Pictured: A woman stands next to a placard depicting Zelensky made from portraits of the missing Ukrainian servicemen
(AFP/Getty)
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Recap: Putin puts RFK Jr’s son Conor on wanted list for fighting in Ukraine
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Pictured: Relatives and friends attend a funeral ceremony of three years-old boy and his grandparents killed in a Russian drone attack
(AP)
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Watch: CNN interviewer makes Zelensky burst out laughing with final questionCNN interviewer makes Zelensky burst out laughing with final question
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Recap: US backs Japan over Putin’s visit to disputed islands
The US has backed Japan in its territorial dispute with Russia after Vladimir Putin visited a group of disputed islands on Thursday.
US Ambassador to Tokyo George Glass said Washington recognises Japanese sovereignty over the islands and remains “unwavering” in its support for Japan.
“The United States remains unwavering in its support of its most important ally and in its recognition of Japanese sovereignty over the Northern Territories,” Glass said on X, using the Japanese name for the Kuril islands visited for the first time by Putin on Thursday.
“At a time when the US-Japan Alliance is dedicated to cultivating prosperity across the Indo-Pacific, we strongly oppose any action that undermines its peace and stability,” Glass added.
Bryony Gooch15 August 2026 21:00
Recap: Zelensky mocks Putin over Russia’s reliance on North Korea
As Vladimir Putin once again convenes with Kim Jong Un over regional security matters, here is a clip of Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky mocking the Russian president over his reliance on North Korea from earlier this week.
Zelensky mocks Putin over Russia’s reliance on North Korea
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Pictured: Putin visits Samara region space centre attacked by Ukraine
(Reuters)
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Watch: Russia Tried To Assassinate American Citizen In Nato CountryRussia Tried To Assassinate American Citizen In Nato Country
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Drone shot down over Latvia as Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery
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Recap: Russia and North Korea cooperating across regional security, state media reports
Russian president Vladimir Putin told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that Moscow and Pyongyang were cooperating across all areas and coordinating efforts to ensure regional security and stability, North Korean state media KCNA reported on Saturday.
Putin said in a message to Kim marking the anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule that he was confident Russia and North Korea would continue “constructive joint work” on bilateral and international issues, KCNA said.
Kim had visited Pyongyang’s Liberation Tower on Friday to pay tribute to Soviet soldiers who fought Japan in World War Two, KCNA reported. A wreath at the tower in Kim’s name bore the words: “We do not forget the feats of the Soviet army martyrs.”
Kim said the legacy of blood ties and combat friendship between the two countries had become a cornerstone of their expanding relations, KCNA reported.
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev also sent Kim greetings, KCNA said.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets Russia’s President Vladimir Putin
Bryony Gooch15 August 2026 16:00