Photos: Ukraine celebrates National Flag Day
People observe a minute of silence for those killed in war to mark the holiday established in 2004.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Iryna Zarutska’s family sues North Carolina city over her murder
Relatives of woman fatally stabbed on public transit allege death was preventable and Charlotte knew of violent crime issueThe family of Iryna Zarutska is suing Charlotte and a security company one ye
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Zelensky: "North Stream" was not blown up by Ukraine
Azerbaijan
apa.az
23.08.2026
Zelensky denied Ukraine's involvement in the explosion of the Nord Stream pipeline
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has denied the allegation that his country was involved in the planning or implementation of the operation to blow up the Nord Stream pipeline.
Azerbaijan
report.az
23.08.2026
Ukrainian MFA: Turkish citizens are among the sailors who lost their lives in the Black Sea
Azerbaijan
apa.az
23.08.2026
Zelenskyy asked for more Patriot missiles, former US vice president says
During a visit to Kyiv, Mike Pence told reporters Ukraine is “winning the war,” but concerns are growing as winter approaches.
Politics
politico.com
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
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
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
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
Zelenskyy details rift with dismissed defense minister, saying some of his actions were misguided
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says actions by dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, including his involvement in protests and calls for elections, were misguided
World
abcnews.com
23.08.2026
Zelensky: I think it is realistic to end the war by the end of the summer of 2027
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared that Russia may attempt to attack Kiev again.
Azerbaijan
report.az
23.08.2026
Ukraine: Zelensky asks for more Patriot interceptors as civilian deaths hit highest level since 2022
Kryvyi Rih is still digging through the wreckage. The Russian strike on a shopping centre there, in President Zelensky's own hometown, has now claimed at least sixteen lives, with several people still
World
france24.com
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