Conflict Events Archive
15,070 documented events · latest Oct 15, 2026 — chronological archive with full summaries and multi-source verification.
Russia moves to enlist foreign influencers to convey viewpoint to blocked audiences
This is necessary under the conditions of the current Western information boycott, Russian Foreign Ministry International Organizations Department Director Kirill Logvinov undescored
France’s detention of tanker requires international condemnation — Russian diplomat
Alexander Grushko specified that there were no Russian nationals on board
Russia and Ukraine resume energy strikes despite Trump warnings
The White House’s unilateral effort to negotiate an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has collapsed as Moscow sent a record swarm of drones overnight to attack infrastructure in central Ukraine and Kyiv appeared to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries – despite warnings from Donald Trump. Moscow accused Ukraine of launching a strike against a Russian oil refinery in the Ryazan region, its first since Trump abruptly declared an “energy ceasefire” that neither Russia nor Ukraine said they had agreed to. Trump has demanded that Volodymyr Zelenskyy stop attacking Russian oil refineries, claiming it was the cause of a global rise in the price of diesel fuel. Zelenskyy said on Wednesday he would resume strikes on Russian oil refineries, after briefly halting them to demonstrate that Ukraine was ready for peace talks. “The block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done,” he told the Financial Times. He also attacked the gap in US intelligence sharing as “dangerous”. Images from Ryazan showed flames at the refinery, which regional officials said had been targeted by 69 drones and four Flamingo cruise missiles. Debris from a drone struck by anti-aircraft fire had hit the refinery and sparked the fire, the ministry claimed. In Ukraine, more than 360 Russian drones targeted Kirovohrad, a central region that has been hit less hard than others closer to Russia, in attacks that killed three and injured six. “The enemy deliberately hit critical infrastructure, transport enterprises, logistics facilities and residential homes,” the regional governor, Andriy Raikovych, said in a statement. Zelenskyy said Russia had attacked Ukraine with more than 850 Shahed drones at a time when the speed of Ukraine’s defensive capabilities was being “artificially restricted”, a reference to the sudden limitations on Ukraine’s use of the Starlink and Starshield mobile internet terminals. “It is obvious that Russia deliberately chose to escalate its attacks after receiving sanctions relief and seeing attempts to pressure Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said in his social media post on X, referring to a growing quarrel with the Trump administration. “Ukraine needs steady support, above all in defending our skies. We need HONESTY from our partners about this war: It is important that everyone in America stand not with the aggressor, but with our efforts to protect lives, end this war, and guarantee security.” Trump suddenly declared an “energy ceasefire” last week, writing on TruthSocial: “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” Despite Trump’s claims, however, Russia continued to launch heavy strikes on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, using hypersonic and ballistic missiles to target key Ukrainian power plants, leaving cities including Kyiv without power and water for hours. Ukraine said it would not strike Russian oil refineries in the interim in order to show that it was ready for negotiations. But the White House piled pressure on Zelenskyy to capitulate to Russia by threatening to cut programmes to deliver arms to Ukraine and to stop sharing US battlefield intelligence with Ukraine. The US appeared to make good on some threats. Ukraine said it had not received advance warning from Washington of Russian missile strikes for several days this week. And on Wednesday, Ukrainian soldiers also complained that their access to Starshield programmes controlled by the US military had been restricted, scuppering drone missions on the frontlines. The feud between Zelenskyy and Trump has spun out of control over the last week. Trump, who believes that his support for Ukraine should come with a degree of control over the country’s leadership, has said that Ukraine should “get a new president”. Asked on Thursday by Piers Morgan whether he felt betrayed, Zelenskyy said yes. “It’s a pity that we are losing, we are losing a strong partner,” he said. Musk, the powerful head of SpaceX, which produces the Starlink terminals used by Ukraine’s military, has emerged as a top critic of Zelenskyy in the US. On Thursday, Musk denied throttling the Starlink systems and said they were controlled by the US government. But in a social media post commenting on a Zelenskyy statement that Ukraine would continue to fight until Russia’s defeat, he wrote: “And so the slaughter continues … Time for Zelensky to go.”
Press review: Ukraine, EU push peace away and US blacks out Kiev's missile sight
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, October 15th
US, Iran have weeks to avert food crisis, UN official warns
According to Jorge Moreira da Silva, the issue of fertilizer transit requires an immediate solution
‘Each country goes its own way’: How Balkan politics shape ties with Israel
Countries’ ties with Israel reflect local politics, defence deals and strategic interests rather than a united stance.
Top Russian diplomat meets with his Turkish counterpart in Baku
Sergey Lavrov arrived in Azerbaijan the day before and held talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi
What we know about FSB’s detention of Swedish citizen for plotting subversive acts
Available documents confirm the detainee’s participation in combat operations on the Ukrainian army’s side against Russia, the press office said, Russia’s Federal Security Service specified
Russian ambassador rejects Japan’s complaints over Chinese delegation’s visit to Iturup
Nikolay Nozdrev noted that practical cooperation and interregional exchanges within the framework of the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation with Beijing will continue to grow steadily
First diesel supplies to US possible in at least 2-3 weeks — Novak
The Russian deputy prime minister believes that it is necessary to conclude an agreement as soon as possible
CIS Defense Ministers Council meeting centers on organizing troop combat training
According to Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, the meeting included discussions on how to plan combat training and defining priorities for this work under current conditions
Oil refinery catches fire in Ryazan Region as Russia downs 166 Ukrainian drones overnight
More than 20 drones were destroyed over four municipalities in south Russia’s Rostov Region last night, Governor Yury Slyusar said
Russian envoy says Japan journalist caught 'red-handed' spying, Tokyo complaints off base
Nikolay Nozdrev "pointed out to Director General Nakamura the unacceptable situation where Japanese intelligence agencies establish 'cooperation' with individuals, including Japanese journalists accredited in Russia"
‘Our works are next to each other’: Art bridges Gaza and West Bank
Young Palestinian artists in Gaza and the occupied West Bank bring their work together in simultaneous exhibitions.
US reportedly weighs dropping 'Mother of All Bombs' on Iran
The U.S. is considering using its largest non-nuclear bomb against Iran if President Donald Trump revives the dormant war, CNN reported Thursday. The military plans to use the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb, nicknamed the "Mother Of All Bombs," to target Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, the news outlet reported, quoting officials familiar with the matter. Trump seeks to boost his low approval ratings ahead of November midterm elections, with polls showing the unpopular war in Iran and resulting fuel and other price increases are hurting his Republican Party. Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, which erupted with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, have stalled since the summer. But officials doubt the bomb's efficacy if deployed, particularly its ability to destroy suspected underground nuclear sites in the Islamic republic. "The MOAB is a massive information operations weapon that is effective for large-area clearance but not much else," a source familiar with the plans told CNN. "It is not designed as a deep penetration warhead." The U.S. and Israel said the war was necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons – a goal Tehran has long denied pursuing. Concerns also exist about potential civilian casualties from such a large weapon. Washington has in recent weeks dialed back military operations in favor of economic pressure. Agence France-Presse (AFP) has contacted the Pentagon for comment. In 2017, the U.S. military in Afghanistan dropped the MOAB to target Daesh hideouts in a complex of tunnels and bunkers, killing more than 90 terrorists.
Benjamin Netanyahu fears Iran war before election could cost him power, let Gadi Eisenkot win | The Jerusalem Post
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fears a military campaign against Iran in the two weeks before the election could undermine Likud’s chances of remaining in power, sources familiar with the matter told Maariv on Thursday. Internal Likud assessments have fueled optimism that the rival blocs could finish tied or that Netanyahu’s bloc could secure a majority. Netanyahu, however, fears a security escalation could change the electoral picture. A message conveyed from Jerusalem to Washington in recent days indicated that Israel would prefer military action against Iran to begin after the October 27 Knesset election, the sources said. In private discussions, Netanyahu has raised two main considerations against launching a campaign at this stage, according to the sources: the difficulty of postponing the election and the potential toll of Iranian retaliation on Israel’s home front. “These are precisely the scenes we cannot afford to see. A country in shelters, missile strikes, destroyed buildings, wounded people and, God forbid, deaths - that is what could lead to a victory for Eisenkot and his partners,” a senior Likud official said, adding that the remarks reflect Netanyahu’s position. Likud fears that missile fire, casualties, and prolonged disruption to daily life would shift the public agenda in the final days before the election. According to assessments published in the US, renewed strikes against Iran could prompt the launch of hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel. A strike shortly before the election could also raise questions about its motives and timing. Could renewed war with Iran cause elections to be postponed? Netanyahu considers postponing the election because of a security emergency impractical, the sources said. Section 9A of Basic Law: The Knesset requires the support of 80 MKs to pass legislation extending the Knesset’s term, along with special circumstances that prevent the election from taking place as scheduled. Likud officials believe they cannot secure the necessary support from the opposition. The possibility of postponing the election also arose in security discussions between Israel and the US. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir spoke with US Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen. Dan Caine about the possibility of renewed fighting within three weeks, Axios reported. Their discussions included the possibility that such a campaign would lead to Israel’s election being postponed. Likud’s optimism rests on internal assessments, while public polling presents a mixed picture. Polls published in recent days have shown substantial differences between polling firms, with some placing Netanyahu’s bloc well short of the 61 seats needed for a majority. Senior Likud officials believe the bloc can improve its position before the election and want to avoid an escalation that could undermine those efforts. Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot recently said he was unaware of any critical development that would justify immediate joint US-Israeli action against Iran. He stressed, however, that he has not had access to the latest intelligence since leaving the war cabinet. The position attributed to Netanyahu in private contradicts briefings and assessments suggesting he favors a strike before the election because he believes another campaign would benefit him politically. Netanyahu, Trump reportedly discuss resuming Iran war Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have spoken several times over the past two weeks, with the possibility of renewed strikes against Iran coming up in their conversations, according to several sources. The White House denied that the two had discussed resuming the war. Israeli officials believe the denial was intended to distance Israel from the American debate over a strike on Iran and avoid reinforcing claims that Netanyahu influences Trump’s decisions. The officials said the White House recognizes that such claims could damage Trump politically at home. The Prime Minister’s Office said Netanyahu maintains regular contact with Trump but did not comment on the substance of their conversations. Tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high. Trump said on October 8 that the US would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, but subsequently renewed his threats. At a campaign rally in Alaska over the past day, Trump threatened to deal Iran a heavy blow and said he had grown tired of its conduct. According to a US report, the Pentagon has instructed US Central Command to complete preparations for renewed, extensive military operations against Iran. The operational assessment in Israel, however, is that Trump has yet to make a final decision to attack and that no date has been set for action in the immediate future. Military preparations continue amid reports that Iran is strengthening defenses around strategic facilities and restoring capabilities damaged in the previous campaign. Washington and Tehran are also continuing diplomatic contacts through regional mediators over Iran’s nuclear program, shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz, and a possible agreement to prevent further escalation. The talks have yet to produce a breakthrough. “Trump is Trump. With him, everything can turn around and change very quickly,” the sources said. “We do not control the situation, but the message has certainly been conveyed to him. As far as we are concerned, we would prefer quiet on the security front until October 27.”
Diesel deal with US could shield Russian tankers from attacks — ombudsman
According to Alexander Shokhin, it is also possible that the diesel deal could lead to further developments in other areas of economic cooperation
Containers and debris captured floating around the Strait of Hormuz
Video shows containers and debris scattered around the Strait of Hormuz due to the recent attacks on vessels.
Zelensky’s London visit undermines peace efforts, Russian envoy says
As Kirill Dmitriev noted, "UK warmongers know how to promote war and undermine peace"
Russian nuclear-powered submarine fires missiles during Pacific drills
Russia's Pacific Fleet has test-fired cruise missiles from a nuclear-powered submarine, striking a target 1,200km away.