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Ukraine/Russia

Even Russia's war hawks believe Putin can't achieve victory in Ukraine

Oleg Tsaryov and Aleksey Chadaev, some of Moscow's biggest supporters of war, are now flat out saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin can't accomplish total victory in Ukraine.

New York Post - World - 54 minutes ago

Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin

Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Zelenskyy tells Putin: Your political survival depends on peace in Ukraine

In a rare open letter, the Ukrainian leader also proposed a face-to-face meeting.

NZ Herald - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Zelenskyy seizes opportunity as Russia concedes weaknesses in air defence

Zelenskyy's proposal comes after heavy Ukranian drone attacks on St. Petersburg prompted the Kremlin's surprising admission.

SBS - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Ukraine blasts away at Russian ship, air defense systems and fuel depots in occupied Crimea

Ukraine fired a volley of drones overnight in occupied Crimea, hitting a Russian vessel, air defense systems and fuel depots, Kyiv military officials said.

New York Post - World - 4 hours ago

After a big election shift, Hungary signals a go-ahead for Kyiv to start talks about joining the European Union, possibly giving Ukraine a political shield against Russia. -- the Monitor's Editorial Board

After a big election shift, Hungary signals a go-ahead for Kyiv to start talks about joining the European Union, possibly giving Ukraine a political shield against Russia.

Christian Science Monitor - Opinion - 4 hours ago

Americans still suffering from 'Cold War hangover' towards Russia – Candace Owens

Candace Owens told RT that Moscow struck her as clean, safe and beautiful, saying the city defied Western media stereotypes about Russia

Russia Today - US News - 4 hours ago

U.S. House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders

The U.S. House is on course to pass legislation that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy despite opposition from Republican leaders who warn the bill will undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result.

CTV News - World - 5 hours ago

Putin says Russia must strengthen air defenses after Ukraine strikes

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia — Russia must strengthen its air defenses, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, a day after Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal and naval base in Saint Petersburg where a key economic forum is taking place.

Manila Times - World - 5 hours ago

Russia to bolster air defences after damaging Ukrainian drone attacks

Recent drone attack hit Kronstadt naval base and an oil terminal near St. Petersburg in an embarrassing blow to Putin

The Globe and Mail - World - 5 hours ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter Ukrainian attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter Ukrainian attacks.

Bay to Bay News - World - 5 hours ago

First Look - Russia comes after Western technology as sanctions squeeze the economy

Senior European officials say Russian intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western research and defense technology, with agents building fake companies and deploying cyber spies to gather information.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 6 hours ago

Russia Admits Oil Output Is Falling as Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hits Refineries

Russia's Deputy PM Novak confirms oil output has fallen since January 2026, citing unscheduled refinery repairs linked to Ukrainian drone strikes.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 9 hours 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 - 9 hours ago

Germany blames Russia over UN Security Council humiliation

Germany has failed to win a temporary seat on the UN Security Council for the first time, losing a General Assembly vote to Austria and Portugal, as Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called the outcome “a real disappointment”

Russia Today - World - 10 hours ago

Ireland welcomes 'historic milestone' as EU accession talks with Moldova and Ukraine set to begin

IRELAND has welcomed news that formal negotiations on Ukraine and Moldova’s EU membership are set...

Irish Post - World - 15 hours ago

The Ukraine war has accelerated drone and AI combat technology. This is how these new warfare tools are made.

To fight Russia's invasion, Ukraine is rapidly innovating drones and AI combat technology, sharing and selling them to Western allies. But how are these new warfare tools actually made?

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Russia is showing signs of weakness in Ukraine. So it hits harder

Analysts believe Russia’s stepped-up strikes are an attempt to reclaim an advantage in potential peace talks

Irish Times - World - 18 hours ago

Hungary-Ukraine deal may unlock next step in EU membership bid

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said Wednesday that Hungary and Ukraine have reached an agreement on the rights of Ukraine's ethnic Hungarian...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes loaded with symbolism

Moscow destroys Chornobyl National Museum in Kyiv; Ukraine hits St. Petersburg ahead of important economic forum

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine Strikes St Peterburg as 'Putin's Davos' Kicks Off

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Putin's home city has started under the shadow of drone strikes on a nearby oil terminal.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Tanzanian leader's Russia visit will take ties to new level – expert

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s landmark visit to Russia underscores growing business links between the two countries, Andrey Maslov has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Kyiv strikes St. Petersburg as 'Putin's Davos' gets under way

Ukrainian drones hit an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and a warship in dry-dock at a nearby naval base, hours before Vladimir Putin's showcase economic forum got under way in the city, in a clear attempt to embarrass the Kremlin chief.

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Russia and Saudi Arabia draw closer amid OPEC upheaval

As Saudi Arabia and Russia deepen cooperation, their combined influence over global oil supply is growing. Could this shift the balance of power in energy markets?

Deutsche Welle - Business - 1 day ago

Stalemate or Escalation in Ukraine

With the war in Ukraine grinding into stalemate, the danger is no longer breakthrough but escalation beyond anyone’s control.

The Nation - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine attacks Russia's largest oil terminals in St. Petersburg hours before SPIEF

ALBAWABA - Ukraine's military attacked Russia's biggest oil terminal in St. Petersburg just hours before the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

Albawaba - World - 1 day ago

French Open -- Marta Kostyuk, Mirra Andreeva set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semifinals

In men’s play, 20-year-old Jakub Mensik ended the run of Brazil’s Joao Fonseca and will face second-seeded Alexander Zverev in the semifinals.

Boston Globe - Sports - 1 day ago

Robot wars: Ukraine now adding 'land drones' to its futuristic arsenal

The Ukraine war has transformed the battlefield. First, it was aerial drones. Now, ground robots are being developed and deployed for reconnaissance, deliveries, evacuations, and handling mines. The goal: Help Ukraine stand up to its larger Russian enemy.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 2 days ago

Russia Hits Ukraine With One Of Its Biggest Drone Barrages Yet, Killing 21

Kyiv and other cities were targeted by a wave of Russian attacks, as Putin's army face faced increasing frontline attacks.

Newsweek - World - 2 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 - 2 days ago

Is the Taliban-Russia MoU good for Afghanistan?

The recently signed agreement is unlikely to advance the country's long-term national interests.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 2 days ago

Western Sanctions on Russia Face Increasing Structural Gaps While Hurting Legitimate Businesses

More than four years have passed since Russia illegally invaded Ukraine, and a coalition of Western and allied countries introduced the first major sanctions in response. Despite the volume and scope of these measures, the pressure campaign has largely failed to achieve its primary goal: imposing

International Business Times - Business - 2 days ago

Russia Pounds Ukraine with Missile, Drone Barrage Leaving 13 Dead: Kyiv Renews Call for More U.S. Weapons

Russia pounded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in the early hours of Tuesday morning, leaving at least 13 fatalities.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

China and Russia Will Have Their Say in Who Wins a US-Iran Endurance Match

Amid US pressure, Iran may pursue "unprecedented strengthening of its relations with Beijing and Moscow," an Iranian analyst said.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine is causing more regime change in the EU than in Russia

Kiev’s stray drones are rattling Baltic and Nordic allies, but they prefer to blame the usual suspect

Russia Today - Opinion - 3 days ago

Macron says French navy, backed by the U.K., intercepted a sanctioned tanker from Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the interception Monday in a post on X, saying the Tagor was boarded on Sunday in the Atlantic.

Los Angeles Times - World - 3 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 - 5 days ago

Jammin' on UK defence secretary's jet as Russia blamed for GPS interference

Estonian academic fingers mobile tower-mounted devices as Kremlin tries to swat Ukrainian forces

Register UK - Technology - 6 days ago

Ukraine war live: EU's top diplomat warns against walking into Kremlin's 'trap'

Two people injured after Russian drone strike sparks fire in 10-storey building

Independent UK - Politics - 7 days ago

As the Ukraine war drags on, addiction and self-medication are becoming a growing but largely unspoken problem.

As Russia's war in Ukraine drags on, addiction and self-medication are becoming a growing but largely unspoken problem. One that authorities are only starting to address, and one many fear will outlast the war itself.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 8 days ago

Ukraine live: Russia warns foreigners to leave after attack threat

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov piles pressures on the US to evacuate staff from its embassy

Independent UK - World - 9 days ago

Diplomats Told To Leave Kyiv As Russia Signals Its Deadliest Strikes On The Capital Are Still Ahead

Russia's Ministry of Defence has warned foreign nationals to evacuate Kyiv as it begins systematic strikes on military-industrial facilities, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 10 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 - 15 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 - 17 days ago

Russia pressures university students to become wartime drone pilots

Universities promise no frontline duty and perks if students enlist in military.

Ars Technica - Technology - 20 days ago

Zelenskyy Meets Palantir CEO as Ukraine Doubles Down on AI Warfare

Zelenskyy met Palantir CEO Alex Karp as Ukraine expands AI drone defense through the Brave1 Dataroom, with 100+ companies training combat models.

OilPrice.com - World - 23 days ago

Russia and Ukraine agree to renewed three-day ceasefire and prisoner swap, Trump says

The US president said the halt in fighting for Victory Day celebrations could mark the "beginning of the end" of the war.

SBS - Politics - 27 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

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 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 2 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 - 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 - 7 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