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US-led peace talks for Russia and Ukraine will look at security guarantees for both sides

For the first time since February, Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators are scheduled to hold talks on ending the full-scale war that is nearing its five-year mark. The two-day session starts …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 35 minutes ago

How Ukraine is using AI on the battlefield and Congress returns with big to-do list: Morning Rundown

Plus, condemnation in Philadelphia over a boycott of Jewish businesses and the tech titan targeted by an alleged Chinese spy.

NBC News - US News - 45 minutes ago

At least four people killed as Russia and Ukraine trade strikes overnight

Russia's second-largest oil refinery was set on fire by drones, while Russian strikes targeted Ukrainian energy sites.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Russia strikes Ukrainian energy infrastructure – MOD -- Electric substations providing power to Kiev's forces have been hit in four regions, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said

Another Russian long-range strike has targeted Ukraine’s energy facilities and drone-making plants, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv region, damaging infrastructure - Russian strikes have damaged infrastructure in the Kyiv region and left a kindergarten in ruins in the Ukrainian capital. Firefighters battled a major blaze as Ukraine faced renewed attacks on its energy network. 7 November 2026

Video. Russian strikes have damaged infrastructure in the Kyiv region and left a kindergarten in ruins in the Ukrainian capital. Firefighters battled a major blaze as Ukraine faced renewed attacks on its energy network.

Euronews - World - 3 hours ago

Hacked records show 400,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war

Military losses in the conflict are a state secret but access to death certificates from the past five years reveals causes such as “shelling” and “drones”.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

G7 ministers meet as Europe seeks greater say in Ukraine peace talks

With Washington preparing negotiations with Moscow and Kyiv, European leaders fear Ukraine could face pressure to accept a bad deal. Iran tensions and the threat of renewed US strikes are also on the agenda.

Deutsche Welle - World - 9 hours ago

Norway says it has been bumped by the IIHF to allow Russia to compete at world juniors in Canada -- John Wawrow

The Norwegian Ice Hockey Association said Sunday it has been informed that it is being bumped by Russia from competing in the world junior championships in Canada, a decision creating further uncertainty involving the 10-nation tournament.

CBC News - Sports - 17 hours ago

Russia ready to explore CIS plus Iran format: MFA

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Moscow is prepared to explore the CIS plus Iran format together with partners interested in this initiative, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said in an interview with local Russian media.

Mehr News Agency - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Russia Targets Emergency Workers at Site of Deadly Strike, Ukraine Claims

A Russian drone struck emergency workers on rescue missions in southern Ukraine, hitting a former school, Ukraine authorities claimed.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Europe will be represented at US-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi: France

PARIS: Europe will be represented at upcoming United States-mediated talks with Moscow and Kyiv in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending the Ukraine war, France said Sunday (Nov 8)."The Europeans will be represented and France

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Kiev charges top Zelensky aide for speaking Russian during torture debacle – ombudsman

Kirill Budanov will pay a fine for speaking Russian during protests in front of an alleged Azov-linked torture site, language ombudsman Elena Ivanovskaya said

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

'He's made it clear': Wayne Gretzky backs PM Carney's call to bar Russia from world juniors -- Joshua Clipperton

Wayne Gretzky says he backs Canada's decision to bar Russia from the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Alberta.

CBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

Azerbaijan and Ukraine forge new energy defence and trade agreements - An Azerbaijani delegation led by its energy minister travelled to Ukraine to sign a 2026-2027 Action Plan. Bilateral talks focused on emergency winter grid equipment, joint manufacturing, and expanding European transit via the Trans-Balkan route. 6 November 2026

An Azerbaijani delegation led by its energy minister travelled to Ukraine to sign a 2026-2027 Action Plan. Bilateral talks focused on emergency winter grid equipment, joint manufacturing, and expanding European transit via the Trans-Balkan route.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

IIHF bars Belarus from WJC, men's worlds; exploring ways to meet CAS ruling on Russia -- Sports -- - -- Hockey

The International Ice Hockey Federation is barring Belarus' under-20 and senior men's teams from competing at the upcoming world junior championship and the 2027 world championships.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

Drone and missile attacks wound 9 as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia and the U.S.

Drone and missile explosions wounded at least nine people across Ukraine on Saturday, as Kyiv and Moscow prepared for new talks next week with the United States.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Iran won't surrender. Can Russia give Trump another way out?

Putin’s meeting with Iran’s security chief signals closer coordination as Tehran weighs the risk of renewed US attacks and Moscow’s diplomatic role

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

UK preparing to host Volodymyr Zelensky for state visit in 2027

The visit would aim to project solidarity with Ukraine as it faces continued Russian attacks.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

'I don't think anybody can rule that out': McEntee says Russia could be behind threats

Ireland’s largest-ever security operation to come next week amid European summit

Irish Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Nine Wounded in Ukraine Missile Strikes Ahead of Talks With Russia and United States

Missile explosions struck across Ukraine Saturday, wounding at least nine people, as Kyiv and Moscow prepared for new talks next week.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Trump weighs Iran strikes as Ukraine talks head to Abu Dhabi - With the midterms over, attention turns to Donald Trump's next move on Iran, as US officials reportedly warn Gulf allies to prepare for new strikes. Ukraine talks head to Abu Dhabi next week. We also look at the wave of bomb threats on European flights and a new book on Emmanuel Macron. 6 November 2026

With the midterms over, attention turns to Donald Trump's next move on Iran, as US officials reportedly warn Gulf allies to prepare for new strikes. Ukraine talks head to Abu Dhabi next week. We also look at the wave of bomb threats on European flights and a new book on Emmanuel Macron.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Spain: Zelensky urges Latin America to help repair Ukraine's power grid - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid. 5 November 2026

Video. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

'Exactly what Africa needs': Why the continent is choosing Russia

Experts tell RT what African countries expect from a partnership with Russia

Russia Today - Opinion - 2 days ago

Missiles target Kyiv and injure 5 as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia and the US

Missile explosions have struck Kyiv, injuring at least five people, as Ukraine prepares for new talks with Russia and the United States. Negotiators from the three countries are set to meet Tuesday …

Bay to Bay News - World - 2 days ago

Wayne Gretzky weighs in on PM Carney's call to bar Russia from world juniors

Wayne Gretzky says he backs Canada’s decision to bar Russia from the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Alberta.

CTV News - Sports - 2 days ago

Ukrainian President Zelensky presses Western allies for clear postwar security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his government is seeking specific security guarantees from Western allies for post-war support.

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

Putin Says He Has No Details of Trump's 'Beautiful' Deal on Ukraine War

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reacted to U.S. president's claims.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Russian opposition leader: release of political prisoners should be part of Ukraine ceasefire negotiations

In his interview with VOA Russian, Kara-Murza explained that international attention helps prisoners resist the isolation that authoritarian regimes seek to impose on them.

Voice of America - World - 2 days ago

Russia warns Starlink and OneWeb could pose a risk to national sovereignty

In a major update, experts on Russia’s Security Council have said that Western satellite communications such as Starlink and OneWeb could be used to undermine the socio-political situation in...

International The News - Technology - 3 days ago

Russia and Iran advance key rail link on India trade route

Russia and Iran have signed documents enabling engineering surveys on the Rasht-Astara railway, a crucial missing link in the North-South Transport Corridor connecting Russia and India

Russia Today - Top Stories - 3 days ago

The Outlook for Ukraine Is Still Murky After America's Midterms | Opinion

"Ukraine’s long-term security...requires the durability that only backing across party lines can provide."

Newsweek - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Russia is back in world sport, but who is drug testing its athletes?

DW has found that three-quarters of Russia's weightlifting team had no independent out-of-competition testing before this year's world championships, despite the country's doping history.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 3 days ago

Russia plans ticket fee to bankroll struggling aircraft industry - From 2027, passengers would pay 500 roubles on domestic flights and 1,000 on international flights to fund the lease and operation of 258 Russian-built aircraft, as sactions over Moscow's all-out war in Ukraine continue to bite. 5 November 2026

From 2027, passengers would pay 500 roubles on domestic flights and 1,000 on international flights to fund the lease and operation of 258 Russian-built aircraft, as sactions over Moscow's all-out war in Ukraine continue to bite.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Trump Meets With Putin's Envoy Ahead of Trilateral Talks With Russia, Ukraine

The president suggested that a ‘big agreement’ to end the war between Russia and Ukraine could be ‘very close.’

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Russia hawk appointed as Germany's top commander

A staunch Kiev supporter, Lieutenant General Christian Freuding has repeatedly warned about a looming conflict between NATO and Russia

Russia Today - US News - 3 days ago

Melania Trump Hopes Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire 'Inspires Greater Peace'

Melania Trump said she hopes the ceasefire in Oleshky, which produced tangible, positive results, will inspire greater peace.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Russia Shrugs Off U.S. Midterm Results: Trump Still Controls Foreign Policy

The Kremlin appeared to dismiss the idea that midterm election results would meaningfully change Russia's relationship with the United States.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Democrats win Senate in rebuke of Trump as Poland's crisis drags on - A blue wave has swept the US in the midterm elections, with Democrats winning the Senate and heading for a big House majority as votes are still being counted on the West Coast. We bring live analysis from Philadelphia and Brussels, plus Poland's crisis, Ukraine talks and the EU enlargement race. 4 November 2026

A blue wave has swept the US in the midterm elections, with Democrats winning the Senate and heading for a big House majority as votes are still being counted on the West Coast. We bring live analysis from Philadelphia and Brussels, plus Poland’s crisis, Ukraine talks and the EU enlargement race.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

European Freezers Keep Being Attacked By Hackers. Experts Believe Russia Is Behind.

Cyberattacks affecting supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe have raised concerns about Russian state-sponsored hackers exploiting outdated remote-control technology in connected appliances.

International Business Times - Technology - 4 days ago

Russia and Ukraine Head to White House for Melania Trump-Led Talks

Melania Trump will host Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House following a humanitarian cease-fire in Kherson, ahead of renewed U.S.-mediated peace negotiations.

OilPrice.com - World - 4 days ago

Melania Trump will host Russia-Ukraine peace talks at White House

First lady Melania Trump will host Russia-Ukraine peace talks at the White House in hopes of building upon a limited cease-fire she brokered for a besieged Ukrainian city.

New York Post - World - 5 days ago

Ukraine's farmers dig in as Russia turns its sights back on grain shipments -- Dominique Soguel

Ukraine’s agricultural exports are under fire from Russia once again. Between drone attacks and rising diesel prices, the whole industry is strained.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Steve Witkoff Says U.S. Will Mediate Russia-Ukraine Talks Next Week

Steve Witkoff announced "working-level" talks between Russia and Ukraine scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi.

Breitbart - World - 5 days ago

Ice hockey chiefs mull options on Russia reinstatement

Ice hockey's ruling body is deciding how to respond to a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that allows Russia back into international competition. Germany hasn't ruled out pulling out as a tournament host.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 6 days ago

Why are US, Russia and China racing to put nuclear reactors on the moon?

Reactors could revolutionise moon exploration, providing energy for bases and mining, but risks of contamination remain.

Aljazeera - Science - 9 days ago

Putin calls Elon Musk a 'genius' as Russia builds its own Starlink rival - Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Elon Musk as a "genius" for deploying thousands of satellites into orbit. Speaking in Moscow, Putin highlighted Russia's efforts to develop its own satellite internet network to rival Musk's Starlink. 29 October 2026

Video. Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Elon Musk as a “genius” for deploying thousands of satellites into orbit. Speaking in Moscow, Putin highlighted Russia’s efforts to develop its own satellite internet network to rival Musk’s Starlink.

Euronews - World - 10 days ago

Iran Turns to Russia for Nuclear Power as IAEA Oversight Falters

Russia is expanding nuclear energy cooperation with Iran as international inspectors struggle to monitor Tehran’s nuclear activities.

OilPrice.com - World - 12 days ago

Russia sends three diesel tankers to US

Russia has dispatched three tankers carrying diesel fuel toward the US under an agreement reached between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump, deputy PM Alexander Novak has announced

Russia Today - Business - 16 days ago

Ukraine learns to fight without Starlink as Musk plays politics with satellites

Ukraine has changed drones and war-fighting tech to reduce reliance on Starlink.

Ars Technica - Technology - 17 days ago

Ukraine Welcomes Restored U.S. Intelligence Amid Russian Attacks

Zelenskyy welcomed restored U.S. missile-strike intelligence after Oslo peace talks while insisting Ukraine must participate in negotiations concerning its future.

OilPrice.com - World - 19 days 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 - 20 days 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 - 20 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 - Business - 21 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 - 23 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 - 28 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 - 1 month 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 - 2 months 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 - 2 months 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 - 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 - 3 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