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Thursday, June 18, 2026 12:58 PM ET

Ukraine/Russia

'Moscow will burn too,' Zelenskyy warns, as Ukraine and Russia exchange airstrikes

Ukraine hit a Moscow oil refinery for a second time in a week and disrupted commercial flights at Moscow airports in one of its biggest drone attacks since Russia's invasion more than four years ago, Russian officials said Thursday.

CBC News - Top Stories - 17 minutes ago

Ukraine brings the war to Moscow as huge blasts shake refinery

Ukrainian drones hit a Moscow oil refinery for the second time in three days, sparking a large fire near the Russian capital.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 17 minutes ago

Ukraine brings war to Moscow as drones blast major oil refinery

Resident-shot footage shows blasts striking the Kapotnya refinery and a nearby building during Ukraine’s massive drone attack on Moscow, June 18, 2026. (Credit: East2West News)

Fox News - World - 18 minutes ago

NATO Holds Joint Press Conference After Meeting of Ukraine Defense Contact Group

NATO holds a joint press conference at 11:40 a.m. ET on June 18 after the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, an international coalition of nearl...

Epoch Times - US News - 33 minutes ago

Russia reacts to US-Iran peace roadmap

The Russian Foreign Ministry has welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, calling on all parties involved to prevent renewed escalation

Russia Today - US News - 1 hour ago

Putin and Philippines' Marcos address Asian leaders summit in Russia (VIDEO)

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. have addressed the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan

Russia Today - US News - 2 hours ago

Ukraine Launches Major Strikes On Moscow, Hitting Key Oil Refinery

Ukraine launched what appears to be its largest strike on Moscow yet, hitting a major oil refinery.

International Business Times - World - 2 hours ago

KT McFarland on Trump's Iran deal, Ukraine war and enforcement capability

Former Deputy National Security Advisor KT McFarland discusses Trump's memorandum of understanding with Iran, detailing its benefits and enforcement capability.

Fox News - World - 3 hours ago

Is Russia burning through air defense missiles at an "unsustainable rate"? -- Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones. -- Jun 17

Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.

CBS News - World - 3 hours ago

'If Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn': Zelenskiy issues threat as Kyiv strikes Russia

Moscow responds to assault on oil refinery with missile attack on Kyiv

Irish Times - World - 3 hours ago

Major Ukraine drone strikes set Moscow refinery alight, shut airport

Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion, striking a Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week and...

Daily Sabah - World - 4 hours ago

EU member criticizes bloc's latest Russia sanctions proposal

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova has explained Sofia’s objections to the EU’s latest proposed restrictions on Russia

Russia Today - World - 4 hours ago

Putin and leaders of Southeast Asia agree to bolster ties at a summit in Russia

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday hailed Russia’s ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as he hosted a summit intended to strengthen economic and political ties with the bloc.

CTV News - Business - 4 hours ago

Putin and leaders of Southeast Asian countries agree to strengthen ties at summit in Russia

Several ASEAN members expressed interest in purchasing Russian crude oil amid global fuel price hikes

The Globe and Mail - World - 4 hours ago

Ukraine launches almost 200 drones at Moscow

Over a dozen people have been wounded in Moscow Region as Ukraine targeted the Russian capital with almost 200 drones, the local authorities have said

Russia Today - US News - 4 hours ago

Ukraine drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery near Moscow -- Ukraine's Zelenskyy says after second major strike on Russian oil refinery that unless Putin stops his war, "Moscow will burn."

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says after second major strike on Russian oil refinery that unless Putin stops his war, "Moscow will burn."

CBS News - Technology - 4 hours ago

Ukraine launches more than 550 drones at Moscow, other Russian regions

Russia came under the largest attack from Ukrainian drones in two years with a key oil refinery in the capital struck for the second time this week.

UPI - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Blasted -- Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in major drone attack

Ukraine hit a Moscow oil refinery for a second time in a week and disrupted commercial flights at Moscow airports in one of its biggest drone attacks since Russia’s invasion more than four years...

New York Post - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery and disrupts commercial flights with major drone attack

Strikes come a day after Zelensky won support from G7 leaders, including ‘important co-ordination call’ with Trump

The Globe and Mail - World - 7 hours ago

Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery, disrupting commercial flights in major drone attack

Russian officials say Ukraine has hit a Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, disrupting commercial flights at Moscow airports. It was one of Ukraine's biggest drone attacks since …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 7 hours ago

Germany announces $500 million in military aid to Ukraine

ALBAWABA - During a NATO meeting in Brussels, German Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius, announced that a military aid package worth $500 million will be

Albawaba - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Ukraine hits Moscow refinery as Zelenskyy seeks Trump support to end war

Russia's Defence Ministry says air defences shot down 555 Ukrainian drones over several regions overnight.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Russian officials say Ukraine hit Moscow oil refinery and disrupted commercial flights in major drone attack

Russian officials say Ukraine hit Moscow oil refinery and disrupted commercial flights in major drone attack.

Bay to Bay News - World - 8 hours 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 - World - 9 hours ago

Russia wants to reset Persian Gulf security – can it?

Moscow’s plan for the region pushes for small steps in practical de-escalation and the building of trust. But is the Gulf ready?

Russia Today - World - 9 hours ago

Putin praises Russia-Türkiye ties as he hosts FM Fidan in Kazan

Russian President Vladimir Putin underscored the strength of Türkiye-Russia relations and the importance of continued dialogue on regional and...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 20 hours ago

Zelensky says G-7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia

Leaders at the Group of 7 summit promised to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and ensure its energy supply, as well as step up international pressure on Moscow.

Los Angeles Times - World - 20 hours ago

Ukraine's Strikes Deep Into Russia Are Draining Its Air Defenses at an 'Unsustainable Rate': Report

Russia is facing a shortage of S-300 interceptor missiles, a Soviet-designed surface-to-air defense system that has long been a cornerstone of the country's layered air defense network.

International Business Times - World - 21 hours ago

Trump thanks China and Russia for being neutral in Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as neutral during the war ​with Iran, saying they had not thwarted his...

International The News - World - 22 hours ago

ASEAN-Russia Summit: President Putin hosts first summit since the Ukraine war in Kazan

President Vladimir Putin is meeting with ASEAN leaders and senior officials in the city of Kazan for the two-day summit that starts today (Wednesday). ASEAN and Russia are commemorating 35 years of cooperation. It has also been 30 years since the Kremlin became a dialogue partner of the bloc. Dasha Chernyshova reports

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Iran, Ukraine Dominate Trump's 1st Day at G7 Summit in France

The U.S. president warned that Tehran will ’suffer unbelievable consequences’ if it violates the agreement.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Russia Recruiting Teenage Girls To Murder Ukrainian Soldiers: Report

A Ukrainian police chief is claiming that Russia is recruiting teenage girls to murder serviceman.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Zelensky meets with G7 leaders behind closed doors to discuss the war in Ukraine

EVIAN - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined G7 leaders for a closed-door meeting on the war with Ukraine.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Carney announces new sanctions against Russia following G7 meeting with Zelenskyy -- Politics

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will impose new sanctions against Russia as its war in Ukraine continues.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Was Russia Behind Attacks on UK PM's Homes?

Two men were convicted on Monday in relation to May 2025 arson attacks on property linked to Keir Starmer.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

China Denies EU Claim It Has Trained Russian Troops To Fight Ukraine

The EU's top diplomat called China the "decisive enabler" of Russia's invasion.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Trump Calls on Putin to Reach Deal With Ukraine After Zelenskyy Meeting

Trump attended a G7 roundtable on Ukraine with Zelenskyy and also held a separate meeting with him.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Russia's Manpower Edge in Ukraine War Shows Signs of Erosion Despite Massive Recruitment Incentives

Russia's long-standing strategy of leveraging its larger population to outlast Ukraine may be facing new challenges as recruitment rates decline despite incentives for military service.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Russia Was Behind Attempted Arson Against British Prime Minister's House: Report

Russia was behind the attempted arson on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's house, according to a new report.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Ukraine may be on the cusp of a turning point in its war against Russia

An emboldened Ukraine is making gains, unconstrained by America and unafraid of Russia

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 3 days ago

Russia Threatens To Trigger Shadow Fleet Blasts After UK Intercepts Vessel

Royal Marine commandos rappelled from helicopters onto the vessel, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel, in what the UK's Defense Ministry called "the first U.K.-led operation of its kind."

International Business Times - World - 4 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 - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Russia reports record-high employment rate

Russia’s employment rate climbed to a record high of 61.5%, but officials warn of labor shortages, low productivity and workforce pressures

Russia Today - Business - 9 days ago

The US Should Recognize Ukraine as an Asset, Not a Liability | Opinion

A firmer American response in Europe would also force Beijing to think twice before testing U.S. credibility in Taiwan.

Newsweek - Opinion - 10 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 - 14 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 - 16 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 - 18 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 - 29 days ago

Did Trump Trade Taiwan To China To End The Iran And Russia Wars?

Analysts believe Beijing may be positioning itself as a mediator in the Iran conflict while quietly seeking greater strategic flexibility from Washington on Taiwan and broader geopolitical issues.

OilPrice.com - World - 30 days 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