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Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'

Residents of Russia's second-largest city were urged to stay indoors for the first time since the war started.

BBC News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Ukraine launches drone attack on Russia's second biggest city | Morning Bulletin 7 June 2026

Ukraine launches a second major drone attack on Russia's second-largest city; a man dies after being bitten by a shark off the W-A coast; and in tennis, teenager Mirra Andreeva claims her first Grand Slam title at the French Open.

SBS - World - 4 hours ago

Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again in sweeping attack

Residents of St. Petersburg have been told to stay indoors after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted Russia's second-largest city.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 6 hours ago

Ukraine launches new drone attack on St. Petersburg

The attack came a day after Putin refused an offer to meet Zelenskyy

The Globe and Mail - World - 10 hours ago

Ukraine drone attack targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelensky's offer for direct talks

The attack is an ’embarrassing blow’ to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who rejected talks with Ukraine.

New York Post - World - 10 hours ago

Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks

Residents of St. Petersburg were told not to leave their homes after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted Russia’s second-largest city Saturday morning, underscoring Kyiv’s growing ability to hit deep inside Russia.

CTV News - World - 12 hours ago

Ukraine Targets Russia's St. Petersburg With More Drone Strikes

Residents of St. Petersburg, Russia's second-largest city, were told not to leave their homes after a "large-scale" Ukrainian drone attack.

Breitbart - World - 12 hours ago

We must take threat from Russia seriously, ex-military chief warns UK

Exclusive: Lord Peach, the former chief of the defence staff, warns British households and businesses need to prepare

Independent UK - Politics - 16 hours ago

Putin rules out meeting Zelensky and vows to pursue war goals

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that the Ukraine war would end only once Russia had achieved its aims.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 17 hours ago

Putin rejects Zelenskyy's request for face-to-face talks to end Ukraine-Russia war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for direct talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, saying he sees “no point” in...

International The News - World - 20 hours ago

Putin sees 'no point' in Zelensky meeting, tells army to 'keep working'

Ruling out an offer from the Ukrainian leader to meet face to face, Putin said Russia was “calmly and resolutely” reaching its military goals in Ukraine.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 23 hours ago

Rep. Smucker votes against bill that would send aid to Ukraine, impose sanctions on Russia

Despite past comments supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker on Thursday voted against a new loan package for the Eastern European country, a vote that

Lancaster Online - World - 1 day ago

US House squeezes through Russia sanctions bill

The US House has passed the Ukraine Support Act, but the bill faces a steep Senate threshold and a probable Trump veto

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Ukrainian Drone Explodes in Romanian Port, Kyiv Blames Russia

The Russian Embassy in Romania said that any attempts to link these drones to Russia and hold it responsible for the incidents are ‘completely groundless.’

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would unde

The Columbian - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Putin is using the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to attract investors but the war in Ukraine is a backdrop

Vladimir Putin is using the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to show the country remains open for business. Delegates from 130 countries are attending, but the war in Ukraine remains an unavoidable backdrop.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 1 day ago

Russia reports record-high employment rate

Russia’s employment rate climbed to a record high of 61.5%, but officials warn of labor shortages, low productivity and workforce pressures

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Putin Says Trump's Peace Proposals Could Help End Ukraine War

Moscow is demanding that Ukraine surrender the rest of its eastern Donbas region, which includes two ​of the four disputed regions in their entirety.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Russia Considering Lowering Working Age To 12 To Address Jobs Crisis Stemming From Ukraine War

Russia is considering lowering the country's minimum working age to 12 and reopening child labor camps active during the Soviet Union era to address shortages stemming from the war in Ukraine, according to a new report.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

House approves Ukraine aid, Russia sanctions in rebuke to Trump

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation providing aid to Ukraine and imposing new sanctions on Russia, underscoring growing...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine joins those questioning Irish exports of alumina to Russia

Pressure builds on Government with embassy and MEPs raising concerns about Aughinish plant

Irish Times - Politics - 1 day ago

U.S. House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new Russian sanctions in blow to Trump

226-195 vote represents the House’s second major foreign policy break with U.S. President this week

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

House Passes Bill Authorizing New Ukraine Aid, Russia Sanctions

Lawmakers voted 226–195 to pass the bill, dubbed the Ukraine Support Act.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Ukraine blasts away at Russian ship, air defense systems and fuel depots in occupied Crimea

Ukraine fired a volley of drones overnight in occupied Crimea, hitting a Russian vessel, air defense systems and fuel depots, Kyiv military officials said.

New York Post - World - 2 days ago

Putin hosts economic forum as Ukraine war rages

The annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is meant to bring together potential investors in the Russian economy. The EU and the UK are bypassing the event, but the United States has sent a delegation.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 2 days ago

Russia Admits Oil Output Is Falling as Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hits Refineries

Russia's Deputy PM Novak confirms oil output has fallen since January 2026, citing unscheduled refinery repairs linked to Ukrainian drone strikes.

OilPrice.com - Business - 2 days ago

U.S. Lawmakers Push New Ukraine Aid and Russia Sanctions

The House advanced a new Ukraine aid and sanctions bill despite Trump administration opposition, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Russia’s invasion had become a strategic disaster.

OilPrice.com - World - 2 days ago

Ireland welcomes 'historic milestone' as EU accession talks with Moldova and Ukraine set to begin

IRELAND has welcomed news that formal negotiations on Ukraine and Moldova’s EU membership are set...

Irish Post - World - 2 days ago

Russia is showing signs of weakness in Ukraine. So it hits harder

Analysts believe Russia’s stepped-up strikes are an attempt to reclaim an advantage in potential peace talks

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine Strikes St Peterburg as 'Putin's Davos' Kicks Off

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Putin's home city has started under the shadow of drone strikes on a nearby oil terminal.

Newsweek - World - 3 days ago

First Look -- Russia comes after Western technology as sanctions squeeze the economy

Senior European officials say Russian intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western research and defense technology, with agents building fake companies and deploying cyber spies to gather information.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 3 days ago

Russia and Saudi Arabia draw closer amid OPEC upheaval

As Saudi Arabia and Russia deepen cooperation, their combined influence over global oil supply is growing. Could this shift the balance of power in energy markets?

Deutsche Welle - Business - 3 days ago

Stalemate or Escalation in Ukraine

With the war in Ukraine grinding into stalemate, the danger is no longer breakthrough but escalation beyond anyone’s control.

The Nation - World - 3 days ago

Robot wars: Ukraine now adding 'land drones' to its futuristic arsenal

The Ukraine war has transformed the battlefield. First, it was aerial drones. Now, ground robots are being developed and deployed for reconnaissance, deliveries, evacuations, and handling mines. The goal: Help Ukraine stand up to its larger Russian enemy.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 4 days ago

Russia Weighs $50 Million Plan to Influence Armenia's Election

Russia allegedly explored covert measures, including transporting Russia-based Armenian citizens to vote, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan heads into Armenia’s parliamentary election with a growing lead.

OilPrice.com - World - 4 days ago

Is the Taliban-Russia MoU good for Afghanistan?

The recently signed agreement is unlikely to advance the country's long-term national interests.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 4 days ago

Ukraine is causing more regime change in the EU than in Russia

Kiev’s stray drones are rattling Baltic and Nordic allies, but they prefer to blame the usual suspect

Russia Today - Opinion - 5 days ago

Russia Signs Military Cooperation Deal With Afghanistan's Taliban Government

Russia and Afghanistan’s Taliban government have signed a military cooperation agreement that underscores growing political and security ties, even as major arms transfers remain unlikely due to economic and logistical constraints.

OilPrice.com - World - 7 days ago

Jammin' on UK defence secretary's jet as Russia blamed for GPS interference

Estonian academic fingers mobile tower-mounted devices as Kremlin tries to swat Ukrainian forces

Register UK - Technology - 8 days ago

As the Ukraine war drags on, addiction and self-medication are becoming a growing but largely unspoken problem.

As Russia's war in Ukraine drags on, addiction and self-medication are becoming a growing but largely unspoken problem. One that authorities are only starting to address, and one many fear will outlast the war itself.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 10 days ago

Diplomats Told To Leave Kyiv As Russia Signals Its Deadliest Strikes On The Capital Are Still Ahead

Russia's Ministry of Defence has warned foreign nationals to evacuate Kyiv as it begins systematic strikes on military-industrial facilities, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 12 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 - 17 days ago

Did Trump Trade Taiwan To China To End The Iran And Russia Wars?

Analysts believe Beijing may be positioning itself as a mediator in the Iran conflict while quietly seeking greater strategic flexibility from Washington on Taiwan and broader geopolitical issues.

OilPrice.com - World - 19 days ago

Russia pressures university students to become wartime drone pilots

Universities promise no frontline duty and perks if students enlist in military.

Ars Technica - Technology - 22 days ago

Zelenskyy Meets Palantir CEO as Ukraine Doubles Down on AI Warfare

Zelenskyy met Palantir CEO Alex Karp as Ukraine expands AI drone defense through the Brave1 Dataroom, with 100+ companies training combat models.

OilPrice.com - World - 25 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 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 - 1 month 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 - 2 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 - 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 - 7 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