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Trump's envoy says he hopes to restart three-way talks with Russia and Ukraine

US special envoy Steve Witkoff flies to St Petersburg after talks with Ukrainian president in Oslo

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

U.S. envoy Witkoff meets with Putin in Russia amid report Musk throttled Starlink - News - World - | 2 hours ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in a grand imperial palace on Wednesday to review new ideas on ending the war in Ukraine amid Washington's latest push to stop Europe's bloodiest conflict since the Second World War.

CBC News - World - 13 minutes ago

Trump envoy meets Putin in St. Petersburg for Ukraine war talks

Russia on Wednesday released an American who had been jailed for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, in a deal reached during a visit by a top U.S. envoy and at a time when President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions meant to benefit Moscow.

CTV News - Top Stories - 16 minutes ago

US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin -- The 74-year-old former teacher has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.

Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff.

BBC News - World - 1 hour ago

Putin meets Trump envoy in St. Petersburg (VIDEO) -- Steve Witkoff brought new Ukraine peace proposals as Moscow and Washington explore restoring bilateral ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met Trump envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg to discuss the Ukraine conflict, with Moscow releasing US Air Force veteran Stephen Hubbard

Russia Today - US News - 36 minutes ago

Zelenskyy says if Trump can't stop Putin, help Ukraine do it -- Ukraine's leader calls on Trump to allow delivery of interceptor missiles already purchased by European allies if the U.S. "cannot rein Putin in." -- Oct 20

Ukraine's leader calls on Trump to allow delivery of interceptor missiles already purchased by European allies if the U.S. "cannot rein Putin in."

CBS News - World - 41 minutes ago

Latest Politics Videos - Russia frees Stephen Hubbard - 2h ago

Russia has freed Stephen Hubbard, an American who the U.S. Department of State says was wrongfully detained after he was accused of being a mercenary for Ukraine. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis and White House producer Kristin Brown have more details.

CBS News - Politics - 41 minutes ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Witkoff says there is basis for ceasefire, calls to resume 3-way talks

A basis for a ceasefire and a call to resume three-way talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine, as America's special envoy Steve Witkoff meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg. His visit comes as Washington ramps up efforts to bring an end to the years-long Russia-Ukraine war. Nick Harper reports f

Channel NewsAsia - World - 44 minutes ago

Witkoff says he hopes Ukraine included in U.S., Russia talks

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, meeting Vladimir Putin in Russia, voiced hope for new trilateral talks involving Ukraine, but Moscow appears to be sticking to its maximalist demands.

CBS News - Technology - 1 hour ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy backs ceasefire, calls for fresh talks with US and Russia

On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced he anticipated a favorable result from US envoy Steve Witkoff’s trip to Russia and that he advocates for trilateral negotiations...

International The News - World - 1 hour ago

Trump faces bipartisan backlash over waiving Russia sanctions

President Trump is defending his decision to waive sanctions, which will refill Russia's pocketbooks as it attacks Ukraine.

CBS News - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard during US envoy's visit

Around two dozen Americans are still being held in Russian prisons for various reasons, according to the Foley Foundation, a hostage advocacy group.

Euronews - World - 1 hour ago

Russia Releases Imprisoned American Stephen Hubbard

Stephen Hubbard, a retired teacher from Michigan, was sentenced to almost seven years in prison in 2024 on charges of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 hour ago

Russia releases detained American Stephen Hubbard following Witkoff's Putin meeting

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Russia releases detained American Stephen Hubbard. White House deputy press secretary Taylor Rogers weighs in.

Fox News - World - 1 hour ago

Musk reportedly ordered Starlink internet slowdown in Ukraine

Elon Musk personally ordered a Starlink slowdown during Russia's sweeping attacks on Ukraine, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing U.S. officials and people familiar with the matter. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is adamant the White House was not responsible. "We cannot direct a private company as to the decisions they make or not make," he said. NBC's Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Trump celebrates American teacher's release from Russia with savage dig at Biden

Trump said he personally requested the 74-year-old prisoner's release during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week.

New York Post - US News - 2 hours ago

Trump envoy Witkoff meets Russia's Putin for Ukraine war talks

Witkoff tells Putin that he hoped to discuss the resumption of the trilateral talks between US, Ukraine and Russia.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Russia Frees American Stephen Hubbard After 4-Year Detention

Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired American teacher from Michigan, is now on his way back to the United States after being detained in a Russian prison for more than four years. Russia accused him of fighting with the Ukrainian military, an allegation his family has always denied. NBC's Raf Sanchez reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Politics - 2 hours ago

Trump promises more than $5,000 checks and Russia frees U.S. citizen: Morning Rundown

Plus, actor Christina Applegate says she is “back at square one” after her MS misdiagnosis.

NBC News - US News - 2 hours ago

Russia frees jailed American Stephen Hubbard

Steve Witkoff landed in St. Petersburg for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. It comes a day after he met with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy in Norway.

Deutsche Welle - World - 2 hours ago

Putin welcomes Witkoff with fresh Ukraine peace talks in offing

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Wednesday to discuss new proposals for ending the war in Ukraine, amid...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 hours ago

WATCH: US envoy Steve Witkoff says Russia has released imprisoned American

Fox News senior correspondent Ben Hall joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the Russia's release of detained American Stephen Hubbard and the latest on the war in Ukraine.

Fox News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Russia frees retired American teacher as Trump envoy meets with Putin

Steve Witkoff met with the Russian leader in St. Petersburg on Wednesday. There was no immediate confirmation from the United States of the release of Hubbard, a retired school teacher who was detained in 2022.

NBC News - World - 3 hours ago

Ukraine carries out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line - Ukraine's 92nd Assault Brigade says it has carried out its first aerial drone evacuation of a wounded soldier, pulling him from a position where mines and Russian drone activity made a conventional rescue impossible. 20/10/2026

Video. Ukraine’s 92nd Assault Brigade says it has carried out its first aerial drone evacuation of a wounded soldier, pulling him from a position where mines and Russian drone activity made a conventional rescue impossible.

Euronews - World - 3 hours ago

Russia frees 74-year-old US citizen Stephen Hubbard as Putin-Witkoff meeting continues

Russia in a recent latest diplomatic development has freed 74-year-old US citizen Stephan Hubbard who was imprisoned in Russia for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in...

International The News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Putin hosts Trump envoy Witkoff for Ukraine talks, frees U.S. citizen held in Russia

In goodwill gesture, Moscow releases retired U.S. school teacher Stephen Hubbard from custody

The Globe and Mail - World - 3 hours ago

Russia frees imprisoned US citizen after plea from Trump

Stephen Hubbard, of Michigan, was sentenced after a closed trial in 2024 to nearly seven years in prison.

New York Post - World - 3 hours ago

Witkoff heads to Russia for Putin talks as Zelenskyy insists 'nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine'

Speaking in Oslo on Tuesday, Zelenskyy said Washington had reaffirmed its commitment to providing Ukraine with security guarantees.

CNBC - Politics - 4 hours ago

Trump envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in St. Petersburg for Ukraine war talks

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in St. Petersburg for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. This visit follows meetings the previous day with Ukrainian …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Peace at what price? Trump's pressure on Ukraine grows

Trump ramps up pressure on Ukraine to strike a peace deal with Russia, raising fears Kyiv could be forced into painful concessions.

SBS - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

US envoy to meet Putin after 'positive' talks with Zelensky

Trump also said he had asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to release Stephen Hubbard - an American taken captive by Moscow's forces years earlier in Ukraine.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 6 hours ago

US envoy Witkoff heads to Russia for Putin meeting after 'positive' talks with Zelenskyy

US envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday after holding constructive talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict. As Witkoff...

International The News - World - 7 hours ago

'I don't care how it's done': Trump pressures Ukraine to cut peace deal

The US president's remarks come amid a deepening feud with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Aljazeera - US News - 14 hours ago

Zelenskyy hails resumption of US advance warning of strikes on Ukraine

OSLO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed Tuesday (Oct 20) the resumption of US intelligence sharing on looming Russian strikes, but insisted Kyiv must be included in any future talks on its fate after meetings with US envoys."We are thankful that intelligence works ... I'm spea

Channel NewsAsia - World - 16 hours ago

Zelensky touts 'positive signals from American side' after Norway summit, call with Rubio

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky touted "positive signals" from a phone call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and an Oslo, Norway, summit with US special envoys, as President Trump said...

New York Post - Politics - 16 hours ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine again receiving early warning intel after call with U.S. Secretary of State

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Kyiv is once again receiving early warnings from its partners following recent Russian missile attacks that he said occurred without enough notice.

CBC News - World - 17 hours ago

US has given less aid to Ukraine than Spain since Trump took office — after Biden sent $130B

The US has given less aid to Ukraine since President Trump took office for his second term, but America remains by far Kyiv's biggest donor giving nearly $130 billion since the war began, according...

New York Post - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Ukraine deploys micro-drones in PG Arab countries: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – A security source has revealed to local Iranian media that hostile actions by Ukraine involving the deployment of micro-drones in countries within the region.

Mehr News Agency - World - 17 hours ago

Zelensky says early warning system has resumed after call with Rubio

For at least a week, the Ukrainian leader said his country's military had not received early warnings about ballistic missiles aimed at the capital. He said such intelligence saves lives by allowing alerts to the public and giving military units time to try to intercept the missiles.

Los Angeles Times - World - 18 hours ago

Ukraine must join potential Trump-Putin-Xi talks: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Kyiv must be included in any talks on the war in Ukraine involving U.S. President Donald Trump,...

Daily Sabah - World - 18 hours ago

Zelenskyy calls Rubio talks constructive after Trump eases Russia sanctions for 60 days

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described his latest conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as constructive, amid growing tensions with US President Donald Trump over Russia...

International The News - World - 21 hours ago

Russian aerial blitz kills 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets U.S. and European officials in Norway

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia unleashed another missile and drone blitz of civilian areas in Ukraine, killing at least nine people, officials said Tuesday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought m

The Columbian - US News - 21 hours ago

Trump hasn't denied anything 'deliberately' to Ukraine, Rubio tells Zelensky

Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about US support during a 45-minute call Tuesday amid friction over alleged gaps in intelligence sharing and...

New York Post - World - 22 hours ago

The Latest: US ties with Ukraine hit a new low as Trump slights Zelenskyy and eases up on Russia

The U.S.-Ukraine alliance is careening toward a possible breaking point, with Moscow strengthened by President Donald Trump’s recent rejection of new Russia sanctions and Kyiv undermined by …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 23 hours ago

Live -- Iran touts closest ever ties with Russia, contradicting Trump -- Iran says its ties with Russia are stronger than ever after a visit by Putin's top envoy, challenging Trump's assertion that Moscow isn't helping Iran in the war.

Iran says its ties with Russia are stronger than ever after a visit by Putin's top envoy, challenging Trump's assertion that Moscow isn't helping Iran in the war.

CBS News - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Russian aerial blitz kills 7 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets US and European officials in Norway

Officials say Russia has launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine and that at least seven people have been killed. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is in Norway seeking more support from the …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

Is Russia stalking satellites which help Ukraine from space?

Analysts say a Russian craft’s close pass by a commercial radar satellite is a first and a warning to Kyiv’s backers.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Zelensky Says Ukraine Is Being Pushed to 'Capitulate' as Rift With Trump Escalates

Donald Trump has called for Zelenskyy to be replaced and said he doesn't want to end the war with Russia.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Zelensky Tells Rubio Ukraine's Starlink, Starshield Access Must Be Restored

Ukraine currently doesn't have a viable alternative to Starlink and Starshield.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy to visit Norway amid Ukraine war and Trump rift: What's on agenda?

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to arrive in Oslo on Tuesday for talks on the Ukraine war and European security as confirmed by the Norwegian government. According to Reuters, US...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Zelensky shouldn't speak for Ukraine – Trump

It is high time Ukraine found itself a new representative to negotiate peace with Russia, US President Donald Trump has said, adding that Vladimir Zelensky “doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Got No Warning As Russian Missiles Rain In

Ukraine received no advance warning from its partners of a Russian ballistic missile strike overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Huffington Post - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine and Sudan migrants can stay in U.S. for now

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said on Sunday that people from Ukraine and Sudan would be able to keep their temporary humanitarian protections for now, allowing them to continue living in the

The Columbian - Politics - 1 day ago

Zelensky says Ukraine got no warning from partners as Russia hits the power grid again

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia launched ballistic missiles and drones to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure again.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Russian spacecraft maneuvers in 'extreme proximity' to satellite used by Ukraine

Kosmos 2612 closed from hundreds of kilometers away to extreme proximity to ICEYE-X36."

Ars Technica - Science - 1 day ago

Pope Leo XIV urges humanitarian cooperation between Ukraine and Russia during call with Zelensky

Leo recalled the “grave situation” in Oleshky, in Ukraine’s Kherson region, and told Zelensky about his request to Russian President Vladimir Putin for a humanitarian ceasefire, according to a Vatican statement.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Starshield Gives Trump Massive Power Over Ukraine

It's still not clear exactly who authorized the reduction to Ukraine's Starshield access from last week.

Newsweek - US News - 1 day ago

Trump Defends Russia Sanctions Waiver as Rift With Ukraine Deepens

President Trump defended waiving new sanctions against Russia to preserve peace negotiations, drawing criticism from Ukraine and US lawmakers as tensions with Kyiv deepen.

OilPrice.com - World - 2 days ago

Iran, Russia FMs meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received for a meeting in Tehran his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Monday.

Mehr News Agency - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Oil Retreats From 5-Month High as Markets Weigh Trump's Russia Sanctions Waiver

The administration says sanctions relief could boost diesel supplies and advance peace talks, even as attacks on energy infrastructure continue.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

How much does Ukraine really need Starlink systems?

Kyiv keeps issuing warnings that the satellite internet system Starlink is being restricted in Ukraine. How dependent is the country on the system, and what would happen if it went down?

Deutsche Welle - Science - 2 days ago

'The war is getting nearer': Ukraine's eastern exodus accelerates as Russia steps up attacks

Millions could face ‘most difficult time of war’ if Russia continues to destroy critical infrastructure

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

Trump signs executive order waiving new Russia sanctions - Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev has called the decision to put the sanctions on hold a "significant and truly historic moment." 17/10/2026

Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev has called the decision to put the sanctions on hold a "significant and truly historic moment."

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

US gave us no warning of Russian strikes on Kyiv power plants, Zelenskiy says

Russia ‌attacked energy facilities ‌in 11 Ukrainian regions overnight, knocking out power for tens of ​thousands of people, Ukrainian minister says

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

With US and Ukraine at odds, Russia cautiously tries to take advantage -- Fred Weir

With Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy publicly feuding over U.S. support for Ukraine, Russia is wondering whether the opportunity has finally arrived for it…

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Ukraine unveils flying ambulance drone that could save lives in minutes - A Ukrainian company has demonstrated an unusual new battlefield rescue system: a drone capable of carrying a wounded soldier inside an enclosed cabin. Developed by SkyFall, the aircraft, named StarGate, was filmed taking off, flying and landing with a person on board. 16/10/2026

Video. A Ukrainian company has demonstrated an unusual new battlefield rescue system: a drone capable of carrying a wounded soldier inside an enclosed cabin. Developed by SkyFall, the aircraft, named StarGate, was filmed taking off, flying and landing with a person on board.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine Launches Large-Scale Drone Attack On Russia, Defies Trump's Demands To Leave Russian Energy Alone

Swarms of Ukrainian drones hit numerous targets in Russia, including an oil terminal, overnight despite Trump's repeated insistence that Kyiv stop attacking Russian oil infrastructure.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

St. Petersburg Oil Terminal Set Ablaze Amid Massive Wave of Ukraine Drone Strikes

Ukrainian attacks set an oil export terminal ablaze in St. Petersburg on Sunday, as Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drones across Russia.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

UK takes 'different view' to Trump on Russia sanctions, says minister

Her comments follow a week in which relations between the US and Ukraine have deteriorated sharply.

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 days ago

Trump waives broad new Russia sanctions, Zelenskyy condemns it as 'wrong'

Trump signed the Graham Bill, which targeted Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, into law in September.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Trump Waives Russia Sanctions He Previously Signed Into Law. The Move Has Prompted International And Domestic Backlash.

The president signed an executive order on Friday night pausing the implementation of sanctions prescribed by the "Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026."

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Zelensky Complains Trump's Move to Pause Russian Sanctions Will Encourage Putin

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that he feared the United States would lift more sanctions on Russia.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Ex-national security adviser issues warning amid fraying US-Ukraine relationship

Lord Peter Ricketts said ministers must do more to warn the public about the Russian threat.

Evening Standard - Politics - 4 days ago

Trump's latest moves on Russia leave Ukraine facing a new dilemma in the war

Trump's diesel deal may do little for Russia's finances, but it raises bigger questions about Ukraine's leverage, U.S. support and Putin's next moves.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

Trump Signs Order Waiving Russia-Related Sanctions

The U.S. president said it would be in the national interest to waive the sanctions for now.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

Trump says White House didn't order Starlink restrictions in Ukraine

Ukrainian officials complained this week that SpaceX had limited internet connectivity without advance notice.

CNBC - US News - 4 days ago

Ukraine Defies Trump With Renewed Attacks on Russian Oil Infrastructure

Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries as Trump's proposed energy ceasefire collapses and US restrictions on military satellite services fuel tensions with Kyiv.

OilPrice.com - World - 4 days ago

U.S. Starlink curbs embolden Russia to intensify attacks on Ukraine, minister tells CNBC

Ukraine is seeking winter energy and air-defense support as Russian strikes intensify and Starlink limits disrupt military operations.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

Trump Says US in Talks With China, Russia on Denuclearization

The U.S. president confirms discussions with Xi and Putin but suggests China’s smaller nuclear stockpile may dampen its interest in giving up weapons.

Epoch Times - US News - 5 days ago

Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Trump's 'energy ceasefire' A ballistic missile hit a power plant that supplies the Ukrainian capital with heat and electricity, as Moscow said it had downed 900 drones overnight. 14/10/2026

A ballistic missile hit a power plant that supplies the Ukrainian capital with heat and electricity, as Moscow said it had downed 900 drones overnight.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery

Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Ryazan refinery on Thursday, ending Kyiv’s brief pause in attacks on Russian energy infrastructure

OilPrice.com - Business - 5 days ago

Trump Denies Cutting Ukraine Intelligence Amid Satellite Restrictions

Trump denies suspending US intelligence sharing with Ukraine as Kyiv faces disruptions to missile warnings and military satellite communications amid escalating Russian attacks.

OilPrice.com - World - 5 days ago

Ukraine Slammed Starlink Restrictions: Musk Pointed to the Pentagon and White House.

The crisis began when Denys Sienik, Ukraine's top diplomat in Washington, contacted U.S. lawmakers to warn that restrictions had been imposed on military-grade Starlink terminals without explanation.

International Business Times - Technology - 5 days ago

Ukraine: Russian missiles hit Kyiv homes and power plant, killing 3 and injuring 22 - Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least three people, injured 22 and damaged homes and power plants, leaving over 600,000 without electricity. 14/10/2026

Video. Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least three people, injured 22 and damaged homes and power plants, leaving over 600,000 without electricity.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Ukraine accuses SpaceX of restricting Starlink, disrupting military amid Trump pressure

Ukrainian officials and military units accused Elon Musk’s SpaceX of throttling a technology at the heart of their battlefield communications and drone operations.

NBC News - Technology - 5 days ago

Russia funnels nearly half its budget into war as social funds shrink - Russia's 2027 draft budget allocates a record share to defence and security, as regions quietly divert funds for foster children and orphans to war payments and "coffin money" for soldiers' families is cut by up to 95% in some areas. 13/10/2026

Russia’s 2027 draft budget allocates a record share to defence and security, as regions quietly divert funds for foster children and orphans to war payments and “coffin money” for soldiers’ families is cut by up to 95% in some areas.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Ukraine blindsided by Starlink throttling restrictions and intelligence gaps

Kyiv’s forces experience connectivity problems on Elon Musk’s satellite network.

Ars Technica - Technology - 6 days ago

Rent surges in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee mobilisation fears - Monthly rents in Yerevan now run to €800–900 for a two-room flat, up 23.5% year on year in August, while Tbilisi rents have stabilised after 60–70% jumps following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russian nationals account for 72% of all foreign property transactions in Armenia. 13/10/2026

Monthly rents in Yerevan now run to €800–900 for a two-room flat, up 23.5% year on year in August, while Tbilisi rents have stabilised after 60–70% jumps following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russian nationals account for 72% of all foreign property transactions in Armenia.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Trump claims Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire as Baltics stay on alert - Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, we hear from Latvia's FM Baiba Braže, Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack, and France's debt fears. 12/10/2026

Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, we hear from Latvia's FM Baiba Braže, Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack, and France's debt fears.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Zaporizhzhia airstrikes kill 17 as Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine - Zaporizhzhia was hit by deadly Russian airstrikes on Saturday, 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children, Ukrainian officials said. Rescuers searched rubble for survivors as the city faced renewed strikes on residential areas. 11/10/2026

Video. Zaporizhzhia was hit by deadly Russian airstrikes on Saturday, 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children, Ukrainian officials said. Rescuers searched rubble for survivors as the city faced renewed strikes on residential areas.

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

Russia was not ready for the data center war it started with Ukraine

Russian bloggers warn Russia’s hyper-centralized digital economy is vulnerable.

Ars Technica - Technology - 8 days ago

Will Ukraine survive the winter?

Washington's position on Ukraine remains ambivalent while losses mount and an energy crisis deepens.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 8 days ago

Putin aide urges Musk to start building Russia-US tunnel

Russian presidential aide Kirill Dmitriev has urged Elon Musk to participate in building a proposed 70-mile tunnel under the Bering Strait linking Russia and the US

Russia Today - Business - 9 days ago

Putin offers help to end Iran war while Russia continues its own - The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do "everything in our power" to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators. 09/10/2026

The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do “everything in our power” to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators.

Euronews - World - 10 days ago

Trump says Russia has agreed to deliver millions in diesel fuel after 'highly successful discussion'

Trump says Putin agreed to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel fuel immediately, with millions more tons to follow as prices soar past $6 a gallon.

Fox News - Business - 11 days ago

Kyiv open to dialogue with South Korea after it recalls ambassador - Kyiv says it is open to "constructive dialogue" with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea's decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy's violation of the non-disclosure agreement. 09/10/2026

Kyiv says it is open to “constructive dialogue” with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea’s decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy’s violation of the non-disclosure agreement.

Euronews - World - 11 days ago

Iran and Russia used ChatGPT for propaganda by 'fake journalists', OpenAI says

The American tech giant said it banned Russian and Iranian accounts that had been using ChatGPT models to generate content and fake journalist personas to spread false narratives about the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and sow division.

Euronews - Environment - 12 days ago

Trump doesn't think Russia plague incident is bioweapon, plans Putin call Wednesday

Nearly 200 people were placed under medical observation earlier this week in Russia's Irkutsk region in eastern Siberia over suspected exposure to plague.

CNBC - Health - 13 days ago

Russia pushes back on plague death reports, defends WHO notification

On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia informed the World Health Organization about the death of a laboratory worker at a Siberian plague research facility that occurred last...

International The News - Health - 14 days ago

Russia plague death: Still only 'limited information' — ECDC

After a worker at a Russian plague research institute in Siberia died October 2, 2026, nearly 200 of her contacts were under medical observation. But authorities there denied pneumonic plague had caused the death.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 14 days ago

WHO deems Russia plague risk 'low' following lab technician's fatal illness

Following the recent laboratory fatality in Siberia, the World Health Organization has stated that the overall risk of a plague epidemic in Russia remains low.WHO statement follows the death of 28...

International The News - Health - 14 days ago

Trump offers U.S. help to Russia after plague death; WHO assesses the situation as low risk

WHO said it was in contact with Russian authorities, and has offered support if needed, while assessing the risk to the general public as low based on available information.

CNBC - Health - 15 days ago

Russia hospitalizes almost 200 people after death from plague: Reports

Nearly 200 people are under medical observation in Russia’s Irkutsk region over suspected exposure to plague, according to local media reports.

CNBC - Health - 16 days ago

New North Korea bridges build on strong China, Russia ties

Two recently opened bridges are expected to ease trade and transport between North Korea and its powerful neighbors. The new connections come as Pyongyang builds strategic ties with China and Russia.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 22 days ago

Trump and the chain of setbacks in Iran, China and Russia

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Contrary to the image Donald Trump has tried to project of American power and influence in the world, recent days have been marked, for him, by a series of setbacks.

Mehr News Agency - Opinion - 24 days ago

Europe -- 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 - 1 month ago

Russia hits Kyiv after fighting hiatus ends

At least 2 people in Kyiv were killed after a Russian strike on the Ukrainian capital, ending the pause in attacks during the visit by U.S. envoys.

UPI - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Russia resumes heavy strikes on Ukraine after US envoy departure

ALBAWABA - Explosion rocked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on early Tuesday as Russia resumed its war after a three-day halt for US envoy visit.Putin had ea

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Inside India newsletter: U.S., Russia vie for a bigger slice of the world's third-largest energy market

U.S. and Russia are competing to assert dominance in the world's third largest energy market.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

Ukraine at 35: Independence tested by resilience

On August 24, Ukraine marks the 35th anniversary of the restoration of its independence. For Ukrainians, this is far more than a commemorative date. O...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 1 month 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 - 2 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 - 6 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 - 7 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 - 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