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Ukraine/Russia

Ukraine and US want the war with Russia over by winter, but can it be done?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered a ceasefire on energy infrastructure, hoping his US allies can bring Russia to the negotiating table.

SBS - World - 24 minutes ago

Trump suggests a Ukraine deal on Russia's war could be close

Russian missile and drone attacks struck at least four Ukrainian regions and killed five people, officials said

Los Angeles Times - US News - 58 minutes ago

NATO ally under constant air-raid sirens as Putin threatens to expand Ukraine war: 'We are next'

Sikorski stated that he would personally nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if the US President secured a "fair and honorable peace" for Ukraine.

New York Post - World - 1 hour ago

Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list

Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman both have close ties to President Putin, and Kyiv said the move sent Moscow the wrong signals.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Putin's party wins record Duma majority as EU vows sanctions - Five Western nations and Kyiv condemned the voting in occupied Ukraine as illegal, while a Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow on the final day of polling killed two people. 21/09/2026

Five Western nations and Kyiv condemned the voting in occupied Ukraine as illegal, while a Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow on the final day of polling killed two people.

Euronews - World - 4 hours ago

Top court hears how 10 children went missing after Russia annexed Crimea

Ukrainians aged between one and five were taken from childcare institutions and put up for adoption, court hears.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Trump says Russia has 'lost control' of diesel oil ahead of Zelenskyy meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia has “lost control” of its diesel oil industry due to the Ukraine war, as he presses Kyiv to agree to an energy truce.

CNBC - Politics - 7 hours ago

War with Russia becoming Europe's Plan A – Rachel Marsden (VIDEO)

Europe’s accelerated moves to deter a conflict with Russia could end up provoking one, RT contributor Rachel Marsden has said

Russia Today - World - 8 hours ago

Carney touts Arctic alliance with Norway during PM's visit to Ottawa, amid Russia threat - News - Politics - | September 21

Prime Minister Mark Carney is courting deeper defence ties with Norway, as well as investment from its massive, petroleum-based sovereign wealth fund.

CBC News - Politics - 8 hours ago

Russia, Ukraine trade deadly strikes ahead of UNGA

The Russian army targeted economic infrastructure in Ukraine, while Ukraine struck an oil refinery. This comes ahead of the UN General Assembly, where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to meet Trump on the sidelines.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Russia, Ukraine trade blows ahead of Zelenskyy meeting with Trump

Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine killed at least four people overnight, officials said Tuesday, while a Ukrainian long-range strike damaged...

Daily Sabah - World - 12 hours ago

Trump to meet Zelenskyy at UN in high-stakes push for Russia energy truce

Major update reveals Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump are meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York to discuss a potential...

International The News - World - 14 hours ago

Putin's party wins record 355 parliament seats, election official says - The election, held to elect members in all seats of the lower house State Duma, is the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. 21/09/2026

The election, held to elect members in all seats of the lower house State Duma, is the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Euronews - World - 18 hours ago

Why this new Ukraine pact is a war game changer for Australia

Ukraine is now training NATO forces in drone and electronic warfare. Under a new security agreement, Australia will also benefit from Kyiv’s expertise.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 18 hours ago

Canada and the U.K. consider merging financial initiatives to rearm against Russia

Canadian and British officials are considering merging two multinational defence initiatives to help a broader network of allies rearm against Russia and other growing international threats, a Canadian official said.

CBC News - Politics - 23 hours ago

Ukraine Signs Deal to Help Syria Clear Landmines and Other Post-War Perils

Syria finalized an agreement with the government of Ukraine for the latter's experts to help demining efforts.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine Launches 'World First' Airborne Robot Assault Behind Russian Lines

Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi has delivered gains in the Donetsk region.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Putin's United Russia secures record Duma supermajority

President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party secured a record supermajority in the State Duma, officials said Monday, following a three-day election...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Russia is stepping up drone attacks on the Ukrainian railway system. DW was there when a train had to be evacuated.

Russia is stepping up drone attacks to cripple Ukraine’s railway system. To prevent casualties, Ukraine has introduced new safety protocols for passenger trains. DW was there when a train had to be evacuated.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 day ago

As Russia votes, the Kremlin offers the public few options – or incentives -- Fred Weir

Upcoming elections appear set to be more stage-managed than usual. But they still provide insight into public and Kremlin attitudes.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Putin's United Russia wins landslide as 49 Ukraine war veterans enter parliament

Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party has won a record majority in Russia’s parliament, with 49 veterans of the war in Ukraine elected as deputies, officials said.According to The...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

5 Hard Truths for Putin About a Russia-NATO War

There is a growing sense of fear that Russia will do something reckless against NATO. But Vladimir Putin is weaker than it looks.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Russia targets Zaporizhzhia after Ukraine launches 1,000-drone weekend barrage

The relentless daily attacks underscore the lack of significant progress in diplomatic efforts to end the fighting more than four years after Russia invaded its neighbor.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Russian drones slam a southern Ukraine city after Kyiv's 1,000-drone weekend barrage

Russian drones blasted Ukraine’s southern city of Zaporizhzhia, a day after Kyiv’s forces fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia, officials said Monday.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Africa needs defense cooperation with Russia – South African arms executive (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Cooperation with Russia could support licensed defense production, Milkor CEO Jackson Mampa says

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Pro-Putin party dominates Russia election after massive Moscow drone attack

Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia on the State Duma election’s final day, including hundreds targeting Moscow.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

UN condemns 'shocking pattern' of sexual violence by Russia in Ukraine - Russia was added in May to the UN Secretary-General's list of countries credibly suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict — codified into international law decades ago as war crimes and crimes against humanity. 19/09/2026

Russia was added in May to the UN Secretary-General's list of countries credibly suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict — codified into international law decades ago as war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine Fires Over 1,000 Drones At Russia, Including 'Largest Ever' Attack On Moscow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Kyiv had used a range of missiles and drones in the attack to hit oil and logistics facilities.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

Russians go to polls with no party against Putin or war in Ukraine - The three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of a new draft, fears of mobilisation are overshadowing the vote. 18/09/2026

The three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of a new draft, fears of mobilisation are overshadowing the vote.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine Fires over 1,000 Drones at Russia, Including Hundreds at Moscow

Ukrainian forces fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds that were launched toward Moscow.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Russia holds nationwide Duma elections as war in Ukraine reshapes vote - Russia's parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma. 18/09/2026

Video. Russia’s parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Russia Holds First Post-War Parliamentary Elections. Western Intelligence Fears Putin Will Escalate Ukraine Conflict Post-Vote.

All anti-war parties have been barred from standing, but Russian President Vladimir Putin nevertheless sees the vote as an important indicator of public support for Russia's "Special Military Operation".

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

US President signs bill authorizing new sanctions on Russia

Washington: President of the United States, Donald Trump has signed a bill authorizing imposing new sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine. Ap...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 3 days ago

Trump Signs Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill, Aiming to Choke Off Moscow's Funds for Ukraine War

President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Inside Putin's $135 Billion Arctic Gamble That Could Save His Ukraine War

Rosneft has launched the giant Vostok Oil project, opening a new Arctic pipeline and shipping its first crude from Bukhta Sever, with output targeted at 30 million tonnes in H2 2027 and 50 million tonnes by 2030.

OilPrice.com - Environment - 4 days ago

Putin's Russia threatens British targets in Ukraine over support for Kyiv

The Russian foreign ministry summoned the UK’s deputy head of mission in Moscow to complain about British support for Ukraine.

Evening Standard - Politics - 4 days ago

Trump's Russia-Ukraine Energy Truce Has Already Run Out of Gas

Trump wanted Moscow and Kyiv to hold fire. The drones and missiles just kept coming, and now he's got a bigger decision to make.

Newsweek - World - 4 days ago

Why the Kremlin fears even the 'managed opposition' in Russia

The risk of a protest vote was too high at the Duma elections so a pre-election crackdown was carried out.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 4 days ago

SCO's energy future in China-Russia-Iran triangle

Eurasia’s energy landscape is shifting as major producers and consumers move toward deeper regional cooperation

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 4 days ago

War in Ukraine: Odesa and Sumy suffer fires and casualties in new Russian attacks - Russia struck the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Sumy on 16 September, sparking fires and damaging homes and other buildings, according to Ukrainian emergency services and local officials. 17/09/2026

Video. Russia struck the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Sumy on 16 September, sparking fires and damaging homes and other buildings, according to Ukrainian emergency services and local officials.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

In the Arctic, the ice is moving – and so is the India-Russia agenda

Russia’s Arctic projects may offer India new opportunities in critical minerals, LNG, shipbuilding and Arctic-linked trade corridors

Russia Today - Opinion - 4 days ago

Russia 'sabotaging' power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace

Investigation finds no evidence of Russia's claims that Ukrainian attacks hit the nuclear power plant.

Aljazeera - Environment - 5 days ago

Russia used Claude AI for espionage, disinformation and drone swarms - Anthropic's latest report on the abuse of its AI model found that a Russian-linked hacking group used Claude to automate attacks on more than 20 organisations, including Ukrainian defence ministries and drone suppliers, while separate operators ran pro-Kremlin disinformation in Africa and Moldova. 16/09/2026

Anthropic's latest report on the abuse of its AI model found that a Russian-linked hacking group used Claude to automate attacks on more than 20 organisations, including Ukrainian defence ministries and drone suppliers, while separate operators ran pro-Kremlin disinformation in Africa and Moldova.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Russia stages early voting in occupied Ukraine ahead of national election - Russia has begun early voting in its parliamentary elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine's Donetsk region, with armed personnel accompanying election officials and voters. 15/09/2026

Video. Russia has begun early voting in its parliamentary elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine’s Donetsk region, with armed personnel accompanying election officials and voters.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Sweeping Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Advances Toward House Vote

The House has cleared a procedural path toward a final vote on sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions legislation that would give President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy.

OilPrice.com - World - 6 days ago

Trump says Ukraine and Russia agree to halt strikes on energy targets - Trump's announcement comes after he called on Ukraine to halt its attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure during a trip to Ireland over the weekend. 14/09/2026

Trump's announcement comes after he called on Ukraine to halt its attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure during a trip to Ireland over the weekend.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Goldberg: The war in Ukraine is becoming very inconvenient for Trump

It is utterly dishonorable to watch the president excoriate and victim-blame Ukrainians on a geopolitical scale.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 7 days ago

Poland and Ukraine condemn Russian strikes near their border - The strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near to the border a short time after another train carrying various foreign dignitaries passed through the same track. 14/09/2026

The strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near to the border a short time after another train carrying various foreign dignitaries passed through the same track.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Drone strikes hit key Ukraine-Poland supply route, sparking border fires - Ukraine said a Russian drone strike ignited a fire at a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing with Poland in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September. Video filmed close to the crossing showed flames and thick smoke as firefighters tackled the blaze. 14/09/2026

Video. Ukraine said a Russian drone strike ignited a fire at a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing with Poland in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September. Video filmed close to the crossing showed flames and thick smoke as firefighters tackled the blaze.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Russia raps barring Iran's nuclear chief from IAEA meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna has condemned blocking Iranian nuclear chief from attending the IAEA meeting.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 8 days ago

World Athletics' Russia stance remains unchanged, Sebastian Coe says

World’s Athletics President Sebastian Coe reportedly says the administrative viewpoint on sanctions imposed on Russia will not change. According to Coe, athletes from Russia and Belarus have...

International The News - Sports - 9 days ago

Weekend of Russian airstrikes kills at least 10 across Ukraine

Russian airstrikes in several Ukrainian regions Saturday killed 10 people, injured dozens and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure, local...

Daily Sabah - World - 9 days ago

Russia expands nuclear team at Iran's Bushehr plant

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev said 47 of the company's specialists have returned to the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran and Russia intends to raise that number to 150.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 9 days 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 - 11 days 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 - 12 days ago

Russia hits Kyiv after fighting hiatus ends

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 - Top Stories - 14 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 - 14 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 - 15 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 - 18 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 - 21 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 - 25 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 - 25 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 - 29 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 - 29 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 - 6 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