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Ukraine/Russia

Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens, as Zelensky calls for more talks

Russian drone and missile strikes have killed at least five people and wounded 46 in Dnipro and other areas of Ukraine. At least four Russians were killed in Ukrainian attacks, Moscow said.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 5 hours ago

Cat and dog stranded on Ukraine front lines rescued by drone

A dog and cat who found themselves stranded on the front lines in war-torn Ukraine didn't have to claw their way to safety -- instead, they got a ride to safety via a drone, according to a report.

New York Post - World - 5 hours ago

Germany blames Russia for Signal phishing attacks targeting politicians

Top officials in the German government on Saturday blamed Russia for repeated phishing attacks targeting lawmakers and senior administration officials using the Signal messaging app.

CTV News - World - 5 hours ago

Chernobyl, 40 years later: Ukrainians thought they had reduced the risks. Then Russia invaded

The two explosions at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant came decades apart.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 6 hours ago

Major Russian attacks kill at least 7 and wound dozens in Ukraine

Russian drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed at least five people and wounded 34, local authorities said Saturday.

CBC News - World - 7 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine attacks leave dozens dead, injured; Zelenskyy pushes for more talks

KYIV— Russian drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed at least five people and wounded 46, authorities said Saturday.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

North Korea, Russia to Open Road Bridge That Further Blocks China's Access to Sea of Japan

The bridge stands near a rail bridge already blocking China’s access. It also enables Russia to exert more influence on the Korea Peninsula, analysts said.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

World News -- Russian attacks kill three and wound more than 20 in Ukraine

Russian drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed at least three people and wounded 21, local authorities said on Saturday.

Independent.ie - World - 9 hours ago

Nine injured after Ukrainian drone strike 1,700 km inside Russia – governor

A Ukrainian drone struck a residential building in Ekaterinburg, injuring six people and prompting evacuations, regional officials have said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Russian strikes kill six across Ukraine

Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least six people, officials said on April 25, most of them in an attack on a residential building in the eastern city of Dnipro.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 13 hours ago

Russia economy shrinks as costs of war on Ukraine, sanctions mount

Russia on Friday trimmed its benchmark interest rate, days after President Vladimir Putin sounded the alarm over a slowing economy and ordered his officials to boost growth.

CTV News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine -- The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.

The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.

BBC News - World - 15 hours ago

Zelenskyy ready to hold Ukraine-Russia talks in Azerbaijan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country is ready to hold talks with Russia in Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, Russian attacks killed several people across Ukraine.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Russian attacks kill 4 and wound more than 20 in Ukraine's Dnipro; 1 killed in Russia

Russian drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed at least four people and wounded 21 overnight, local authorities said Saturday. The bodies were found in the ruins of a …

Bay to Bay News - World - 15 hours ago

Ukrainians thought they had reduced the risks at Chernobyl. Then Russia invaded

The two explosions at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant came decades apart. The first, on April 26, 1986, spread a cloud of deadly radiation that raised fears across Europe and some say hastened the …

Bay to Bay News - World - 18 hours ago

Watch: 20,000 teddy bears highlight plight of missing Ukrainian children -- Each bear in the installation in Washington, DC, is meant to represent one of the children Ukraine says have been abducted by Russia.

Each bear in the installation in Washington, DC, is meant to represent one of the children Ukraine says have been abducted by Russia.

BBC News - World - 19 hours ago

With Viktor Orban Gone, Hungary Lifts Veto For EU To Approve $106B Ukraine Loan

The European Union also signed off on a new sanctions package against Russia.

Huffington Post - World - 1 day ago

Russia hails Iran exemplary defense against US-Israeli attack

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – The first deputy head of the Main Directorate of International Military Cooperation of the Russian Defense Ministry says Iran demonstrated a “shining example” of defense during the recent illegal US-Israeli war of aggression.

Mehr News Agency - World - 1 day ago

US Still Delivering Weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy Says, as Prince Harry Visits Kyiv

U.S. weapons deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war, and Ukrainian long-range strikes continue to hammer Russian oil production and manufacturing plants, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Military.com - US News - 1 day ago

Russia targets Ukraine's grid, risking nuclear disaster. Ukrainians adapt to survive — what can the world learn?

When Russia targets Ukraine's energy system, it's not just turning off the lights — it's creating conditions for nuclear disaster. Each attack forces a rethink: more solar, more batteries, more distributed, harder-to-hit systems. For Ukrainians, this isn't about climate — it's about survival. What can the rest of the world learn from this?

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 1 day ago

Pakistan Turns to Russia and Venezuela as Middle East Oil Supplies Shrink

Pakistan is seeking crude oil and LNG from alternative suppliers as Middle East disruptions drive fuel import premiums to record highs.

OilPrice.com - Business - 1 day ago

E.U. approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto

Hungary and Slovakia have been locked in a feud with Ukraine since Russian oil deliveries to the two countries were halted in January after a pipeline was damaged.

NBC News - Top Stories - 1 day 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 day ago

Prince Harry delivers messages for Trump, Putin on surprise Ukraine visit

The trip came as Ukraine vowed it would not give up a “single millimetre” of its territory and landed a long-promised $147 billion European funding boost to help drive back Russia’s forces.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 days ago

EU approves a $106-billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto

The EU also approved a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine. The measures were prepared early this year and had been set to be announced in February to mark the fourth anniversary of the conflict, but Hungary and Slovakia opposed the move.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 2 days ago

U.S. still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelensky says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv

Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s bigger army drew renewed praise from Prince Harry, who arrived in Kyiv on Thursday for his third visit in a year.

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

US Space Command: Russia is now operationalizing co-orbital ASAT weapons

They’re putting operational systems up within orbit reach of our high-value satellites."

Ars Technica - Science - 2 days ago

Russia Keeps Oil Flowing but Brings No New Plan to OPEC+

Russia says it’s still pumping and shipping crude into a tightening global market, but it’s not bringing any new ideas to the table ahead of the next OPEC+ meeting

OilPrice.com - Business - 2 days ago

Russia to block Kazakh oil flows to Germany via key pipeline

Germany has confirmed that Russia will block flows of Kazakh oil to a vital refinery that supplies much of Berlin's energy needs from May 1.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 2 days ago

EU Approves 90 Billion Euro Loan for Ukraine After Hungary's Orbán Drops Veto

European Union ambassadors in Brussels agreed on a 90 billion-euro loan to Ukraine and a further round of sanctions against Russia.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine wants a Zelensky-Putin summit to jolt stalled U.S.-led peace efforts

Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack deep inside Russia struck a residential building, killing a woman and a child, Russian officials said Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 3 days ago

US defends Russia oil sanctions waiver extension

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has explained the 30-day waiver extension on Russian oil sanctions as due to appeals from several countries

Russia Today - Business - 3 days ago

European defense names tumble on Ukraine-Russia deal progress reports

Shares in Europe closed higher on Friday as the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran continues to test investors' nerves.

CNBC - World - 13 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 - 13 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 - 14 days ago

Israeli Attack on Iranian Port Exposes Vulnerability in Russia Trade Route

Israel’s strike on Iran’s Caspian port has exposed a critical and largely hidden corridor used by Russia and Iran to exchange weapons, oil, and goods beyond Western oversight.

OilPrice.com - World - 24 days 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month ago

'A setback': EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions as war drags on

European Union countries have failed to reach a consensus and agree on a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, mainly due to objections from...

Daily Sabah - Business - 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 - 6 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