags on. On Sunday, waves of Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's economy, hitting
World
cbsnews.com
24.08.2026
Burnham to pledge support for long-range missile construction in Ukraine
UK prime minister will shrug off warnings from Russia in first overseas visit
Finance
ft.com
24.08.2026
Putin, Trump could meet at APEC summit in China: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump are likely to meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in China in November if both attend, Kremlin f
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
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
Moscow withdraws UK ambassador as tensions between Britain and Russia mount
Former Russian to the UK Andrey Kelin left his post on July 21, having been in the role for over seven years
World
independent.co.uk
23.08.2026
The week in pictures: a French woman in space, wildfires in Europe and the war in Ukraine
Russian drones carry out deadly strikes in Ukraine, astronaut Sophie Adenot becomes the first French woman to spacewalk, fires rage in Belgium and across Europe, and torrential rain hits the Philippin
World
france24.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
Zelenski: Müharibənin 2027-ci ilin yayının sonunadək başa çatdırmağın real olduğunu düşünürəm
Ukrayna Prezidenti Volodimir Zelenski Rusiyanın yenidən Kiyevə hücum cəhdi göstərə biləcəyini bəyan edib.
Azerbaijan
report.az
23.08.2026
Trump plays nuclear poker with Kim Jong Un — but who holds the cards?
Trump faces a stronger North Korea with 50-70 nuclear weapons and a powerful new partner in Russia, leaving denuclearization increasingly out of reach.
Politics
foxnews.com
23.08.2026
Photos: Russia celebrates National Flag Day amid war and tensions with the West
Participants in St Petersburg honour Russia’s tricolour with patriotic events and ribbon distributions across the city.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
242 tons of Russian propane to reach Armenia via Azerbaijan
Another shipment of goods from Russia to Armenia will transit through Azerbaijan, with 242 tons of propane scheduled to be transported by rail on August 24.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
23.08.2026
Putin: Kyiv opened Pandora's box by striking civilians
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Ukraine "opened the Pandora's box" when it started attacking civilian targets, and added that Moscow will respond to these attacks.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
23.08.2026