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Lindsey Graham Championed a Russia Sanctions Package Before His Death. The Senate Just Passed It.

The Senate approved a Russia sanctions bill pushed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham before his death in July.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Ukraine war live: Kyiv strikes another Wildberries site in attack on 'Russian Amazon'

One-fifth of Wildberries’ storage space has now been destroyed in Ukrainian attacks, satellite images show

Independent UK - Politics - 7 hours ago

US Senate passes Lindsey Graham's Russia sanctions bill

The US Senate has passed the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s sanctions bill, giving President Trump the power to apply 100% tariffs to countries purchasing Russian oil

Russia Today - World - 3 hours ago

Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham breezes through Senate, heads to House

A measure to impose new sanctions on Russian oil purchasers easily cleared the Senate and heads to the House.

CNBC - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

U.S. Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham

South Carolina Republican who died last month was among Ukraine’s most outspoken allies in Congress

The Globe and Mail - World - 3 hours ago

Russia-linked accounts spread far-right narrative online during Ceuta crisis, analysis finds

Spanish police and forensic scientists bring in extra staff to identify ‌bodies of 80 migrants who died attempting to reach enclave

Irish Times - World - 3 hours ago

Several killed in attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv hits Russian e-commerce giant

Ukraine continues to strike warehouses and logistics hubs run by Wildberries, which it says aid Moscow's war efforts.

Aljazeera - World - 3 hours ago

Senate passes Russia sanctions bill negotiated by Graham

The Senate has passed a punishing Russian sanctions bill that was a top priority for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 3 hours ago

Advocates for former U.S. marine held in Russia for more than 4 years say he is near death

A former U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges is gravely ill and at risk of dying, his family and advocates said Friday.

CTV News - World - 4 hours ago

US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill -- m read

US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill, targeting oil and gas revenues to bolster Ukraine and pressure Vladimir Putin amid the prolonged war.

Gulf News - World - 4 hours ago

Senate Passes Bill to Impose New Sanctions on Russia and Iran

The bill must next go to a vote in the House of Representatives before the president can sign it into action.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 hours ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives for first visit to Russia-friendly Serbia

Serbia is in the process of joining the EU, but that has been stalled partly because of Belgrade’s policies toward Moscow.

CTV News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham -- The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.

The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.

CBS News - World - 5 hours ago

Iran, Russia seek deeper cultural ties as Kazan added to Cultural Week program

TEHRAN- Iran's ambassador to Russia has announced that the city of Kazan, the capital of Russia's Republic of Tatarstan, has been added to the list of host cities for Iran Cultural Week in Russia, expanding the event beyond Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Tehran Times - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Ceuta migration crisis fuelled by Russia-linked disinformation campaign, report says

Russia-linked social media accounts promoted far-right narratives during the Ceuta migration crisis, reaching hundreds of thousands of users within hours, according to a new analysis by...

International The News - World - 6 hours ago

German airport drone-bomb: Could Russia be involved? -- The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.

The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.

BBC News - World - 13 hours ago

Iran, Russia pledge to deepen trade ties, remove banking, transport hurdles

TEHRAN- The Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade emphasized the necessity of maximum utilization of the capacities of the free trade agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Union, development of industrial and trade cooperation, strengthening transport infrastructure, accelerating the construction of the Rasht–Astara railway, and formulating a comprehensive roadmap for bilateral cooperation.

Tehran Times - Business - 8 hours ago

Ukraine's Zelensky making first official visit to Russia-friendly Serbia

The visit comes as Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic tries to balance the country's traditional ties with Moscow against pressure to align its foreign policy with the European Union.

New York Post - World - 9 hours ago

Russia drops record number of glide bombs on Ukraine as casualties pile up

Moscow's troops suffer high rate of losses as Zelenskyy renews air campaign against Russia.

Aljazeera - World - 9 hours ago

Russia could attack NATO, allied country as early as this fall, US intelligence warns

President Putin may test the NATO alliance’s strength with an attack on an allied country as early as fall — including a possible land invasion, according to new US intelligence reports.

New York Post - World - 10 hours ago

Drone chases man in Ukraine before exploding and injuring him

Drone chases man in Ukraine before exploding and injuring him

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Ports in a storm: How Kiev's warehouse warfare cost Ukraine its coastline

Vladimir Zelensky’s long-range strikes against Russian civilians have invited harsh retribution against Ukraine’s Black Sea ports

Russia Today - US News - 11 hours ago

Russia Turns to South Korea for Fuel as Refinery Crisis Deepens

Russia is importing refined fuels from South Korea as Ukrainian attacks continue to disrupt its refining industry and tighten domestic supplies.

OilPrice.com - Business - 14 hours ago

Ukraine strikes oil refineries deep inside Russia, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President says Ukraine has hit two more oil facilities deep inside Russia

Independent UK - World - 16 hours ago

Fires rage after Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv - Firefighters battled multiple warehouse and building fires overnight after Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 across Kyiv and the surrounding region. 05/08/2026

Video. Firefighters battled multiple warehouse and building fires overnight after Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 across Kyiv and the surrounding region.

Euronews - World - 18 hours ago

Ukraine delivers first batch of drones to United States

A Ukrainian company has delivered the country’s first batch of drones to the United States for potential use by the Pentagon.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine hits one of Russia's biggest oil refineries in Yaroslavl, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine launched long-range drone attacks on two Russian oil refineries on Thursday, including one of the country's largest facilities, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as Kyiv continued...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine Keeps Hitting Russia's Biggest Refineries Thousands Of Miles From The Border

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said forces again hit a large Russian refinery as attacks thousands of miles from the border continue.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine strikes back after Russian attacks claim yet more lives

Ukraine struck oil facilities deep inside Russia in overnight attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday, as Kyiv stepped up efforts to weaken...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

The wars in Iran and Ukraine converged years ago

Tehran was effectively at war with Kyiv well before an Iranian ship was targeted in the Caspian Sea in late July

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 1 day ago

Report: Ukraine IDs North Korean Missile Unit Active in Russian Invasion

A senior Ukrainian intelligence said Russia had begun deploying a North Korean missile unit to its war theater against Ukraine.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

World braces for new wave of food price surges due to Middle East, Ukraine wars, FAO warns

Rome: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned Wednesday that the world is bracing for a new wave of food price surges due to...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 2 days ago

North Korea Is Reportedly Sending a Ballistic Missile Unit To Russia. Ukraine Worries More Troops Could Come Next

North Korea has deployed a ballistic missile unit to western Russia, according to a report.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Volodymyr Zelensky hosts meeting with new Defence Secretary in Kyiv

Volodymyr Zelensky in a social media post thanked the King, Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the British people for their ‘unwavering support’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Russia Hunts Ukrainians in Drone 'Safaris,' Zelensky Says

Russia said on Wednesday it had targeted logistics and transport sites in and around Kyiv with "precision" weapons.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine Calls for Faster Patriot Deliveries After Deadly Russian Missile Barrage

A massive Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 15 people in Kyiv and the surrounding region as Ukraine appealed for more Patriot interceptors.

OilPrice.com - World - 2 days ago

Soldier kills four in Crimea, Moscow-installed governor says - Crimea, a peninsula illegally annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, has for weeks been the target of Ukrainian retaliatory attacks aimed at disrupting the logistics of Russian forces deployed in southern Ukraine. 04/08/2026

Crimea, a peninsula illegally annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, has for weeks been the target of Ukrainian retaliatory attacks aimed at disrupting the logistics of Russian forces deployed in southern Ukraine.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Why Ukraine is targeting Russia's biggest online retailer

Wildberries, Russia's largest online marketplace, faces a wave of attacks. Ukraine says the strikes target a company linked to Russia's war effort, bringing the conflict closer to everyday Russian consumers.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 2 days ago

At least 17 people killed after fatal overnight Russian strikes in Ukraine

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and wounded 44 others, Ukraine's state emergency service said.

NBC News - World - 2 days ago

Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks with 5 killed in each country

Russia and Ukraine traded accusations Tuesday that each side’s attacks caused civilian deaths, with officials in the Moscow region saying five people were killed there while authorities in Ukraine said a similar number, including two children, died at various sites across the country.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 3 days ago

Russia Is Running Out of Soldiers, Oil, and Time

Economic strains are intensifying, as Russia faces stagnating growth, shrinking sovereign reserves, a worsening fuel crisis, and the prospect of broader conscription after September elections.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Why Have China and Russia Just Stepped Out Of The Shadows In The U.S.-Iran War?

Russia and China are reportedly expanding support for Iran, providing intelligence, satellite navigation, and advanced weaponry.

OilPrice.com - World - 4 days ago

Ukraine Braces for Its Toughest Winter Since Russian Invasion. Officials Warn Energy Grid Faces Growing Threats.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has already made winter preparedness a central priority, warning that protecting essential infrastructure will be critical to keeping the country functioning during the colder months.

International Business Times - World - 4 days ago

Iran to hold camp in Russia ahead of Asian Volleyball C'ship

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iran's national men's volleyball team will depart for a 10-day training camp in Russia on Aug. 20 as part of their final preparations for the 2026 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship.

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 5 days ago

Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9

Russia has launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones into Kyiv, killing at least nine people and wounding 33.

Los Angeles Times - World - 6 days ago

Ukraine hits Iranian vessels, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act'

The latest attacks by Ukraine, combined with Saudi military strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, represent a widening of the Middle East conflict.

CNBC - World - 8 days ago

Russia accuses Telegram CEO Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism in its latest digital crackdown

Russian authorities said they had charged Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, the latest step by the Kremlin to bring the internet and digital communications under its control.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 9 days ago

U.S. Senate Advances Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill in 86-12 Vote

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly voted to advance legislation that would expand sanctions on Russia and Iran while giving the president new authority to target major buyers of Russian energy.

OilPrice.com - World - 9 days 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 - 10 days ago

Abcarian: In Ukraine, the war with Russia has created a nation of 'superhumans'

The Superhumans Center in Lviv, Ukraine, has served more than 5,000 wounded warriors, many of whom have lost limbs.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 12 days ago

No Breakthrough as Top U.S. and Russian Diplomats Meet Over Ukraine

Rubio and Lavrov held direct talks on Ukraine but acknowledged that previous peace proposals have failed, leaving negotiations at an impasse.

OilPrice.com - World - 14 days ago

Iran defeated by Ukraine at 2026 VNL Week 3

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iran were beaten by Ukraine 3-1 at the Week 3 of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Wednesday.

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 23 days ago

America Extends Its Lead Over Russia and Saudi Arabia in Oil Output

American oil output and exports continue to rise, with production expected to exceed 14 million bpd in 2027 and crude exports hitting record highs as buyers sought alternatives during the Strait of Hormuz crisis

OilPrice.com - Business - 24 days ago

The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router

With residential proxies all the rage, CISA urges router users to be vigilant.

Ars Technica - Business - 25 days 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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 9 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