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18 killed, 100 injured as Ukraine, Russia trade missile, drone attacks -- An airborne Russian assault against Ukraine's cities with hundreds of missiles and drones overnight killed at least 16 people and injured 98.

An airborne Russian assault against Ukraine's cities with hundreds of missiles and drones overnight killed at least 16 people and injured 98.

UPI - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Can Hungary's new leader wean his country off cheap Russian energy? -- Hungary's politics have shifted definitively away from Russia and toward Europe, but quitting a cheap Russian energy habit could be painful. -- Apr 15

Hungary's politics have shifted definitively away from Russia and toward Europe, but quitting a cheap Russian energy habit could be painful.

CBS News - World - 4 hours ago

Russian strikes kill at least 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year

Some 100 people wounded in Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro as Volodymyr Zelenskiy urges no lifting of sanctions

Irish Times - World - 5 hours ago

Russia strikes Ukrainian military and energy sites after Kiev kills children – MOD

Russian forces have carried out mass strikes on Ukrainian military and energy sites following deadly drone attacks in southern Russia, the Defense Ministry has said

Russia Today - US News - 5 hours ago

Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours from daytime into the night, killing at least 16 people a

The Columbian - US News - 6 hours ago

Russian strikes across Ukraine in deadliest attack this year

Russia pounded the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities overnight in drone and missile strikes, officials said on Thursday.

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

In photos: Russia unleashed its deadliest attack this year on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv

Russia unleashed its deadliest attack so far this year on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities overnight, killing at least 17 people, including a 12-year-old child, and wounding scores, in drone and missile strikes, officials said on Thursday.

The Globe and Mail - World - 7 hours ago

Zelensky says Putin 'is a global threat' after strikes

Major attack comes just hours after Putin's forces hit Ukraine with more than 380 drones and missiles

Independent UK - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

'Sent to be killed': How Russia forces migrants to fight in Ukraine

Life expectancy on the front line for Central Asian migrants forced to fight for Russia in Ukraine is just four months.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Ukraine attacks oil tanker – Russia

Ukraine has attacked a Liberian-flagged oil tanker in Russian territorial waters, Russia’s Investigative Committee has said

Russia Today - US News - 10 hours ago

Russia launches deadliest aerial assault of the year on Ukraine -- Nearly 700 drones and 19 missiles struck cities across the country overnight, killing 16 people, officials said. Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, was among the hardest hit.

Nearly 700 drones and 19 missiles struck cities across the country overnight, killing 16 people, officials said. Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, was among the hardest hit.

CBS News - World - 11 hours ago

Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine for hours, killing at least 18 people

The Kremlin's most intense attack of the year, including a drone slamming into a Kyiv residential building, comes as Ukraine fears the Iran war is leaving it short of critical air defense munitions.

NBC News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Russian strikes kill 16 across Ukraine in worst attack this year

Russia unleashed its deadliest attack so far this year on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities overnight, killing 16 people, including a 12-year-old child, and wounding scores, in drone and missile strikes, officials said on Thursday.y.

CBC News - World - 12 hours ago

Europe - LATEST - | Russian strikes kill 16 across Ukraine in worst attack this year; Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills two children, says governor

Russia unleashed its deadliest attack so far this year on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities overnight, killing 16 people, including a 12-year-old...

Independent.ie - World - 13 hours ago

Russian drone and missile strikes kills 14 in Ukraine

ALBAWABA - Russian strikes left at least 14 people killed in Ukraine, local authorities announced Thursday.According to sources, Moscow fired a huge bar

Albawaba - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Russian barrage kills several across Ukraine

A 12-year-old was among those killed as Russian missile and drone attacks hit Ukrainian cities of Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro.

Deutsche Welle - World - 15 hours ago

Ukraine's Zelensky pursues more arms deals with allies to help check Russia's invasion

With no plans announced for further U.S.-mediated talks with Russia, Zelensky was visiting three European capitals in 48 hours, securing promises of further military and financial support from Germany and Norway ahead of his trip to Italy on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Russia offers China energy lifeline as the Iran war strangles global supply

"Russia can certainly fill the resource gap that has arisen in China," Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Air Force strikes $270 million deal for lightweight drones using software with data from Ukraine-Russia war

The lightweight, solar-powered drones that can be launched by a two-person crew and fly extended-loitering scout missions.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Ukraine agrees to defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s war on its neighbor have recently petered out as the Iran war grips the Trump administration’s attention.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 2 days ago

Hungarian Election Victor Magyar Says He'd Speak With Putin and Ask Him to End the War in Ukraine

Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar says he would talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin but won't initiate contact.

Military.com - US News - 3 days ago

European defense names tumble on Ukraine-Russia deal progress reports

Shares in Europe closed higher on Friday as the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran continues to test investors' nerves.

CNBC - World - 3 days 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 - 4 days ago

Orthodox Easter truce obliterated as Ukraine and Russia both allege violations

Earlier in the day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had expressed hope the weekend truce would lead to a more permanent one.

New York Post - World - 5 days 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 days ago

Why are social media accounts linked to Iran, Russia and China posting about Ireland?

Recent analysis highlighted an Iranian information operation targeting Ireland, while accounts linked to Russia and China posted about the fuel protests

Irish Times - Opinion - 5 days ago

Israeli Attack on Iranian Port Exposes Vulnerability in Russia Trade Route

Israel’s strike on Iran’s Caspian port has exposed a critical and largely hidden corridor used by Russia and Iran to exchange weapons, oil, and goods beyond Western oversight.

OilPrice.com - World - 15 days ago

Russia wants to legalize cars stolen in EU

Vehicles stolen in the EU may soon be legally registered in Russia. One German police union fears this could lead to an increase in car thefts in Europe.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 18 days 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month ago

'A setback': EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions as war drags on

European Union countries have failed to reach a consensus and agree on a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, mainly due to objections from...

Daily Sabah - Business - 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 - 6 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