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Ukraine/Russia

Russia reports 'powerful' cyberattacks on second day of parliamentary vote

This is Russia's first election since it invaded Ukraine, and is expected to gauge public support for the ongoing war.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Russia Holds First Post-War Parliamentary Elections. Western Intelligence Fears Putin Will Escalate Ukraine Conflict Post-Vote.

All anti-war parties have been barred from standing, but Russian President Vladimir Putin nevertheless sees the vote as an important indicator of public support for Russia's "Special Military Operation".

International Business Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Kyiv shoots down Putin's jet-powered Shaheds with new state-of-the-art interceptor

It comes as Russian strikes on Ukraine killed five and injured fifteen others

Independent UK - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

From the Magazine -- As Russia votes, the Kremlin offers the public few options – or incentives

Upcoming elections appear set to be more stage-managed than usual. But they still provide insight into public and Kremlin attitudes.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 2 hours ago

UN Report Finds Widespread Sexual Violence In Ukraine War, Most Cases Tied To Russia

Of the 1,004 verified cases against civilians and prisoners of war, 89% were attributed to the Russian side, the report said.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill -- The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine.

The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine.

BBC News - World - 11 hours ago

UN reports 1,004 verified cases of sexual violence in Ukraine war

Russian forces committed widespread sexual violence against civilians and prisoners of war in Ukraine, including gang rape and electric shocks to the...

Daily Sabah - World - 5 hours ago

Russia kills eight people in Ukraine, attacks two vessels in Black Sea

Ukraine's Air Force says Russia hit the country with dozens of drones and two antiship missiles overnight.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Trump Signs Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill, Aiming to Choke Off Moscow's Funds for Ukraine War

President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy.

Breitbart - World - 7 hours ago

Trump signs new Russia sanctions bill

US President Donald Trump has signed a new Russia sanctions bill; Moscow has warned that the measure could complicate Ukraine peace efforts and drive oil prices higher

Russia Today - World - 8 hours ago

Putin sends message to Europe amid Ukraine conflict: 'No aggressive intentions'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signalled seeking better ties with European countries in the midst of escalating conflict with Ukraine. Speaking at a meeting of the Military-industrial...

International The News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Von der Leyen sends Zelensky €3.3 bn after phone call

The EU has released €3.3 billion for Ukraine after a von der Leyen-Zelensky call as Kiev faces fresh graft cases and a $27 billion defense budget hole

Russia Today - World - 11 hours ago

Canada looks to cash in on EU's €90 bn Ukraine arms scheme

Ottawa is seeking to join the EU’s €90bn Ukraine loan program as Kiev faces a $27 billion military funding gap

Russia Today - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill, India-China in focus -- m read

Donald Trump signs new Russia sanctions bill targeting oil buyers, shadow fleet and major energy customers like China and India to cut funding for the Ukraine war.

Gulf News - Business - 13 hours ago

Nobody knows if Kyiv can survive another winter, but here's what we do know

In Kyiv, every decision is a gamble when Russia is intensifying its drone and missile strikes. Ukrainians continue their lives, but the pressure is exhausting after more than four years of war.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Trump, Denmark strike deal to shut Russia and China out of Greenland

The agreement, to be signed at the United Nations this week, will explicitly ban Russia and China from building bases or maintaining troops in Greenland, and from making sensitive investments there.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 15 hours ago

Germany should profit from Ukraine aid – Merz ally

Billions in Ukraine aid should generate more orders for German arms makers and give Berlin greater access to Ukrainian raw materials, Bavarian premier Markus Soeder has said

Russia Today - US News - 16 hours ago

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions over Ukraine war

New US law imposes harsh measures on Russia, aims to weaken the Kremlin's war funding and push for Ukraine negotiations.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Russia seizes assets of Nestle, French firms over West's Ukraine support

Russia has seized Nestle, Auchan, Lemana Pro and FM Logistic assets.

NZ Herald - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Top German official warns Putin's attacks are aimed at NATO as Russia grows more 'aggressive'

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius discusses defense cooperation between Germany and the U.S. while addressing tensions in the Middle East on 'Special Report.’

Fox News - Politics - 17 hours ago

Trump Signs Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill

Moscow has warned that the sanctions legislation could make it harder to reach a peace deal in the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Epoch Times - US News - 17 hours ago

Do elections in Russia make a difference?

Millions of people are choosing a new lower house of Parliament.

Aljazeera - World - 19 hours ago

Ukraine Receives $3.8 Billion in Loans From European Union for Defense

Last week, the EU had approved funding through the loan for Kyiv to buy 1,000 missiles for its U.S.-made Patriot air defense system.

Epoch Times - World - 19 hours ago

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill championed by Graham -- The new law lets the president impose tariffs on the largest purchases of Russian oil and natural gas.

The new law lets the president impose tariffs on the largest purchases of Russian oil and natural gas.

CBS News - US News - 19 hours ago

Zelensky's endgame, Houthi dominance, German decline: RT stories that shaped the week - LIST - RT's essential stories of the last seven days also covered NATO's march to war with Russia and the West jailing its own Kosovo proxy three decades later

RT looks at the top stories of the week, including the deepening corruption saga in Ukraine, the latest Houthi victories in the Middle East, and the inevitable end of Friedrich Merz

Russia Today - US News - 20 hours ago

As support for Putin's United Russia party dips, can the Kremlin secure the result it wants in a free and fair election?

A highly anxious nation is headed to the polls as calls for peace grow louder and support dips for President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party. Can the Kremlin secure the result it wants in a free and fair election?

Deutsche Welle - World - 22 hours ago

Putin's Russia threatens British targets in Ukraine over support for Kyiv

The Russian foreign ministry summoned the UK’s deputy head of mission in Moscow to complain about British support for Ukraine.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Widespread sexual violence in Ukraine war with most cases tied to Russia, UN report says

Among cases of conflict-related sexual violence 89% were attributed to the Russian side, while 11% were linked to Ukraine

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Trump's Russia-Ukraine Energy Truce Has Already Run Out of Gas

Trump wanted Moscow and Kyiv to hold fire. The drones and missiles just kept coming, and now he's got a bigger decision to make.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

A sweeping U.S. sanctions bill offers Ukraine new leverage on Russia, but enforcement looms

This week’s passage of a long-sought, sweeping package of U.S. sanctions aimed at cutting off some of the financial resources President Vladimir Putin relies on to fund the war gives Ukraine another potential source of leverage.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Zelensky hosts world leaders for regional summit in Ukraine amid Russian invasion

The inaugural summit of the so-called “Carpathian Eight” brings together Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary, with the European Union also involved.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

The West won't fight Russia itself. Eastern Europe may have to

NATO’s eastern flank is pushing the West toward a tougher line on Russia, even as its own states risk becoming the frontline of a conflict

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Zelensky welcomes leaders from 7 countries for a regional summit

The inaugural summit of the so-called “Carpathian Eight” brings together Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary, with the European Union also involved.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Russia says Nestle, Auchan asset seizures payback for Europe's actions

Hostile actions by 'unfriendly' countries have played a role in Russia's ⁠decision to take control of the assets of Swiss ⁠food giant Nestle and...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

Zelensky welcomes leaders from seven countries for regional summit to deepen co-operation

Ukraine receives €3.3-billion tranche from an EU financial support package meant to strengthen defence capabilities

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Russians go to polls with no party against Putin or war in Ukraine

The three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of a new draft, fears of mobilisation are overshadowing the vote.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy launches 'Carpathian Eight' initiative as Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has unveiled a new regional grouping of eight countries named “Carpathian Eight”, a bloc consisting of central and eastern European countries....

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Ghalenoei calls up 18 players for Uzbekistan and Russia friendlies

TEHRAN - Iran football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has called up 18 players from the domestic league for the national team’s upcoming FIFA international window, with Iran set to face Uzbekistan and Russia in friendly matches.

Tehran Times - Sports - 1 day ago

'Voters get to choose — just not the result': Russia's parliamentary election reaches occupied Ukraine

Russian State Duma elections will be held in occupied Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia amid accusations of armed voter intimidation.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

NATO member warns bloc seeking pretext for war with Russia

Europe risks a direct Russia-NATO war, Slovakia’s Robert Fico has warned, vowing to keep his country out of any conflict

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

SCO's energy future in China-Russia-Iran triangle

Eurasia’s energy landscape is shifting as major producers and consumers move toward deeper regional cooperation

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 1 day ago

War in Ukraine: Odesa and Sumy suffer fires and casualties in new Russian attacks - Russia struck the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Sumy on 16 September, sparking fires and damaging homes and other buildings, according to Ukrainian emergency services and local officials. 17/09/2026

Video. Russia struck the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Sumy on 16 September, sparking fires and damaging homes and other buildings, according to Ukrainian emergency services and local officials.

Euronews - World - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Qatar, Russia sign MoU to boost technical ties in tax administration

DOHA: The State of Qatar and the Russian Federation signed a memorandum of understanding on technical cooperation in tax administration, aimed at exch...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 1 day ago

Russia planning attacks on NATO territory, Polish PM warns

Russia not ready for any peace talks ‘without the total capitulation of Ukraine,’ Donald Tusk says

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

'I'm Russian,' Ovechkin says about decision to film United Russia ad

Alexander Ovechkin said on Thursday that his decision to appear in a political campaign advertisement for the United Russia party, which is backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, simply boiled down to his nationality.

CTV News - Sports - 1 day ago

Ukraine Hits Refinery as Moscow Prepares to Extend Diesel Export Ban

Ukraine drones hit a Rosneft-Gazprom Neft refinery near Moscow as Russia moves to extend its diesel export ban through October.

OilPrice.com - Business - 2 days ago

Russia used Claude AI for espionage, disinformation and drone swarms - Anthropic's latest report on the abuse of its AI model found that a Russian-linked hacking group used Claude to automate attacks on more than 20 organisations, including Ukrainian defence ministries and drone suppliers, while separate operators ran pro-Kremlin disinformation in Africa and Moldova. 16/09/2026

Anthropic's latest report on the abuse of its AI model found that a Russian-linked hacking group used Claude to automate attacks on more than 20 organisations, including Ukrainian defence ministries and drone suppliers, while separate operators ran pro-Kremlin disinformation in Africa and Moldova.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Gulf, Russia supply losses squeeze global diesel market

Supply losses from Gulf countries and Russia are placing more pressure on the global diesel market, pushing up diesel prices and refining margins in...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 2 days ago

House nears vote on Russia sanctions bill named after Graham

WASHINGTON — The House was expected to vote Wednesday on a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive Russian President Vladimir

The Columbian - Politics - 2 days ago

House passes Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham, sends to Trump

The Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill is on a path to become law after the House votes in favor.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Mearsheimer: There's no diplomatic way out of the Ukraine war

John Mearsheimer discusses the Ukraine war, Trump’s diplomacy, the legacy of 9/11 and the global shift from unipolarity to a multipolar order

Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago

Russia stages early voting in occupied Ukraine ahead of national election - Russia has begun early voting in its parliamentary elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine's Donetsk region, with armed personnel accompanying election officials and voters. 15/09/2026

Video. Russia has begun early voting in its parliamentary elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine’s Donetsk region, with armed personnel accompanying election officials and voters.

Euronews - World - 3 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 - 3 days ago

Trump says Ukraine and Russia agree to halt strikes on energy targets - Trump's announcement comes after he called on Ukraine to halt its attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure during a trip to Ireland over the weekend. 14/09/2026

Trump's announcement comes after he called on Ukraine to halt its attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure during a trip to Ireland over the weekend.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Goldberg: The war in Ukraine is becoming very inconvenient for Trump

It is utterly dishonorable to watch the president excoriate and victim-blame Ukrainians on a geopolitical scale.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

Poland and Ukraine condemn Russian strikes near their border - The strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near to the border a short time after another train carrying various foreign dignitaries passed through the same track. 14/09/2026

The strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near to the border a short time after another train carrying various foreign dignitaries passed through the same track.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

Russia Strikes Near NATO's Doorstep. A Drone Attack by Poland Border Raises Fears of a Wider Escalation.

The strike hit a locomotive near Yahodyn, roughly two kilometers from the Polish border, shortly after a diplomatic train carrying former prime ministers and European security officials passed through the area.

International Business Times - World - 4 days ago

Drone strikes hit key Ukraine-Poland supply route, sparking border fires - Ukraine said a Russian drone strike ignited a fire at a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing with Poland in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September. Video filmed close to the crossing showed flames and thick smoke as firefighters tackled the blaze. 14/09/2026

Video. Ukraine said a Russian drone strike ignited a fire at a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing with Poland in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September. Video filmed close to the crossing showed flames and thick smoke as firefighters tackled the blaze.

Euronews - World - 4 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 - 4 days ago

Russia, Ukraine agree to halt energy facility strikes, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to refrain from attacks on each other's energy infrastructure, a day after...

Daily Sabah - World - 5 days ago

Diesel Hits New High of $6.23 as Trump Urges Ukraine to Halt Russian Refinery Attacks

Diesel prices have risen more than 80 cents in a month, adding pressure to transportation costs and inflation.

Epoch Times - Business - 5 days ago

World Athletics' Russia stance remains unchanged, Sebastian Coe says

World’s Athletics President Sebastian Coe reportedly says the administrative viewpoint on sanctions imposed on Russia will not change. According to Coe, athletes from Russia and Belarus have...

International The News - Sports - 6 days ago

Weekend of Russian airstrikes kills at least 10 across Ukraine

Russian airstrikes in several Ukrainian regions Saturday killed 10 people, injured dozens and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure, local...

Daily Sabah - World - 6 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 - 6 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 - 8 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 - 9 days ago

Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across border - Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border, linking the two countries over the Tumen River. 08/09/2026

Video. Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border, linking the two countries over the Tumen River.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

Trump, Putin speak after US envoys visit Moscow and Kyiv in new peace push

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin held a one-hour call to discuss a Ukraine peace deal following visits by US envoys to Moscow and Kyiv.

New York Post - World - 10 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 - 11 days ago

At least 3 dead, 16 wounded in Russian attacks on Kyiv after meetings with Kushner, Witkoff

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's meetings appeared to produce no significant breakthrough as both countries resumed their deadly air war Tuesday.

New York Post - World - 11 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 - 11 days ago

Trump Envoys Shuttle Between Moscow and Kyiv as U.S. Revives Ukraine Peace Push

The Trump administration has restarted its Ukraine peace effort, but there is still no public evidence that Russia has softened its core demands.

OilPrice.com - World - 12 days ago

Ukraine Pushes Congress for Russia Sanctions Before Election Recess

Ukraine is pressing the US House to approve sweeping new sanctions and tariff powers targeting Russia and its energy customers before Congress leaves Washington for the midterm elections.

OilPrice.com - World - 14 days ago

Ukraine Diplomacy Heats Up and Russian Minister Returns to G20

Zelenskyy is preparing for renewed US-led peace diplomacy as Russia’s finance minister’s return to an in-person G20 meeting triggered European anger.

OilPrice.com - World - 17 days ago

6th day of Russian strikes in, around Ukraine capital Kyiv kill 12

At least 12 people were killed and several more wounded Tuesday when Russia struck Kyiv and the surrounding region for the ⁠sixth consecutive day....

Daily Sabah - World - 18 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 - 22 days ago

Türkiye's diesel imports from US, India hit record high after Russia ban

Türkiye increased its imports ⁠of diesel from the United States and India in August to record levels, shipping data showed, as a ​Russian ban on...

Daily Sabah - Business - 22 days 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 - 25 days 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 - 26 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 - 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 - 1 month 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