Zelenskyy: Elections would ‘tear Ukraine apart’
The Ukrainian president argues that holding a vote today would only play into Vladimir Putin's hands.
Politics
politico.eu
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Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic postRussia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, it has emerged, as the Kremlin continues to try to put pressure on Britain over its supp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
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
Ukraine and Iran Wars Expose the Flaws in Nuclear Deterrence | Opinion
Kyiv and Tehran's attacks on their nuclear-armed opponents have yet again shown that deterrence is a failure.
Politics
newsweek.com
23.08.2026
Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister says
The sacked former defence minister has also called for elections to be held in Ukraine.
World
bbc.co.uk
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
Putin acknowledges economic impact from Ukraine’s refinery strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin came as Moscow and Kyiv continued to trade strikes on infrastructure facilities.
World
japantimes.co.jp
23.08.2026
"DTEK Naftoqaz" Rusiyanın hücumlarından sonra qaz hasilatını qismən dayandırıb
Ukraynanın "DTEK Naftoqaz" şirkəti Rusiyanın növbəti hücumundan sonra qaz hasilatı müəssisəsində fəaliyyətini dayandırıb.
Azerbaijan
report.az
22.08.2026
Putin warns Ukraine has opened ‘Pandora’s box’, rejects peace proposals
In an interview with the Russian channel Vesti, Vladimir Putin threatened Ukraine's 'most vulnerable' economic sectors.
World
aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
There was a fire at a factory in Ukraine, and there were deaths
A fire broke out in the warehouse of aerosol cans on the territory of the "Iskra" plant in the Sikhov district of the city of Lviv, Ukraine.
Azerbaijan
report.az
22.08.2026
Macron announces new interceptors for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Saturday that his country will provide Ukraine with more interceptors amid its war with Russia.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
22.08.2026
Putin: Ukraine's strikes have not turned the conflict with Russia
Azerbaijan
apa.az
22.08.2026
An explosion occurred in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv
Azerbaijan
apa.az
22.08.2026
France to ramp up Ukraine support, says Macron
The French president's comments come after Russian drones targeted a shopping mall on Friday, leaving 16 dead.
Politics
politico.eu
22.08.2026
Zelensky: Macron is ready to help Ukraine buy missiles for Patriot systems
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that French President Emmanuel Macron is ready to help in negotiations with other partners who have the necessary missiles for the "Patriot" systems.
Azerbaijan
report.az
22.08.2026
Russian ‘double-tap’ attack on Ukrainian shopping mall kills at least 16
Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on allies to pile ‘real pressure’ on Moscow to end the war
Finance
ft.com
22.08.2026
France to deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after fresh wave of Russian strikes
This Saturday saw a continued exchange of fire between Kyiv and Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron announced Paris would deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, whose air defences are runni
World
france24.com
22.08.2026
Russian strikes kill 6 people in Ukraine, day after shopping complex attack
Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone hits home in southern Russia, killing two children and injuring their parents, officials say.
World
aljazeera.com
22.08.2026