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
Kanye West to become biggest western act to play in Russia since start of Ukraine war
Artist also known as Ye, who has attracted controversy in recent years over antisemitic outbursts, to perform two shows in OctoberYe, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, will perform two shows in
Culture
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Victor Yushenko visited the Alley of Martyrs and commemorated the National Hero of Azerbaijan
The former President of Ukraine Viktor Yushenko visited a number of cultural and historical places of the capital of Azerbaijan, in addition to meetings with the top leadership of the country, as part
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Victor Yushenko visited the Alley of Martyrs and commemorated the National Hero of Azerbaijan
The former President of Ukraine Viktor Yushenko visited a number of cultural and historical places of the capital of Azerbaijan, in addition to meetings with the top leadership of the country, as part
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
In the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, they proposed to send the employees of the mobilization structure to the front
At the meeting of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine held on August 18, the country's military conscription and mobilization structure was severely criticized, and it was proposed to replace all the employ
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Deaths mount, trauma sets in as Russia ramps up missile attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian families mourn their loved ones as experts lament Washington's elusive promises of military support.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
A Russian drone fell on the territory of Moldova
During the next Russian air attack on Ukraine, the territory of Moldova was also hit.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over Ukraine’s use of British-made drones
Ministry of Defence says it stands ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with Kyiv after Russian embassy issues statement
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
Official Kyiv: 12 people died in Russia's attacks on Ukraine last night
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia
The musician would be the first major Western artist to play Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.
Culture
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
Ukraine, Russia trade strikes; Wildberries site hit again
Ukriane reported 10 dead in a missile strike in the northeastern Kharkiv oblast near the border. Russia, meanwhile, reported more than 600 drones approaching the Moscow area and warned the UK on suppy
World
dw.com
18.08.2026
Russia fires top economist after warning over Ukraine war costs: ‘We are falling behind’
The economist’s claims come as Ukraine has repeatedly attacked Russia’s oil refineries and largest retailer Wildberries this summer
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Turkmenistan, Ukraine discuss expanding business cooperation
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Top Russian economist ousted after warning of growing costs of Ukraine war
Andrey Klepach, top economist at Russia's state development bank VEB, had warned Russia was lagging behind rivals.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Russia warned Britain: London will have to answer for the drones it sent to Ukraine
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow and surrounding areas – Europe live
Russian-controlled regions, including the occupied Crimea, also reported heavy attacksMoscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike target
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Thousands of people near Moscow were left without electricity during the Ukrainian attacks
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
1 person died and 15 were injured as a result of an IED attack on Energodar
1 person was killed and 15 were injured as a result of the strike by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Energodar (the occupied territory of Ukraine) using a drone.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Ukrainian Lessons by Charlotte Higgins review – when art and war collide
A vivid and hopeful study of how culture endures in the midst of extreme violenceTowards the end of her subtly piercing book about art in wartime, Charlotte Higgins recounts an autumn visit to Kharkiv
Culture
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin threatens UK over Kyiv’s ‘use of British drones’ in record attacks
The attack on the rocket fuel plant was part of what Moscow says was Kyiv’s largest drone attack of 2026
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026