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Ukraine/Russia

Trump takes credit as Russia pauses attacks on Ukraine's power grid

U.S. President Donald Trump says he convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin to pause attacks on Ukraine’s power grid during one of the coldest winters in years. President Zelenskyy suggested Russia has merely shifted to other targets.

CBC News - World - 56 minutes ago

Ukraine war live: Chernobyl loses power while mass blackouts continue

Ukrainian president says talks with Russia and the US may be delayed while Trump focuses on 'situation with Iran'

Independent UK - World - 2 hours ago

Day in Photos: Refinery on Fire, Rally in Bangkok, and Ice Floating in Russia

A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

EU Weighs Scrapping Russia Oil Price Cap for Harder Sanctions

The European Union is quietly preparing to take a much bigger swing at Russia’s oil trade. And this time, Brussels is aiming less at price optics and more at enforcement reality.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Confusion in Kyiv and Moscow after Trump says Putin agreed to pause attacks for a week

Trump told a Cabinet meeting he had personally asked Putin to stop attacking because of the "extraordinary cold" in Ukraine, where temperatures have hit minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit.

NBC News - World - 22 hours ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for EU entry by 2027

Ukraine will be ⁠technically ready to join the ​European Union ‍in 2027, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, ‌adding ‍that securing 'fast track'...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy backs energy ceasefire, Russia bombs Ukraine despite Trump intervention

Donald Trump said his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had agreed to halt attacks on Kyiv and other cities.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy proposes 'least problematic solution' to territorial issue - and sends Kyiv dare to Putin

Three people have been killed and another injured in overnight Russian shelling in Ukraine, officials said. Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned that Vladimir Putin is preparing a "new massive strike". Follow the latest and catch up on our latest Q&A with Michael Clarke.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

EU member state tells Zelensky to stop issuing 'ultimatums'

Luxembourgish Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel has warned Ukraine’s Zelensky against giving the EU “ultimatums” about bloc membership

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Zelensky Offers Putin Bigger Truce Than Trump's Agreement

Kyiv, which recently endured severe power shortages, is forecast to enter a brutally cold stretch of winter weather.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

New START treaty expiring soon: Is the world headed for new US-Russia nuclear arms race?

To the world, the word 'destruction' is synonymous with the scarred landscapes and nuclear shadows left in the wake of the Second World War. Only with the help of nuclear treaties, the international...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Trump takes credit for pause in Kyiv bombings, saying Putin agreed to his request

With temperatures in Ukraine are set drop to minus 30 degrees, the US president said his Russian counterpart had accepted his request not to target Kyiv for a week – but there was no confirmation from the Kremlin.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell

Russia has been pounding Ukraine's critical infrastructure, hoping to wear down public resistance to the war while leaving many around the country having to endure the dead of winter without heat.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Donald Trump Just Hit Russia Harder Than Any Missile From Ukraine

Perspective: Lukoil’s asset sale highlights the impact of U.S. sanctions on Russia’s energy sector.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Odessa A'zion drops out of Latina 'Deep Cuts' role following backlash

Earlier this week, TheWrap revealed that the 'Marty Supreme' star was cast as Zoe Gutierrez, a Latina character in the A24 film adaptation of Holly Brickley’s debut novel, prompting pushback online.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia uses 'shadow mail' to bypass EU sanctions, report reveals - Russia has been bypassing EU sanctions using Berlin logistics and lighter-controlled international mail, according to an investigation by German media. In response, the Ukrainian envoy has called for tougher enforcement. 29/01/2026

Russia has been bypassing EU sanctions using Berlin logistics and lighter-controlled international mail, according to an investigation by German media. In response, the Ukrainian envoy has called for tougher enforcement.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

WW3 Watch: Germany Boosts Security for Critical Infrastructure as Russia Fears Shake Europe

Germany aims to pass a legislation requiring increased security for the country's critical infrastucture to protect against possible attacks.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

5 killed in Ukraine after Russian drone hits passenger train

Five people were killed after a Russian drone hit a Ukrainian passenger train during an overnight assault, which President Volodymyr Zelensky slammed as a blatant "act of terrorism."

New York Post - World - 2 days ago

Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train -- As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.

As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.

CBS News - Technology - 2 days ago

A new report warns that combined war casualties in Russia's war on Ukraine could soon hit 2 million

A new report warns that the number of soldiers killed, injured or missing in Russia's war in Ukraine could reach 2 million by spring

Los Angeles Times - World - 3 days ago

Gay ice hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry' becomes a surprise hit in Russia despite anti-LGBTQ2S+ laws

If you haven’t heard of gay ice hockey TV drama “Heated Rivalry” and its two lead stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie yet ... then get your skates on.

CTV News - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Russia Claims Europe Is 'Defenseless' Against Oreshnik Missiles As WW3 Fears Mount

Russia claims Europe is defenceless against Oreshnik hypersonic missiles as WW3 fears mount. A senior Kremlin ally escalates rhetoric in fresh NATO-Russia tensions.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Russian drones kill 3 and wound children in Ukraine as Zelensky urges speedier diplomacy

The Odesa attack involved more than 50 drones, some of them models recently upgraded by Russia to improve their range and strike power, according to Ukrainian authorities.

Los Angeles Times - World - 3 days ago

Russia pulls troops from airport in northeast Syria

Russia pulled its troops and equipment on Tuesday from an airport in northeast Syria, with reports saying the site was stripped of Russian flags and...

Daily Sabah - World - 4 days ago

State of emergency declared as Russia brings its war into Ukrainian homes

Moscow's relentless attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure are forcing people to wear multiple layers of clothes or turn on gas ovens just to generate enough warmth to stay alive, as temperatures drop as low as -20C.

Sky News - World - 4 days ago

Peace Talks to Resume in Abu Dhabi as Ukraine War Grinds On

The United States, Ukraine, and Russia are preparing to resume peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi, even as intense fighting, territorial disputes, and unresolved security guarantees continue to define the war.

OilPrice.com - World - 5 days ago

Russia carries out huge drone and missile attacks on Ukraine

Major missile and drone attack overnight in Kyiv and Kharkiv leaves at least one dead and 23 injured

Evening Standard - World - 7 days ago

Russia reports major inflation drop in 2025

Russia’s annual inflation rate has fallen to 5.59%, the lowest level in five years, central bank data shows

Russia Today - Business - 7 days ago

Zelensky Says Trump's Greenland Obsession is Forcing Europe to Abandon Ukraine's Needs

At his speech at the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused European leaders of abandoning Ukraine's needs to defend Greenland.

International Business Times - World - 8 days ago

Putin meeting set for Thursday, Witkoff says, with Ukraine 'land deals' in focus

A meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to take place on Thursday with "land deals" over Ukraine on the table, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said.

CNBC - World - 10 days ago

Trump's Venezuelan oil move isn't hypocrisy — it's genius strategy to crush China and Russia

President Trump's Venezuelan oil imports serve U.S. energy strategy by optimizing Gulf Coast refineries designed for heavy crude while weakening adversaries.

Fox News - Business - 16 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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 10 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 - 10 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 - 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