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Ukraine/Russia

Russia targets Samsung-Ukraine missile plant in overnight strike – MOD

Russia says its overnight strike targeted missile and drone production sites in Kiev after another large-scale Ukrainian drone attack

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Russian fuel shortages bite – but will Putin change tack in Ukraine war?

Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?

BBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

IOC provisionally lifts ban on Russia ahead of 2028 LA Games

Russian athletes have competed under neutral status in recent international competitions

Independent UK - Sports - 3 hours ago

Europe replacing US as NATO's main anti-Russia actor – expert

European NATO members want to use the Ukraine conflict to destroy Russia as a global power, Dmitry Trenin wrote in an op-ed for RT

Russia Today - World - 3 hours ago

Ukraine war latest: Moscow hits Kyiv third time this week as Zelensky renews Nato bid

Attacks come as Zelensky prepares to meet Donald Trump at Nato summit in Turkey today

Independent UK - Politics - 3 hours ago

Suspect in Monaco bombing of Ukraine oligarch found dead near Kyiv

Two people linked with Ukrainian authorities have been arrested in connection with the shooting

Independent UK - World - 5 hours ago

IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics -- Graham Dunbar -- Sports

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted a suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee and advised Olympic sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russian athletes for neutral status.

CBC News - Sports - 9 hours ago

President Zelensky Opens NATO Summit With Plea For Missiles and Alliance Membership

NATO would be wise to welcome Ukraine as a member of the alliance and should hurry to send more missiles to Kyiv, President Zelensky said.

Breitbart - Politics - 12 hours ago

International Olympic Committee ‌Lifts Ban on Russia Ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games

The lifting of Russia’s suspension clears the way for its athletes to compete in the upcoming Olympics.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Attacks on Kyiv ahead of NATO summit: What is Putin's goal?

Kyiv suffered heavy Russian strikes ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. Experts say Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to send a message.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at the LA28 Olympics

IOC says it supports Ukraine amid a war with invading Russia, but it is ending neutral-status vetting for Russian athletes.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 14 hours ago

Woman suspected of Monaco bombing found shot dead near Kyiv

Two men detained on suspicion of killing Anastasiia Berezovska, including Ukrainian military intelligence service employee

Irish Times - World - 15 hours ago

IOC provisionally lifts suspension on Russia ahead of 2028 Olympic Games

Committee on possible collision course with World Athletics ahead of Games in Los Angeles

Irish Times - Sports - 16 hours ago

At NATO Summit, Zelensky Urges Rearming Europe To Build Missile Defense Against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged NATO to expand ballistic missile defenses as Patriot shortages and Russia's escalating attacks expose Europe's vulnerabilities.

International Business Times - World - 17 hours ago

Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics

Russian athletes could be allowed to compete for their country at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted their suspension.

BBC News - Sports - 17 hours ago

Ukraine targets Moscow, western Russian regions with hundreds of drones

Ukraine unleashed waves of drones and missiles on Moscow and 17 Russian regions as well as occupied Crimea, Donetsk and Kherson, killing one person.

UPI - US News - 17 hours ago

Ukraine has already won the war against Russia, Finnish president tells CNBC

Ukraine needs NATO, but NATO needs Ukraine just as much, the Finnish president told CNBC on Tuesday.

CNBC - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Trump hopes Ukraine war to end 'soon' after Putin, Zelenskyy calls

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing hope...

Daily Sabah - World - 19 hours ago

Ukraine Hit Russia's Largest Refinery. Zelensky Warns Putin That There Is More to Come

Ukraine managed to hit Russia's largest oil refinery, which also appears to be one of the country's deepest strikes inside the country.

International Business Times - World - 19 hours ago

Ukraine launches drone barrage at Moscow as Zelensky heads to NATO summit

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has said that more than 430 Ukrainian drones were launched overnight in the direction of the Russian capital

Russia Today - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Father of volunteer soldier killed in Ukraine launches group to help families of war victims -- Lisa Mayor -- News

A Canadian whose son was killed on the front lines of the Ukraine war is now working to help families whose loved ones are missing in action get answers.

CBC News - World - 20 hours ago

Woman suspected in bomb attack on Ukrainian magnate found dead in Kyiv -- A woman suspected of planting a bomb that targeted a wealthy Ukrainian businessman in Monaco has been found shot dead in Kyiv.

A woman suspected of planting a bomb that targeted a wealthy Ukrainian businessman in Monaco has been found shot dead in Kyiv.

CBS News - World - 21 hours ago

Ukraine strikes major Russian oil refinery, says Siberia is now 'within reach'

The attack underscores Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities and comes on the eve of a crucial NATO summit.

CNBC - US News - 22 hours ago

Woman suspected of Monaco bomb attack found dead in Ukraine -- Police had been hunting Anastasiia Berezovska after a Ukrainian millionaire was injured in the blast.

Police had been hunting Anastasiia Berezovska after a Ukrainian millionaire was injured in the blast.

BBC News - World - 22 hours ago

Ukraine strikes Russia's largest oil refinery deep in Siberia

ALBAWABA - The Ukrainian military announced that it had targeted Russia's largest oil refinery [Omsk refinery] in Siberia with drones, in what is consid

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least 22

Moscow has stepped up attacks on Kyiv in retaliation for Ukraine’s recent long-range strikes, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Those Ukrainian attacks have caused severe fuel shortages and put pressure on President Vladimir Putin.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Vance says US urged Ukraine to go on defense as NATO commends Kyiv for taking fight to Russia

"The Russians, they're paying a lot for every square kilometer they get," Vice President JD Vance told The Times of London.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Russia runs risk of 'miscalculation', UK warns after aircraft carrier incident

A Russian plane repeatedly flew over the Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump to Meet Zelenskyy at NATO Summit as Ukraine War Diplomacy Resumes

U.S. President Trump will meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the NATO summit as the United States seeks to revive peace diplomacy while urging European allies to assume greater responsibility for their own defense.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine Is Reportedly Running Short On Air Defenses: A New Russian Attack Wreaked Havoc In Kyiv.

A new Russian attack against the Kyiv region in Ukraine has killed at least 12 people as Ukraine runs low on U.S.-made interceptors.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Trump calls, Ukraine strikes and Russia's barrage on Kyiv put markets on alert

Trump reportedly spoke with Putin and Zelenskyy as Ukraine struck Russian targets and Moscow launched another deadly attack on Kyiv.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

Russia-China Joint Sea-2026 drills open in Qingdao

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The Russia-China Joint Sea-2026 naval drills have begun at the port of Qingdao. The opening was announced by the Russian and Chinese exercise directors.

Mehr News Agency - World - 2 days ago

NATO summit expected to focus on defence spending, burden sharing and Ukraine

Defence spending is expected to take centre stage at the NATO summit beginning on Tuesday (Jul 7). European allies are facing renewed pressure to demonstrate they are meeting their commitments to collective defence. William Denselow files this report for CNA from Sissonne, France.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 days ago

Dabbling Peace, Trump Dials Putin, Zelensky: Post Iran, US May Be Shifting Focus To Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has offered help to find a solution to end the Ukraine war during a 90-minute telephonic conversation with Putin. Trump's telephone call on Saturday came ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8.Trump also called Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Zelensky and Putin Hold Separate Talks With President Trump on Ending War

Russian and Ukrainian leaders held separate calls with U.S. President Donald Trump on ending the war, now in its fifth year.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine brings war to St. Petersburg with strike on oil terminal

A Ukrainian drone strike hit an oil terminal in St. Petersburg on Saturday, Russian officials said, as Kyiv intensified its campaign against Russia's...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 days ago

Ukrainian Drones Strike St. Petersburg Oil Terminal in Latest Long-Range Attack on Russia

A Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, as Kyiv presses on with bombardment of Russia's oil infrastructure.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Russia Escalates Kyiv Strikes Days Before NATO Summit Showdown

Russia's largest Kyiv strike this year killed 27 people, prompting US lawmakers to demand more Ukraine aid ahead of the NATO summit.

OilPrice.com - World - 4 days ago

Europe -- Ukraine has brought the (drone) war to Russia. But it may prolong the fighting.

Ukraine has been taking the fight into Russia in recent months with waves of drone attacks. The Russian public isn’t responding as Kyiv might hope.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 5 days ago

Fuel shortages spread in Russia as Ukraine ramps up attacks

The recent surge in Ukrainian attacks into Russian territory has caused fuel shortages to spread ​from Russian-annexed Crimea to nearby parts of southern...

Daily Sabah - Business - 8 days ago

EU discussing new loan to Ukraine of 30-45 billion euros

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – The European Union is considering the possibility of providing Ukraine with a new loan of €30-45 bln in the event that the conflict continues after 2027.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 9 days ago

From the Magazine -- A battlefield volunteer in Ukraine war has a story. She wants Europe to hear it.

Anastasia Fomitchova left her life in Paris to join the fight for her native Ukraine. She was inspired to write a book about the bravery and unflinching humanity of those she served alongside as a medic. Her message to Europeans: It’s their war, too.

Christian Science Monitor - Entertainment - 15 days ago

Trump Signals Renewed Focus on Ukraine After Iran Deal Breakthrough

Trump suggested that a breakthrough with Iran could allow the United States to refocus on Ukraine, while Zelensky said G7 leaders are increasingly united in recognizing Russia's unwillingness to end the war.

OilPrice.com - World - 20 days ago

Defying Western pressure: Russia and China deepen economic partnership

Moscow and Beijing have expanded coordination in energy, trade, and infrastructure as they push for a more multipolar economic system

Russia Today - Business - 1 month 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 - 2 months 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 - 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 - 2 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 - 3 months 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 - 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 - 8 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