Global food security may be collateral in Ukraine war
Moscow and Kyiv’s attacks on one another’s agricultural exports could result in a worldwide grain crisis
Finance
ft.com
19.08.2026
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.
World
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
The critical tech staying safe by going underground
The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now
Tanks with defensive tech for shooting down drones are still proving vulnerable.
Tech
arstechnica.com
19.08.2026
Rare satellite data reveal major limits in flood models
The Kakhovka Dam in southern Ukraine was destroyed on June 6, 2023. The event unleashed a catastrophic flood that forced thousands of residents to evacuate their communities as water levels rose 10 fe
Science
phys.org
19.08.2026
Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for wartime election
Mykhailo Fedorov launches major challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Fedorov demands elections in challenge to Zelenskyy
"We must not let Putin decide when Ukrainians can choose their government," Mykhailo Fedorov said Tuesday evening.
Politics
politico.eu
18.08.2026
Russia reports Ukrainian drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Concern over the security of Europe's largest nuclear plant has been rife since Russia launched its full-scale war.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Russian missile strike kills 10 civilians in Kharkiv
A Russian missile strike on Pechenihy, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 17 others.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Gehen der Ukraine die Schutzschilde aus? Mit Nico Lange
Der Raketenterror gegen Kiew und andere Teile der Ukraine bringt Wladimir Putin militärisch keine Geländegewinne, zielt aber auf die Zermürbung der Zivilbevölkerung. Rixa Fürsen bespricht mit dem Sich
Politics
politico.eu
18.08.2026
Viktor Yushchenko thanks President Ilham Aliyev for his support of Ukraine (PHOTO)
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Russia threatens UK over supplying drones to Ukraine — The Latest
Russia has threatened the UK with ‘consequences’ after reports that British drones were used by Ukraine to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time.The Ministry of Defence has rebuffed t
Politics
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Viktor Yushchenko thanked Ilham Aliyev for his support to Ukraine
Former President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko thanked President Ilham Aliyev and Azerbaijan for their support to Ukraine, humanitarian aid, rehabilitation programs for Ukrainian children and respect f
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
‘We Won’t Be Bullied’: U.K. Responds to Russian Threat Over Ukraine Drone Support
After the Russian Embassy in the U.K. issued a threat, the British government doubled down on its support for Ukraine.
World
time.com
18.08.2026
Why is Russia threatening UK with ‘consequences’ over Ukraine drones?
Russia is suffering attacks inside its own territory as long-range drones strike its strategic assets.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Risen, Ascania sign MoUs for solar and battery storage in Ukraine
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
18.08.2026
Kanye West to become biggest western star to play in Russia since invasion of Ukraine
The rapper has seen numerous tour dates cancelled following controversy over his previous antisemitic remarks
Culture
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
How Hayden Panettiere became an unexpected champion for Ukraine after relationship with Wladimir Klitschko
Panettiere and Klitschko dated on-and-off for nine years between 2009 and 2018
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Sibiga will retain the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs in the new Ukrainian government
Andrey Sibiga will retain the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine in the new government headed by Sergey Koretsky.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
What is behind Russia’s ‘consequences’ threat over UK sending drones to Ukraine?
Britain has supplied more militarily significant munitions to Kyiv before but there are political reasons for Moscow’s remarksEurope live – latest updatesRussia’s embassy in London has accused the UK
Politics
theguardian.com
18.08.2026