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Ukraine contacted Musk's SpaceX over Russian drones using Starlink

Kyiv raises concerns after reports that Russian drones used Starlink during attacks across Ukraine.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 51 minutes ago

Odessa A'zion Pulls Out of Film After Getting Cast in a Latina Role

She was set to play Zoe Gutierrez in Sean Durkin’s Deep Cuts.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 1 hour ago

Russia ready to evacuate staff from Iran's Bushehr -- m read

Moscow warns attack on facility could trigger catastrophe as US pressure mounts

Gulf News - World - 2 hours 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 - 6 hours ago

Zelenksy warns Russia planning 'new massive strike' ahead of Sunday peace talks

Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian intelligence has indicated that Russia was preparing “a new massive strike” as he reminds world leaders that any att...

Independent.ie - World - 7 hours ago

Two Million Casualties in Ukraine War by Spring, Says Study

More than twice as many Russian soldiers killed than Ukrainians and the conflict is close to hitting two million casualties, analysis claims.

Breitbart - Politics - 6 hours ago

Belarus joins Trump's 'Board of Peace,' raising eyebrows over its role - Belarus joined Donald Trump's conflict resolution initiative despite concerns over its president's continued crackdown on dissent and support for Russia in its war against Ukraine. 28/01/2026

Belarus joined Donald Trump's conflict resolution initiative despite concerns over its president's continued crackdown on dissent and support for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Euronews - World - 7 hours ago

'You're not human:' A legal limbo for Russian nationals in Ukraine

As some Russians symbolically destroy their passports, others officially part with it through a drawn out process.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 10 hours 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 - 17 hours ago

Russia strikes passenger train in Ukraine, killing five - A Russian drone struck a passenger train late on Tuesday, killing at least five. Zelenskyy called the attack on a passenger train 'an act of terrorism'. 28/01/2026

A Russian drone struck a passenger train late on Tuesday, killing at least five. Zelenskyy called the attack on a passenger train 'an act of terrorism'.

Euronews - World - 21 hours ago

Trump envoys won't attend next Russia-Ukraine talks – Rubio

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will not attend the next round of Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi

Russia Today - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Syrian leader meets Putin, Russia eyes deal on military bases

Moscow seeks to preserve its remaining military presence as ties with Damascus are rebuilt.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 22 hours 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 - World - 22 hours ago

Russia denies think-tank assessment that 1.2 million of its troops have been killed or injured in Ukraine war

The Kremlin is denying a report that Russia suffered the largest number of casualties recorded for any major power in any conflict since the Second World War.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Russia faces a heavy price for limited gains in Ukraine war, death toll estimates suggest

As losses mount, the pace of Russia's advance has at times been slower than the Battle of the Somme during World War I, a report says.

NBC News - World - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Orban hits back at Ukraine

Viktor Orban says Kiev is trying to meddle in Hungarian elections after Vladimir Zelensky accused Budapest of selling out EU interests

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russian strike on passenger train in northeastern Ukraine kills 5

The train had been operating from Chop, near Ukraine‘s western borders with Hungary and Slovakia, to the town of Barvinkove.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Russian drone attack leaves 23 injured in Ukraine — including children and pregnant woman

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.

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

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

A heavy Russian drone bombardment of Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa killed at least three people and wounded 23, including two children and a pregnant woman, officials said Tuesday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for speedier U.S. efforts to end Russia’s almost four-year-old invasion of his country.

CTV News - Top Stories - 2 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 - 2 days ago

Workers From Bangladesh Sought Jobs in Russia but Instead Got Sent to Combat in Ukraine

An Associated Press investigation found that Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia by the false promise of civilian jobs and thrust onto the battlefield in the Ukraine war.

Military.com - US News - 2 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 - 2 days ago

Russia Claims to Know the 'Names of Traitors' Who Gave Up Venezuela's Maduro

Russia's ambassador to Caracas Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov claimed that Nicolás Maduro was "betrayed," allowing U.S. forces to capture him.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Talks with U.S. and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says

Talks between envoys from Ukraine, Russia and the United States in recent days in Abu Dhabi were constructive and another round is planned for next week, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists.

Los Angeles Times - World - 3 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 - 3 days ago

Russia says open to resuming Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul

Russia remains open to further dialogue with Ukraine in Istanbul after Abu Dhabi talks, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday, the RIA state news...

Daily Sabah - 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 - 5 days ago

Ukraine war live: Putin 'shows he's not ready for peace' as Abu Dhabi talks continue

Second day of landmark negotiations came as dozens injured and one killed in major Russian missile and drone attack, according to Ukrainian officials

Independent UK - Politics - 5 days ago

Andrew Osborn: Why can't Putin and Zelensky come to an agreement on the Donetsk region?

A top aide to Vladimir Putin said yesterday, after talks between the Russian president and US envoys, that there was no hope of reaching a deal to end the ...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 5 days ago

Russia, Ukraine to discuss territory as Trump says both sides 'want to make a deal'

Abu Dhabi hosts trilateral meeting with the U.S., Ukraine and Russia in a possible sign that the nearly four-year war could be coming to an end.

Fox News - World - 5 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 - 5 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 - 6 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 - 8 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 - 14 days ago

Iran, Russia and China join for naval drills in South Africa

China, Russia, and South Africa are long-standing BRICS members

Independent UK - World - 19 days ago

Ukraine war live: Trump says 'Putin is afraid of US but not Europe'

Zelensky had warned Russia was planning a major attack and urged Ukrainians to take cover

Independent UK - World - 19 days ago

Russia Raises Stakes With New Nuclear-Capable Missile Strike on Ukraine

Russia escalated its war on Ukraine by firing a new nuclear-capable, multi-warhead ballistic missile as part of a massive winter barrage that killed civilians, damaged critical infrastructure, and deepened regional humanitarian crises.

OilPrice.com - World - 20 days ago

From collapse fears to resilience: How Russia reshaped its economy by the end of 2025

A deep dive into how state influence, Asian trade, and domestic production are reshaping the Russian economy

Russia Today - Business - 29 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