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Ukraine/Russia

Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia

The Defense Ministry in Moscow says Ukraine launched a major nighttime drone attack on Russian regions, Crimea, and surrounding seas

Los Angeles Times - US News - 21 minutes ago

Russia and Ukraine exchange 160 POWs – MOD

Russia and Ukraine have carried out another prisoner swap, exchanging 160 servicemen from each side, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said

Russia Today - US News - 21 minutes ago

Russian-Occupied Crimea Declares State of Emergency as Ukraine Ups Strikes

Fuel shortages and power outages due to Ukrainian drone strikes promoted the declaration.

Newsweek - World - 22 minutes ago

Why Netflix's expanded deal for Russian cartoon ' Masha and the Bear' is sparking backlash in Ukraine

Netflix has been facing criticism in Ukraine after obtaining permission to screen two new seasons of the Russian cartoon Masha and the Bear, a children’s series that administrators have...

International The News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Up in smoke -- Russia reports one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks on its soil and annexed Crimea

The successful strikes, including hitting targets in Moscow and St. Petersburg, have buoyed Ukraine.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Russia reports large-scale Ukrainian drone attack across 12 regions - News - World - | 2 hours ago

Russian air defences intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major nighttime attack on 12 Russian regions as well as the Russia-held Crimean peninsula, the Black Sea and the Azov Sea, Russia's Defence Ministry said Friday.

CBC News - World - 2 hours ago

Ukraine Launches Major Series of Drone Strikes on Mainland Russia

Russian air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major nighttime attack on 12 Russian regions as well as Russia-held Crimea.

Breitbart - World - 3 hours ago

Russia reports downing 660 Ukrainian drones, denies seeking Belarus war aid

The drone attack is one of Kyiv's biggest of the war, sustaining pressure on Russia as it struggles with fuel shortages.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Russia reports one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks on its soil and annexed Crimea, with 660 drones downed

Russia reports one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks on its soil and annexed Crimea, with 660 drones downed.

Bay to Bay News - World - 7 hours ago

Fears Russia is planning 'military provocations' against the Baltic States or Poland

Kremlin may attempt to test Nato cohesion as Russia comes under growing pressure from Ukraine, according to sources from two countries

Irish Times - World - 7 hours ago

Ukraine launches 40-day intelligence push to pressure Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday he had approved a new 40-day intelligence operation aimed at increasing pressure on Russia and...

Daily Sabah - World - 17 hours ago

Roger Stone divulges details on his 2019 jail stay, claims juror bias in Russia probe case

Roger Stone reveals details about his 2019 FBI arrest and jail stay in Florida, sharing stories of cellmate interactions during the Russia investigation.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine Hits Major Russian Gas Processing Plant As It Continues Strikes Against Energy Infrastructure

Ukraine struck a major natural gas processing plant as it continues its offensive against Russian energy infrastructure.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Russia backs African push for colonial reparations – Medvedev

Russia will support African nations seeking reparations from former colonial powers, Dmitry Medvedev has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine's latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centers

Ukrainian forces have struck a major natural gas processing plant and two key satellite communications centers in Russia

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine Claims Successful Strike on Crimea Railway Bridge and Power Plant

Ukraine said Tuesday its forces struck a railway bridge, a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsula

Ukraine said Tuesday its forces struck a railway bridge, a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea as Kyiv’s military seeks to isolate the vital Russian-held peninsula in the...

New York Post - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine is raising the cost of war for Russia — and testing Putin's resolve

A string of political victories and deep-strike successes has bolstered confidence in Ukraine amid its long-running war with Russia.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Ukraine war latest: Sailor killed after Moscow strikes foreign cargo ships, says Kyiv

Fuel supplies in occupied Crimea have been restricted to essential government agencies

Independent UK - Politics - 3 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 - 3 days ago

UK long-range strike weapons could be sent to Ukraine within a year

The Ministry of Defence challenged UK firms to develop the weapons with a speed of more than 600km per hour

Independent UK - Politics - 6 days ago

International Space Station leak crisis: NASA, Russia clash over Zvezda module repairs

The NASA and Russian federal space agency, Roscosmos, have been at odds regarding the future of the PrK tunnel, a section connecting the Russian Zvezda module to an aft docking port. Since 2019, the...

International The News - Technology - 7 days ago

How a Belarusian exile vanished in waters held by Russia

Former sports official Anatol Kotau was last seen boarding a private yacht in Turkey in 2025. DW and its partners investigated his journey to and disappearance in Russia-controlled "gray zone" waters in the Black Sea.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 8 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 - 8 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 - 22 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 - 23 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 - 26 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 - 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 - 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