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Ukraine/Russia

Russian drone hits school in Ukraine's Kyiv as Moscow presses air assault

Russian drone strikes hit a school in Kyiv and the main bridge, disrupting transport in the latest wave of attacks.

Aljazeera - World - 29 minutes ago

Russian drone strikes Kyiv school as Moscow's relentless aerial attacks against Ukraine continues

Children and staff at the school were in shelters when the drone hit, Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said, and its warhead didn’t explode.

New York Post - World - 4 hours ago

Russia targets busy bridge in central Kyiv -- The Pivdennyi bridge came under fire as a metro train was travelling across - the first such attack on Kyiv's bridges. -- Europe

The Pivdennyi bridge came under fire as a metro train was travelling across - the first such attack on Kyiv's bridges.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

A Russian drone hits a Kyiv school as Moscow presses its aerial campaign against Ukraine

Children and staff at the school were in shelters when the drone hit, Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said, and its warhead didn’t explode. No casualties were reported, but the building’s brick facade showed a large hole, revealing a staircase, and burn marks alongside smashed windows.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 hour ago

Russian airstrikes kill at least 7, damage infrastructure in Ukraine

Russia unleashed an air campaign against Ukraine's energy grid on Wednesday, ‌hitting power facilities and infrastructure around Kyiv and other regions in what Ukraine's prime minister said was the heaviest combined attack on energy sites in months.

CBC News - World - 2 hours ago

Russia Unleashes Massive Attack on Ukraine. Power Cuts Begin as Freezing Weather Nears.

Seven people, including a child, were killed across Ukraine during the assault, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

World Business Report -- Ukraine introduces emergency power cuts in Kyiv

President Zelensky said energy facilities were targeted across Ukraine

BBC News - Business - 3 hours ago

Kanye West's Russia concerts cancelled, organisers confirm

Russia’s foreign ministry previously called the planned shows unacceptable.

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

West pushing Africa to skip Russia summit – Moscow

Western countries are pressuring African states to stay away from the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on October 28-29, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said

Russia Today - US News - 4 hours ago

Tensions Between Russia and NATO Keep Escalating. Moscow Now Reportedly Issued a Nuclear Threat.

The country said it is ready to use nuclear weapons against any attempt to cut off Kaliningrad, an enclave bordering the Baltic Sea.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Russia nuclear warning to NATO not confrontational: Kremlin

The Kremlin on Thursday defended a letter outlining Russia’s readiness to use nuclear weapons if NATO cuts off Kaliningrad, saying the warning was meant...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Kanye barred from performing in Russia for glorifying Nazism – Moscow

US rapper Kanye West cannot hold shows in Russia due to his glorification of Nazism, the country’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said

Russia Today - US News - 4 hours ago

Modi and Trump talk amid concerns over Russia sanctions

Narendra Modi and Donald Trump discuss ties as India warns new US measures over Russian oil could affect bilateral relations

Russia Today - US News - 4 hours ago

Russian drone hits Kyiv school as Moscow keeps up relentless aerial siege

Children and staff at the school were in shelters when the drone hit, Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said, and its warhead didn’t explode

The Globe and Mail - World - 5 hours ago

Two Russian drones hit major bridge in Kyiv

Kyiv, Ukraine: Russian drones on Thursday hit a major bridge in Kyiv for the first time since the start of the conflict with Ukraine, as Moscow steppe...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Kyiv school, nuclear institute hit as Russia ramps up attacks

Russian strikes targeted a nuclear research facility and a school in Kyiv as the Ukrainian capital continued to suffer ramped up attacks by Moscow...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

CNA Explains: Why is South Korea angry with Ukraine over two North Korean POWs?

South Korea has demanded an apology from Ukraine, saying that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy breached a secrecy agreement in revealing that Kyiv had transferred two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Russia warns NATO a Kaliningrad blockade could prompt nuclear response

The warning echoed statements by several Russian embassies in Europe this week that Moscow has “information that NATO is preparing” a blockade of Kaliningrad.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 22 hours ago

Map Shows Russia's Sabotage Attacks on Europe Since Start of Ukraine War

A drone landed in Moldova and Poland scrambled jets as alarm about Russian threat in Europe grows.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

At least seven reported killed as Russia attacks Ukraine's energy grid

Ukrainians expect a winter of attacks intended to plunge cities into cold and darkness

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Mali has taken its case against Ukraine to the UN. What is behind it?

Mali has taken its accusation that Ukraine backs Sahel militants to the UN, alleging Kiev is part of a wider effort to destabilize the region

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing 7 and targeting power grid

Moscow’s steep escalation of its aerial campaign since the end of August is putting pressure on Ukraine as it braces for winter, when Russia regularly bombards energy facilities to deny Ukrainians heat, power and running water.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of winter

Four people were killed in overnight missile and drone strikes that caused power outages around Kyiv

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Russia targets data centers in Kyiv as NATO condemns Moscow's 'nuclear rhetoric'

Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine’s data centers and communications infrastructure, targeting facilities in Kyiv.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Kyiv shrouded in smoke after Russia strikes power plants, kills 4

At least four people were killed Wednesday when Russian drone and missile attacks targeted Kyiv and surrounding areas that also damaged energy...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Iran, Russia push to expand legal cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's prosecutor-general and the chairman of the Russian Supreme Court stressed the development of legal and judicial relations between Tehran and Moscow during a meeting Tuesday in the Russian capital.

Mehr News Agency - Politics - 1 day ago

More than 50 countries vow at Toronto summit to save Ukrainian kids from Russia

More than 50 countries signed a pledge Tuesday at a conference in Toronto to boost their efforts to return Ukrainians from Russian captivity — including an estimated 20,000 children.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Iran national football team loses to Russia in friendly match

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's national men's football team was defeated by Russia 2-0 in a friendly match on Tuesday.

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 1 day ago

Russian envoy in DC for talks with US officials about Ukraine war energy cease-fire

The visit comes after Trump met with Zelensky in New York last ‌week and urged the Ukrainian leader to enact an energy-infrastructure ceasefire.

New York Post - World - 1 day 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 - 2 days ago

Another European Country Has Accused Russia Of Being Behind An Attack As Hybrid War Expands

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said Russian security services ordered an attack against a defense company supplying military equipment to Ukraine.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Russia Keeps Struggling In Ukraine. Putin Is Now Further Increasing The Size Of The Army.

Moscow's armed forces will get close to 2.5 million, with more than 1.5 million active servicemen.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Russia plans new 'superprisons' despite war recruitment emptying jails - Seven complexes holding more than 20,000 inmates are planned for 2035, including one in Russian-occupied Kherson, even as the prison population has dropped from 465,000 to 282,000 since 2021, largely because inmates have been recruited as contract soldiers for the war in Ukraine. 28/09/2026

Seven complexes holding more than 20,000 inmates are planned for 2035, including one in Russian-occupied Kherson, even as the prison population has dropped from 465,000 to 282,000 since 2021, largely because inmates have been recruited as contract soldiers for the war in Ukraine.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine says Russian drones kill 14, hit Kyiv and Odesa infrastructure - Ukraine reports 14 dead and 57 injured after a massive Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Odesa on 27 September, damaging schools, hospitals and key infrastructure. 28/09/2026

Video. Ukraine reports 14 dead and 57 injured after a massive Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Odesa on 27 September, damaging schools, hospitals and key infrastructure.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Russia paying US recruits $26,000 to become cannon fodder in Ukraine war

“When an American suddenly ends up fighting on Russia’s side ... They are invited onto television... and presented as proof that ‘ordinary Americans support Russia.'"

New York Post - World - 2 days ago

Leftist South Korea Demands Ukraine Apologize After Zelensky Reveals North Korea Soldiers Shipped to Seoul

South Korea demanded an apology on Sunday from Ukraine after Zelensky told the U.N. that he had sent captured North Koreans to the South.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Zelenskyy Warns Russia Wants to Widen War Beyond Ukraine

Russian drones killed at least four in Ukraine overnight as Zelenskyy says Moscow plans $12 billion for jet-powered drones and Trump urges a deal.

OilPrice.com - World - 3 days ago

Russia Is Seeking To Encircle Several Ukrainian Cities. Ukraine Is Reportedly Managing To Push Back.

Kyiv's operation "Vivaldi" managed to recapture 176 square kilometers in northern Donetsk as it fights to prevent Moscow's encirclement of its "fortress belt."

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

How is Russia recruiting Belarusians to fight in the war in Ukraine? Russia's recruitment drive targeting Belarusians has become a key tool to boost manpower on the battlefield and exploits economic hardship and isolation. 27/09/2026

Russia's recruitment drive targeting Belarusians has become a key tool to boost manpower on the battlefield and exploits economic hardship and isolation.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Russia strikes Ukraine as Putin denies plans to attack Europe - On Saturday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had also carried out a "double strike" attack on a logistics facility serving fast-food chain McDonald's. 26/09/2026

On Saturday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had also carried out a "double strike" attack on a logistics facility serving fast-food chain McDonald’s.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Pro-Russia Serbian President Vučić Resigns To Run For Prime Minister. Russia And The EU Will Follow The Election Closely.

Vučić is the leading figure of Serbian politics, having served as president since 2017 and prime minister between 2014 and 2017. His critics accuse him of turning Serbia into an autocracy.

International Business Times - World - 3 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 - 4 days ago

Exclusive: Sen. Dave McCormick Says China, Russia Fueling U.S. Data Center Backlash

Sen. Dave McCormick says China and Russia are running a campaign to turn Americans against AI and data centers.

Breitbart - Technology - 4 days ago

The drones Russia could strike Europe with from Mediterranean fleet - Russia keeps up air strikes on Ukraine with an expanding fleet of drones, from the Shahed-136 to the jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5, while boosting production in Alabuga. 25/09/2026

Russia keeps up air strikes on Ukraine with an expanding fleet of drones, from the Shahed-136 to the jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5, while boosting production in Alabuga.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

Russia recruits up to 25,000 North Koreans to assemble drones, UN says - Pyongyang, which supports Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has helped staff and arm its forces. The UN says up to 25,000 North Koreans assemble drones in Russia, with most of their pay seized by Kim Jong-un's regime. 24/09/2026

Pyongyang, which supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has helped staff and arm its forces. The UN says up to 25,000 North Koreans assemble drones in Russia, with most of their pay seized by Kim Jong-un's regime.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Well-done hack flames 3.2M Burger King Russia users -- HIBP confirms cybercrims stuck a straw into marketing reservoir, sucking up six-years of leaky Whopper secrets

HIBP confirms cybercrims stuck a straw into marketing reservoir, sucking up six-years of leaky Whopper secrets

Register UK - Technology - 8 days ago

Russia quietly modernises bomb shelters in Moscow and St Petersburg - Tens of millions of roubles have been allocated for repairs to shelters across Moscow districts and St Petersburg metro stations as Ukrainian drones struck another Russian refinery on Sunday, as the Kremlin's all-out war in Ukraine continues well into its fifth year. 22/09/2026

Tens of millions of roubles have been allocated for repairs to shelters across Moscow districts and St Petersburg metro stations as Ukrainian drones struck another Russian refinery on Sunday, as the Kremlin's all-out war in Ukraine continues well into its fifth year.

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

Russians abroad voted overwhelmingly against Putin's party, polls show - Two independent exit polls covering 27 countries put New People first with around 45% and United Russia as low as 2.8%, the reverse of official results inside Russia, where Putin's party took nearly 58%. Exit poll organisers said the gap "destroys the image of supposed support for the authorities." 22/09/2026

Two independent exit polls covering 27 countries put New People first with around 45% and United Russia as low as 2.8%, the reverse of official results inside Russia, where Putin's party took nearly 58%. Exit poll organisers said the gap "destroys the image of supposed support for the authorities."

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

Putin's party wins record Duma majority as EU vows sanctions - Five Western nations and Kyiv condemned the voting in occupied Ukraine as illegal, while a Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow on the final day of polling killed two people. 21/09/2026

Five Western nations and Kyiv condemned the voting in occupied Ukraine as illegal, while a Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow on the final day of polling killed two people.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

In the Arctic, the ice is moving – and so is the India-Russia agenda

Russia’s Arctic projects may offer India new opportunities in critical minerals, LNG, shipbuilding and Arctic-linked trade corridors

Russia Today - Opinion - 13 days ago

Russia 'sabotaging' power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace

Investigation finds no evidence of Russia's claims that Ukrainian attacks hit the nuclear power plant.

Aljazeera - Environment - 13 days ago

Sweeping Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Advances Toward House Vote

The House has cleared a procedural path toward a final vote on sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions legislation that would give President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy.

OilPrice.com - World - 15 days ago

Russia raps barring Iran's nuclear chief from IAEA meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna has condemned blocking Iranian nuclear chief from attending the IAEA meeting.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 16 days ago

Russia expands nuclear team at Iran's Bushehr plant

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev said 47 of the company's specialists have returned to the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran and Russia intends to raise that number to 150.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 18 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 - 20 days ago

Russia Strikes Moldova Border as Ukraine Hits Black Sea Port

Russian drone attacks killed two people at a Ukraine-Moldova border crossing and one in Kyiv as Ukraine struck military and oil infrastructure at Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.

OilPrice.com - World - 21 days ago

U.S. News - Russia hits Kyiv after fighting hiatus ends - Sept. 8 (UPI) -- 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.

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 - US News - 23 days 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 - 23 days 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

Russia and China expand trade via Arctic sea route

Russia and China are expanding Arctic trade links as the first Chinese container ship reaches Murmansk via the Northern Sea Route

Russia Today - Business - 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

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 - 2 months 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 - 5 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 - 6 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 - 11 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