‘They need each other’: What’s behind the new Syria-Russia accord?
The Syrian-Russian agreement reflects a pragmatic approach redefining past alliances amid shifting geopolitics.
World
aljazeera.com
10.08.2026
US intelligence ‘believes Russia was behind Leipzig airport drone bomb’
German government talks of a ‘new level of danger’ but declines to say who it thinks was responsible for deviceAmerican intelligence experts believe Russia was behind an attack on a German airport las
World
theguardian.com
10.08.2026
Ukraine drone strike on oil refinery deep inside Russia kills at least 13
Attack hundreds of miles from border one of deadliest launched by Kyiv as it steps up campaign to weaken Moscow’s economyA “massive” Ukrainian drone strike on an industrial city deep inside Russia kil
World
theguardian.com
10.08.2026
Ukraine confirms strikes on oil refinery in Russia’s Tatarstan – as it happened
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that strikes on such facilities were directly linked with putting more pressure on MoscowA fire broke out at an industrial facility in Russia’s Tyumen region in Siberi
World
theguardian.com
10.08.2026
Why is Russia selling its gold?
Russia has become one of the world's biggest sellers of gold over the past 12 months. It's an attempt to raise cash in the face of budget issues, but not necessarily a sign of a looming financial cris
Finance
dw.com
06.08.2026
Migrants with convictions will not be granted Russian citizenship
Migrants with convictions are prohibited from being granted Russian citizenship or the right to live in Russia.
Azerbaijan
report.az
04.08.2026
At least 9 people killed in Russian missile attacks on Kyiv
At least 9 people have been killed and dozens injured in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv.
World
aljazeera.com
01.08.2026
Russia and Ukraine report casualties as they continue to trade attacks
Ukraine hit Russian oil refineries several times, while Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk and a cargo vessel near Odesa.
World
aljazeera.com
31.07.2026
Russia appears to infiltrate first ‘fortress city’ as Ukraine changes guard
Reports emerge from the front that Russia has infiltrated most of Kostiantynivka as it tries to regain the offensive.
World
aljazeera.com
31.07.2026
Poland says Russian missile breaches NATO airspace
Poland says a Russian missile landed inside Polish territory, breaching NATO airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine
World
aljazeera.com
30.07.2026
Indian student in Russia says he’s been wrongly charged over Bihar protests
An Indian student from Bihar says he has been charged over ‘Cockroach’ protests despite being in Russia.
World
aljazeera.com
29.07.2026
Romania summons Russian envoy as it shoots down third intruding drone
The ongoing violations of Romanian airspace raise concerns over impact on NATO states of Russia-Ukraine war.
World
aljazeera.com
26.07.2026
At least 11 killed in Ukrainian and Russian strikes as holiday camp hit
Separately, at least eight people killed in Ukrainian attacks on a Russian-controlled area.
World
aljazeera.com
25.07.2026
Chargé d'affaires of Russia called the Indian MFA
India summoned Russia's charge d'affaires in New Delhi, Vladimir Ladanov, in connection with the death of 4 Indian sailors as a result of the attack on the merchant ship "MV Golden Leo" off the coast
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.07.2026
"Politico": FBI director Kesh Patel will visit Russia in October
US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) chief Kesh Patel will visit Russia around mid-October.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.07.2026
Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify
Russian strikes on the Odesa region have killed 28 people in July alone, local authorities say.
World
bbc.co.uk
20.07.2026
At least one killed as Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv
Russian missiles struck Kyiv and the surrounding region early on Sunday, killing at least one person and injuring nine.
World
aljazeera.com
19.07.2026
Ukrainian strikes hit Russian logistics center
Ukrainian strikes hit Russian logistics center
World
aljazeera.com
18.07.2026
How Syria is redefining ties with Russia
After Bashar al-Assad's fall in 2024, Syria cut ties with some former allies but redefined its relationship with Russia.
World
aljazeera.com
17.07.2026
Russian attacks kill eight as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers
Civilian casualties are reported in four Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.
World
bbc.co.uk
15.07.2026