ZAQS.ORG

Wednesday, September 02, 2026 12:40 PM ET

Ukraine/Russia

South Korea, Japan condemn North Korea-Russia military ties -- South Korea and Japan condemned North Korea's deployment of troops and transfer of missiles to support Russia in its war against Ukraine during a U.N. General Assembly forum Tuesday,

South Korea and Japan condemned North Korea's deployment of troops and transfer of missiles to support Russia in its war against Ukraine during a U.N. General Assembly forum Tuesday,

UPI - Top Stories - 12 minutes ago

Russian strikes kill 2 Ukrainian civilians as Moscow and Kyiv threaten to raise the stakes

Officials say Russian aerial attacks have killed two civilians and wounded six in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro. The Kyiv and Odesa regions also were heavily targeted Wednesday. The air war …

Bay to Bay News - World - 16 minutes ago

Germany Blames Russia for Leipzig Airport Drone Attack

Berlin vowed to push for further sanctions against Moscow in response to the Aug. 4 incident.

Epoch Times - World - 39 minutes ago

Russia hit with new German punishments over Leipzig drone discovery

Germany’s foreign minister announced the closure of Russia’s cultural center in Berlin, suspected by German officials of serving as an espionage hub.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Bipartisan outrage after Pentagon shuts down elite US Army drone unit training to fight like Ukraine

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pressing the U.S. Army to explain why it told a unit based in Europe to stop specializing in drone warfare

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany

Germany has blamed Russia for sending an explosive-laden drone to a Leipzig airport used to send Ukraine military equipment

Irish Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

EU vows more pressure on Russia after attempted drone attack at airport in Germany

Germany blames Moscow for the attack, characterizing it as part of hybrid warfare meant to intimidate and cause divisions in countries that have rallied around Ukraine

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Spain's leader says Russia and Israel fueled immigration "disinformation" -- Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it." -- Sep 1

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it."

CBS News - World - 2 hours ago

Putin and Zelenskyy issue threats as strikes rock Ukraine, Russia

Putin accuses Zelenskyy of 'terrorism', while Ukraine warns foreign airlines against using Russian airspace.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Ukraine issues warning over safety of Russian airspace, airports

President Volodymyr Zelensky warned airlines to stay clear of Russia amid a large-scale escalation in Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian targets.

UPI - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Kyiv school year begins under the shadow of air raid sirens

Video. Kyiv children began the new school year with a ceremony interrupted by an air raid alert, hours after Russian missile strikes hit the capital.

Euronews - World - 5 hours ago

Palantir CEO backs ousted Ukraine defense minister's new defense tech startup

Fedorov is launching a defense tech company backed by Palantir CEO Alex Karp, aiming to turn Ukraine’s wartime experience into new technologies.

CNBC - Technology - 5 hours ago

Why we need to start treating Trump's America like Russia

Expansionist desires, aggressive military actions, and the consolidation of power in its internal affairs used to attack political enemies, Keir Giles explains how, while writing his new book, he came to realise the two countries are becoming exceedingly hard to tell apart

Independent UK - US News - 11 hours ago

Sberbank buys Delhi business towers for Russia-India trade hub

Russia’s Sberbank has acquired two business towers in New Delhi where it plans to set up a center for trade and business cooperation

Russia Today - US News - 6 hours ago

The Black Sea: Trump's First Test of a Ukraine Ceasefire | Opinion

Black Sea cooperation offers a practical test for peace, turning ceasefire promises into progress toward broader settlement.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Eurasian nations gather in Bishkek to forge new alliances - Heads of 21 global and rising powers gather in Bishkek for the SCO summit as wars strain the global order. China and Russia have previously used the SCO to project their influence and their stand against the West, but the middle powers are now there to seek new economic and political momentum. 31/08/2026

Heads of 21 global and rising powers gather in Bishkek for the SCO summit as wars strain the global order. China and Russia have previously used the SCO to project their influence and their stand against the West, but the middle powers are now there to seek new economic and political momentum.

Euronews - World - 11 hours ago

What to know about Germany's drone attack accusations against Russia

German intelligence has concluded that an explosive-laden drone was linked to Russia. Officials promise consequences.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Russia has upper hand in Ukraine war, will not negotiate with 'terrorists,' Putin says

Russian President acknowledges that Ukrainian attacks have inflicted real damage and drones pose a particular challenge

The Globe and Mail - World - 17 hours ago

Germany Says Russia Responsible For Drone Attack At Leipzig Airport

The attack was not an isolated incident, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned.

Huffington Post - World - 19 hours ago

Russia attempted attack at airport last month using explosive-laden drone, Germany says

The German government is blaming Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives, and announced it would shut down a Russian consulate, among other measures against Moscow.

CBC News - World - 20 hours ago

Germany blames Russia for airport drone plot, shuts down consulate

Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said authorities found elements that are “known to us from other Russian hybrid operations and its war against Ukraine.”

NBC News - World - 22 hours ago

Ukraine Diplomacy Heats Up and Russian Minister Returns to G20

Zelenskyy is preparing for renewed US-led peace diplomacy as Russia’s finance minister’s return to an in-person G20 meeting triggered European anger.

OilPrice.com - World - 22 hours ago

Germany blames Russia for drone attack, orders consulate shut

Germany on Tuesday accused Russia of orchestrating an attempted explosives-laden drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport, announcing the closure of...

Daily Sabah - World - 23 hours ago

Germany points finger at Russia over Leipzig airport drone attack, prompting Moscow response

Alarm bells went off among German authorities when they discovered explosive-laden drones inside the secure area of Leipzig/Halle Airport on Aug 4.Initially, Russia's name has been thrown into the...

International The News - World - 23 hours ago

Germany Directly Blames Russia For Attempted Drone Attack At Airport. EU Anticipates 'Clear Response'

"The attempted attack at Leipzig Airport on 4 August fits the established pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe," said Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Germany blames Russia for attempted airport drone attack

Investigators believe an explosives-laden drone was deliberately targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport in early August. The German government said on Tuesday that it held Russia "responsible."

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 day ago

Türkiye-Russia ties at new high, Erdoğan says as he meets Putin

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye and Russia have brought their relations to an unprecedented level, highlighting deepening cooperation in...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 1 day ago

Russia Is Trying to Make Its Disappointing Su-57 a Six-Gen Fighter Jet

While Russia claims its Su-57 is already one of the most advanced jets in operation anywhere, Western experts have their doubts.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine: Russia threatens 'devastating' Baltic response

Any escalation in the Baltic region will lead to a significant response, Moscow said. Follow DW for more.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russian air attacks kill 12 in Kyiv region on 6th day of strikes

Russian air attacks killed 12 people and injured several more in Kyiv and the surrounding region early on Tuesday, authorities said, in the sixth consecutive day of strikes on the Ukrainian capital.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Sixth straight day of Russian strikes leaves at least 12 dead in Kyiv region

Ukrainian authorities say that Russia has launched a large aerial assault on Ukraine’s capital and surrounding region.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Russia condemns Japan-US-Australia 'Orient Shield' military drills–Here's why

Russia on Tuesday slammed upcoming joint military exercises between Japan, United States and Australia, citing it as a move to threaten its national security. According to the Kremlin, it had...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

6th day of Russian strikes in, around Ukraine capital Kyiv kill 12

At least 12 people were killed and several more wounded Tuesday when Russia struck Kyiv and the surrounding region for the ⁠sixth consecutive day....

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

India's Modi tells Russia's Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity's sake

Indian Prime ‌Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday that the war in Ukraine needed to end for humanity's sake and that New Delhi would support every peace effort to...

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Modi tells Putin to end Ukraine war 'for humanity's sake'

India is one of ​the ⁠biggest buyers of Russian oil and that trade is helping Moscow replenish its budget despite Western sanctions

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

India's Modi Presses Putin to Wrap Up Ukraine Invasion: 'Move Away from Endless War'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian strongman Vladimir Putin to "move away from endless war."

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Russia is rattling NATO's nerves, but how far will Moscow go?

Russia may not be preparing to invade NATO, but something more ambiguous could be coming. Intelligence warnings point to provocations designed to rattle the alliance, sow confusion and test its resolve. With uncertainty surrounding Washington’s response, Moscow may see an opportunity to probe NATO’s most vulnerable point: its political unity.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Russia Promises To Increase Hits On Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure. Concerns Of a Winter Offensive Grow.

Moscow claims it is planning to conduct "massive strikes" against Ukraine's energy infrastructure in response to ongoing drone attacks against Russian economic targets.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians

Russia has intensified its aerial attacks in recent months, more than four years after it invaded its neighbor. Almost constant air raid alerts in the Kyiv region in recent days have severely disrupted daily routines.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Xi, Putin deepen China-Russia ties at SCO summit in Bishkek

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged Monday to deepen their countries’ strategic partnership as they met on the...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Russia strikes Kyiv for fifth straight day in attempts to 'wear down' Ukraine

Zelensky shared on social media that Ukraine is struggling to fend off Russia's constant jet-propelled drones.

New York Post - World - 2 days ago

Russian Military Strikes Destroy 10 Million Books in Ukraine

Kyiv says Russia hopes to "destroy the infrastructure that allows Ukrainian literature, language, and knowledge to reach readers."

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Russia warns of 'massive strikes' on Ukraine energy infrastructure

Russia's Defense Ministry has announced preparations for "massive strikes" on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

The Twisted Irony of Ukraine Staging 'The Odyssey'

Kyiv's retelling of Homer's epic turns drones into monsters and Mariupol into Ithaca. The ending may be much harder to reproduce.

Newsweek - World - 3 days ago

Russia to mobilise 600,000 troops this year and next, Ukraine says - Ukrainian intelligence said Moscow has already decided to call up 300,000 this year and 300,000 in 2027, driven by massive losses and a collapse in voluntary recruitment. Kyiv expects the announcement to come after September's elections. 28/08/2026

Ukrainian intelligence said Moscow has already decided to call up 300,000 this year and 300,000 in 2027, driven by massive losses and a collapse in voluntary recruitment. Kyiv expects the announcement to come after September's elections.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Russian Strikes on Kyiv Region in Ukraine Kill at Least 37, in One of Year's Deadliest Attacks

At least 37 people have been killed following a Russian strike close to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, officials said Saturday.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

The U.S.-Iran War Hit The Six Month Mark. Russia Believes Washington Has Been Weakened By The Conflict.

Different reports have claimed that the U.S. is experiencing severe shortages of equipment and ammunition as a result of its operations against Tehran, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times - World - 5 days 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 - 5 days ago

Türkiye's diesel imports from US, India hit record high after Russia ban

Türkiye increased its imports ⁠of diesel from the United States and India in August to record levels, shipping data showed, as a ​Russian ban on...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 5 days ago

From patron to partner: Syria's new relationship with Russia -- Dominique Soguel

For many years, Syria’s government relied heavily on support from Russia just to stay in power. Now, Damascus has a very different relationship with Moscow.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 6 days ago

This Russian cartoon is a global hit. Ukraine calls it a national security threat.

Kyiv says the animated series “Masha and the Bear,” which has become a global success since it launched in 2009, poses “a threat to Ukraine’s national security.”

NBC News - World - 8 days ago

Burnham challenges Putin on Ukraine trip as UK-Russia tensions grow

The UK is providing Ukraine with the blueprints to long-range SCALP missiles, the prime minister announced in Kyiv

Independent UK - Politics - 8 days ago

Russia and China expand trade via Arctic sea route

Russia and China are expanding Arctic trade links as the first Chinese container ship reaches Murmansk via the Northern Sea Route

Russia Today - Business - 8 days ago

Video: Russia launches rocket into space with military satellite

Russia says it has launched a military satellite into space on the back of a Soyuz-2.1 rocket from Arkhangelsk.

Aljazeera - Science - 9 days 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 - 9 days ago

Ukraine and Iran Wars Expose the Flaws in Nuclear Deterrence | Opinion

Kyiv and Tehran's attacks on their nuclear-armed opponents have yet again shown that deterrence is a failure.

Newsweek - Opinion - 10 days ago

Russia Bars Anti-War Opposition Party From Election

Russia has barred the openly anti-war Yabloko party from September’s parliamentary election as authorities intensify pressure on critics of the war in Ukraine.

OilPrice.com - World - 15 days ago

Ukraine Has Shattered the Myth of Russian Military Might

Ukraine has severely degraded Russia’s conventional forces while forcing Moscow to adapt rapidly to a new era of drone-driven warfare.

OilPrice.com - World - 16 days ago

Russia and Ukraine trade major drone and missile strikes

ALBAWABA- Russia and Ukraine exchanged large-scale drone and missile strikes on Sunday, further intensifying the long-range aerial campaign that has bec

Albawaba - World - 17 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 - 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 - 1 month 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 - 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 5 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 - 10 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