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Ukraine/Russia

Ukraine blocking prisoner swaps with Russia – human rights commissioner

Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova has accused Ukraine of stalling prisoner exchanges while trying to blame the disruption on Moscow

Russia Today - Top Stories - 15 minutes ago

India showing active interest in Arctic route – Putin -- India and China among the countries discussing ways to work with Russia on the Northern Sea Route, the Russian president says

Russian President Vladimir Putin says India and China are among the countries actively discussing the Arctic Route with Moscow, as interest grows following Western sanctions

Russia Today - Top Stories - 15 minutes ago

North Korea's Russia experience shapes upcoming US-South Korea exercise

North Korea’s military partnership with Russia is shaping how U.S. and South Korean forces prepare for a potential conflict on the peninsula, a U.N. official said.

Stars and Stripes - World - 1 hour ago

UN: Thousands of Ukrainian civilians still held and tortured by Russia - The UN also reported more than 95% of the Ukrainian prisoners of war and 85% of the civilian detainees are being tortured or ill-treated, often repeatedly. 12/08/2026

The UN also reported more than 95% of the Ukrainian prisoners of war and 85% of the civilian detainees are being tortured or ill-treated, often repeatedly.

Euronews - World - 2 hours ago

The secret supply route Russia is using to sustain the Iran war

The so-called “Caspian Express” has become the backbone of Vladimir Putin’s effort to arm Tehran while allowing both countries to circumvent US maritime pressure in the Persian Gulf.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Russia launches massive overnight barrage on Ukraine, leaving nine dead - Russia killed at least nine people in Ukraine overnight on Tuesday, as missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk, according to regional authorities. 11/08/2026

Video. Russia killed at least nine people in Ukraine overnight on Tuesday, as missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk, according to regional authorities.

Euronews - World - 5 hours ago

Russia ready to do 'everything' to help secure Mideast peace: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iran's top diplomat that Moscow would do everything it could to help secure peace in the Middle East during a...

Daily Sabah - World - 12 hours ago

Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack

Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.

BBC News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Ukraine Hits Russian Black Sea Naval Stronghold, Says Zelenskyy

Moscow moved some of its Black Sea fleet to Novorossiysk, after Kyiv’s military forces repeatedly attacked them when they were based in Crimea.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Beyond the headlines, Pakistan and Russia are drawing closer

From counterterrorism to trade corridors, Moscow and Islamabad are turning steady contact into a deeper, more durable relationship

Russia Today - Opinion - 15 hours ago

Ukraine pounds Black Sea Fleet's 'last major stronghold' while Putin flexes naval power in Pacific

Putin threatened to seize European vessels from the Russian Black Sea to the Pacific as Ukraine's drone attack crippled Novorossiysk grain terminals.

Fox News - World - 17 hours ago

An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelensky says

Cutting-edge drones developed by Kyiv since Moscow's full-scale invasion over four years ago have repeatedly targeted Russian ships in the Black Sea, including warships and oil tankers.

Los Angeles Times - World - 17 hours ago

Ukraine Halts Oil Tanker Attacks on JD Vance Request

Ukraine has reportedly halted drone strikes on oil tankers at Novorossiysk after a request from U.S. VP JD Vance, per the FT.

OilPrice.com - Business - 19 hours ago

Kyiv halts targeting tankers leaving Russian port after US request

Ukraine has paused drone strikes on oil tankers at Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk after a request from U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Kyiv...

Daily Sabah - World - 21 hours ago

UK fears naval escalation with Russia – Times

British military leaders are “under pressure” to communicate with their Russian counterparts to mitigate risks of unintended naval escalation, according to The Times

Russia Today - World - 22 hours ago

Solar eclipse 2026: Where and when to watch across Russia and Europe

A solar eclipse will cross parts of Russia and Europe on August 12, with St. Petersburg among the best places to see it in Russia

Russia Today - World - 23 hours ago

Ukraine targets Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold

Attack struck air defences, piers and other port infrastructure in the Krasnodar region city of Novorossiysk, Zelensky says

The Globe and Mail - World - 23 hours ago

Putin warns EU: Russia will 'respond in kind' if Russian ships are seized

President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to European countries on Wednesday if they tried to seize Russian merchant vessels. According to the TASS state news agency and reported by Reuters, Putin...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Russia Imports Indian Fuel as Refinery Crisis Deepens

Russia has begun importing gasoline from India as Ukrainian drone attacks and reduced refinery runs tighten its domestic fuel market.

OilPrice.com - Business - 1 day ago

Russia frees ex-US marine Robert Gilman four years after jail sentence

Concerns over 32-year-old’s health had grown sharply in recent weeks

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

'We live here': Latvia's defence chief on the threat of neighbour Russia

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the extension of Operation Reassurance in Latvia on the margins of the NATO summit in Turkey last month. With Russia's war in Ukraine raging into its fifth year, what is the future of Canada's presence in Latvia beyond 2031? Power & Politics asks Latvia's Chief of Defence Maj.-Gen. Kaspars Pudāns.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Russia Frees Former US Marine Robert Gilman, Trump Says

The American teacher will soon return to the United States after being jailed for more than four years in a Russian prison, the U.S. president said.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Russia freed ex-US Marine Robert Gilman on 'humanitarian basis' – Trump

Ex-US Marine Robert Gilman was originally incarcerated in 2022 for 3.5 years over assaulting a Russian police officer, receiving an additional sentence for repeatedly attacking jail officials

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Fyodor Lukyanov: Russia must end the Ukraine war on its own terms

The old transatlantic order is weakening, but Moscow cannot afford to wait for Western divisions to solve the Ukraine conflict

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine Drone Attack Hits Major Oil Refinery Deep Inside Russia

Ukraine says it struck the Orsknefteorgsintez refinery in Russia's Orenburg region, the latest hit in its campaign against Russian fuel supply.

OilPrice.com - Business - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy warns Russia is preparing for escalation as North Korea boosts support

His comments come shortly after deadly Russian attacks on cities across Ukraine overnight.

CNBC - US News - 2 days ago

Video Shows Ukraine Drone Strike on Russian Air Defense System, Kyiv Says

Ukraine has stepped up its attacks on Russian assets in Crimea in recent months, vowing to cut off the peninsula from Moscow.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

13 killed, 90 injured in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine - 13 people were killed and some 90 others were wounded over the past 24 hours as Russian attacks as the Kremlin intensifies its bombardment of Ukrainian cities. Meanwhile, Moscow says five people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian cities. 09/08/2026

13 people were killed and some 90 others were wounded over the past 24 hours as Russian attacks as the Kremlin intensifies its bombardment of Ukrainian cities. Meanwhile, Moscow says five people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian cities.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Peru Confirms over 450 Nationals Fighting for Russia Against Ukraine

Peru's Foreign Ministry confirmed that at least 459 of its nationals have enlisted to fight for Russia in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Zelenskyy Says More North Korean Troops Are Headed To Russia And Asks For More Support From South Korea

Ukrainian President Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that 30,000 to 50,000 North Korean troops are being deployed in Russia.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine Targets Another Russian Refinery As Part Of Its Deadliest Attack In Years

A new Ukrainian drone strike against Russia became the deadliest in more than two years, killing 13 people.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

US Senate approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill targeting energy - The package would impose sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions and the so-called shadow fleet used to evade restrictions on Moscow's oil exports. It would also allow President Donald Trump to set tariffs of up to 500% on Russian imports, including gas and oil. 07/08/2026

The package would impose sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions and the so-called shadow fleet used to evade restrictions on Moscow's oil exports. It would also allow President Donald Trump to set tariffs of up to 500% on Russian imports, including gas and oil.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Russia to hand over control of two key Mediterranean bases to Syria

Hmeimem air base and Tartus naval base will serve as joint Syrian-Russian training centres under new bilateral deal

Independent UK - World - 3 days ago

Ukraine war live: Russian strike destroys WHO warehouse in Ukraine

Eight people were wounded in the attack on Odesa

Independent UK - World - 3 days ago

Russia begins sending back its experts to Bushehr power plant

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Rosatom Chief Executive Alexey Likhachev announced that an initial team of five Russian specialists is now working at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 3 days ago

Russia, Ukraine Exchange Overnight Strikes That Leave Seven Dead

Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Zelensky visits Moscow-friendly Serbia as Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill 4

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Serbia for talks on economic ties and security issues

Los Angeles Times - World - 4 days ago

Russian Attacks Kill Four in Kyiv and Surrounding Region as Air Defenses Fall Short

Four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding region, officials said.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

US Senate Nod For Russia Sanctions. Ukraine Cheers Move, But Will Moscow Blink

The backers of the bill and the Trump administration believe that such a step would force Russia to tone down its war rhetoric and drag it to talks to end the conflict, which has raged on since 2022. Russia has not shown any signs of backing down.

International Business Times - World - 5 days ago

Lindsey Graham Championed a Russia Sanctions Package Before His Death. The Senate Just Passed It.

The Senate approved a Russia sanctions bill pushed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham before his death in July.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham breezes through Senate, heads to House

A measure to impose new sanctions on Russian oil purchasers easily cleared the Senate and heads to the House.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

Ukraine war live: Kyiv strikes another Wildberries site in attack on 'Russian Amazon'

One-fifth of Wildberries’ storage space has now been destroyed in Ukrainian attacks, satellite images show

Independent UK - Politics - 5 days ago

Fires rage after Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv - Firefighters battled multiple warehouse and building fires overnight after Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 across Kyiv and the surrounding region. 05/08/2026

Video. Firefighters battled multiple warehouse and building fires overnight after Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 across Kyiv and the surrounding region.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Ukraine Calls for Faster Patriot Deliveries After Deadly Russian Missile Barrage

A massive Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 15 people in Kyiv and the surrounding region as Ukraine appealed for more Patriot interceptors.

OilPrice.com - World - 7 days ago

Soldier kills four in Crimea, Moscow-installed governor says - Crimea, a peninsula illegally annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, has for weeks been the target of Ukrainian retaliatory attacks aimed at disrupting the logistics of Russian forces deployed in southern Ukraine. 04/08/2026

Crimea, a peninsula illegally annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, has for weeks been the target of Ukrainian retaliatory attacks aimed at disrupting the logistics of Russian forces deployed in southern Ukraine.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Why Have China and Russia Just Stepped Out Of The Shadows In The U.S.-Iran War?

Russia and China are reportedly expanding support for Iran, providing intelligence, satellite navigation, and advanced weaponry.

OilPrice.com - World - 9 days ago

Iran to hold camp in Russia ahead of Asian Volleyball C'ship

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iran's national men's volleyball team will depart for a 10-day training camp in Russia on Aug. 20 as part of their final preparations for the 2026 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship.

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 10 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 - 14 days ago

Russia accuses Telegram CEO Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism in its latest digital crackdown

Russian authorities said they had charged Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, the latest step by the Kremlin to bring the internet and digital communications under its control.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 14 days ago

U.S. Senate Advances Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill in 86-12 Vote

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly voted to advance legislation that would expand sanctions on Russia and Iran while giving the president new authority to target major buyers of Russian energy.

OilPrice.com - World - 14 days 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 - 15 days ago

Iran defeated by Ukraine at 2026 VNL Week 3

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iran were beaten by Ukraine 3-1 at the Week 3 of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Wednesday.

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 28 days ago

The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router

With residential proxies all the rage, CISA urges router users to be vigilant.

Ars Technica - Business - 30 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 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 - 4 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

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 - 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 - 10 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