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Ukraine/Russia
Russia's war against Ukraine combines battlefield developments, air strikes, diplomacy, sanctions and competing claims about territory. The dossier separates confirmed developments from political messaging and watches how official statements change across the day.
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Live dossierRussia pounds Kyiv, ending three-day halt for US talks
Russian missiles and drones pounded Kyiv overnight, killing two people and sending smoke billowing above the Ukrainian capital, ending Moscow's temporary halt to strikes on the city. This event card combines 3 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
France 24 - English, BBC World, NPR - World
In Ukraine, teens try to heal from trauma of war at summer camp
The psychological impact on the Ukrainian population of nearly five years of full-scale Russian onslaught is hard to overstate. Children and teenagers are particularly at risk of trauma. With support from foreign philanthropists, one Ukrainian NGO is trying to help at least a few teenagers cope better, via summer camps that mix therapy and fun. Our correspondent Gulliver Cragg reports.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared border
Relations between Russia and North Korea have been flourishing, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine in return for economic and military assistance. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
NPR - World, BBC World
Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal
In his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office "to be used as a tool in political confrontation".
Source confidence: medium
BBC World
'What we see right now is that Putin has zero interest in ending the war', Ukrainian MP Yasko says
US envoy Steve Witkoff on Monday touted progress in weekend discussions with Ukraine and Russia, raising the prospect of reviving three-way peace talks to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II. Ukrainian MP Lisa Yasko says that "we don't trust these talks", describing the US envoys' flattery towards Russian President Vladimir Putin as "disgraceful". This event card combines 3 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
France 24 - English, BBC World, NPR - World
UNHCR Romania Ukraine Refugee Situation Weekly Update #212 - 7 September 2026
UNHCR Romania Ukraine Refugee Situation Weekly Update #212 - 7 September 2026
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Ukraine: Rehabilitation Technical Working Group (RTWG) - Meeting Minutes, August 28, 2026 [EN/UK]
Ukraine: Rehabilitation Technical Working Group (RTWG) - Meeting Minutes, August 28, 2026 [EN/UK]
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: World Health Organization
Kushner and Witkoff visit Ukraine with hopes of restarting peace talks with Russia
For the first time, Trump's top envoys take their peace push to Kyiv — after talks with Putin in Moscow. This event card combines 4 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
NPR - World, France 24 - English, BBC World, SBS News - World
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine on efforts to strike a compromise with Russia
NPR's Leila Fadel asks William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, about efforts made by U.S. emissaries toward a compromise between Russia and Ukraine.
Source confidence: medium
NPR - World
Kyiv air raid alerts at record high as Russia launches round-the-clock strikes
Schools, businesses and public transport are all struggling with the surge in Russian air attacks.
Source confidence: medium
BBC World
What Russia and China learned from America after 9/11
Journalists Mikhail Zygar and Cindy Yu explain how the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan helped reshape Russia and China's ambitions.
Source confidence: medium
NPR - World
Update 365 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Update 365 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: International Atomic Energy Agency
Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?
Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.
Source confidence: medium
BBC World
Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage - and Russia is the chief suspect
Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere. This event card combines 3 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
BBC World, France 24 - English, NPR - World
Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says
The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
BBC World, France 24 - English
Repeated attacks on humanitarian warehouses put vital medical aid at risk in Ukraine: WHO
A new airstrike overnight damaged one of the main warehouses used by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Ukraine to store humanitarian medical supplies in the Kyiv region, the UN agency said on Friday.
Source confidence: strong
UN News - Peace and Security
MSF Ukraine: Emergency Statement following the recent attacks on Kyiv
MSF Ukraine: Emergency Statement following the recent attacks on Kyiv This event card combines 3 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: Médecins Sans Frontières, NPR - World, France 24 - English
Why Ukraine’s drained Kakhovka Dam is strategic for Russia
Small groups of Russian soldiers have been inching forward through the vast, drained Kakhovka reservoir since they blew up the dam in June 2023. Russian forces are infiltrating this “no man’s land” for reconnaissance purposes rather than for a future military offensive, said a military expert.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Ukraine Cash Working Group, 12 August 2026 [Meeting Minutes] [EN/UK]
Ukraine Cash Working Group, 12 August 2026 [Meeting Minutes] [EN/UK]
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: Ukraine Cash Working Group
EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany
Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.
Source confidence: medium
BBC World
Needs Assessment: Integrated Education, Psychosocial Support and Child Protection for Children in Ukraine
Needs Assessment: Integrated Education, Psychosocial Support and Child Protection for Children in Ukraine
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: World Vision
Ukraine warns Russian airspace ‘not safe’ in message to UN aviation watchdog
Ukraine urged the UN aviation agency to call for a full ban on flights through Russian airspace after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned it was becoming unsafe. Kyiv plans increased retaliation against intensified Russian strikes but would target only military facilities, Zelensky said, citing growing Ukrainian drone activity over Russia.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Ukraine: Humanitarian Needs and Response Review (Mid-Year 2026)
Ukraine: Humanitarian Needs and Response Review (Mid-Year 2026)
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Germany investigates suspected power substation sabotage, Russia summons German envoy
Two incidents that disrupted power distribution systems in Germany are being investigated for sabotage, authorities said Wednesday, while one of them was also being examined for possible terrorism links. Meanwhile Russia said it was summoning Germany's charge d'affaires after Berlin blamed Moscow for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
World News in Brief: US-Iran war intensifies, aid for Myanmar, casualties in Ukraine
Fighting between the United States and Iran has sharply escalated after a month-long lull, with the two sides exchanging strikes as fears grow over further civilian casualties.
Source confidence: strong
UN News - Peace and Security
Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West
The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.
Source confidence: medium
BBC World
Mayor of Kyiv talks about challenges of protecting Ukraine's capital
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv, about how the lack of interceptor missiles makes protecting Ukraine's capital city more difficult.
Source confidence: medium
NPR - World
Putin signals support for Iran in ongoing war with the U.S.
Russia's Vladimir Putin is signaling unwavering support for Iran, as Tehran thanks Moscow for backing amid the escalating Middle East war.
Source confidence: medium
NPR - World
G20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions, China dissent
G20 finance leaders wrapped up two days of talks in Ashville, North Carolina, on Tuesday with broad backing for a final statement, despite tensions over Russia’s participation and divisions with China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Moscow’s presence had not disrupted discussions, as ministers also grappled with the war in the Middle East, tariffs, global trade imbalances and continued support for Ukraine.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Germany set to blame Russia for airport explosive-laden drone incident
Berlin is set to formally blame Russia for an incident involving drones at a strategic airport on the night of August 4-5, including one that was found carrying explosives. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt are expected to accuse a Russian intelligence service of being behind the incident. It would be the first time Germany formally blames Moscow for an incident like this one.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Niger's thwarted mutiny highlights junta's dependence on Russia
A failed mutiny in Niger over the weekend shows how important Russia's Africa Corps mercenaries are in the country, according to analysts. They argue that the failed mutiny on Saturday shows how the country's security landscape has worsened and contradicts claims from Niger's junta about the country's independence from foreign powers.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
UNAIDS condemns the destruction of lifesaving HIV supplies in Ukraine
UNAIDS condemns the destruction of lifesaving HIV supplies in Ukraine
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: UNAIDS
Russia's G20 US invitation severely criticised by European countries
Finance ministers and central bank governors from the group of 20 major economies are meeting for two days in Asheville, North Carolina. With the United States holding the rotating G20 presidency, Washington is trying to rally partners towards greater economic pressure on Iran and find ways to boost growth. But an unexpected attendee drew fierce criticism.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Ukraine hopes for bolstered support as EU defence ministers meet in Dublin
EU defence ministers grapple with bolstering Ukraine's air defences, as worries grow over Russia's campaign to destabilise Kyiv's European backers. This comes as Moscow is taking advantage of Kyiv running low on US-built air defence missiles to intensify its attacks on the country. EU ministers are also expected to discuss Russia's hybrid war against Ukraine's European allies. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley tells us more.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Russia’s return to G20 talks unsettles Europe as Iran and trade tensions loom
Russia's presence at the opening of G20 meetings in North Carolina sparked pushback from Europe on Monday, adding fresh tension to talks already clouded by the Iran war and US President Donald Trump's trade policies.
Source confidence: medium
RFI - English
Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?
BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.
Source confidence: medium
BBC World
Russian attack hits rail workers in new deadly strikes on Kyiv
Ukrainian officials say 20 people, including two children, were injured in the capital and the wider region. This event card combines 3 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
BBC World, France 24 - English, NPR - World
Russia fired over 2,800 drones at Ukraine in August amid war tactic change
Over the course of the month of August, Russia launched more than 2,800 jet-propelled drones at Ukraine, a type of drone that is harder to shoot down. That has come with a massive uptick in the number of drones used, considerind those now found on the frontline are quite a new model: Ukrainian authorities say they are pressed into service almost immediately after leaving the factory. FRANCE 24's Oliver Farry looks at those new drones, and how Russia is usi...
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France 24 - English
Russia targets Kyiv and its region for sixth consecutive night of attacks
At least nine people have been killed and 14 injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight. Moscow targeted Kyiv and the wider region in the attack, hitting a railway depot in the Kyiv. Russia's defence ministry said it had also struck infrastructure in the Southern Odesa region. Russia has intensified strikes on the beleaguered Ukrainian cities in recent weeks disrupting the daily lives of millions of people and triggering up to a dozen air-raid alerts ...
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Ukraine Health Cluster - Trends and Impact of Attacks on Warehouses with Health Supplies, August 2026
Ukraine Health Cluster - Trends and Impact of Attacks on Warehouses with Health Supplies, August 2026
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: Health Cluster, World Health Organization
Xi, Putin hold talks ahead of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin are among the heads of state attending a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit taking place in Kyrgyzstan. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is also in attendance, where he held bilateral talks with India's Narendra Modi. Marking its 25th anniversary this year, the SCO has strengthened trade ties among its members as the bloc looks to present an alternative to the US-led world order.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Spain blames Israel, Russia for spreading disinformation during Ceuta crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said there were signs Russia and Israel had spread the disinformation over Spain's migration policy that triggered last month's rush of migrants into Ceuta, but no evidence of Moroccan involvement. Both Israel and Russia have denied their involvement. Over 72,000 migrants irregularly crossed from Morocco into the tiny Spanish territory between July 30 and 31 in an unprecedented surge. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris tells u...
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians
Russian forces relentlessly battered Kyiv and cities in the region around the Ukrainian capital for a fifth straight day, leaving some supermarket shelves bare after repeated strikes on warehouses.
Source confidence: medium
NPR - World
Ukraine Situation: Moldova - Operational Update (July 2026)
Ukraine Situation: Moldova - Operational Update (July 2026)
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
NATO's Arctic activity poses 'direct threat' to Russia, Lavrov warns
Russia views NATO’s growing activity in the Arctic as a direct security threat, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday. NATO launched its Arctic Sentry mission in February to strengthen its presence in the region amid tensions with Moscow and US President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.
Source confidence: medium
BBC World
At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot
An investigation has begun into the storage of weapons for Ukraine's military near a residential area.
Source confidence: medium
BBC World
Warehouse hit by Russian attack stored munitions, Zelensky says
A depot that exploded in a Russian strike overnight was owned by the Ukrainian military and stored shells, drones, and other munitions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reports.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Russian strikes hit homes, warehouse, shopping mall across Ukraine
A Russian drone strike triggered a major fire and explosions at a warehouse on the outskirts of Ukraine's capital Kyiv, forcing hundreds to evacuate the region, authorities said early Saturday.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Update 364 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Update 364 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: International Atomic Energy Agency
Russia ramps up rhetoric but wants to avoid war with Nato, Western officials say
But they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.
Source confidence: medium
BBC World
Ukraine Cash Working Group: 2025 Cash & Voucher Assistance Analysis
Ukraine Cash Working Group: 2025 Cash & Voucher Assistance Analysis
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: Ukraine Cash Working Group
WHO reports more than 3,200 attacks on Ukraine’s healthcare system since full-scale invasion
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 3,205 attacks on healthcare facilities have been carried out, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative for Ukraine Jarno Habicht reported on Friday following fresh overnight strikes.
Source confidence: strong
UN News - All
Ukraine: Violence Against Health Care in Conflict 2025 [EN/UK]
Ukraine: Violence Against Health Care in Conflict 2025 [EN/UK]
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: Insecurity Insight, Safeguarding Health in Conflict
Ukraine: Humanitarian Response and Funding Snapshot (May 2026) [EN/UK]
Ukraine: Humanitarian Response and Funding Snapshot (May 2026) [EN/UK]
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
'Massive attack': Russia is intensifying its strikes on Ukraine
Russia's attacks on key targets follow an uptick in the country's attack on Ukraine.
Source confidence: medium
SBS News - World
Game of Drones: Deep strikes into Russia keeping Ukraine 'in this game'
Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. He argues that Ukraine’s expanding long-range strike campaign has helped Ukraine “stay in this game” by raising the economic, military and social costs of Russia’s invasion and, crucially, by bringing the consequences of a distant war increasingly into Russian life. As Ukraine braces for another brutal winter with dangerously depleted air defenses, Kiev seeks to p...
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Ukraine: Returns to unsafe frontline areas: exploring the drivers of return and the experiences of returnees in Sumska Oblast, August 2026
Ukraine: Returns to unsafe frontline areas: exploring the drivers of return and the experiences of returnees in Sumska Oblast, August 2026
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: REACH Initiative
Russia: CIA director visits Moscow
CIA director John Ratcliffe held talks with Russian intelligence services in Moscow, the Kremlin confirmed Wednesday, the first know visit by a US spy chief to the Russian capital since 2021. It is not known what Ratcliffe discussed with his Russian counterparts, but the talks come as the war in Ukraine is escalating and as efforts to reach a lasting peace between the US and Iran have stalled.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps
Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.
Source confidence: medium
BBC World