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'I've made such a terrible mistake!' Colombian mercenary tells family who thought he died in Ukraine conflict (VIDEO)

William Andres Gallego Orozco spoke with relatives in Colombia after they learned he is alive after being taken prisoner by Russian forces

Russia Today - US News - 9 minutes ago

Ukraine Strikes St Peterburg as 'Putin's Davos' Kicks Off

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Putin's home city has started under the shadow of drone strikes on a nearby oil terminal.

Newsweek - World - 2 hours ago

Romania seeks air defense boost after strike blamed on Russia

PARIS — Romania's top diplomat said on Wednesday that her country needed to bolster its air defenses with the help of its allies, days after two people were wounded in a drone strike on an apartment block close to the Ukrainian border that was blamed on Russia.

Manila Times - World - 3 hours ago

Ukraine strikes oil terminal in St. Petersburg as Putin's 'Davos' meets

Russian city hosts an annual international economic forum that is a banner event for President Vladimir Putin

The Globe and Mail - World - 3 hours ago

Ukrainian Drones Hit St. Petersburg Oil Terminal After Russian Attack Kills 22 Across Ukraine

The strikes came a day after Russia launched missile and drone volleys against several Ukrainian cities.

Epoch Times - World - 3 hours ago

How Saudi Arabia and Russia are fortifying their alliance, reshaping energy markets and challenging Western influence.

As Saudi Arabia and Russia deepen cooperation, their combined influence over global oil supply is growing. Could this shift the balance of power in energy markets?

Deutsche Welle - World - 4 hours ago

Tanzanian leader's Russia visit will take ties to new level – expert

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s landmark visit to Russia underscores growing business links between the two countries, Andrey Maslov has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

First Look -- Russia comes after Western technology as sanctions squeeze the economy

Senior European officials say Russian intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western research and defense technology, with agents building fake companies and deploying cyber spies to gather information.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 5 hours ago

The vote will be test public opinion in a long-standing Russia ally where the population is increasingly eyeing the EU.

Armenians are set to vote on the country's future geopolitical direction on June 7. The election will be a test of public opinion in the long-standing Russia ally, where the population is increasingly eyeing the EU.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Armenians look towards EU, but Russia is watching

Armenia’s foreign policy direction has become a big issue in advance of Sunday’s parliamentary elections

Irish Times - World - 9 hours ago

Stalemate or Escalation in Ukraine

With the war in Ukraine grinding into stalemate, the danger is no longer breakthrough but escalation beyond anyone’s control.

The Nation - World - 10 hours ago

Ukraine attacks Russia's largest oil terminals in St. Petersburg hours before SPIEF

ALBAWABA - Ukraine's military attacked Russia's biggest oil terminal in St. Petersburg just hours before the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

Albawaba - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

French Open -- Marta Kostyuk, Mirra Andreeva set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semifinals

In men’s play, 20-year-old Jakub Mensik ended the run of Brazil’s Joao Fonseca and will face second-seeded Alexander Zverev in the semifinals.

Boston Globe - Sports - 15 hours ago

'Some kind of apocalypse': 40,000 people shelter in Kyiv metro amid major Russian attack

Russian attacks killed at least 22 people across Ukraine overnight. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned more attacks could follow.

SBS - World - 16 hours ago

Robot wars: Ukraine now adding 'land drones' to its futuristic arsenal -- The Ukraine war has transformed the battlefield. First, it was aerial drones. Now, ground robots are being developed and deployed for reconnaissance, deliveries, evacuations, and handling mines. The goal: Help Ukraine stand up to its larger Russian enemy. -- Howard LaFranchi

The Ukraine war has transformed the battlefield. First, it was aerial drones. Now, ground robots are being developed and deployed for reconnaissance, deliveries, evacuations, and handling mines. The goal: Help Ukraine stand up to its larger Russian enemy.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Huge attack on Ukraine leaves more than 20 dead

Hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles launched by Russia killed at least 22 people according to Ukrainian officials. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports on the warnings more attacks could come tonight.

NBC News - World - 19 hours ago

Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semi-final

Mensik ends Fonseca’s run with straight sets win

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 20 hours ago

Zelenskiy warns of further strikes after at least 23 killed in latest Russian attacks on Ukraine

Capital Kyiv and city of Dnipro among areas hit by ‘systemic’ drone and missile attacks

Irish Times - World - 21 hours ago

Russian attack on Ukraine kills 22, officials say

Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least 22 civilians and wounding 138 others, authorities said Tuesday.

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Russia Hits Ukraine With One Of Its Biggest Drone Barrages Yet, Killing 21

Kyiv and other cities were targeted by a wave of Russian attacks, as Putin's army face faced increasing frontline attacks.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Russia Weighs $50 Million Plan to Influence Armenia's Election

Russia allegedly explored covert measures, including transporting Russia-based Armenian citizens to vote, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan heads into Armenia’s parliamentary election with a growing lead.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 day ago

Major Russian attack kills at least 22 and leaves Ukraine pleading for help from Trump

The assault follows warnings of an intense new wave of attacks, as the Kremlin hopes to change the narrative of a war mired in battlefield setbacks and diplomatic stalemate amid growing signs of domestic disquiet.

NBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semifinals

Youth easily prevailed over experience at the French Open on Tuesday when teenager Mirra Andreeva thumped Sorana Cirstea 6-0, 6-3 to reach the semifinals for the second time.

CTV News - Sports - 1 day ago

Death toll from Russian strikes on Ukraine up to 18

ALBAWABA - The death toll from Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight jumped to 18, officials said Tuesday.Earlier, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky

Albawaba - World - 1 day ago

French Navy boards Russia-linked tanker in Atlantic Ocean - Video released by France shows naval forces boarding the Russia-linked tanker Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean. Paris says the vessel was intercepted as part of efforts to enforce sanctions and curb Russian oil exports funding the war in Ukraine. 01/06/2026

Video. Video released by France shows naval forces boarding the Russia-linked tanker Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean. Paris says the vessel was intercepted as part of efforts to enforce sanctions and curb Russian oil exports funding the war in Ukraine.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Russia targets Kyiv with massive overnight attack

More than a dozen people were killed and hundreds more inured after an overnight barrage of Russian missiles and drones targeted the Ukrainian capital. Russia had previously warned that it intended “systematic strikes” on targets in Kyiv linked to Ukraine’s military, urging foreigners to leave.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Major Russian bombardment of Ukraine kills 11, after Ukraine denies dormitory strike

Russia warned ‌that the "systemic strikes" are in response to a drone attack on a Luhansk dormitory, which Ukraine denies.

SBS - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Western Sanctions on Russia Face Increasing Structural Gaps While Hurting Legitimate Businesses

More than four years have passed since Russia illegally invaded Ukraine, and a coalition of Western and allied countries introduced the first major sanctions in response. Despite the volume and scope of these measures, the pressure campaign has largely failed to achieve its primary goal: imposing

International Business Times - Business - 1 day ago

Russia Pounds Ukraine with Missile, Drone Barrage Leaving 13 Dead: Kyiv Renews Call for More U.S. Weapons

Russia pounded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in the early hours of Tuesday morning, leaving at least 13 fatalities.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 11 and traps others in damaged buildings

Ukrainian authorities say Russia attacked the country with a barrage of missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 11 people, injuring dozens and trapping others.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

China and Russia Will Have Their Say in Who Wins a US-Iran Endurance Match

Amid US pressure, Iran may pursue "unprecedented strengthening of its relations with Beijing and Moscow," an Iranian analyst said.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Russia strikes Ukraine in response to terrorist attacks – MOD

Russian forces have carried out a large-scale missile and drone strike against military-related targets in Ukraine, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Ukraine is causing more regime change in the EU than in Russia

Kiev’s stray drones are rattling Baltic and Nordic allies, but they prefer to blame the usual suspect

Russia Today - Opinion - 1 day ago

Macron says French navy, backed by the U.K., intercepted a sanctioned tanker from Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the interception Monday in a post on X, saying the Tagor was boarded on Sunday in the Atlantic.

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine Hits Russian Energy Targets, But Denies Striking Kremlin-Occupied Nuclear Plant

Ukraine launched fresh strikes on Russian energy sites overnight, but denied Russian claims that it struck a Kremlin-occupied nuclear plant.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Leaders eye on Belarus for signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine -- Hanna Arhirova and Yuras Karmanau

Belarus’ exiled opposition leader visits Kyiv as the city recovers from Russia’s largest missile attack of the year. World leaders are closely watching Belarus’ potential support for Russia’s invasion.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 3 days ago

At least 5 Ukrainians killed in overnight Russian strikes, as Kyiv fires back at Moscow-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuke plant

Ukraine still controls the city of Zaporizhzhia and the north of the region, but most of the south, including the nuclear plant has fallen under Russian occupation since the start of the war.

New York Post - World - 3 days ago

Russia Signs Military Cooperation Deal With Afghanistan's Taliban Government

Russia and Afghanistan’s Taliban government have signed a military cooperation agreement that underscores growing political and security ties, even as major arms transfers remain unlikely due to economic and logistical constraints.

OilPrice.com - World - 4 days ago

Ukraine Continues Assault on Russian Oil Infrastructure with More Drone Strikes

Ukrainian drone strikes caused fires at more Russian oil facilities overnight into Saturday, local Russian officials said.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

NATO Country Anticipates 'Proportionate Measures' Against Russia After Drone Crashes Into Apartment Building

Romanian President Nicușor Dan said he convened a meeting of his national defense council after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment building near the border with Ukraine.

International Business Times - World - 5 days ago

Jammin' on UK defence secretary's jet as Russia blamed for GPS interference

Estonian academic fingers mobile tower-mounted devices as Kremlin tries to swat Ukrainian forces

Register UK - Technology - 5 days ago

Ukraine war live: EU's top diplomat warns against walking into Kremlin's 'trap'

Two people injured after Russian drone strike sparks fire in 10-storey building

Independent UK - Politics - 6 days ago

As the Ukraine war drags on, addiction and self-medication are becoming a growing but largely unspoken problem.

As Russia's war in Ukraine drags on, addiction and self-medication are becoming a growing but largely unspoken problem. One that authorities are only starting to address, and one many fear will outlast the war itself.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 7 days ago

Ukraine live: Russia warns foreigners to leave after attack threat

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov piles pressures on the US to evacuate staff from its embassy

Independent UK - World - 8 days ago

Diplomats Told To Leave Kyiv As Russia Signals Its Deadliest Strikes On The Capital Are Still Ahead

Russia's Ministry of Defence has warned foreign nationals to evacuate Kyiv as it begins systematic strikes on military-industrial facilities, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Defying Western pressure: Russia and China deepen economic partnership

Moscow and Beijing have expanded coordination in energy, trade, and infrastructure as they push for a more multipolar economic system

Russia Today - Business - 14 days ago

Did Trump Trade Taiwan To China To End The Iran And Russia Wars?

Analysts believe Beijing may be positioning itself as a mediator in the Iran conflict while quietly seeking greater strategic flexibility from Washington on Taiwan and broader geopolitical issues.

OilPrice.com - World - 16 days ago

Russia pressures university students to become wartime drone pilots

Universities promise no frontline duty and perks if students enlist in military.

Ars Technica - Technology - 18 days ago

Three's a party: US, China, and now Russia are on the prowl in GEO

Instead of running silent and deep, most satellites easily stand out against the blackness of space.

Ars Technica - Science - 19 days ago

Zelenskyy Meets Palantir CEO as Ukraine Doubles Down on AI Warfare

Zelenskyy met Palantir CEO Alex Karp as Ukraine expands AI drone defense through the Brave1 Dataroom, with 100+ companies training combat models.

OilPrice.com - World - 22 days ago

Russia and Ukraine agree to renewed three-day ceasefire and prisoner swap, Trump says

The US president said the halt in fighting for Victory Day celebrations could mark the "beginning of the end" of the war.

SBS - Politics - 25 days ago

Ukraine-Israel row erupts over grain Russia got from occupied areas

A diplomatic dispute has broken out between Ukraine and Israel over grain exports that Kyiv says were taken from territories under Russian control, with...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago

Trump says Prince Harry 'not speaking for UK' on Ukraine

Trump responds to Duke of Sussex’s speech in Kyiv on Thursday, in which he called for US to show leadership over Ukraine war

Evening Standard - World - 1 month ago

Russia sees opportunity in thawing Arctic. But it's looking for partners, too. -- Fred Weir

Russia is ramping up efforts to take advantage of the opening Arctic, both through military and economic means, and through international cooperation.

Christian Science Monitor - Science - 1 month ago

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

A new UN-backed report released Thursday found Russia has committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.

BuzzFeed News - World - 1 month ago

Why Trump's war with Iran will help fund Russia's assault on Ukraine

The Kremlin is set to enjoy a boost as US President Donald Trump lifts sanctions and its oil becomes more valuable.

Sky News - World - 2 months ago

Forbidden movies: Russia bans films that reject so-called 'traditional values'

'Traditional values' in the law include patriotism, service to the fatherland, high morals, a strong family, productive labor, and the priority of the spiritual over the material.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 2 months ago

Greenpeace Accuses Russia of Destroying the Environment

A new Greenpeace report accuses Russia of accelerating environmental destruction and obstructing global climate progress as it prioritizes war and resource exploitation.

OilPrice.com - Environment - 7 months ago

Starmer: 'Sooner or later' Russia must yield to peace

Leaders from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada met virtually to discuss a proposed ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 year ago

Can the US pry Russia away from China?

Western politicians have repeatedly called on China to limit or cease tacit support for Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 year ago

IOC president blasts Ukraine – media

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back has reportedly urged Kiev against calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Russia and Belarus may be permitted to send neutral delegations to the 2024 Olympics

Ukraine’s Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait says his country might boycott the Paris Olympics next year if Russia and Belarus are granted entry

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 4 years ago