Kyiv launches criminal probe into arms depot attack that killed dozens
Zelenskyy decries ‘terrible negligence’ that killed dozens when a depo storing munitions exploded near Kyiv.
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Kremlin says CIA head met Russian intelligence officials, but not Putin
CIA’s Ratcliffe has met with Russian intel officials in Moscow, but not President Putin; Kremlin calls talks ‘positive’.
China’s Xi to visit Kyrgyzstan, Egypt
The Chinese president will attend the SCO summit in Bishkek, before travelling to Egypt.
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Ukrainian strikes kill 12 in Russia and Donbas, target Wildberries
Attacks spark fires at Lukoil’s NORSI refinery and a Wildberries hub as Kyiv claims 16 targets hit across Russia.
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Russia’s ‘Amazon’ Wildberries comes under Ukraine attack again
Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, has once again been attacked in a drone strike by Ukraine.
Published On 26 Aug 2026
Kremlin denies US talks amid reports CIA Director Ratcliffe in Russia
Washington reportedly alerted Ukraine to refrain from strikes until delegation leaves Moscow, US media reports.
Two killed, refinery on fire in Russia’s Krasnodar after drone attack
Ukraine hits Moscow’s Afipsky oil refinery and Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
From: NewsFeed
UK to back Ukraine with missile blueprints amid Russia-Ukraine strikes
UK PM Andy Burnham visited Kyiv on his first foreign trip, pledging to give cruise missile designs to Ukraine.
Published On 25 Aug 2026
‘Not going to sacrifice my life’: Russia mobilisation fears grow
Military recruitment efforts are reportedly more aggressive as Russia prepares for a winter offensive in Ukraine.
Kremlin adviser warns UK drone factories could face attacks
Russia says UK decision to share missile blueprints with Ukraine is evidence of direct military involvement in the war.
From: Inside Story
What’s behind domestic political pressure on Ukraine’s president?
Zelenskyy rejects call from sacked minister for wartime elections.
Published On 24 Aug 2026
