Ukrainian diver arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline bombings Berlin to seek suspect’s extradition for 2022 explosions that damaged gas pipelines to Russia The Guardian - UK · Aug 19
Ukraine war was Putin's 'fatal mistake' says Russian politician exiled in Paris Russian politician and prominent Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin was forced to flee Russia when he found himself barred from running for election and facing imprisonment. Two weeks after arriving in Paris, he spoke to RFI about the circumstances of his exile. Radio France Internationale · Aug 19
Azerbaijan Suing CNN for Libel: Can They Do That? From yesterday's Complaint in Republic of Azerbaijan v. CNN, Inc. (D. Del.): … Azerbaijan … brings this defamation complaint against… The post Azerbaijan Suing CNN for Libel: Can They Do That? appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Aug 19
Iran Reportedly Plans Strikes on US Targets in Europe—NATO Says Prepared to 'Address any Threat' Iran is reportedly contemplating an assault on U.S. military targets in Europe, should the ongoing conflict with the Trump administration escalate. Benzinga · Aug 19
Israeli strikes hit an air base hours after a Turkish delegation visit, Syrian officials say Israeli airstrikes have hit the Abu Duhur air base in northern Syria, Syrian officials say The Independent UK · Aug 19
Ukraine’s new defence minister takes office as popular predecessor calls for presidential vote Ukrainian lawmakers approved former top special forces operative Yevhenii Khmara as the country’s new defence minister Wednesday, just hours after his predecessor Mykhailo Fedorov called for fresh presidential elections. Elections have been banned in Ukraine since President Volodymyr Zelensky declared martial law following the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022.… France 24 · Aug 19
'Message to Europe - it can receive missiles': Iran warns of wider war if Trump attacks, says report Iran has considered targeting US military assets in Europe if US President Donald Trump escalates the ongoing war, according to regime insiders cited by the Financial Times . The Times of India · Aug 19
Yehor Yarmoliuk exclusive: 'Brentford have ambitious goals under Keith Andrews' West London has become home to so many fellow Ukrainians since the war, and the midfielder is grateful for all the club has done for his country Evening Standard · Aug 19
Is Bulgarian prime minister Rumen Radev sizing up the EU’s Orbán-shaped hole? Rightwing populist’s inconsistent positions on Europe and Russia suggest he is testing how far he can push partners and electorate The Guardian - UK · Aug 19
Israel's Ben-Gvir Shows Off Gallows With Viewing Booths for Families to Witness Palestinian Executions Israel's National Security Minister unveils a new execution facility, fulfilling a controversial election promise. The move faces legal challenges and backlash, particularly over its impact on Palestinian prisoners. International Business Times UK · Aug 19
Russians ‘withdraw billions from banks over fears Putin will seize deposits for war’ Analysts say that Putin could seize assets if cash is needed for his stalling invasion The Independent UK · Aug 19
Zelensky fires top presidential aide after anti-graft agencies reveal corruption probe Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday dismissed his deputy chief-of-staff Iryna Mudra after the country’s anti-graft agencies announced they were raiding the homes of a senior official from the president's office and a sitting member of parliament as part of a corruption probe. France 24 · Aug 19
Zelenskyy's office is probed for corruption as fired defense minister demands elections Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies are investigating senior officials in President Zelenskyy's office The Independent UK · Aug 19
Zelenskyy sacks deputy head of his office amid reported corruption investigation – as it happened Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies said they uncovered group responsible for money laundering $3.35m but did not name individuals involved The Guardian - UK · Aug 19
France 24 · Aug 19 Ukraine's sacked defence minister Fedorov calls for wartime presidential elections Ukraine's popular ex-defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for wartime elections on Tuesday evening, stating that the nation was facing a crisis of governance. Fedorov was dismissed last month, sparking days of protests across Ukraine. It is the first time since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022 that a Ukrainian…
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Ukraine’s ousted defence minister challenges Zelensky and calls for wartime elections Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine faces ‘systemic crisis of governance’
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Moscow warehouse burns as Ukraine drone crews prepare to strike again Ukraine is projecting the conflict deep into Russian territory
The Guardian - AU · Aug 19 Ukraine war briefing: Would-be parcel bomber convicted in German court Russian-led plot was exposed when participants sent trial packages carrying GPS trackers through Ukrainian and German post. What we know on day 1,638
France 24 · Aug 18 Trump says no Iran talks planned as UAE suspends trade with Tehran US President Donald Trump said Tuesday no talks with Iran were planned and insisted the Strait of Hormuz remained open despite reduced shipping traffic. Oman and Iran neared a deal on the waterway as a projectile struck a vessel, while the UAE said two Iranian ballistic missiles landed in or…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18 Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister calls for wartime presidential election Mykhailo Fedorov’s appeal is most direct challenge to Volodymyr Zelenskyy since Russian invasion in 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 18 Britain must meet Putin’s war of words with action THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Faced with an increasingly bellicose Russia that is threatening ‘consequences’ over the UK’s military support for Ukraine, a substantial increase in defence spending will likely more than pay for itself
International Business Times · Aug 18 Russians Are Pulling Billions From Banks As Fears Grow That Putin Could Seize Deposits to Fund The War A senior executive at Sberbank, Russia's largest retail bank, warned that withdrawals for all of 2026 could approach twice the amount withdrawn during that first year of the war.
The Times of India · Aug 18 'Ready to deal with any threats': UAE vows response after Iran fires two missiles The United Arab Emirates’ defence ministry said on Tuesday that it had detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the Gulf country, as tensions continued to rise across the region.
The Times of India · Aug 18 Russia sent explosives, drone parts to Iran via secret route to rebuild arsenal Reports suggest that Russia has been sending explosives, drone components and ammunition to Iran through the Caspian Sea as Tehran works to replenish military stocks depleted during its war with the US and Israel, according to a European government document obtained by NBC News and confirmed by a Western official.
International Business Times · Aug 18 Ukraine Launches One Of Its Largest Attacks Against Moscow, Again Targets One Of Its Largest Companies Kyiv launched over 600 drones against the Russian capital, its mayor said.