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Canada, Ukraine forge 100-year pact built on drones and defence

Canada and Ukraine signed a sweeping 100-year partnership on Thursday that puts defence production at its core. Ottawa plans to build millions of drones, pairing Canadian firms with Ukraine's battle-tested industry, while expanding co-operation on counter-drone technology, munitions and AI. Canada also pledged new funding for air defence and energy security.

CBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Putin will run out of troops in 2028 with morale 'very low', says Kyiv spy chief

Russian attack on Pavlohrad took place in broad daylight 'when there were many people on the streets'

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

US diplomacy under fire as Russia escalates attacks on Ukrainian officials

The Witkoff-Kushner visit to Moscow was immediately followed by Russian attacks on Kyiv.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Russia open to Ukraine talks, expects trilateral meeting with US

Russia remains prepared for negotiations with Ukraine and expects a trilateral meeting involving the United States in the foreseeable future, Kremlin...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

British man faces trial in UK over plot to sabotage drone factory for Russia

A British man accused of assisting Russian intelligence was prepared to set fire to a British drone factory to demonstrate his allegiance to Moscow.

Stars and Stripes - World - 4 hours ago

Europe -- 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 - 4 hours ago

Russia 'open to working with the whole world' – Putin

Moscow is ready to cooperate with partners across the globe and remains open to working with “the whole world,” the Russian president has said

Russia Today - US News - 5 hours ago

BRICS 2026: India charts its own course between Russia and the West

The BRICS Summit puts India’s strategic autonomy to the test as New Delhi balances close ties with Russia against its Western partnerships

Russia Today - World - 5 hours ago

Russia increasingly targets Kyiv gas stations to disrupt daily life

Russia targeted roadside gas stations in Kyiv for a second straight day Friday, as Moscow intensified its air campaign and sought to sow fear among...

Daily Sabah - World - 8 hours ago

Putin's biggest Ukraine challenge? Kyiv spy chief reveals timeline

Russia-Ukraine war has been ongoing for more than four years with no resolution on the horizon despite the US-brokered efforts to initiate a peace deal. In the midst of escalating tension,...

International The News - World - 9 hours ago

Canada-Ukraine 100-year partnership: What to know

Canada and Ukraine on Thursday signed a historic declaration aimed at cementing a 100-year partnership between two countries. The pact comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Canada...

International The News - World - 10 hours ago

Canada and Ukraine sign 100-year defence deal

The Globe and Mail offers the most authoritative news in Canada, featuring national and international news

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 19 hours ago

Canada, Ukraine sign 100-year agreement to work together on defence, energy, trade

Countries announce joint venture to produce uncrewed systems; Canada to provide drones, air defence interceptors, and millions in loan guarantees

The Globe and Mail - Business - 23 hours ago

AK Party spox Çelik urges end to Ukraine war, return to Istanbul talks

The ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) spokesman Ömer Çelik called Thursday for an immediate end to the Russia-Ukraine war and a return to...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 23 hours ago

Canada ready to support Russia-Ukraine ceasefire where U.S. can play 'decisive role': Carney

Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said a cessation of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine offers a possible 'shorter-term solution' to global issues around access to energy and agricultural goods.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Japan wants new UN world map changed over Kuril Islands dispute with Russia

Japan has asked for changes to a new world map adopted by the United Nations, arguing it could create the misconception that disputed islands belong to Russia.The UN General Assembly voted Friday to...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Canada, Ukraine pledge 100-year partnership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Canada would provide Ukraine with a "very important" air defense package.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 day ago

Canada strikes $250M air defense deal with Ukraine

Canada has reached a C$350 million ($250 million) agreement with Ukraine to supply Kyiv with air defense interceptors, Prime Minister Mark Carney said...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy announces new Canadian air defence support as Ukraine faces missile shortage

Canada has agreed to provide Ukraine with a major air defence package as Kyiv faces growing Russian attacks and a shortage of critical missile interceptors, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

DW users shared how the closure of Germany's Goethe-Institut in Russia affects their lives.

Canceled language exams, disrupted plans to study in Germany and the disappearance of an important cultural link: DW users shared how the closure of Germany's Goethe-Institut in Russia affects their lives.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Canada will help to rebuild Ukraine when Russia's war ends, Carney tells Zelensky

Zelensky met in Calgary with the Prime Minister before addressing federal cabinet members gathered in Banff, Alta.

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Russia Strikes Moldova Border as Ukraine Hits Black Sea Port

Russian drone attacks killed two people at a Ukraine-Moldova border crossing and one in Kyiv as Ukraine struck military and oil infrastructure at Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 day ago

Putin sends bones of medieval prince to Ukraine in morale bid

Donskoy, whose name was given to a Soviet tank column funded by the church in World War Two, was declared a saint in 1988

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Russia Is Targeting the Supply Chains That Feed Kyiv. Food Prices Could Be the Next Casualty.

Russian attacks have damaged or destroyed food warehouses serving several of Ukraine's largest supermarket chains, leaving partially empty shelves across the capital.

International Business Times - Business - 1 day ago

Ukraine Claims Successful Deep Strike on Russian Arctic Assets

Ukraine sent long-range drones deep into Russia’s Arctic north late on Wednesday to execute strikes against a host of key assets.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across border - Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border, linking the two countries over the Tumen River. 08/09/2026

Video. Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border, linking the two countries over the Tumen River.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Trump predicts Iran war end, says Putin ready for Ukraine deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the war with Iran could end immediately after the Nov. 3 midterm elections, while signaling possible...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

An End To The Russia-Ukraine War Could Lead To Renewed Washington-Moscow Ties, Kremlin Says

However, Russia has resumed intense strikes against Ukraine following visits from U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Zelensky urges more international pressure on Russia for civilian deaths

At the end of August, Russia launched a week of nighttime and daylight attacks on Kyiv in its heaviest sustained bombardment of the Ukrainian capital since its full-scale invasion began more than four years ago.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 2 days ago

Trump told Putin a Ukraine peace deal could restore U.S.-Russia ties: Kremlin

The leaders were said to have discussed recent U.S. envoy visits to Moscow and Kyiv as peace talks remain stalled.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Russia Built Civilians A Warning App For Drones, Then Blocked It

It's the latest perverse example of how Russian civilians are paying the cost for Putin’s special military operation.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Putin meets with US envoys for renewed talks on ending the war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to try to revive a push to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 2 days ago

Trump, Putin speak after US envoys visit Moscow and Kyiv in new peace push

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin held a one-hour call to discuss a Ukraine peace deal following visits by US envoys to Moscow and Kyiv.

New York Post - World - 2 days ago

Exclusive — Secretary Scott Bessent on Russia-Ukraine War: U.S. Stepping in Under Trump, 'If You Don't Talk, You Can't Stop It'

The United States is stepping into the Russia-Ukraine war because "Europeans don't want to engage," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

U.S. News - Russia hits Kyiv after fighting hiatus ends - Sept. 8 (UPI) -- At least 2 people in Kyiv were killed after a Russian strike on the Ukrainian capital, ending the pause in attacks during the visit by U.S. envoys.

At least 2 people in Kyiv were killed after a Russian strike on the Ukrainian capital, ending the pause in attacks during the visit by U.S. envoys.

UPI - US News - 3 days ago

Streeting says UK 'won't flinch' in support for Kyiv as £100m pledged for winter

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting co-chaired the virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group.

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 days ago

At least 3 dead, 16 wounded in Russian attacks on Kyiv after meetings with Kushner, Witkoff

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's meetings appeared to produce no significant breakthrough as both countries resumed their deadly air war Tuesday.

New York Post - World - 3 days ago

Zelenskyy Says U.S. Is Exploring Russia-Ukraine De-escalation Steps. Moscow Is Striking Kyiv Again.

At least two people were killed on Tuesday as attacks against Ukraine resumed following the departure of top U.S. officials.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Russia resumes heavy strikes on Ukraine after US envoy departure

ALBAWABA - Explosion rocked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on early Tuesday as Russia resumed its war after a three-day halt for US envoy visit.Putin had ea

Albawaba - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Burnham issues statement on Ukraine after holding fresh Trump talks

The Prime Minister spoke to Mr Trump on Monday afternoon

Independent UK - Politics - 4 days ago

Will Trump succeed in restarting Russia-Ukraine peace talks?

The Witkoff-Kushner visit to Moscow and Kyiv did not produce a breakthrough, but it can help begin a new process.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 4 days ago

Trump Envoys Shuttle Between Moscow and Kyiv as U.S. Revives Ukraine Peace Push

The Trump administration has restarted its Ukraine peace effort, but there is still no public evidence that Russia has softened its core demands.

OilPrice.com - World - 4 days ago

Supply disruptions caused by wars in Ukraine and Iran have combined with the threat of a severe El Nino weather pattern.

Global food prices are climbing as the effects of climate change and conflict collide. Supply disruptions caused by wars in Ukraine and Iran are combining with the threat of a severe El Nino weather pattern.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 6 days ago

Putin orders 72-hour halt to strikes on Kyiv as US envoys arrive

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a 72-hour halt to strikes on Kyiv, the Kremlin said Saturday, as U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner...

Daily Sabah - World - 6 days ago

General charged over Kyiv children's hospital strike shot in Russia - Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich, commander of a heavy bomber division and charged in absentia by Ukraine over the 2024 Okhmatdyt children's hospital strike, was shot twice by a motorbike gunman near Engels airbase and airlifted to Moscow in serious condition. 03/09/2026

Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich, commander of a heavy bomber division and charged in absentia by Ukraine over the 2024 Okhmatdyt children's hospital strike, was shot twice by a motorbike gunman near Engels airbase and airlifted to Moscow in serious condition.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Ukraine Pushes Congress for Russia Sanctions Before Election Recess

Ukraine is pressing the US House to approve sweeping new sanctions and tariff powers targeting Russia and its energy customers before Congress leaves Washington for the midterm elections.

OilPrice.com - World - 7 days ago

Kyiv school year begins under the shadow of air raid sirens - Kyiv children began the new school year with a ceremony interrupted by an air raid alert, hours after Russian missile strikes hit the capital. 02/09/2026

Video. Kyiv children began the new school year with a ceremony interrupted by an air raid alert, hours after Russian missile strikes hit the capital.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Eurasian nations gather in Bishkek to forge new alliances - Heads of 21 global and rising powers gather in Bishkek for the SCO summit as wars strain the global order. China and Russia have previously used the SCO to project their influence and their stand against the West, but the middle powers are now there to seek new economic and political momentum. 31/08/2026

Heads of 21 global and rising powers gather in Bishkek for the SCO summit as wars strain the global order. China and Russia have previously used the SCO to project their influence and their stand against the West, but the middle powers are now there to seek new economic and political momentum.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

Ukraine Diplomacy Heats Up and Russian Minister Returns to G20

Zelenskyy is preparing for renewed US-led peace diplomacy as Russia’s finance minister’s return to an in-person G20 meeting triggered European anger.

OilPrice.com - World - 10 days ago

Türkiye-Russia ties at new high, Erdoğan says as he meets Putin

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye and Russia have brought their relations to an unprecedented level, highlighting deepening cooperation in...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 10 days ago

6th day of Russian strikes in, around Ukraine capital Kyiv kill 12

At least 12 people were killed and several more wounded Tuesday when Russia struck Kyiv and the surrounding region for the ⁠sixth consecutive day....

Daily Sabah - World - 10 days ago

Inside India newsletter: U.S., Russia vie for a bigger slice of the world's third-largest energy market

U.S. and Russia are competing to assert dominance in the world's third largest energy market.

CNBC - World - 14 days ago

Türkiye's diesel imports from US, India hit record high after Russia ban

Türkiye increased its imports ⁠of diesel from the United States and India in August to record levels, shipping data showed, as a ​Russian ban on...

Daily Sabah - Business - 14 days ago

Russia and China expand trade via Arctic sea route

Russia and China are expanding Arctic trade links as the first Chinese container ship reaches Murmansk via the Northern Sea Route

Russia Today - Business - 17 days ago

Ukraine at 35: Independence tested by resilience

On August 24, Ukraine marks the 35th anniversary of the restoration of its independence. For Ukrainians, this is far more than a commemorative date. O...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 18 days ago

Ukraine hits Iranian vessels, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act'

The latest attacks by Ukraine, combined with Saudi military strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, represent a widening of the Middle East conflict.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

Russia wins world fencing gold under national flag and anthem

Russian saber fencer Pavel Graudyn has claimed world championship gold in Hong Kong after international restrictions on national symbols were lifted

Russia Today - Sports - 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 - 5 months 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 - 5 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 - 11 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