Dmitry Medvedev
President of Russia from 2008 to 2012, Prime Minister of Russia (2012-2020) and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia since 2020
- Sep 11
Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton in four sets to win US Open title
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 in New York to claim his second Grand Slam title of 2026 and extend the United States men's title drought.
- Sep 10
Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 5-7 6-2 to win US Open and claim world number one
Elena Rybakina secured her first US Open title and the world number one ranking on Saturday, beating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 5-7 6-2 in New York.
- Sep 6
Botic van de Zandschulp reaches US Open fourth round with five-set victory over Zizou Bergs
The 30-year-old Dutchman overcame Belgium's Zizou Bergs in 4 hours and 29 minutes on Court 17 to set up a clash with Arthur Gea.
- Sep 5
Elena Rybakina secures world number one ranking as top four seeds reach US Open semi-finals
Elena Rybakina defeated Zheng Qinwen to guarantee the top ranking for Kazakhstan, joining Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, and Coco Gauff in the US Open semi-finals.
- Sep 2
Zverev, Swiatek and Osaka reach US Open fourth round as Anisimova exits
Top seed Alexander Zverev, Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek secured places in the round of 16 at Flushing Meadows on Saturday, while 2025 finalist Amanda Anisimova suffered a third-round defeat.
- Aug 31
Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz in five sets in latest US Open finish
Ben Shelton eliminated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 in a five-set quarter-final that ended at 3:33 AM in New York.
- Aug 28
Carlos Alcaraz faces Roman Safiullin in US Open return as Jannik Sinner withdraws
Carlos Alcaraz will begin his title defense in Flushing Meadows against Roman Safiullin following a four-month wrist injury layoff, competing in a 108 million dollar tournament without injured world number 1 Jannik Sinner.
- Aug 25
Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone plot and closes consulate as Moscow retaliates
Berlin has shuttered a Russian consulate and cultural center following an attempted August drone sabotage at Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting Moscow to order the closure of three Goethe-Institut branches.
- Aug 22
Coco Gauff defeats Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to secure second Cincinnati Open title
The 22-year-old world number four secured her first trophy of the 2026 season in 75 minutes, heading into the US Open tied at 5-5 in career meetings with Pegula.
- Aug 22
Arthur Fils defeats Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to reach Cincinnati Masters final
Arthur Fils advanced to the Cincinnati Masters 1000 final on 22 August 2026, beating Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4 in 1 hour and 7 minutes to set up a title clash with Frances Tiafoe or Brandon Nakashima.
- Aug 19
Nuno Borges and Jaime Faria Advance to Cincinnati Masters Round of 16
Nuno Borges defeated Andrey Rublev in straight sets while qualifier Jaime Faria came from behind against Adam Walton, placing two Portuguese players in the round of 16 at the Cincinnati Masters.
- Aug 16
Putin and Kim Jong Un exchange messages, affirm security cooperation on Korea's liberation anniversary
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Kim Jong Un that Moscow and Pyongyang coordinate efforts for regional security, as the North Korean leader paid tribute to Soviet soldiers on the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule.
- Aug 14
Putin makes first presidential visit to disputed Kuril Islands, triggering diplomatic protests from Japan and US backing
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first presidential visit to the disputed Kuril Islands on August 13, drawing strong protests from Tokyo and a US endorsement of Japan's sovereignty claim over the archipelago.
- Aug 13
Putin visits disputed Kuril island of Iturup, triggering diplomatic crisis with Japan
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the disputed island of Iturup in the southern Kuriles on August 13, drawing fierce protests from Tokyo and a US rebuke in the first such visit since 2010.
- Aug 12
Putin threatens to seize European ships in retaliation for EU shadow fleet crackdown
President Vladimir Putin warned from aboard a Pacific Fleet warship on 12 August that Russia will seize European merchant vessels if EU nations continue intercepting and selling cargo from Russia's shadow fleet, calling the practice piracy and promising retaliation anywhere Russia chooses.
- Aug 12
North Korea fires ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan days before US-South Korea drills
North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile from its east coast toward the Sea of Japan on Wednesday, its 11th such test in 2026, days before joint US-South Korea military exercises begin on August 17.
- Aug 8
Dutch duo Van de Zandschulp and Griekspoor reach Montreal Masters round of 16 with comeback wins
Botic van de Zandschulp and Tallon Griekspoor both rallied from a set down to reach the round of 16 at the Montreal Masters on Friday, continuing an upset-filled week that already saw them eliminate top-10 opponents Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev.
- Jul 29
Russia claims 200,000 new volunteers for Ukraine war as Zelenskyy secures Patriot pledge from Trump
Moscow says it met personnel needs without conscription, while Kyiv and Washington agree to revive peace talks and Trump promises Patriot missile licenses.
- Jul 8
Russian drivers flock to LPG conversions as refinery strikes drain fuel supplies
Long queues at petrol stations and rising prices are pushing Russian drivers to retrofit their vehicles to run on liquefied petroleum gas, after Ukrainian drone strikes knocked out refinery capacity.
- Jul 5
Zverev reaches first Wimbledon quarterfinal after two-day battle; Struff's run ends against Sinner
Alexander Zverev survived a stern test from Jiri Lehecka to reach his first Wimbledon quarterfinal, while Jan-Lennard Struff's fairytale run ended in straight sets against defending champion Jannik Sinner.
