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Trump faces bipartisan criticism after waiving major sanctions on Russia

President Donald Trump's waiver of Russia sanctions under the Graham Act sparked fierce bipartisan backlash from senators and foreign leaders.

Fox News - Business - 38 minutes ago

Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest

Named after late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, it had sought to clamp down more quickly on the flow of financial resources fueling the war against Ukraine.

Boston Globe - Politics - 3 hours ago

Trump doubles down after waiving new Russia sanctions, calling it a 'very good decision'

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy decried the move as a “financial reward for Putin,” adding that it will encourage the Russian leader to continue attacks.

NBC News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Ukraine still can't intercept drones due to Starlink issues, Zelenskyy says

The Ukrainian president said Starlink issues are hampering his country's defensive efforts against Russian drones.

CBS News - US News - 17 hours ago

Trump could lift more Russia sanctions, Zelenskyy says, as outrage over waiver grows

Donald Trump's abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage from US politicians.

SBS - World - 8 hours ago

Zelenskyy Urges Support For New U.S. Sanctions On Russia Put On Hold By Trump

Russian attacks overnight killed at least four people, including an ambulance driver, and wounded dozens, officials said.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Order dropping Russia sanctions draws backlash from some Republicans

President Trump was in Kentucky on Saturday, rallying for midterm candidates just weeks before Election Day. The President is facing new criticism, including from some in his party, for ordering sanctions relief for Russia, even as it continues to strike Ukraine. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports.

NBC News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Zelenskyy criticises Trump's waiver of sanctions on Russia as 'wrong'

Zelenskyy said Trump's latest action emboldens Russian President Vladimir Putin and encourages more attacks by Russia.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 12 hours ago

Trump waives broad new Russia sanctions and tariffs under Graham Act

Trump signed the Graham Bill, which targeted Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, into law in September.

CNBC - Politics - 19 hours ago

Zelensky Links Huge Russia Energy Attack to Trump Sanctions Waiver

More than 15 critical power facilities were targeted as Zelensky warned that easing pressure on Moscow encourages Putin.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged support for U.S. sanctions against Russia after President Donald Trump paused them. The White House decision raises fears of Ukraine's vulnerability to Russian attacks

Lancaster Online - World - 14 hours ago

Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver

Republicans and Democrats condemn Trump’s decision to suspend sanctions, saying it undermines support for Ukraine.

Aljazeera - US News - 14 hours ago

Zelensky Complains Trump's Move to Pause Russian Sanctions Will Encourage Putin

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that he feared the United States would lift more sanctions on Russia.

Breitbart - World - 16 hours ago

Trump Waives Russia Sanctions He Previously Signed Into Law. The Move Has Prompted International And Domestic Backlash.

The president signed an executive order on Friday night pausing the implementation of sanctions prescribed by the "Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026."

International Business Times - World - 14 hours ago

Trump waves Russia sanctions passed by Congress amid deepening row with Ukraine

Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause on the legislation passed by both chambers was in the national interest, the Guardian reported.

Tehran Times - World - 17 hours ago

Joe Scarborough Has A Blistering Response To Trump's Treatment Of Ukraine

The “Morning Joe” host was flabbergasted over Trump’s willingness to bend to the Russian leader.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia hours after Trump paused them -- -

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters on Saturday to speak out in defence of new U.S. sanctions against Russia, hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping package of restrictions targeting the Russian economy.

CBC News - World - 18 hours ago

'A Drop in the Bucket': Trump's Diesel Deal With Russia Is Desperate Political Theater

Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia is a big favor to Vladimir Putin, but it won't lower prices for Americans ahead of the midterm elections.

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Zelenskyy says Trump could lift more Russia sanctions

KYIV — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that he feared the United States would lift more sanctions on Russia and that President Donald Trump's action only 'rewards' Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.

Manila Times - World - 19 hours ago

Senators want probe into Ukraine satellite disruption

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators on Thursday demanded an investigation into disruptions to critical satellite communications and intelligence-sharing systems in Ukraine that they warned had

The Columbian - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Zelensky urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after Trump pauses them

White House decision has further raised fears that Ukraine could be left exposed to Moscow’s escalating assaults as winter approaches

The Globe and Mail - World - 20 hours ago

Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after Trump pauses them

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters Saturday to speak out in defence of new U.S. sanctions against Russia, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping package of restrictions targeting the Russian economy.

CTV News - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Ex-national security adviser issues warning amid fraying US-Ukraine relationship

Lord Peter Ricketts said ministers must do more to warn the public about the Russian threat.

Evening Standard - Politics - 20 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine border 'security zone': Why Putin calls it 'non-negotiable'

Russian president Vladimir Putin has announced plans to establish a non-negotiable 660km “security zone” inside Ukraine’s Sumy and Kharkiv regions aimed at protecting its borders...

International The News - World - 20 hours ago

Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, but is Europe still buying Moscow's gas?

Analysts say Russia will benefit most from US sanctions waiver.

Aljazeera - US News - 21 hours ago

Russia sanctions on hold: Zelenskyy sends message to Trump

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded after President Trump waived Russia’s key US-related sanctions days before new law taking effect. On Friday, Trump signed an executive...

International The News - World - 21 hours ago

Gear shift - Trump puts Russia sanctions package on hold, says pause is in national interest

President Trump paused a congressional Russia sanctions package in the national interest, shortly after announcing a deal for Russian diesel.

New York Post - World - 22 hours ago

Trump signs executive order waiving new Russia sanctions

The move to put the sanctions on hold comes amid increasing criticism from Trump of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and follows the US' diesel deal with Russia.

Euronews - World - 22 hours ago

Moscow welcomes Trump's sanctions waiver as Ukraine voices alarm

Russia on Saturday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to waive new sanctions targeting Moscow, calling it a historic move as Ukraine warned...

Daily Sabah - World - 22 hours ago

Trump's latest moves on Russia leave Ukraine facing a new dilemma in the war

Trump's diesel deal may do little for Russia's finances, but it raises bigger questions about Ukraine's leverage, U.S. support and Putin's next moves.

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump waives Russian sanctions as US-Ukraine relationship frays

The US president claimed the move was in America’s ‘national interests’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

A winter of hunger looms for residents trapped in Russian-occupied city in Ukraine

Food and medical supplies have been scarce for months in Oleshky, which sits on the Dnipro River that separates Ukrainian forces from the city’s Russian occupiers. There’s no electricity, heat or …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 1 day ago

Trump makes last-minute Russia sanctions move, citing 'US national interests'

President Donald Trump in a latest and unexpected move waived key Russia-related US sanctions and tariffs before new law takes effect which the president signed last month. On Friday, Trump signed...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump

US President Donald Trump's reversal on the Russia sanctions comes after he struck a deal with Russia President Vlamidir Putin to ease sanctions on Russia in exchange for Moscow releasing large amounts of diesel into global markets.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine

Move comes after Trump publicly criticised Volodymyr Zelenskiy and said the US had agreed to purchase diesel from Russia

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Trump Puts New Russia Sanctions That He Recently Signed Into Law On Hold, Citing National Interest

Trump signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

British troops to take part in major Ukraine-facing wargame next month

Donald Trump has meanwhile placed himself at loggerheads with allies over the conflict by refusing to say President Putin sparked the Ukraine war.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold

Trump’s unexpected move comes a week after he stunningly said the US had agreed to purchase diesel from Russia to try to bring down global energy prices.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Trump Signs Order Waiving Russia-Related Sanctions

The U.S. president said it would be in the national interest to waive the sanctions for now.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil -- President Trump prevented some new sanctions on Russia and hefty tariffs on large-scale buyers of Russian oil from taking effect late Friday, as he seeks to ease prices by tapping Russian energy.

President Trump prevented some new sanctions on Russia and hefty tariffs on large-scale buyers of Russian oil from taking effect late Friday, as he seeks to ease prices by tapping Russian energy.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Musk approached Trump to slow down Starlink in Ukraine

It is not the first time Musk has been accused of limiting the use of his Starlink platform to the detriment of Ukraine.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Zelensky Warns of More Trump-Russia Deals as Putin Envoy Eyes Expansion

Putin’s envoy sees the diesel agreement as a model for wider U.S.-Russia economic ties, as Zelensky warns more deals and sanctions relief could follow.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Trump says did not order curb to Starshield for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the service was being restored after the White House reportedly asked SpaceX to reinstate it.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Trump declines to blame Putin for Ukraine war, amid transatlantic tensions

Britain and most other Nato members have been clear in putting the fault on the Russian leader, who launched the 2022 invasion.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

From Russian oil to Starlink: How the US is redrawing its Ukraine playbook -- EXPLAINER

Vladimir Zelensky has repeatedly ignored American demands to stop striking Russian oil refineries, putting him on a collision course with Donald Trump

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Trump says White House didn't order Starlink restrictions in Ukraine

Ukrainian officials complained this week that SpaceX had limited internet connectivity without advance notice.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Trump-Putin diesel deal fractures West on Russia – ex-Austrian FM

Washington’s diesel deal with Moscow has exposed divisions over the West’s anti-Russian stance and signals a shift toward pragmatic cooperation, former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl says

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Senators seek Pentagon inspector general probe into Ukraine internet, intelligence disruptions

A letter was sent to the Pentagon’s inspector general after Ukraine said its forces lost some access to Starshield and were not warned of missiles.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Pope Leo and Putin hold phone call over Ukraine war as Vatican seeks humanitarian ceasefire

Pope Leo XIV has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to allow emergency food and medical supplies into the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, where civilians face a serious humanitarian...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

EU debates Ukraine funding, as Zelenskyy's relations with the Trump administration ebb again -- -

European Union leaders rallied around Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a summit on Friday, as U.S. President Donald Trump fired another salvo at Ukraine, calling its strikes on ‌Russian refineries a "disgrace."

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelensky and Trump

The latest aerial strikes on civilian targets came as fears mount that a sharp deterioration in relations between Ukraine and the United States this week could leave Ukraine further exposed to Russia’s escalating aerial assaults as the bitter winter approaches.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Ukraine civilian casualties surge as Russia intensifies strikes

At least 328 civilians were killed and 2,105 injured in attacks last month, U.N. human rights monitors said in their monthly report.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Satellite Images Show Su-34 Destruction Costing Russia $200 Million

Ukraine has previously attacked the Borisoglebsk airfield in Voronezh, just across the border from Ukraine.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

India-Russia trade jumps in first half of 2026 – envoy

India-Russia trade reached $38 billion in the first six months of 2026 and is on track to meet the $100 billion target set for 2030, Ambassador Vinay Kumar said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy courts Europe as Trump delivers blunt verdict on Ukraine leader

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is now looking to European countries for their support in war against Russia as Ukraine ties with the Trump administration slump. In a recent interview,...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

U.S. Starlink curbs embolden Russia to intensify attacks on Ukraine, minister tells CNBC

Ukraine is seeking winter energy and air-defense support as Russian strikes intensify and Starlink limits disrupt military operations.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump says Ukraine resuming strikes on Russian oil sites is a 'disgrace'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Brussels on Friday to shore up support from European allies, whom he called “real leaders.” He said the Starlink internet service had still not been fully restored for Ukraine’s military.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Germany commits €50 Million to help Ukraine restore Chernobyl facility

Germany is stepping up to help Ukraine repair and restore the damaged protective structure at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. As reported, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Trump Lashes Out at Zelensky Over Russian Refinery Attacks: 'Disgrace'

President Donald Trump has said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is "not a good guy" for the U.S. to deal with.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Global Fuel Oil Shortage Deepens as Middle East and Russia Supplies Collapse

Global fuel oil supplies are tightening as Middle Eastern export disruptions and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries drive up prices amid resilient shipping demand.

OilPrice.com - Business - 2 days ago

Missiles supplied to Ukraine sold on 'open market' – Trump

Trump has claimed that US-supplied missiles were sold on the open market as Ukraine reportedly runs out of Patriot interceptors and seeks more Western aid

Russia Today - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine Abandons Truce That Moscow Did Not Heed, Attacks Russian Oil Refinery

The strike could further complicate Kyiv’s relations with President Donald Trump, which have soured again in recent days.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

Trump Says US in Talks With China, Russia on Denuclearization

The U.S. president confirms discussions with Xi and Putin but suggests China’s smaller nuclear stockpile may dampen its interest in giving up weapons.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Order To Limit Starshield For Ukraine Came From Inside White House, Sources Say

The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, did not specify who in the White House made the decision.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

Help Ukraine — and save the lives of innocent women and children

Many more women and children will die if the US doesn't help Ukraine, President Trump: Those are the stakes. The guy who needs to be pressured to the table is Putin.

New York Post - Opinion - 2 days ago

Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries

Ukraine said it will resume strikes on Russian refineries after Russia never stopped its attacks on Ukraine. President Trump had called on both sides to support an energy ceasefire. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.

NBC News - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian refinery; Zelensky says he feels betrayed by Trump

The drone strike started a fire at the oil refinery 180 miles southeast of Moscow, Russia’s Defense Ministry and Ryazan Gov. Pavel Malkov said.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 2 days ago

Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Trump's 'energy ceasefire' A ballistic missile hit a power plant that supplies the Ukrainian capital with heat and electricity, as Moscow said it had downed 900 drones overnight. 14/10/2026

A ballistic missile hit a power plant that supplies the Ukrainian capital with heat and electricity, as Moscow said it had downed 900 drones overnight.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery

Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Ryazan refinery on Thursday, ending Kyiv’s brief pause in attacks on Russian energy infrastructure

OilPrice.com - Business - 2 days ago

Russia Wants the Disabled to Fight Ukraine's Drones

Russia is offering disabled and older recruits huge bonuses to shoot down Ukrainian drones. The fine print hides a nasty catch.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Trump Denies Cutting Ukraine Intelligence Amid Satellite Restrictions

Trump denies suspending US intelligence sharing with Ukraine as Kyiv faces disruptions to missile warnings and military satellite communications amid escalating Russian attacks.

OilPrice.com - World - 2 days ago

Zelenskyy Said He Feels 'Betrayed' by Trump. Ukraine Has Now Reportedly Run Out of Key Missiles.

Kyiv no longer has Patriots, which are capable of intercepting Russian ballistic missiles.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine Slammed Starlink Restrictions: Musk Pointed to the Pentagon and White House.

The crisis began when Denys Sienik, Ukraine's top diplomat in Washington, contacted U.S. lawmakers to warn that restrictions had been imposed on military-grade Starlink terminals without explanation.

International Business Times - Technology - 2 days ago

India and Russia seek deeper economic integration at Kazan business forum

The Russia-India TIME Business Forum in Kazan is focusing on deeper trade, investment and joint manufacturing as economic ties between India and Tatarstan surge

Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago

Zelensky openly defies Trump's ban on Russian oil refinery strikes, Ukraine will resume attacks

“The block is out. We’re done,” Zelensky told the Financial Times during a London visit.

New York Post - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine: Russian missiles hit Kyiv homes and power plant, killing 3 and injuring 22 - Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least three people, injured 22 and damaged homes and power plants, leaving over 600,000 without electricity. 14/10/2026

Video. Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least three people, injured 22 and damaged homes and power plants, leaving over 600,000 without electricity.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine braces for hardest winter yet as Trump's 'energy ceasefire' unravels

Ukrainians believe Trump is playing politics and business with people’s lives by siding with Russia

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine accuses SpaceX of restricting Starlink, disrupting military amid Trump pressure

Ukrainian officials and military units accused Elon Musk’s SpaceX of throttling a technology at the heart of their battlefield communications and drone operations.

NBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy Said Russia Never Respected the Energy Ceasefire. Kyiv is Attacking Refineries Again.

"We're done," Zelenskyy said after a pause of such attacks following President Donald Trump's call.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian refineries, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine will now resume attacks on Russian energy targets after Moscow hasn't held up its end of the proposed deal brokered by Trump.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Ukraine showed Trump how easily an enemy could cripple an AI powerhouse

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a form of processing that simulates human and animal intelligence via machines or computer systems to carry out data analytics, language processing, speech recognition and computer vision.

Fox News - Business - 3 days ago

Ukraine Accuses Elon Musk's SpaceX of Disrupting Military Operations as Russia Pounds Energy Grid.

Ukrainian authorities reported widespread power outages following Russian missile strikes that damaged dozens of energy facilities and left at least 600,000 people without electricity.

International Business Times - Technology - 3 days ago

Russia funnels nearly half its budget into war as social funds shrink - Russia's 2027 draft budget allocates a record share to defence and security, as regions quietly divert funds for foster children and orphans to war payments and "coffin money" for soldiers' families is cut by up to 95% in some areas. 13/10/2026

Russia’s 2027 draft budget allocates a record share to defence and security, as regions quietly divert funds for foster children and orphans to war payments and “coffin money” for soldiers’ families is cut by up to 95% in some areas.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Ukraine blindsided by Starlink throttling restrictions and intelligence gaps

Kyiv’s forces experience connectivity problems on Elon Musk’s satellite network.

Ars Technica - Technology - 3 days ago

Ukraine raises alarm over Starlink limits disrupting military operations

A ballistic missile has struck energy infrastructure supposedly covered by the "energy ceasefire" announced by Trump on Sunday, Zelenskyy said.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Rent surges in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee mobilisation fears - Monthly rents in Yerevan now run to €800–900 for a two-room flat, up 23.5% year on year in August, while Tbilisi rents have stabilised after 60–70% jumps following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russian nationals account for 72% of all foreign property transactions in Armenia. 13/10/2026

Monthly rents in Yerevan now run to €800–900 for a two-room flat, up 23.5% year on year in August, while Tbilisi rents have stabilised after 60–70% jumps following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russian nationals account for 72% of all foreign property transactions in Armenia.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

Trump claims Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire as Baltics stay on alert - Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, we hear from Latvia's FM Baiba Braže, Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack, and France's debt fears. 12/10/2026

Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, we hear from Latvia's FM Baiba Braže, Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack, and France's debt fears.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

Trump says does not believe China, Russia helping Iran

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he does not believe that China and Russia are helping Iran, adding that they...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 4 days ago

Trump Dismisses Claims That China, Russia Are Helping Iran

Trump has previously said that both Chinese and Russian leaders have assured him that they would not supply arms to Iran.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

Zaporizhzhia airstrikes kill 17 as Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine - Zaporizhzhia was hit by deadly Russian airstrikes on Saturday, 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children, Ukrainian officials said. Rescuers searched rubble for survivors as the city faced renewed strikes on residential areas. 11/10/2026

Video. Zaporizhzhia was hit by deadly Russian airstrikes on Saturday, 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children, Ukrainian officials said. Rescuers searched rubble for survivors as the city faced renewed strikes on residential areas.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Russia was not ready for the data center war it started with Ukraine

Russian bloggers warn Russia’s hyper-centralized digital economy is vulnerable.

Ars Technica - Technology - 5 days ago

Will Ukraine survive the winter?

Washington's position on Ukraine remains ambivalent while losses mount and an energy crisis deepens.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 5 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 - 6 days ago

Putin offers help to end Iran war while Russia continues its own - The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do "everything in our power" to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators. 09/10/2026

The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do “everything in our power” to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Iran, Russia officials discuss oil exploration in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – In a meeting with Iran's ambassador to Russia, the CEO of the Caspian Oil Company highlighted the potential for expanding exploration activities and developing hydrocarbon structures in the southern basin of Caspian Sea.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 7 days ago

Trump says Russia has agreed to deliver millions in diesel fuel after 'highly successful discussion'

Trump says Putin agreed to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel fuel immediately, with millions more tons to follow as prices soar past $6 a gallon.

Fox News - Business - 8 days ago

Fire rages at Yandex data centre after Ukraine drone attack - A Yandex data centre in Russia's Ryazan region caught fire and was taken offline after what the company said was a Ukrainian drone attack. 08/10/2026

Video. A Yandex data centre in Russia’s Ryazan region caught fire and was taken offline after what the company said was a Ukrainian drone attack.

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

Kyiv open to dialogue with South Korea after it recalls ambassador - Kyiv says it is open to "constructive dialogue" with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea's decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy's violation of the non-disclosure agreement. 09/10/2026

Kyiv says it is open to “constructive dialogue” with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea’s decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy’s violation of the non-disclosure agreement.

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

Iran and Russia used ChatGPT for propaganda by 'fake journalists', OpenAI says

The American tech giant said it banned Russian and Iranian accounts that had been using ChatGPT models to generate content and fake journalist personas to spread false narratives about the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and sow division.

Euronews - Environment - 8 days ago

South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine in North Korean prisoner row - Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations. 08/10/2026

Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

WHO wants more answers from Russia about lab worker's death, as pneumonic plague concerns linger -- Jamey Keaten

A top official with the World Health Organization said Wednesday the UN health agency doesn't know how a lab worker in Siberia died amid concerns about plague, and is urging Russia to provide more information.

CBC News - Health - 9 days ago

Russia dismisses transparency calls amid reports of second plague case - Rospotrebnadzor said nearly 5,000 tests found no dangerous pathogens and saw "no epidemic risk," while the Kremlin called most media reporting "false" and said it had no knowledge of a US demarche formally requesting additional information. 07/10/2026

Rospotrebnadzor said nearly 5,000 tests found no dangerous pathogens and saw "no epidemic risk," while the Kremlin called most media reporting "false" and said it had no knowledge of a US demarche formally requesting additional information.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

Trump to talk plague with Putin as Russia plays down fears of outbreak - The Kremlin welcomed the offer while Russia's health watchdog shot back that Moscow was "ready to assist the US in tackling infectious disease outbreaks" as the WHO asked Russia for additional information. 07/10/2026

The Kremlin welcomed the offer while Russia's health watchdog shot back that Moscow was "ready to assist the US in tackling infectious disease outbreaks" as the WHO asked Russia for additional information.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

Trump doesn't think Russia plague incident is bioweapon, plans Putin call Wednesday

Nearly 200 people were placed under medical observation earlier this week in Russia's Irkutsk region in eastern Siberia over suspected exposure to plague.

CNBC - Health - 10 days ago

Russia denies plague death but quarantines 200 without explanation - Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a maternity ward. 06/10/2026

Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a maternity ward.

Euronews - World - 10 days ago

Russia pushes back on plague death reports, defends WHO notification

On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia informed the World Health Organization about the death of a laboratory worker at a Siberian plague research facility that occurred last...

International The News - Health - 10 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 - 10 days ago

WHO deems Russia plague risk 'low' following lab technician's fatal illness

Following the recent laboratory fatality in Siberia, the World Health Organization has stated that the overall risk of a plague epidemic in Russia remains low.WHO statement follows the death of 28...

International The News - Health - 11 days ago

Trump offers U.S. help to Russia after plague death; WHO assesses the situation as low risk

WHO said it was in contact with Russian authorities, and has offered support if needed, while assessing the risk to the general public as low based on available information.

CNBC - Health - 12 days ago

Russia hospitalizes almost 200 people after death from plague: Reports

Nearly 200 people are under medical observation in Russia’s Irkutsk region over suspected exposure to plague, according to local media reports.

CNBC - Health - 12 days ago

Iran national football team loses to Russia in friendly match

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's national men's football team was defeated by Russia 2-0 in a friendly match on Tuesday.

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 18 days ago

New North Korea bridges build on strong China, Russia ties

Two recently opened bridges are expected to ease trade and transport between North Korea and its powerful neighbors. The new connections come as Pyongyang builds strategic ties with China and Russia.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 18 days ago

Zelenskyy Warns Russia Wants to Widen War Beyond Ukraine

Russian drones killed at least four in Ukraine overnight as Zelenskyy says Moscow plans $12 billion for jet-powered drones and Trump urges a deal.

OilPrice.com - World - 19 days ago

Trump and the chain of setbacks in Iran, China and Russia

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Contrary to the image Donald Trump has tried to project of American power and influence in the world, recent days have been marked, for him, by a series of setbacks.

Mehr News Agency - Opinion - 20 days 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

U.S. News - Russia hits Kyiv after fighting hiatus ends - Sept. 8 (UPI) -- 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.

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 - US News - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month ago

Ukraine at 35: Independence tested by resilience

On August 24, Ukraine marks the 35th anniversary of the restoration of its independence. For Ukrainians, this is far more than a commemorative date. O...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 1 month 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 - 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 - 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