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Ukraine/Russia

Ukraine live: Putin's forces launch daytime assault on Ukrainian city

Trump says he and Putin have discussed a temporary ceasefire marking Victory Day next month, though Ukraine wants to see the details

Independent UK - World - 1 hour ago

Ukraine reports strike on Tuapse oil terminal, fourth attack in 2 weeks

KYIV — Ukrainian forces struck an oil terminal in the Russian Black Sea city of Tuapse, Ukraine’s General Staff said on Friday, marking the fourth attack targeting the region's oil infrastructure in just over two weeks.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Russia ramps up drone strikes on Ukraine, sets new monthly record

Russia launched a record number of long-range attack drones against Ukraine in April, according to an Agence France-Presse (AFP) analysis of data released...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Black Sea town faces environmental catastrophe as Ukrainian strikes rock Russia

“You can smell it anywhere in the town,” one resident, Svetlana, told NBC News of the acrid stench that gets stronger the closer you get to Tuapse’s center.

NBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Pentagon procurement post reveals Canada quietly locked into HIMARS deal -- A U.S. contract notice shows Canada is included in a $1.1-billion High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) production deal, suggesting Ottawa finalized the purchase months ago without making any announcement. The silence clashes with promises to buy less American equipment, even as the Armed Forces pushes for the Ukraine-tested system to fill a critical long-range strike gap. -- Politics

A U.S. contract notice shows Canada is included in a $1.1-billion High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) production deal, suggesting Ottawa finalized the purchase months ago without making any announcement. The silence clashes with promises to buy less American equipment, even as the Armed Forces pushes for the Ukraine-tested system to fill a critical long-range strike gap.

CBC News - Politics - 7 hours ago

Iran, Russia consult on nuclear cooperation

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – A senior Rosatom official met Iran's ambassador in Moscow on Thursday to discuss scientific, technical and technological exchanges between the two countries' atomic energy bodies.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 10 hours ago

Russia is targeting Canada with disinformation, Senate report warns

Efforts are an attempt to undermine the NATO alliance and destabilize Western democracies, committee says

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Hezbollah adopts a new weapon: Fiber-optic drones, used widely in the war in Ukraine

Drones killed an Israeli soldier in southern Lebanon and injured at least a dozen others in northern Israel on Thursday, two seriously.

NBC News - World - 16 hours ago

Top US General Signals Russia Is Helping Iran in War

Gen. Dan Caine, the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said ’there’s some action there' with regard to Moscow supporting Tehran.

Epoch Times - US News - 20 hours ago

The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifies

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Rapid military adoption of artificial intelligence is becoming essential to Ukraine's survival, even as full integration across the battlefield may still be several years awa

The Columbian - US News - 22 hours ago

'Environmental disaster': Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries rock Russia

Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia's largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia oil refinery attacks trigger black rain and pollution fears after Ukraine drone strikes

Russia is facing growing environmental concerns after Ukrainian drone strikes hit a major oil refinery in the Black Sea town of Tuapse, causing fires, toxic smoke and reports of “black...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Russia Dismisses Price War Fears Following UAE Departure From OPEC+

Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to OPEC+ and dismissed fears of a price war following the UAE’s surprise exit, citing ongoing global supply shortages.

OilPrice.com - Business - 1 day ago

Trump Says He Discussed Ukraine Ceasefire With Putin

The leaders discussed a temporary truce to mark the May 9 anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Trump says Putin could agree to temporary cease-fire in Ukraine

"I think we're going to come up with a solution relatively quickly," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine urges Israel to seize ship over grain 'stolen' by Russia

Ukraine has asked Israel to seize a vessel allegedly carrying grain taken from Russian-occupied territories, the country’s top prosecutor said Wednesday,...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

McConnell accuses Pentagon official of blocking Ukraine aid, claims it's hurting US military

US Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is calling out the Pentagon for sitting on $400 million in aid to Ukraine authorized by Congress.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Kim Jong-un Celebrates North Korean Soldiers Committing Suicide to Avoid Capture by Ukraine

North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong-un celebrated his citizens dying in battle to support the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Kim Says North Korean Troops Killed Themselves To Avoid Capture by Ukraine

Kim praised troops for opting for "self-blasting" and suicide attacks on the front lines.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Tehran turns to Moscow: Why Russia is crucial for Middle East peace

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi’s trip underscores Iran’s push for security guarantees as diplomacy strains under US and Israeli pressure

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Ukraine told to hike taxes to unlock Western aid – media

Ukraine faces pressure from the EU and IMF to overhaul its tax system as both reportedly tie future aid to fiscal reforms amid a widening budget gap.

Russia Today - Business - 2 days ago

Ukraine Says It Shot Down 33,000 Russian Drones In March, A Monthly Record

Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine-Israel row erupts over grain Russia got from occupied areas

A diplomatic dispute has broken out between Ukraine and Israel over grain exports that Kyiv says were taken from territories under Russian control, with...

Daily Sabah - Business - 3 days ago

Ukraine's Zelensky Accuses Israel Of Allowing 'Stolen' Grain, FM Says Kyiv Not Providing Evidence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Israel of allowing a ship carrying what he described as a stolen grain cargo to dock in one of its ports.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Russia unveils 'Anti-aging Vaccine': A gene therapy targeting cellular decay

Russia has announced a major breakthrough with the introduction of an “anti-aging vaccine.’ This gene therapy aims to slow cellular decay by blocking the RAGE receptor, a key trigger for...

International The News - Health - 3 days ago

North Korea opens memorial museum for troops killed in Russia-Ukraine war

North Korea has opened a memorial museum for its soldiers killed while fighting for Russia against Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 3 days ago

Trump says Prince Harry 'not speaking for UK' on Ukraine

Trump responds to Duke of Sussex’s speech in Kyiv on Thursday, in which he called for US to show leadership over Ukraine war

Evening Standard - World - 7 days ago

US Space Command: Russia is now operationalizing co-orbital ASAT weapons

They’re putting operational systems up within orbit reach of our high-value satellites."

Ars Technica - Science - 7 days ago

Russia to block Kazakh oil flows to Germany via key pipeline

Germany has confirmed that Russia will block flows of Kazakh oil to a vital refinery that supplies much of Berlin's energy needs from May 1.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 8 days ago

US defends Russia oil sanctions waiver extension

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has explained the 30-day waiver extension on Russian oil sanctions as due to appeals from several countries

Russia Today - Business - 8 days ago

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 - 18 days 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 - 20 days ago

Israeli Attack on Iranian Port Exposes Vulnerability in Russia Trade Route

Israel’s strike on Iran’s Caspian port has exposed a critical and largely hidden corridor used by Russia and Iran to exchange weapons, oil, and goods beyond Western oversight.

OilPrice.com - World - 29 days 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 - 1 month ago

Forbidden movies: Russia bans films that reject so-called 'traditional values'

'Traditional values' in the law include patriotism, service to the fatherland, high morals, a strong family, productive labor, and the priority of the spiritual over the material.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 1 month ago

'A setback': EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions as war drags on

European Union countries have failed to reach a consensus and agree on a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, mainly due to objections from...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 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 - 6 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