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Ukraine/Russia

As the Biden presidency nears its end, Ukraine makes moves to ensure future U.S. support -- Geoff Nixon -- -

The pending shift in Oval Office leadership could have profound implications for Kyiv, which has already started reaching out to both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, either of whom could replace U.S. President Joe Biden.

CBC News - Top Stories - 29 minutes ago

Russia launches large-scale strikes on Ukraine

Russia said on Friday that it launched 33 large-scale strikes against Ukrainian targets and shot down one Ukrainian military helicopter in the past week, while Ukraine said on the same day that fighting on the frontlines was fierce with 78 combat engagements over the past 24 hours.

Sky News - World - 28 minutes ago

Ukraine's foreign minister in Hong Kong calls on officials to stop Russia from evading sanctions -- July 25, 2024

Statement from foreign affairs ministry says ‘restrictive measures are necessary to weaken Russia’s potential to wage war and kill people in Ukraine’

The Globe and Mail - World - 8 hours ago

Russia going for (evil) gold, 'border czar' gaslighting and other commentary

As the Paris Olympics kick off, “the City of Lights is in Moscow’s crosshairs,” warn Mark Toth & Jonathan Sweet at The Hill.

New York Post - Opinion - 10 hours ago

Recycled Russian conspiracy theories falsely accuse Ukraine of child organ harvesting

The Kremlin rejuvenates decadelong effort to justify Russian aggression and cover up its crimes in Ukraine by feeding conspiracy theories about Ukrainian forces abducting and subjecting children to terrible abuses

Voice of America - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

EU Leverages Frozen Russian Assets for €1.5 Billion Aid Package to Ukraine

The European Union has transferred €1.5 billion ($1.63 billion) generated from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction efforts.

OilPrice.com - World - 12 hours ago

Ukraine court orders detention of suspect in murder of nationalist ex-MP

Kyiv, Ukraine: A Ukrainian court on Friday remanded an 18 year old man in custody over the murder of a nationalist former lawmaker, state media report...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

World News -- EU gives $1.6 billion in profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine -- The European Union Friday transferred $1.6 billion in frozen Russian assets held by central securities depositories to Ukraine for military and reconstruction support against Russia's invasion.

The European Union Friday transferred $1.6 billion in frozen Russian assets held by central securities depositories to Ukraine for military and reconstruction support against Russia's invasion.

UPI - World - 16 hours ago

The messages behind China-Russia strategic bomber exercise

Russian and Chinese strategic bombers have carried out their first joint exercise off Alaska. It's designed to threaten joint conventional and nuclear threats.

Washington Examiner - World - 16 hours ago

Ukraine Celebrates Failure Of Russian Air Defenses In Crimea ATACMS Strike

Kyiv's forces "continue to destroy the military infrastructure of the Russian invaders," Ukraine's General Staff said.

Newsweek - World - 17 hours ago

Russian hackers expose 'Western mercenaries' in Ukraine

Russian hackers have leaked a purported database of some 3,200 Western mercenaries fighting in Ukraine

Russia Today - US News - 17 hours ago

Pompeo offers Trump an escalatory 'peace plan' for Ukraine

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wants Donald Trump to offer Kiev half-a-trillion dollars and NATO membership

Russia Today - World - 18 hours ago

U.S. News -- GAO finds another $2B in military aid for Ukraine -- Miscalculations in the value of weaponry the United States has sent to Ukraine has again been uncovered, increasing the Pentagon's purse to supply its besieged ally by another $2 billion.

Miscalculations in the value of weaponry the United States has sent to Ukraine has again been uncovered, increasing the Pentagon's purse to supply its besieged ally by another $2 billion.

UPI - World - 18 hours ago

EU transfers €1.5 billion raised from Russian assets for Ukraine

BRUSSELS: The European Union on Friday (Jul 26) said €1.5 billion (US$1.6 billion) had been made available to support Ukraine, the first chunk of money earned from profits on R

Channel NewsAsia - World - 19 hours ago

Russian bombing suspect extradited from Türkiye -- A Russian citizen detained in southwestern Türkiye following a bomb attack in Moscow has been extradited to Russia by Turkish authorities.

A Russian citizen detained in southwestern Türkiye following a bomb attack in Moscow has been extradited to Russia by Turkish authorities.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 19 hours ago

Russia and China 'Deepening' Military Cooperation—Analyst

Russian and Chinese aircraft came within 200 miles of the Alaskan coast this week.

Newsweek - World - 20 hours ago

Suspect tells FSB Ukraine behind Moscow car bombing

A Russian citizen suspected of blowing up a car in Moscow says he was working with Ukrainian special services

Russia Today - US News - 21 hours ago

Ukraine can't be forced to talk with Russia – FM

No one can force Ukraine to hold peace talks with Russia, Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

China, Russia pledge to counter 'extra-regional forces' in Southeast Asia

VIENTIANE: China and Russia's foreign ministers met their Southeast Asian counterparts on Friday (Jul 26) after vowing to counter "extra-regional forces", a day before Washington's top diplomat was due to arrive. Wang Yi and Sergei Lavrov were attending a three-day meeting of the

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Russia hopes Armenia won't follow in Ukraine's footsteps

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Russia views Armenia as a brotherly nation and hopes it will not choose the path that the Kyiv once selected, Kremlin spokesman said.

Mehr News Agency - Politics - 1 day ago

Russia and China's joint Alaska flight signals grave danger

Message received, loud and clear: Beijing and Moscow are signaling they believe no one is fully in charge at Biden's lame-duck White House.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

Russia Expands Military Presence in Cuba with Baltic Fleet Visit

Cuba announced on Wednesday that three vessels from Russia's Baltic Fleet will visit the island nation starting Saturday.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Russia is banned from the Paris Olympics; here's what that means

Russia is banned from the Paris Olympics, but its athletes aren’t. Instead, they’ll be competing as Individual Neutral Athletes, without their country’s flags.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day ago

China warns US against impeding ties with Russia

Washington’s allegations that Beijing is boosting Russia’s defense industry are “groundless,” a Chinese embassy spokesman has said

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

What Russia told Ukrainians during the European elections

Russian propaganda has actively spread many fakes about the EU and European leadership to demoralise Ukrainians but failed to influence their pro-European intentions.

Euractiv - World - 1 day ago

2 years after Ukrainian POW deaths, survivors and leaked U.N. analysis point to Russia as the culprit

The Associated Press interviewed over a dozen people with direct knowledge of details of the attack, including survivors, investigators and families.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Russia Answers Ukraine's Olive Branch: We Can Talk If It Helps with 'Achieving Our Goals'

Russia responded to comments by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in which he said Kyiv is "willing and ready" to dialogue.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Russia Pulls All Warships From Sea of Azov: Ukraine

"There is no longer a single Russian warship in the Sea of Azov," Ukrainian navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk said.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine War Maps Reveal Russian Land Grabs Across Eastern Frontline

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) independent think tank has shown incremental Russian gains in the Kharkiv region.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Syrian president makes surprise visit to Russia

The Syrian leader is the latest in a string of global strongmen to meet the Russian president, which will likely be a cause for concern among Western diplomats.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

US, Canada jets respond to Russia-China joint patrol near Alaska

The United States and Canada scrambled fighter jets Thursday when Russian and Chinese nuclear-capable strategic bombers patrolled near Alaska in the North...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

An explosion killed over 50 Ukrainian POWs in 2022. Survivors and an internal UN report blame Russia

Former Ukrainian prisoners of war who survived the explosions two years ago in the Russian-held barracks at Olenivka still puzzle over the strange events leading up to that night. More than 50 …

Bay to Bay News - World - 2 days ago

Kyiv holds music festival despite war

Atlas United, Ukraine's largest music festival, has taken place for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. Though much smaller than before, it offered revelers a desired break from the stress of the war.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 2 days ago

US, NATO Allies Work to 'Trump-Proof' Ukraine Support Amid Presidential Race Shake-Up

The term "Trump-proofing" has become a common expression among pundits, academics and reporters amid the rising questions over the future of the support when a new U.S. president is sworn into office in January.

Military.com - US News - 2 days ago

The Trump Effect: Ukraine Says It Is 'Willing and Ready' for Dialogue with Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told top Chinese diplomats in Beijing that his country is "willing and ready" to talk to Russia.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

US says Russia-North Korea pact is a bigger problem than expected

Russia's ties to North Korea are a long-term threat, as United States and allied officials fear Pyongyang's nuclear program and acquisition of Russian technology.

Washington Examiner - World - 2 days ago

Report: Hamas Denies Making Paris Olympics Threat Video as Russia Blamed

Researchers from Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center say a fake video of Hamas threatening to attack the Paris Olympics came from Russia.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

How Russia-linked malware cut heat to 600 Ukrainian buildings in deep winter

The code was used to sabotage a heating utility in Lviv at the coldest point in the year.

Ars Technica - Business - 2 days ago

Russia increasing disinformation efforts -- In June, a Russian disinformation network targeted European Union countries ahead of the EU Parliament elections. Now, U.S. officials warn that Russia could attempt to influence the 2024 election with propaganda posts. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga shows us some of the Kremlin's disinformation tactics online.

In June, a Russian disinformation network targeted European Union countries ahead of the EU Parliament elections. Now, U.S. officials warn that Russia could attempt to influence the 2024 election with propaganda posts. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga shows us some of the Kremlin's disinformation tactics online.

CBS News - Technology - 2 days ago

Boosting EU power integration can help Ukraine survive next winters

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, over two-thirds of Ukraine's conventional power plant capacity has been occupied, destroyed, or attacked. This translates into a significant supply-demand mismatch that requires daily power cuts for the war-torn population.

Euractiv - Environment - 2 days ago

Russia 'killing' climate, say activists awaiting top rights court ruling

Activists are asking Europe's top rights court to fault Russia for creating a "climate catastrophe", saying Moscow's war on Ukraine is contributing to a spike in its greenhouse gas emissions.

Euractiv - Environment - 3 days ago

Hungary to block EU funds for member states until Ukraine allows Lukoil transit

Hungary will block European Union refunds for member states that gave munitions to Ukraine until Kyiv allows the transit of oil from Russia's Lukoil through a pipeline over its territory, the Hungarian foreign minister said on Tuesday (23 July).

Euractiv - Environment - 3 days ago

Federal government was warned about setting 'significant precedent' with Ukraine visa program

Memos outline the design of the Ukraine visa program, which allowed an unlimited number of Ukrainians and their family members to come to Canada to wait out the war

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 3 days ago

Russia to ramp up energy supplies to China – deputy PM

Exports via the Power of Siberia gas pipeline will continue growing to hit 38 bcm next year, Aleksandr Novak has said

Russia Today - Business - 3 days ago

32% of Ukrainians OK with concessions for peace with Russia

Nearly a third of Ukrainians are now willing to make territorial concessions to Russia to quickly end the war, a significant increase from the past year,...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 days ago

Ukraine writes off billions in debt

Ukraine has reached an agreement in principle with a group of foreign investors to restructure its $20 billion debt

Russia Today - Business - 4 days ago

Biden's withdrawal from the U.S. presidential race spells new uncertainty for Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to end his campaign for reelection brings a new element of uncertainty for Ukraine, which is struggling to fend off Russian advances even as it worries about the future of American support.

CTV News - Top Stories - 4 days ago

EU foreign ministers to meet in Brussels, not Budapest, over Ukraine diplomacy spat

In a rebuke of Hungary's controversial solo diplomatic efforts on Ukraine, the EU's informal meeting of foreign and defence ministers will take place in Brussels instead of Budapest, the EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Monday (22 July).

Euractiv - World - 4 days ago

Civilians killed and wounded as Russia and Ukraine trade attacks. Russia claims gains in the east

Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone, missile and shelling attacks on Sunday. At least two people were killed in Ukrainian strikes on the partly Russian-occupied Donetsk region, Russian state media said, while Ukrainian officials said Russian strikes wounded at least five people.

CTV News - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Blinken addresses possibility of U.S. ending Ukraine aid under Trump

Secretary of State Blinken directly addressed the possibility that if Trump wins he may back away from Ukraine aid. Trump and Zelensky speak by phone.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 6 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 - 6 days ago

Russia Brags Sanctions Helped It Avoid Microsoft Crash

Russia bragged that the worldwide tech outage did not affect its airlines and banks, thanks to its countermeasures against Western sanctions.

Breitbart - Technology - 7 days ago

Ukraine to get first $1.5 billion of seized Russian cash – Euroclear

Euroclear has confirmed that it will start transferring interest generated by frozen Russian funds to Ukraine this month

Russia Today - Business - 7 days ago

Russia sentences journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison on espionage charges

A Russian court sentenced Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison on Friday on charges of espionage.

Fox News - World - 7 days ago

Ukraine rushes to create AI-enabled war drones

In Ukraine, a handful of startups are developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to help fly a vast fleet of drones, taking warfare into uncharted territory as combatants race to gain a technological edge in battle.

Euractiv - Technology - 8 days ago

Chief of Defence Staff says Canada, U.S., have five years to prepare for new threats from Russia and China

Both authoritarian countries are developing new hypersonic missiles that can fly five times the speed of sound and change course mid-flight

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 8 days ago

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich seen at second Russia hearing on bogus espionage charges

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeared in court on Thursday to resume his trial on espionage charges, charges his employer the U.S. government and his employer say are bogus.

Fox News - World - 8 days ago

Why Ukraine — and much of Europe — is alarmed over Trump's selection of J.D. Vance as his running mate

Trump's running mate, J.D. Vance, once said: 'I don’t really care what happens to Ukraine one way or the other.'

Los Angeles Times - US News - 9 days ago

Japan to send billions to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets – media

Japan will provide $3.3 billion in loans to Ukraine using interest from frozen Russian assets as part of the G7’s $50 billion aid package

Russia Today - Business - 9 days ago

Ukraine in dire straits as US support wavers amid political shifts

After nearly 30 months of conflict with Russia, Ukraine faces escalating challenges on the battlefield, compounded by the uncertainty of crucial U.S....

Daily Sabah - World - 9 days ago

Russia ahead in bid to build Türkiye's second nuclear plant – energy minister

Ankara is also in talks with China and South Korea on nuclear projects, Bloomberg has reported

Russia Today - Business - 10 days ago

Russia to launch Starlink-style internet network – media

Russian operators are expected to begin providing high-speed ‘sky-fi’ internet for passengers of jets, trains, and cars within several years

Russia Today - Business - 10 days ago

China's Role in Russia-Ukraine War Draws Scrutiny at NATO Summit

As NATO leaders express unwavering support for Ukraine and criticize China's backing of Russia, Beijing conducts joint military exercises with Belarus near the alliance's eastern border, signaling a deepening partnership and a challenge to NATO.

OilPrice.com - World - 14 days ago

India and Russia Deepen Trade Ties Despite Ukraine Conflict

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow highlights India's complex balancing act as it strengthens ties with Russia while navigating Western concerns over the Ukraine war.

OilPrice.com - World - 15 days ago

How China and Russia could hobble the internet

The undersea cables that connect the world are becoming military targets

Economist - World - 15 days ago

When will Ukraine join NATO?

Its road to membership could be blocked if Donald Trump becomes president

Economist - Top Stories - 15 days ago

NATO Leaders Debate Multiyear Military Aid Package for Ukraine

NATO leaders convene to discuss increased military aid for Ukraine, as President Biden reaffirms the alliance's commitment to countering Russian aggression.

OilPrice.com - World - 16 days ago

Russia and SCO trade hits record level – media

Trade turnover between Russia and the members of the SCO soared by 25% in 2023, Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov says

Russia Today - Business - 17 days ago

Sources: G7 to warn small Chinese banks on Russia links

U.S. officials expect the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy democracies to send a tough new warning next week to smaller Chinese banks to stop assisting Russia...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago

As banks pull plug on Russia payments, China firms go 'underground'

In southern China, an appliance manufacturer is facing hurdles in shipping its products to Russia, not because of any problems with the gadgets but because...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 months ago

2 Years After Russia's Invasion, Ukraine Needs More Than Just Our Aid. It Needs Our Attention.

Saturday, Feb. 24, marked the second anniversary of Russia's unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Military.com - Opinion - 4 months ago

Erdoğan says West must 'keep promises' on Ukraine grain deal

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Tuesday that the revival of a key deal with Russia that allowed Ukraine to export its grain via the Black Sea...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 11 months ago

Russia opens fire on Ukraine-bound cargo ship in Black Sea

A Russian warship on Sunday fired warning shots at a cargo ship in the southwestern Black Sea as it made its way northwards, marking the first time Moscow...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 11 months 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 - 1 year 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 - 1 year 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 - 2 years ago

In the Ukraine Conflict, Fake Fact-Checks Are Being Used to Spread Disinformation

Social media posts debunking purported Ukrainian disinformation are themselves fake. That doesn’t stop them from being featured on Russian state TV.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago