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Drones from Russian airspace hit Estonia and Latvia, authorities say - Drones from Russian airspace hit Estonia's Auvere power plant and crashed in Latvia, with officials blaming Moscow's ongoing war in Ukraine for the incidents and launching investigations. 25/03/2026

Drones from Russian airspace hit Estonia’s Auvere power plant and crashed in Latvia, with officials blaming Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine for the incidents and launching investigations.

Euronews - World - 41 minutes ago

Starmer says 'the threat from Russia has grown' as he attends Finland military summit

Sir Keir Starmer is in Finland for a meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force alliance. Ahead of the military summit, the PM said that while the focus of today's talks is Russian aggression in Ukraine, "we have to accept that there's a war on two fronts". Follow the latest below.

Sky News - Politics - 58 minutes ago

Black Sea oil tanker struck by drones as Trump 'urges Kyiv to give up land'

The US president has consistently demanded that Kyiv hand over illegally occupied land to Putin

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Iran War Deflects Attention from Ukraine as an Emboldened Russia Starts Spring Offensive

The Iran war has deflected global attention from Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor Ukraine as Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II enters its fifth year and an emboldened Kremlin undertakes a spring offensive.

Military.com - US News - 1 hour ago

US will give security guarantees - but only if Ukraine gives up land, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine has long sought security guarantees for any peace deal with Russia, and relies on the US. In remarks shared overnight, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Washington is prepared to follow through - but only if a chunk of eastern Ukraine is handed to Russia. Follow the latest.

Sky News - World - 2 hours ago

Turkish tanker blacklisted by Ukraine hit in drone attack – media

The Turkish oil tanker Altura has reportedly been hit by drones near the Bosphorus while transporting crude from Russia’s Novorossiysk port to Istanbul

Russia Today - World - 3 hours ago

Australia, Germany Seal New Space Defence Pact Amid China and Russia Threat

German Minister Boris Pistorius warned against China and Russia’s increasing threats in space.

Epoch Times - World - 5 hours ago

Ukraine braces for new Russian offensive on its 'Fortress Belt'

Ukraine will aim to repel Russia’s new springtime offensive along the front line during a breakdown in US-backed peace talks by building on recent tactical...

Independent.ie - World - 6 hours ago

Record wave of Russian drone attacks hits Ukraine

With peace talks stalled, Russia has launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine, killing civilians and damaging critical infrastructure-and bringing about Ukrainian retaliation.

SBS - World - 8 hours ago

US Official Disputes Zelenskyy's Claim That Security Guarantees Linked to Ukraine Ceding Donbas

In a March 25 interview, the Ukrainian president said the U.S. was ready to provide security guarantees ‘once Ukraine is ready to withdraw from Donbas.’

Epoch Times - US News - 12 hours ago

US security guarantees dependent on Ukraine ceding territory to Russia, says Zelenskiy

Trump applying pressure on Kyiv for quick end to four-year invasion as US focuses shifts to Iran war

Irish Times - World - 15 hours ago

In rare daytime drone blitz, Russia attacks western Ukrainian city largely spared from war's damage -- Anna Cunningham -- News -- - -- World -- |

In normal times, an assault of close to 1,000 Russian drones — many made from Iranian parts and designs — would dominate the news agenda. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attacks as "absolute depravity." At least six people were killed and a number of others injured.

CBC News - World - 15 hours ago

Ukraine has an edge against struggling Russia ahead of dreaded spring offensive

Ukraine has recently taken out advancing Russian troops with mines, mortars, artillery fire and unmanned aircraft -- without ever sending a soldier to the frontlines.

New York Post - World - 16 hours ago

Russia says it shot down almost 400 Ukrainian drones as Moscow and Kyiv escalate aerial barrages

Russian air defenses downed 389 incoming Ukrainian drones, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday, in what was the largest reported overnight attack on Russian regions and Crimea since Moscow’s forc

The Columbian - US News - 19 hours ago

Two NATO Allies Hit By Ukrainian Drones From Russia

Drones crashed in Latvia and Estonia on Wednesday after entering from Russia, according to officials

Newsweek - World - 20 hours ago

Ukraine Strikes Critical Russian Oil Port In Major Drone Attack

Ukraine has pledged to target Russia's oil and gas sites, cutting off Moscow's access to vital funds for its war effort against Kyiv.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

'Asia's Ukraine moment': How the Iran war could accelerate a shift to renewables

The fallout from the sprawling Middle East conflict is expected to represent a watershed moment for the energy transition.

CNBC - World - 1 day ago

'In broad daylight': Russia's surprise new tactic in Ukraine war

More than 550 drones were launched in a rare and deadly daytime onslaught that left the historic centre of Lviv aflame and damaged a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Poland scrambles jets after Russian launches drone attack on Ukraine

Nato aircraft were deployed after four people were killed in Russian strikes overnight

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Russia fires nearly 400 drones at Ukraine with signs its spring offensive has started

Russia fired almost 400 long-range drones at Ukraine overnight, Ukraine’s air force said, in its biggest attack in weeks. The onslaught continued into Tuesday morning as dozens of drones targeted the capital Kyiv during daylight.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Iran strikes neighbors with missiles and drones. Ukraine shows how to fight back. -- Dominique Soguel

Iran has shown they can do a lot of damage to United States and Israeli assets – and regional allies in the Gulf – via missile and drone attacks. Ukraine can help stop it.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 9 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 - 13 days 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 - 13 days ago

How Nuclear Waste Can Save Military Satellites and Lunar Exploration -- Russia and China can black out military satellites in seconds. A Latvian startup says nuclear-waste generators using 5x less...

Russia and China can black out military satellites in seconds. A Latvian startup says nuclear-waste generators using 5x less fuel could keep satellites—and lunar bases—running.

Military.com - US News - 15 days 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

In a surprise statement, the head of world football has said he believes it is time for Russia to return to the pitch.

In a surprise statement, the head of world football has said he believes it is time for Russia to return to the pitch.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 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 - 5 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

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 - 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 - 3 years ago