Russia

06:43

BRICS Summit

Putin holds talks with BRICS leaders as Russia seeks deeper ties across Global South

Russian President Vladimir Putin used a series of high-level meetings ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi to reinforce Moscow's political and economic partnerships with countries across Africa and Asia. He also received backing from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bilateral cooperation.

01:59

Russia-Ukraine war

Russian strike on Kyiv gas station kills 2

A Russian strike on a gas station in Kyiv has killed two people, the city's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said in a statement on Telegram. In Russia, online marketplace Ozon has suspended operations in Saratov, southwestern Russia, following a drone strike on a warehouse in the region.

05:05

Russia-Ukraine war

Ukraine carries out deepest strikes of war as Zelenskyy visits Canada to discuss air defences

Ukrainian forces struck a Russian oil refinery in Siberia and a seaport in Dagestan in the past 24 hours, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. He will meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday to discuss air defences for Ukraine over winter.

15:32

Drone strike

Azerbaijani citizens repatriated after deadly Sea of Azov attack

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry says 19 citizens have been repatriated following a deadly drone attack on two cargo ships in the Sea of Azov on 5 June.   

05:42

Russia-Ukraine war

Russia and Ukraine trade attacks as four killed in Ukrainian strikes on Russian port city

Four people were killed, including a child, in Ukrainian strikes on the Russian port city of Novorossiysk overnight, according to the governor of the Krasnodar region. Ukraine's drone forces commander, Robert Brovdi, said Russian military ships were destroyed in the attacks.

10:56

Morning Brief

Morning Brief - 9 September 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 9th of September, covering the latest developments.

09:02

Russia-Ukraine war

On-air TV channel hit as Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least three

A TV channel was struck during a live broadcast on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least three people, the city's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Meanwhile, drones hit civilian infrastructure in Russia's southwestern Saratov region. 

14:00

Russia-Ukraine-Poland

Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills 16, Poland activates air defences

Russian ballistic missile strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv has killed at least sixteen people and injured more than forty others, Ukrainian officials said, with fires reported across the city and Poland activating defensive air operations.

13:48

Russia-Ukraine war

Ukraine receives batch of Patriot interceptors, Zelenskyy says

Kyiv has recently received a small number of U.S.-made Patriot interceptors capable of downing Russian ballistic missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. It comes as Britain and France pledged stronger military support for Ukraine.

13:27

Russia-Ukraine war

Russia threatens UK military targets over Ukraine’s use of British missiles

Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has dismissed media reports that CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow earlier this week to warn Russia against attacking NATO, dismissing them as "scare stories," which had nothing to do with reality. 

09:46

Morning Brief

Morning Brief - 8 September 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 8th of September, covering the latest developments.

09:23

North Korea-Russia ties

North Korea and Russia open first road bridge as strategic ties deepen

North Korea and Russia have opened their first road bridge, further strengthening ties between the two countries as they deepen their strategic partnership.

07:29

AfD Concerns

Lithuanian President warns of growing populist influence following AfD win

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has expressed concern over the AfD's strong performance in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state election, calling the result disappointing and warning about the growing influence of populist forces in Europe.

01:40

Ukraine-Russia conflict

U.S. envoys hold talks with Zelenskyy on ending Ukraine war

U.S. special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Sunday on efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.

09:30

Morning Brief

Morning Brief - 7 September 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 7th of September, covering the latest developments. 

08:02

Russia-Ukraine

Talks with U.S. envoys 'useful' - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of talks with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow on efforts to end the Ukraine war.

23:58

Global food prices

World food prices climb to highest level since late 2022

Food prices around the world rose sharply in August, reaching their highest level since late 2022 as extreme weather and disruptions caused by conflicts drove the surge according to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization.

21:05

Russia-Ukraine war

U.S. negotiators to visit Russia then Ukraine over weekend

U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Russia then Ukraine over the weekend, Russian state news agency TASS has reported, citing an unnamed source. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also said American envoys will visit the capitals of both countries. 

17:05

View from Kazakhstan

Central Asia-Russia flights disrupted amid airspace restrictions

Flights between Central Asia and Russia have faced widespread disruption, with aircraft diverted, turned back or cancelled amid restrictions in Russian airspace and conflicting claims from Moscow and Kyiv over aviation safety.

09:35

Economic boost

Georgia's economy has boomed on Russian oil - and, oddly enough, Togo is cashing in, too

Georgia's economy grew by eight per cent in July, and if you're wondering what's behind the surge, the answer is the same one that's been doing the heavy lifting all year: oil. 

09:28

Georgia-Russia oil

Kulevi Refinery Says It's Finally Cut Ties With Russian Oil

Black Sea Petroleum (BSP), the company behind Georgia's Kulevi plant on the Black Sea coast, has announced that as of 23 August, the refinery is processing exclusively non-Russian oil. 

05:31

Russia-Ukraine ties

Russian court restricts children’s hospice founder over Ukraine posts

A Russian court on Thursday imposed restrictions on Lida Moniava, the founder of a children’s hospice, who is accused of spreading false information about the Russian military’s actions in Ukraine.

20:59

Russia-Ukraine conflict

Putin says there is still a chance of peace with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he thinks there is a chance of a peace being reached with Ukraine. He told the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia that he believed there was "a chance of finding a solution," to the conflict.

19:16

Denmark-Russia

Denmark warns Russia is preparing sabotage operations

Denmark’s Security and Intelligence Service, PET, has warned that Russia is actively preparing sabotage operations against targets in the country, with defence companies supporting Ukraine seen as a particular focus.