Putin Knows More Than We Realize
A top Russian economist spent months warning the Kremlin its policies were failing. Nothing happened—until the public found out.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
France probes disinfo campaigns targeting 2027 election candidates
Presidential contenders Edouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal were purportedly targeted by Russia-affiliated networks this summer.
Politics
politico.eu
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
Ukraine hit 6 missile control points belonging to Russia
On the night of August 17 and 18, the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a number of Russian military facilities.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Official Kyiv: 12 people died in Russia's attacks on Ukraine last night
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow while Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukraine
Ukrainian forces have launched one of their biggest drone attacks on Russia since the invasion began, firing almost 800 drones
World
abcnews.com
18.08.2026
Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow region
We start the programme with the latest in the Russia-Ukraine war. Early this morning, Ukraine launched over 600 drones at the Moscow region, in one of its biggest air assaults on the Russian capital.
World
france24.com
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
Azerbaijan summons Russian ambassador to Foreign Ministry
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
An explosion occurred at a factory located near the Russian border in Finland
There was an explosion at the pulp and paper plant of the "Stora Enso" company in Imatra, Finland.
Azerbaijan
report.az
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
The Russian ambassador was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
The Russian ambassador was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
The next provocation from Russia: officials joined the journalist's adventure
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Russia warned Britain: London will have to answer for the drones it sent to Ukraine
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine using British drones in attacks
Ministry of Defence rebuffs threats, saying UK ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
The Press Council condemned threatening views against Azerbaijan in the Russian information space - STATEMENT
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
The Russian army launched a rocket attack on Kharkiv, killing 10 people
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
A person who voluntarily leaves the military unit will be extradited from Russia to Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026