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Drones shot down near Moscow and over Belgorod, Russia says

The Russian defence ministry said Saturday that one drone was destroyed close to the border in the Belgorod region, while another was intercepted, and a separate drone headed for Moscow in the early hours of the morning was also thwarted. Read our live blog to see how all the day's…

France 24 · Aug 26, 2023

‘That’s our guy’: how UK military chief became key Nato liaison in Ukraine

Adm Sir Tony Radakin recognised in Washington and Kyiv as an increasingly important actor

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 549

As the war enters its 549th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2023

Kremlin denies killing Yevgeny Prigozhin in plane crash

Spokesperson says western claims that Vladimir Putin was behind assassination are ‘an absolute lie’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023

Dutch brewer Heineken sells its Russian operations for 1 euro, taking a 300-million-euro hit

Dutch brewer Heineken says it has completed its withdrawal from Russia, 18 months after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

Nerve agents, poison and window falls. Over the years, Kremlin foes have been attacked or killed

Over the years, Kremlin political critics, turncoat spies and journalists have been killed in a variety of ways

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

What is the Wagner mercenary group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin?

Vladimir Putin has leant on military contractors to claim victories in Ukraine but his former friend’s attempted mutiny and threats against Russia’s defence establishment have exposed cracks in the president’s authority

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

Ten bodies recovered from plane crash, officials say; Belarusian president says he warned Prigozhin – as it happened

Flight recorders also recovered, Russian officials say; Alexander Lukashenko says he warned Wagner bosses to be aware of threats to their lives

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2023

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? Wagner Group chief presumed dead in plane crash

Former convict, catering impresario and ally of Vladimir Putin became increasingly vocal critic of Kremlin’s defence chiefs during war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 548

As the war enters its 548th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2023