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Tuesday, December 23, 2025 4:09 PM ET

Ukraine/Russia

What interest do China and Russia have in Venezuela?

US president Donald Trump continues to ratchet up pressure on Venezuela. There is also a geopolitical element to the conflict. What interests do China and Russia have in the country?

Deutsche Welle - World - 50 minutes ago

OUTKICK -- Brutal dictator pulled comically wild move after fleeing to Russia

Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad lives a very different life in exile.

Fox News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Russia launches 650 drones in Ukraine attack days before Christmas

The latest barrage struck homes and the power grid in 13 regions of Ukraine, killing three people including a four-year-old

Independent UK - World - 3 hours ago

Ukraine live: Zelensky says draft documents prepared after US talks

The talks came before Russia fired 680 drones and missile at Ukraine, including Kyiv, overnight on Tuesday

Independent UK - World - 4 hours ago

Vance Not Confident Ukraine and Russia Will Reach Peace Deal

The vice president made the comments as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he felt the talks were nearing a ’real result.’

Epoch Times - World - 4 hours ago

Russia strikes military and energy sites in Ukraine – MOD

The Russian military has conducted a large-scale strike on Ukrainian military and energy sites, causing widespread power outages

Russia Today - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Photos: Ukraine deploys low-cost drones to counter Russia's aerial attacks

Volunteer-driven start-ups develop affordable interceptors, offering effective solutions against Russian drone attacks.

Aljazeera - World - 5 hours ago

Russia launches major drone and missile attack on Ukraine, striking homes and power grid

The barrage struck homes and the power grid in 13 regions of Ukraine, causing widespread outages in bitter temperatures, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Los Angeles Times - World - 5 hours ago

Russian drone, missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people — causes widespread power outage

Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday, officials said.

New York Post - World - 6 hours ago

Ukraine 'in the dark' after Russia hits energy infrastructure

The large-scale Russian attacks come two days after US-led peace talks end in Miami.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

At least 3 killed, major power outages after Russian strike on Ukraine

Russian forces unleashed a wave of strikes across Ukraine killing at least 3 people, injuring 12 others and leaving many regions without power.

UPI - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Major pre-Christmas Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 -- Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a major pre-Christmas attack, killing at least three people including a child.

Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a major pre-Christmas attack, killing at least three people including a child.

CBS News - World - 7 hours ago

'Massive' Russian attack across Ukraine with child among those killed

Russia has maintained that strikes will continue until its demands for peace are met

Evening Standard - World - 8 hours ago

Russia launches major deadly missile and drone attack on Ukraine

NATO fighter jets are scrambled after Russian airstrikes near Ukraine's western border with Poland.

Sky News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Russia pounds Ukrainian infrastructure while downplaying peace talks progress

The overnight barrage caused nationwide blackouts, while neighboring Poland scrambled fighter jets.

NBC News - World - 8 hours ago

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 3 people, cause outages amid U.S.-led peace talks

Attack involving 650 drones and three dozen missiles a ‘clear signal’ of the Kremlin’s priorities, Zelensky says

The Globe and Mail - World - 8 hours ago

NATO nation's troops lack winter gear despite supplying Ukraine – media

Norway’s military is reportedly facing winter clothing shortages despite Oslo providing billions to Kiev

Russia Today - World - 10 hours ago

The Real Reason Talks Between the U.S. and Russia Are Going Nowhere -- Fred Kaplan

Trump thinks he’s a peacemaker. The reality is quite different.

Slate - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

'Massive' Russian strikes hit Ukraine energy sites in pre-Christmas attack

KYIV: Large-scale Russian strikes killed at least three people and cut power to thousands in freezing winter temperatures across Ukraine on Tuesday (Dec 23), officials said, as US-led talks to end the nearly four-year war faltered.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the pre-Christmas strikes showed t

Channel NewsAsia - World - 10 hours ago

Europe - LATEST - | Ukraine's Zelensky says progress in US-led peace talks 'quite solid'

Initial drafts of US proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv’s demands, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.

Independent.ie - World - 12 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Issues Fresh Putin Demand After Massive Attack

Ukraine said Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in the attack.

Newsweek - World - 12 hours ago

Russian overnight attack on Ukraine kills four as US holds peace talks - Russia launched 97 drones and one missile overnight, killing four and injuring 19. Ukraine intercepted 75 drones. Attacks came as US and Russian envoys continued their peace plan talks meeting in Miami. 21/12/2025

Russian bombing has killed at least four people and left 19 others injured in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that "Russia has launched approximately 1,300 attack drones" in the past week.

Euronews - World - 13 hours ago

Talks with Russia, Ukraine going along okay

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump said that the negotiations involving Russia and Ukraine to resolve the conflict are going along okay.

Mehr News Agency - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Russia developing weapon to hit Musk's Starlink, Nato suspects

Western intelligence believes Russia is developing a new ‘zone-effect’ weapon to specifically hit Musk’s satellites

Independent UK - World - 15 hours ago

Russia backs Venezuela in standoff with US

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov has told his Venezuelan counterpart that Moscow fully supports Caracas in the face of US blockade in the Caribbean

Russia Today - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Starlink in the crosshairs: How Russia could attack Elon Musk's conquering of space

NATO-nation intelligence services believe Russia is developing a weapon to target Starlink satellites.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 18 hours ago

U.S. intelligence shows Putin's territorial ambitions in Ukraine remain unchanged, sources say -- Yesterday

Intelligence reports from September contrast with Trump and U.S. negotiators’ claims that Putin wants to end the war

The Globe and Mail - World - 20 hours ago

JD Vance gets brutally honest about odds of resolving Ukraine War

Vice President JD Vance glumly assessed that the Trump administration's efforts to peacefully resolve the bloody war in Ukraine could go either way.

New York Post - World - 23 hours ago

Ukraine's Zelensky says progress in U.S.-led peace talks is 'quite solid'

The killing of a top Russian general by a car bomb in Moscow on Monday, with investigators suspecting Ukraine was behind it, could be another instance of Kyiv picking surprise targets.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow as Ukraine peace talks stall

A string of Russian military figures and high-profile supporters of Moscow's war in Ukraine have been assassinated during the nearly four-year-old conflict.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

Russia vows full backing for Venezuela against US 'hostilities'

Russia on Monday voiced “full support” for Venezuela as tensions escalated with the United States over a blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Russia and China Unfazed by Sanctions in Booming LNG Trade

An LNG tanker has loaded fuel from a sanctioned Russian export project on the Baltic Sea, vessel-tracking data showed on Monday, as Russia and China are boosting their mutually beneficial LNG trade unfazed by the Western sanctions

OilPrice.com - Business - 1 day ago

Russia Downplays Peace Prospects as Talks With U.S. and Ukraine Conclude

Russia maintained its uncompromising stance on a Ukraine peace deal, dismissing proposed revisions from Kyiv and European allies as U.S.-brokered talks in Florida ended without tangible progress.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 day ago

World News -- Russia dismisses new peace plan after Trump's envoy calls talks constructive

Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy official has rejected the latest amendments to a Donald Trump-backed peace plan – despite admitting that he hasn't actu...

Independent.ie - World - 1 day ago

The killing of a general in Moscow follows a series of assassinations Russia blames on Ukraine

On Monday, a Russian general was killed by a car bomb in Moscow, and investigators say they are looking into whether Ukraine was behind the attack. Ukraine has not yet commented on the death of Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

How Russia Could Attack Elon Musk's Conquering Of Space

NATO-nation intelligence services believe Moscow is developing a weapon to target Starlink satellites.

Huffington Post - World - 1 day ago

India's third energy front lies in the Arctic, and Russia holds the key to it

The Northern Sea Route is emerging in New Delhi’s strategy linking resource-rich Arctic and Russian Far East to its industrial base

Russia Today - Opinion - 1 day ago

Ukraine Strikes Oil Terminal, Planes and Ships in an Array of Strikes Inside Russia

Ukrainian forces say they have hit an oil terminal, a pipeline, two parked jet fighters, and two ships in a series of strikes on Russian soil.

Military.com - US News - 1 day ago

Ukraine deploys low-cost drones to counter Russian attacks, in photos

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is rapidly deploying low-cost interceptor drones to counter Russia’s evolving aerial attacks on cities and power infrastructure. Homegrown systems can intercept …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

How Russia recruits Ukrainians to attack their own country

Moscow is targeting vulnerable adults and even children to recruit them as potential killers, bombers and arsonists

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Kremlin: Peace prospects not improved by Europe, Ukraine changes to proposals

European and Ukrainian negotiators have been discussing changes to a U.S. set of proposals for an agreement to end the nearly four-year-old war.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Russian and US officials due to meet for Ukraine peace talks in Miami - Russian and US officials are due to meet Saturday for another round of talks. Meanwhile, on Friday, President Vladimir Putin said there would be no more "special operations", Putin's words for Ukraine's full scale invasion if the West treats Moscow with respect during his annual news conference. 20/12/2025

Russian and US officials are due to meet Saturday for another round of talks. Meanwhile, on Friday, President Vladimir Putin said there would be no more "special operations", Putin's words for Ukraine's full scale invasion if the West treats Moscow with respect during his annual news conference.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Starmer and Trump discuss Ukraine and Gaza in pre-Christmas call

The two leaders discussed the war in Ukraine, the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza and the appointment of a new ambassador to Washington DC.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Russia claims talks on US peace plan for Ukraine 'are proceeding constructively' - despite recent strikes

The talks are part of the Trump administration’s monthslong push for peace that also included meetings with Ukrainian and European officials in Berlin earlier this week.

New York Post - World - 2 days ago

Russia Says Talks on US Peace Plan for Ukraine 'Proceeding Constructively'

A Kremlin envoy said talks on a U.S.-proposed plan to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were pressing on "constructively" in Florida.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Russia says Ukraine peace talks 'proceeding constructively,' as Kremlin launches deadly strike on Odesa

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine reportedly proceed "constructively" in Florida even as deadly missile strike hits Odesa, killing eight people.

Fox News - World - 2 days ago

Russia strikes Ukrainian port as peace negotiations continue in US -- The airstrikes on port infrastructure in Odesa come as the Kremlin sends an envoy to Florida to discuss the Trump administration's proposed peace plan. Meanwhile, European Union leaders agreed to provide $106 billion to support Ukraine's military and economic needs over the next two years.

The airstrikes on port infrastructure in Odesa come as the Kremlin sends an envoy to Florida to discuss the Trump administration's proposed peace plan. Meanwhile, European Union leaders agreed to provide $106 billion to support Ukraine's military and economic needs over the next two years.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 3 days ago

Indian students 'forcibly recruited' into Russian army die in Ukraine

India says 50 citizens awaiting ‘early discharge’ from Russian armed forces

Independent UK - World - 3 days ago

EU's Ukraine loan deal is a spineless cop-out –if we want to save Europe, Russia's $210bn in frozen assets must be seized

So Ukraine gets to fight on thanks to a €90bn loan approved by the EU this week. On the face of it, this is good news for Ukraine, giving it much-needed br...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 3 days ago

Rubio fields questions on Russia-Ukraine, Gaza and Venezuela at wide-ranging news conference

In a freewheeling meeting with reporters running more than two hours, Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Trump's radical overhaul in foreign assistance and detailed the administration's work to reach a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 4 days ago

Putin Promises No More Wars If Russia is 'Treated With Respect'

During a Kremlin-organized broadcast, where he answered questions from international journalists, the Russian president promised that there would be no more "special military operations" if the West treated Russia with "respect."

International Business Times - World - 4 days ago

Ukraine Hits Russian Shadow Tanker in Mediterranean for First Time

Ukraine launched a drone attack on the Qendil tanker, an empty vessel belonging to Russia's shadow oil fleet in the Mediterranean Sea, escalating its campaign against Russian maritime exports.

OilPrice.com - Business - 4 days ago

Rocket Report: Russia pledges quick fix for Soyuz launch pad; Ariane 6 aims high

South Korean rocket startup Innospace is poised to debut a new nano-launcher.

Ars Technica - Science - 4 days ago

EU Approves €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine After Frozen Assets Plan Stalls

The European Union agreed to a €90 billion interest-free loan for Ukraine after legal concerns blocked plans to use frozen Russian assets, underscoring Europe’s growing responsibility to sustain Kyiv as U.S. support wanes.

OilPrice.com - World - 4 days ago

Why the EU's climbdown on aid to Ukraine matters

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

Irish Times - Politics - 4 days ago

Who won - Russia or EU?

Brussels has struck a deal worth €90bn for Ukraine - an interest-free loan designed to keep the country fighting for up to two more years. But not every EU member is on board, explains Sky News' Europe correspondent, Alistair Bunkall.

Sky News - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Putin claims 'troops are advancing,' will achieve goals as EU approves massive Ukraine loan

As the war between Russia and Ukraine persists, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his nation's "troops are advancing," The Associated Press reported.

Fox News - World - 4 days ago

Rachel Reeves welcomes EU deal to loan billions to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said the move will ‘truly strengthen our resilience’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 4 days ago

Zelensky welcomes £78.8bn EU backing for Ukraine

The loan avoids the EU having to use frozen Russian assets.

Evening Standard - Politics - 4 days ago

European Union approves over $105 billion toward Ukraine aid package for next two years

European Union countries have agreed to allocate 90 billion euros ($105.5 billion) in aid to Ukraine for 2026 and 2027, the EU Council President said on Friday.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

Russia Falls Further Behind in the Space Race as Kazakhstan Turns to China

Kazakhstan’s successful nanosatellite launch with China underscores Astana’s growing doubts about Russia’s delayed Soyuz-5 rocket and reflects a broader shift in the global space-launch market away from Moscow.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Turkey asked Russia to take back S-400 system: Report

Erdogan's request to Putin comes as Ankara eyes rejoining F-35 programme

Middle East Eye - US News - 4 days ago

With Russia looming, Europe tries to beef up its youth military service -- The potential military threat from Russia and the decreasing support from the US have European countries looking to conscript citizens. It's a big ask after decades of peace and prosperity.

The potential military threat from Russia and the decreasing support from the US have European countries looking to conscript citizens. It's a big ask after decades of peace and prosperity.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 5 days ago

India's oil imports from Russia rises despite US sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – India's Russian oil imports are poised to top 1 million barrels per day in December, trade and refining sources said, according to Western media.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 5 days ago

Putin is waiting to take advantage if today's crucial Ukraine meeting ends in failure

Thursday is a crucial day for Ukraine's European allies as they look to prove they still have a major role to play in shaping the future of the conflict - with or without the backing of US President Donald Trump.

Sky News - World - 5 days ago

On Russia's Front Line: New Photos Give Rare Glimpse of Ukraine War

War photographer Goran Tomasevic of The Globe and Mail spent more than a month taking photos of Russian forces fighting Ukraine

Newsweek - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Defense stocks fall as Ukraine talks continue; European markets finish lower

European stocks closed lower on Tuesday, reversing gains seen at the start of the week.

CNBC - World - 6 days ago

Zelensky stealing election before it has been announced

The overstaying Ukrainian leader has made a show of agreeing to hold a vote – but his preconditions make a mockery of it

Russia Today - Opinion - 7 days ago

Russia claims control of key Ukrainian city, rail hub of Kupiansk

Russia said Tuesday it controlled the key city of Kupiansk in northeast Ukraine, where Ukrainian forces recently claimed to have retaken territory. 'The...

Daily Sabah - World - 7 days ago

US offers Kyiv security guarantee but no progress on territory talks

The United States offered NATO-style security guarantees to Ukraine as negotiators reported progress Monday in talks to end Russia’s war, though a deal...

Daily Sabah - World - 7 days ago

EU state offers to cover costs if Hungary cuts energy ties with Russia

Estonia could help Hungary cover penalties for terminating energy contracts with Russia, the Baltic country’s president has suggested

Russia Today - Business - 7 days ago

Europeans float peace force for Ukraine

European leaders on Monday floated a European-led multinational force, backed by U.S. support, to help enforce a potential peace agreement in Ukraine,...

Daily Sabah - World - 8 days ago

Russia strikes Turkish cargo vessel off Ukraine's Odesa

A major fire erupted after Russia targeted a Turkish cargo vessel anchored in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa in a missile attack on Friday. The cargo...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 11 days ago

Ukraine Open to Wartime Elections if Security Can Be Guaranteed

Zelenskyy signaled readiness to hold wartime elections if the United States and European partners can guarantee security, even as complex peace talks with Russia continue.

OilPrice.com - World - 13 days ago

A Pivotal Week for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Zelenskyy’s Paris talks with Macron mark the start of a pivotal diplomatic week as the U.S., Europe, and Ukraine push for a viable peace plan while battlefield violence and political turmoil continue.

OilPrice.com - World - 21 days ago

Arms industry investors in panic over Ukraine peace talks

A US-backed peace initiative has reportedly prompted a sell-off of German arms manufacturers’ stocks

Russia Today - Business - 29 days ago

Company Inks $7M Deal to Provide Satellite Technology to US Army -- The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international...

The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international military community rethink war tactics.

Military.com - Technology - 1 month 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 - 2 months ago

Inside-net: Russia is dismantling free internet connections

The Russian authorities this year created a ‘white list’ of websites that are not to be blocked while everything else would not be available for users in Russia

Global Voices - Technology - 2 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 - 9 months 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 - 9 months 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 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 - 2 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 - 2 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 - 3 years ago