18 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Ukrainian Drone Strike Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Heightens Tensions

A Ukrainian drone strike near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in occupied southeastern Ukraine has precipitated heightened tensions and apprehension regarding nuclear safety. …

18 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Russian Missile Strike in Kharkiv Massacre

A recent Russian missile strike in Pechenihy, located in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, resulted in the tragic deaths of at least ten civilians and left seventeen wounded. This attack m…

18 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Russia's Reprisal Threats Over UK's Drone Support to Ukraine

Russia has issued a stern warning to the United Kingdom, citing potential repercussions over its alleged involvement in supplying drones used by Ukraine in attacks on Russian soil.…

18 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Russia Rebukes Japan Amidst Kuril Islands Tensions

Russia has issued a formal protest to Japan following remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in response to President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to the Kuril Islands.…

18 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Putin’s ‘illusion of victory:’ Russia ramps up missile attacks on Ukraine

Ukraine’s air defence downed only one because of a dire, desperate lack of Western-made missile interceptors, and the other two struck a sports centre that hosted an exhibition of …

18 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Russian Economist Dismissed Over Ukraine War Cost Warnings

Andrey Klepach, a prominent economist, has been dismissed from his position as chief economist at Russia's state development bank VEB. His removal follows public disclosure of a sp…

18 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Massive Drone Assault Targets Moscow Region

This week witnessed an unprecedented escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict as over 600 drones targeted the Moscow region. According to Russian officials, this aerial offensive …

17 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Russia's Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Yabloko Party

UPDATE — Aug 17, 19:55 UTC: The new article reports that Lev Shlosberg, deputy head of the Yabloko party, has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for his

17 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

How Russian dissidents are being punished by both Russia and Europe

Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law new legislation that targets Russians living abroad who oppose his regime. The law restricts the provision of c…

17 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Escalation: Ukraine's Largest Drone Assault on Russian Territories

Amidst mounting tensions, Ukraine executed a significant drone offensive targeting key sites within Russian borders, including a strike on a major warehouse. This marks one of the …

17 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Escalation in Belgorod: Ukrainian Missile Strike Increases Tensions

A Ukrainian missile strike has resulted in at least six deaths and injured four others, including a minor, in the Belgorod region of Russia. The attack, targeting the village of Ko…

16 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Escalating Strikes Increase Civilian Toll in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Recent drone and missile strikes have resulted in at least 19 fatalities across Russia and Ukraine. Among the hits was a devastating attack on a book market in Kyiv, highlighting t…

16 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Unprecedented Ukrainian Drone Offensive Strikes Deep into Russia

In a significant escalation, Ukraine has executed its largest drone assault on Russian territory, deploying hundreds of unmanned aerial vehicles across multiple strategic locations…

16 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

The post-Hormuz era offers Africa a great opportunity

UPDATE — Aug 16, 12:20 UTC: The new article discusses President Trump's intent to designate the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory, escalating tensions wit

16 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Ukraine Launches Major Drone Offensive on Russian Facilities

In a significant escalation of hostilities, Ukraine executed an intensive drone operation targeting strategic sites within Russian territory. Among the primary objectives was a mis…

16 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Russian Strikes Kill Ukrainian Civilian; NATO Intercepts Drone Over Romania

Amid escalating hostilities, Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine have resulted in the death of a Ukrainian woman and injuries to seven more individuals. The assault target…

16 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Escalation: Moscow and Kyiv Under Drone and Missile Attacks

The Moscow region has reportedly been targeted by an extensive drone assault involving 600 unmanned aerial vehicles. This marked escalation has resulted in injuries to three indivi…

15 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Ukraine Executes Strategic Strikes on Russian Military Network

Ukraine has demonstrated its evolving military capabilities by launching targeted long-range strikes against key Russian military infrastructure. Utilizing domestically produced Fl…

15 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

China Eyes Strait of Hormuz Tactics for Taiwan

Recent developments have intensified concerns surrounding China's potential military strategies towards Taiwan. Inspired by Iran's disruption tactics in the Strait of Hormuz, Beiji…

10 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Supreme Court Bars Yabloko, Russia's Sole Anti-War Party, from Elections

The Russian Supreme Court has removed the last significant anti-war option from the upcoming parliamentary elections by barring the Yabloko party from participating. This decision …