Finland halts deportation of Russian family who ‘risked everything’ to oppose Ukraine invasion
Mother and son Olga and Nikita Belov say they were facing jail and potential torture after asylum case was rejectedA Russian family who were on the brink of being deported from Finland after repeatedl
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Putin visited Kuril Islands to 'punish' Japan over Ukraine stance
Analysts have said a visit by Russia's leader to a disputed island chain sent a "message" to Japan, which for decades has sought to reclaim control of the territory.
World
dw.com
17.08.2026
Baku names square housing Taras Shevchenko monument after Ukrainian poet
Azerbaijan
trend.az
17.08.2026
The Ukrainian ambassador thanked President Ilham Aliyev for his support
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Senior Russian banker fired after scathing speech on wartime economy
Andrei Klepach of VEB said Russia’s economy was falling behind China, US and ‘in some respects Ukraine’Europe live – latest updatesThe chief economist at Russia’s second-largest bank has been fired af
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
The square where Taras Shevchenko's monument is located in Baku was named after the Ukrainian poet
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Ukrainian ambassador expresses gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev
Azerbaijan
trend.az
17.08.2026
ArcelorMittal Says Two Killed in Missile Strike on Ukraine Facility
Finance
wsj.com
17.08.2026
At least 6 dead after Ukraine launches aerial attack on Russia
Ukraine launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the war on Russia, killing at least six people. How are Russians feeling as the war grinds on?
World
npr.org
17.08.2026
As war with Ukraine wages on, a look at life inside Russia
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Nina Krushcheva, professor of international affairs at the New School, about the current geopolitical climate in Russia.
World
npr.org
17.08.2026
Ukrainian HHQ official: Russia's attacks with jet drones have intensified
Russia's use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), especially jet UAVs, has increased compared to previous months.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
At least six people killed in Ukrainian missile attack on Russia’s Belgorod
Overnight Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine kill two people and injure 19.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
President Ilham Aliyev meets with former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko (PHOTO)
Azerbaijan
trend.az
17.08.2026
The leader of Azerbaijan met with the former President of Ukraine
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
4 people were killed as a result of Russia's attacks on Zaporozhye and Kherson regions
2 people were killed and 3 people were injured as a result of the strikes of the Russian Armed Forces in the Zaporozhye region of Ukraine.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Ukraine launched a rocket attack in Belgoro, 6 people died
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says
A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.
World
bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
6 people were killed as a result of a rocket attack on Belgorod region
6 civilians were killed as a result of the strikes of the Ukrainian army on the village of Koloskovo, Belgorod region.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings of North’s growing battlefield experience
President says move is based on ‘very good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ but US military officials have said Ukraine war is boosting regime’s combat capabilitiesDonald Trump has said he is scaling ba
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Russia hit Ukraine, Kyiv sent hundreds of IEDs to the Moscow region - LATEST NEWS
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026