Russia ready for ‘new ideas’ on Ukraine war that match Putin’s goals
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov suggests Moscow is eager for the US to revive its support for Russian agenda.
World
aljazeera.com
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
Nord Stream bombing suspect to Hollywood fixer: Who is Volodymyr Zhuravlev?
German authorities allege that Ukrainian scuba diver Volodymyr Zhuravlev was involved in the Nord Stream explosions.
World
aljazeera.com
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
Russia imports gas as Ukrainian strikes result in shortages
Russia has begun importing fuel as Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and depots cause shortages.
World
npr.org
21.08.2026
Duncan Norman: Azerbaijan occupies an important place in ensuring Europe's energy security
Azerbaijan plays an indispensable role in supporting the energy stability of Ukraine and Europe.
Azerbaijan
report.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
British ambassador: Azerbaijan plays an indispensable role in supporting the energy stability of Ukraine and Europe
Azerbaijan
apa.az
21.08.2026
US Army to shut down unit in Europe focused on drone warfare in latest shakeup
Decision comes despite the Iran war showing the need for the U.S. to learn lessons about drone warfare from Ukraine
World
independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
‘Putin has repeatedly threatened the UK and Nato over Ukraine – but he is too weak to follow through’
Putin’s posturing is a poor attempt to scare off broader Western support for Kyiv, say experts. Suha Kidwai reports
World
independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Putin arrests Russians for complaining about fuel shortages as fighting breaks out at petrol stations
Crisis is the Kremlin’s ‘biggest domestic challenge’ since the outbreak of war against Ukraine, say experts
World
independent.co.uk
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
Ukraine seeks Musk’s help to hit Russian missile launchers
Starlink-equipped drones could strike targets up to 200km inside Russia
Finance
ft.com
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
North Korea’s economy 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
The EU has refused to allocate an additional 220 million euros to Ukraine for farmers
Azerbaijan
apa.az
21.08.2026
Nord Stream bomb suspect arrested while working on A-list Ukraine war movie starring Sean Penn
The Ukrainian suspect had previously been held in Poland for his alleged role in destroying the pipelines but Warsaw refused to extradite him to Germany.
World
euronews.com
20.08.2026
Army to nix drone battalion set up to absorb lessons from Ukraine war
The decision to phase out the Army drone battalion comes amid tension between senior officers who envisioned the unit and the acting chief of staff of the Army.
World
cbsnews.com
20.08.2026