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Ukraine says eight killed in Odesa; Russia cites only 'transport and storage sites'

A Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa in southern Ukraine killed eight people and wounded 27, AP reported Saturday, citing Ukraine’s emergency service, as a Kremlin envoy was set to travel to Florida for talks on a U.S.-proposed plan to end the nearly four-year war.

Tehran Times - World - 29 minutes ago

Ukraine claims strike on oil tanker as Putin plays down peace prospects -- Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia. -- Dec 19

Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.

CBS News - World - 46 minutes ago

35 wounded as Russian bombs hit Zaporizhzhia - Ukraine saw fresh Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on 18 December that wounded dozens, while Odesa endured its longest blackout of the war after attacks on power networks. 19/12/2025

Video. Ukraine saw fresh Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on 18 December that wounded dozens, while Odesa endured its longest blackout of the war after attacks on power networks.

Euronews - World - 1 hour ago

I was a British PoW tortured by Russia; this is how Ukraine can win

Aiden Aslin, a British volunteer who joined Ukraine’s marines, was captured and tortured by Putin’s forces in 2022 and is now back fighting the Kremlin. He tells his story to the ‘World of Trouble’ podcast with world affairs editor Sam Kiley in eastern Ukraine

Independent UK - World - 2 hours ago

Russia hands over remains of more than 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine – Kremlin

Moscow has returned the bodies of 1,003 Ukrainian soldiers, according to Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

U.S., Russian officials to meet in Florida for more Ukraine talks

U.S. negotiators are set to meet Russian officials in Florida on Saturday for the latest talks aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

CNBC - Politics - 3 hours ago

World -- Rubio says won't force deal on Ukraine as Russian envoy joins Miami talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday promised not to force Ukraine into any agreement to end Russia's invasion as European allies joined fresh talks in Miami.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 4 hours ago

Ukraine updates: Russia set to join talks in Miami

Russia's envoy is enroute to Florida to continue talks to end the war but is unlikely to meet European negotiators. Meanwhile, Moscow claims to have captured two villages in Ukraine's Sumy and Donetsk regions. Follow DW.

Deutsche Welle - World - 4 hours ago

Russia and China's Nuclear Bomber Cooperation Is Evolving

Russia and China have conducted 10 joint air patrols with bombers so far, demonstrating their military capabilities.

Newsweek - World - 5 hours ago

Russia responds to Japanese debates on nuclear U-turn

Japan’s militarization would degrade security in Northeast Asia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Rubio won't force peace; Russia-Ukraine conflict is 'not our war'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. negotiators have made "progress" ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, but ultimately "it's not our war."

UPI - World - 5 hours ago

Indian students 'forcibly recruited' into Russian army die in Ukraine

India says 50 citizens awaiting ‘early discharge’ from Russian armed forces

Independent UK - World - 7 hours ago

EU's Ukraine loan deal is a spineless cop-out –if we want to save Europe, Russia's $210bn in frozen assets must be seized

So Ukraine gets to fight on thanks to a €90bn loan approved by the EU this week. On the face of it, this is good news for Ukraine, giving it much-needed br...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 9 hours ago

Ukraine holds fresh round of talks with U.S., European negotiators aimed at ending war with Russia -- Yesterday

Head of Kyiv’s delegation says they agreed to continue joint work with American partners

The Globe and Mail - World - 12 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,395

These are the key developments from day 1,395 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Aljazeera - World - 13 hours ago

Putin Fury After Ukraine Strikes 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker in Mediterranean

Newsweek's live coverage of the push to end Russia's war in Ukraine. has ended.

Newsweek - World - 13 hours ago

Putin says Russia won't launch new attacks on other countries 'if you treat us with respect'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow won't attack other nations if its treated "with respect" and claimed he is "ready and willing" to end the Ukraine war "peacefully."

Fox News - Politics - 13 hours ago

Putin to send message to U.S., Europe over Ukraine ambitions at end-of-year news conference -- December 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly complained that ending the Ukraine war has been one of the elusive aims of his presidency

The Globe and Mail - World - 15 hours ago

Kremlin envoy to visit U.S. for Ukraine peace talks -- Yesterday

Kirill Dmitriev will meet with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Miami on Saturday

The Globe and Mail - World - 15 hours ago

Military intelligence operative accused of lying to superiors over Ukraine contacts

A Canadian military counter-intelligence operative, accused of passing sensitive information to Ukraine, was warned repeatedly to stay away from a representative of that country’s intelligence service and lied about the contacts he did have, military court records allege.

CBC News - Politics - 15 hours ago

Rubio warns Ukraine war won't end in surrender, says talks only way out - as Putin demands capitulation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday said neither Ukraine nor Russia is anywhere close to surrendering, meaning a negotiated settlement is the only realistic way to stop the bloodshed.

New York Post - World - 16 hours ago

Ukraine strikes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

The vessel is part of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" - unregulated ships that Kyiv says are exporting large quantities of oil despite Western sanctions.

NBC News - World - 16 hours ago

Putin vows no more wars if West treats Russia with respect

Russia's leader said during a TV marathon that claims that an attack on Europe was planned were "nonsense".

BBC News - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

NATO, Ukraine peace and frozen assets: Key statements from Putin's Q&A -- RECAP

The annual event ran for nearly five hours, during which Russian President Vladimir Putin fielded questions from the public and media

Russia Today - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Rubio is hopeful about Russia-Ukraine and Gaza peace efforts but clear about the challenges

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was hopeful but clear about the challenges facing the Trump administration’s Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas peace efforts and defended increasing U.S. military pressure on Venezuela during a marathon end-of-year news conference Friday.

CTV News - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Europe's leaders finally found a way to help Ukraine

A compromise had to be found, though it was not to the liking of some member states

Irish Times - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Rubio fields questions on Russia-Ukraine, Gaza and Venezuela at wide-ranging news conference

In a freewheeling meeting with reporters running more than two hours, Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Trump's radical overhaul in foreign assistance and detailed the administration's work to reach a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan.

Los Angeles Times - World - 18 hours ago

Success of Ukraine peace talks hinges on West, Kiev: Putin

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Russia's President Vladimir Putin has stressed that the success of talks aimed to end the war in Ukraine hinges on the West and Kiev.

Mehr News Agency - World - 18 hours ago

Putin Promises No More Wars If Russia is 'Treated With Respect'

During a Kremlin-organized broadcast, where he answered questions from international journalists, the Russian president promised that there would be no more "special military operations" if the West treated Russia with "respect."

International Business Times - World - 18 hours ago

U.S. intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged

U.S. intelligence reports continue to warn that Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to capture all of Ukraine and reclaim parts of Europe that belonged to the former Soviet empire, six sources familiar with U.S. intelligence said, even as negotiators seek an end to the war that would leave Russia with far less territory.

CTV News - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Ukraine 'hits Russian tanker in Mediterranean Sea for first time'

Vladimir Putin claimed the attack would not disrupt supplies, but vowed that the Kremlin's forces would still retaliate. A Ukrainian intelligence source alleged the ship was being used to circumvent international sanctions.

Sky News - World - 19 hours ago

Rubio says 'progress but ways to go' in efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war

US top diplomat's remarks come as Ukraine negotiators travel to US for new round of talks on ending the conflict.

Aljazeera - US News - 19 hours ago

EU weighs direct talks with Russia to avoid being sidelined over Ukraine

EU expected to push for greater input into negotiations between US, Moscow and Kyiv after agreement on €90bn loan

Irish Times - World - 19 hours ago

Ukraine strikes Russian tanker in Mediterranean in 'unprecedented' attack

Ukraine has visibly widened its campaign against Russian energy facilities in recent weeks

Independent UK - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Russia Faces Sharp Drop in Oil Tax Revenue at Start of 2026

Russia is heading into 2026 with a familiar problem wearing a sharper edge: the oil revenues that bankroll its budget — and its war — are shrinking fast.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Rubio Fields Questions on Russia-Ukraine, Gaza and Venezuela at Wide-Ranging News Conference -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is weighing in on Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas peace efforts and defending the Trump...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is weighing in on Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas peace efforts and defending the Trump administration’s increasing military pressure on Venezuela during a rare, end-of-year news conference.

Military.com - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Putin says Russian forces will continue to advance in Ukraine

President’s end-of-year press conference appears largely aimed at preparing country’s population for war to continue

Irish Times - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Ukraine Hits Russian Shadow Tanker in Mediterranean for First Time

Ukraine launched a drone attack on the Qendil tanker, an empty vessel belonging to Russia's shadow oil fleet in the Mediterranean Sea, escalating its campaign against Russian maritime exports.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Putin Backs Trump's Peace Effort, Says Russia Accepted Compromises

The Russian president made the comments during his annual ‘Year in Review’ press conference.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

EU leaders agree on $106-billion loan to Ukraine after a plan to use Russian assets unravels

After almost four years of war, the International Monetary Fund estimates Ukraine will need $161 billion in 2026 and 2027. Its government is on the verge of bankruptcy.

Los Angeles Times - World - 21 hours ago

Europe to loan Ukraine $105B to continue the fight against Russia

The deal, struck after marathon talks in Brussels, will funnel needed cash to Ukraine through a loan backed by the European Union’s own budget.

New York Post - World - 22 hours ago

Rocket Report: Russia pledges quick fix for Soyuz launch pad; Ariane 6 aims high

South Korean rocket startup Innospace is poised to debut a new nano-launcher.

Ars Technica - Science - 23 hours ago

EU agrees to loan Ukraine $105 billion after bid to use Russian assets fails

European Union leaders reached a deal early Friday on a $105 billion loan to keep Ukraine’s economy and military from a budgetary blackhole through 2027. While it didn’t come about in the way some of them wanted, the fact it came about at all has been hailed by top officials as a win for the bloc, CNN reported.

Tehran Times - World - 23 hours ago

Putin Lashes Out as EU Agrees to Loan $105 Billion to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that EU policy regarding frozen Russian assets is putting the gold and foreign exchange reserves of the world's largest oil-producing nations held in the Eurozone at risk.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

EU Approves €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine After Frozen Assets Plan Stalls

The European Union agreed to a €90 billion interest-free loan for Ukraine after legal concerns blocked plans to use frozen Russian assets, underscoring Europe’s growing responsibility to sustain Kyiv as U.S. support wanes.

OilPrice.com - World - 23 hours ago

Putin tells his annual news conference that the Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be met

Speaking at his tightly orchestrated annual news conference that lasted more than four hours, Putin declared that Russian forces have “fully seized strategic initiative” and would make more gains by year's end.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Putin Tells His Annual News Conference That the Kremlin's Military Goals Will Be Achieved in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin has emphasized that Moscow’s troops are advancing across the battlefield in Ukraine and has voiced confidence that the Kremlin will achieve its goals militarily if Kyiv doesn't agree to Russia’s conditions in peace talks.

Military.com - US News - 1 day ago

Ukraine attacks Russian 'shadow' tanker

Ukraine says it has attacked a Russian “shadow fleet” tanker with aerial drones in the first such strike in the Mediterranean Sea since Moscow’s full-scale invasion nearly four years ago.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

Why the EU's climbdown on aid to Ukraine matters

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Irish Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Denmark blames Russia for 'destructive' cyberattacks

The intelligence service said the attacks were part of Russia's ‘hybrid war’ against the West

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Who won - Russia or EU?

Brussels has struck a deal worth €90bn for Ukraine - an interest-free loan designed to keep the country fighting for up to two more years. But not every EU member is on board, explains Sky News' Europe correspondent, Alistair Bunkall.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

Putin claims 'troops are advancing,' will achieve goals as EU approves massive Ukraine loan

As the war between Russia and Ukraine persists, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his nation's "troops are advancing," The Associated Press reported.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Russia-Ukraine war: EU agrees on US$105b loan for Kyiv without Russian assets

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that there would have been "severe consequences" if the European Union had followed through on its original plan to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine in the ongoing war. The bloc had agreed to loan Kyiv more than US$100 billion, but stopped short of greenlighting the

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Russia ups legal risk for European banks over frozen assets

The Bank of Russia has announced it will seek damages from European banks and financial entities over the freezing of its sovereign assets

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Rachel Reeves welcomes EU deal to loan billions to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said the move will ‘truly strengthen our resilience’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

EU should be ready to engage with Russia – Macron

It will be “useful” to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron has said

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Russia and China Boost Shadow LNG Trade

Russia and China are openly defying Western sanctions on energy exports, with Chinese tankers and US-blacklisted vessels shipping Russian LNG from the sanctioned Portovaya facility and Arctic projects directly to China.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 1 day ago

EU leaders agree on €90-billion loan to Ukraine after Russian assets plan unravels

After almost four years of war, the International Monetary Fund estimates that Ukraine will need €137-billion.

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 1 day ago

EU leaders agree on €90-billion loan to Ukraine after Russian assets plan unravels -- Video -- 1:02

After almost four years of war, the International Monetary Fund estimates that Ukraine will need €137-billion.

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Lavrov touts Russia-Africa ties at Egypt conference

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is expected to hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa ministerial conference in Egypt

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Zelensky welcomes £78.8bn EU backing for Ukraine

The loan avoids the EU having to use frozen Russian assets.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

EU leaders agree on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine after a plan to use Russian assets unravels

European Union leaders have agreed to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years. “We have a deal. Decision to provide 90 billion …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

EU's Ukraine funding, Epstein deadline - and stray comet or aliens?

Tap to never miss an episode: <a href='https://podfollow.com/cheatsheet/ '>Follow Cheat Sheet here </a>

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Farmers clash with police in Brussels amid Ukraine talks (VIDEOS)

Violent clashes erupted in Brussels on Thursday as thousands of farmers descended on the EU quarter

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine deal: EU leaders agree €90bn loan after frozen Russian assets plan fails

Crunch summit breaks up with agreement for EU loan to shore up Ukraine’s finances for next two years

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

European leaders opt for loans over plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

The decision followed hours of discussions among leaders on the technical details of an unprecedented loan based on frozen Russian assets.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

'We had to go to Plan B': EU to loan $160 billion to Ukraine for war effort

Ukraine will only have to repay the loan if Russia pays reparations for its war, while the EU reserved the right to use frozen Russian assets for repayment if Moscow fails to pay.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

European Union approves over $105 billion toward Ukraine aid package for next two years

European Union countries have agreed to allocate 90 billion euros ($105.5 billion) in aid to Ukraine for 2026 and 2027, the EU Council President said on Friday.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Ukraine loan decision brings EU 'closer to war' – Orban

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has criticized the EU’s decision to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion interest-free loan

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

EU changes tack from using frozen Russian assets to joint borrowing for Ukraine

BRUSSELS: European Union leaders decided on Friday (Dec 19) to borrow cash to fund Ukraine's defence against Russia rather than use ⁠frozen Russian assets, diplomats said."We have a deal. Decision to provide €90 billion of support to Ukraine for 2026-27 approved," EU summit chairman Antonio Costa posted o

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

EU's plan to steal Russian assets for Ukraine fails

The EU has rejected a proposal to steal Russia’s sovereign wealth held in teh bloc in order to finance Ukraine’s imploding economy

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Sliders from Ukraine and Russia will start consecutively at World Cup luge race at Lake Placid

Ukrainian and Russian athletes are scheduled to start a World Cup men’s luge race in consecutive order on Saturday, meaning it is almost certain that athletes from those nations will cross paths at least near the start of the track.

CTV News - Sports - 1 day ago

Putin derides 'European swine' and claims West started war in Ukraine - Russia's president disparaged European leaders on Wednesday, calling Ukraine's allies "swine" who wanted "to feast on the collapse of Russia" as he blamed the West for Moscow's war against Ukraine and threatened to continue waging his full-scale invasion. 17/12/2025

Russia’s president disparaged European leaders on Wednesday, calling Ukraine’s allies “swine” who wanted “to feast on the collapse of Russia” as he blamed the West for Moscow’s war against Ukraine and threatened to continue waging his full-scale invasion.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Turkey asked Russia to take back S-400 system: Report

Erdogan's request to Putin comes as Ankara eyes rejoining F-35 programme

Middle East Eye - US News - 1 day ago

With Russia looming, Europe tries to beef up its youth military service

The potential military threat from Russia and the decreasing support from the US have European countries looking to conscript citizens. It's a big ask after decades of peace and prosperity.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 1 day ago

China, Russia pulling ahead of NATO in Arctic drone capabilities: report

NATO countries, including Canada, are falling behind Russia and China in the development of Arctic-capable drones — uncrewed aerial and land vehicles that are ideal for surveillance.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

A British man who fought for Ukraine is jailed for 13 years by Russia

Hayden Davies, 30, was sentenced to 13 years in a maximum security prison camp after being convicted of being a paid mercenary, Russian prosecutors said.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine Claims New Crimea Strike Destroyed Russia Fighter Jet, Air Defenses

Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 and has used the Black Sea peninsula to launch attacks since its 2022 invasion.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Trump's Top Europe Ally Predicts EU Plan to Spark War With Russia

Hungary's top diplomat tells Newsweek he counts on U.S. support in halting a plot to federalize the EU through war with Russia.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

India's oil imports from Russia rises despite US sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – India's Russian oil imports are poised to top 1 million barrels per day in December, trade and refining sources said, according to Western media.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 2 days ago

Putin is waiting to take advantage if today's crucial Ukraine meeting ends in failure

Thursday is a crucial day for Ukraine's European allies as they look to prove they still have a major role to play in shaping the future of the conflict - with or without the backing of US President Donald Trump.

Sky News - World - 2 days ago

Putin issues grim warning if Ukraine peace talks fail

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Moscow will extend its invasion of Ukraine if Kyiv and its allies do not meet his maximalist demands in the strained peace talks.

New York Post - World - 2 days ago

Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud' of what he died doing

Lance Corporal George Hooley was killed in an accident while observing Ukrainian forces testing a new defensive weapon.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Putin Says Russia Will Use 'Military Means' to Extend Gains in Ukraine if Peace Talks Fail

Putin warned that Moscow will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

How can Ukraine rebuild China ties scarred by Russia's war?

Beijing is a crucial trading partner of Kyiv, but its political ties have been hampered by Russia's full-scale invasion.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 3 days ago

On Russia's Front Line: New Photos Give Rare Glimpse of Ukraine War

War photographer Goran Tomasevic of The Globe and Mail spent more than a month taking photos of Russian forces fighting Ukraine

Newsweek - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Defense stocks fall as Ukraine talks continue; European markets finish lower

European stocks closed lower on Tuesday, reversing gains seen at the start of the week.

CNBC - World - 3 days ago

Zelensky stealing election before it has been announced

The overstaying Ukrainian leader has made a show of agreeing to hold a vote – but his preconditions make a mockery of it

Russia Today - Opinion - 3 days ago

How Russia strikes back at EU asset seizure plan

The EU wants to support Ukraine with the help of frozen Russian state assets. But Moscow is fighting back, and is suing the Belgian financial services provider Euroclear, which manages the assets.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 3 days ago

Russia claims control of key Ukrainian city, rail hub of Kupiansk

Russia said Tuesday it controlled the key city of Kupiansk in northeast Ukraine, where Ukrainian forces recently claimed to have retaken territory. 'The...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 days ago

US offers Kyiv security guarantee but no progress on territory talks

The United States offered NATO-style security guarantees to Ukraine as negotiators reported progress Monday in talks to end Russia’s war, though a deal...

Daily Sabah - World - 4 days ago

EU state offers to cover costs if Hungary cuts energy ties with Russia

Estonia could help Hungary cover penalties for terminating energy contracts with Russia, the Baltic country’s president has suggested

Russia Today - Business - 4 days ago

Europeans float peace force for Ukraine

European leaders on Monday floated a European-led multinational force, backed by U.S. support, to help enforce a potential peace agreement in Ukraine,...

Daily Sabah - World - 4 days ago

Russia strikes Turkish cargo vessel off Ukraine's Odesa

A major fire erupted after Russia targeted a Turkish cargo vessel anchored in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa in a missile attack on Friday. The cargo...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 7 days ago

Ukraine-Russia deal at 'decisive moment' as Trump pressures Zelensky for Christmas peace pact

Ukraine's leader said Wednesday he anticipates handing over a revised peace proposal to the US "in the near future."

New York Post - World - 8 days ago

NATO secretary general warns Russia could target alliance members next amid rising tensions

Russia's growing aggression prompts NATO warning as recent railway blast in Poland and airspace violations signal escalating security threats across Europe.

Fox News - World - 8 days ago

Europe must 'take action' against Russia or risk becoming its 'next target', says NATO boss

Mark Rutte warned "too many don’t feel the urgency" to stop Vladimir Putin

WalesOnline - World - 8 days ago

Ukraine Open to Wartime Elections if Security Can Be Guaranteed

Zelenskyy signaled readiness to hold wartime elections if the United States and European partners can guarantee security, even as complex peace talks with Russia continue.

OilPrice.com - World - 9 days ago

Member of British armed forces killed in Ukraine in 'tragic accident'

The man died after watching his Ukrainian counterparts test a new defensive capability away from the front lines, the MoD said

Evening Standard - World - 10 days ago

Bringing the Ukraine war to its endgame is going to mean messy compromises

Hard choices about territory, security, language rights, alliances, sanctions and resources are required

Irish Times - Opinion - 13 days ago

A Pivotal Week for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Zelenskyy’s Paris talks with Macron mark the start of a pivotal diplomatic week as the U.S., Europe, and Ukraine push for a viable peace plan while battlefield violence and political turmoil continue.

OilPrice.com - World - 17 days ago

U.S.-Ukraine Talks Prove Productive Ahead of Moscow Meeting

U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators reported progress in Florida toward a revised peace framework for ending Russia’s war, even as Kyiv faces political turmoil and prepares for further talks with Moscow.

OilPrice.com - World - 18 days ago

Ayatollah Khamenei's view on Ukraine peace plan

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – In his recent televised speech, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, addressed the Ukraine crisis by referring to America’s interventions in various parts of the world.

Mehr News Agency - Opinion - 19 days ago

Arms industry investors in panic over Ukraine peace talks

A US-backed peace initiative has reportedly prompted a sell-off of German arms manufacturers’ stocks

Russia Today - Business - 25 days ago

Company Inks $7M Deal to Provide Satellite Technology to US Army -- The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international...

The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international military community rethink war tactics.

Military.com - Technology - 1 month 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 - 2 months ago

Inside-net: Russia is dismantling free internet connections

The Russian authorities this year created a ‘white list’ of websites that are not to be blocked while everything else would not be available for users in Russia

Global Voices - Technology - 2 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 - 9 months 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 - 9 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 - 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 - 2 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 - 2 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 - 3 years ago