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Ukraine/Russia

Trump Offers Word-Salad Gibberish To Explain His Position On Patriots For Ukraine

The president publicly said three weeks ago that he would let Ukraine build its own anti-missile interceptors. Now he says maybe not.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths

Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.

BBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 9; Ukraine sinks Russian container ship -- At least nine people are dead and many more injured in Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

At least nine people are dead and many more injured in Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

UPI - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Ukraine hits targets deep inside Russia, killing eight

Ukrainian drone strikes inside Russia killed eight people overnight in attacks that targeted military and civilian infrastructure. Russia said Moscow's forces downed 635 drones in the assault.

Deutsche Welle - World - 5 hours ago

Iran to hold camp in Russia ahead of Asian Volleyball C'ship

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iran's national men's volleyball team will depart for a 10-day training camp in Russia on Aug. 20 as part of their final preparations for the 2026 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship.

Mehr News Agency - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Ukraine hits more outlets of Russia's largest online marketplace to bring the war home

In under two weeks, Ukraine has struck over a dozen of the retailer’s depots, part of Kyiv’s aerial campaign aimed at undermining Russia’s war effort.

Boston Globe - Business - 12 hours ago

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 9, injure at least 27, officials say -- Kyiv said the strikes had killed four people, and the city's mayor reported 15 people, including two boys aged 13 and 17, were wounded and transported to hospital. -- Aug 1

Kyiv said the strikes had killed four people, and the city's mayor reported 15 people, including two boys aged 13 and 17, were wounded and transported to hospital.

CBS News - World - 18 hours ago

Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9

Russia has launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones into Kyiv, killing at least nine people and wounding 33.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine sinks Russian nuclear giant Rosatom's ship as Moscow strikes Kyiv

ALBAWABA - Ukraine and Russia traded major strikes on Saturday in the latest escalation of the war, with Kyiv saying it sank a Russian cargo ship belong

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia batters Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, killing at least 10 -- -

Russia continued to batter Ukraine's capital early Saturday, killing at least 10 and wounding about 30.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Nine Dead as Russia Continues Missile and Drone Strikes on Kyiv

Russia launched an intense barrage of ballistic missiles and drones overnight into Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 30.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Russia launches massive missile, drone attack on Kyiv, 9 dead

Russia unleashed one of its heaviest air assaults on Kyiv early Saturday, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

At least nine dead as Russia hits Ukrainian capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles

Volodymyr Zelenskiy urges allies to provide more air defences after latest deadly strike on capital

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

From Africa to the Caspian Sea, each strike is an attempt to market Ukraine as a useful Western asset that still deserves cash and weapons

From Africa to the Caspian Sea, each strike is an attempt to market Ukraine as a useful Western asset that still deserves cash and weapons

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy asks Trump to help him get Elon Musk's OK to use Starlink to help with strikes on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials to help Ukraine gain permission from tech titan Elon Musk to use Starlink for guiding strikes inside

Lancaster Online - Business - 2 days ago

America Extends Its Lead Over Russia and Saudi Arabia in Oil Output

American oil output and exports continue to rise, with production expected to exceed 14 million bpd in 2027 and crude exports hitting record highs as buyers sought alternatives during the Strait of Hormuz crisis

OilPrice.com - World - 2 days ago

Trump urges caution on Ukraine request to produce Patriot missiles

President Donald Trump said Friday Washington should proceed cautiously on Kyiv's request for a license to manufacture Patriot air defense missiles...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Zelensky flew to a funeral and buried his last big hope

Here’s why Zelensky’s latest meeting with Trump may have changed less than it appeared

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Ukraine Strikes Lukoil's Volgograd Refinery as Drone Attacks Resume

Ukraine struck Lukoil's Volgograd refinery Friday, resuming drone attacks on Russian refining capacity amid an ongoing fuel crisis.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 2 days ago

America's Syria Strategy Has a Russia Problem | Opinion

Moscow is positioning itself to shape Syria's future according to its own preferences.

Newsweek - Opinion - 2 days ago

Ukraine war latest: Six killed after Putin launches 'North Korean ballistic missile'

Children among those killed as air raid sirens sound across multiple Ukrainian cities

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

Russia labels Telegram's Durov terrorist' over refusal to censor platform

Telegram founder Pavel Durov said Thursday that Russian authorities had designated him a 'terrorist' after he refused to comply with Moscow's demands...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 3 days ago

Russia charges Telegram founder with aiding terrorism and puts him on wanted list

If convicted, the founder and owner of the messaging app Telegram could face up to life in prison in Russia.

NBC News - Technology - 3 days ago

How Ukraine's long-range drones are changing what's possible in war with Russia -- Scott Peterson

The latest story of the Ukraine war has been the shift – on the battlefield, and in the adversaries’ minds – wrought by Ukraine’s drone strikes deep into Russia. The goal is to pave a path to a diplomatic resolution.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 5 days ago

NATO scrambles jets after missile falls in Poland during massive Russian strikes across Ukraine

The blitz expanded Russia’s bombardment of Ukrainian cities as Moscow apparently looked to exploit Kyiv’s shortage of Western-supplied antiballistic missile defenses.

Los Angeles Times - World - 3 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 - 3 days ago

Zelensky Gets Major Boost to Arsenal as Ukraine War Enters New Phase

Ukrainian president discussed Patriot interceptor missiles with Donald Trump.

Newsweek - World - 4 days ago

Russia accuses Telegram CEO Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism in its latest digital crackdown

Russian authorities said they had charged Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, the latest step by the Kremlin to bring the internet and digital communications under its control.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 4 days ago

U.S. Senate Advances Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill in 86-12 Vote

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly voted to advance legislation that would expand sanctions on Russia and Iran while giving the president new authority to target major buyers of Russian energy.

OilPrice.com - World - 4 days ago

Report: Russia and North Korea Completing Bridge that Could Reinforce Military Alliance

A study indicates that North Korea and Russia have nearly completed a road bridge connecting their countries.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

How 500,000 New Russian Soldiers Could Shape Ukraine War

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky warned of an upcoming draft in Russia.

Newsweek - World - 4 days ago

Telegram chief put on Russia wanted list over aiding terrorism charges

Russia charged Pavel Durov, the founder, owner and CEO of the messaging app Telegram, with aiding terrorism and put him on an international wanted list,...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 4 days ago

Russia charges Telegram CEO with 'facilitating terrorism'

ALBAWABA - Russia announced on Wednesday that it charged Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism, stating further that it issue

Albawaba - Business - 4 days ago

Senate sets up votes to sanction Russia for Ukraine war

The sanctions target Russian officials, oligarchs, their family members, foreign persons, Russian banks and financial institutions and the Russian shadow fleet.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

Ukraine and Iran Wars Are Merging Into One Big Crisis for Trump in This Sea

One Iranian analyst told Newsweek Ukrainian strikes will "redouble Tehran‑Moscow cooperation to strengthen Caspian security."

Newsweek - World - 5 days 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 - 5 days ago

How Ukraine war has entered a new phase

The conflict with Russia has entered a new phase, one defined less by territorial gains than by intense technological competition

Irish Times - World - 6 days ago

Modema Carpet: A modern Iranian rug in Russia

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Iranian "Modema" rugs have gained immense popularity in the Russian market primarily due to their sleek, contemporary designs that perfectly align with modern interior decor trends.

Mehr News Agency - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Abcarian: In Ukraine, the war with Russia has created a nation of 'superhumans'

The Superhumans Center in Lviv, Ukraine, has served more than 5,000 wounded warriors, many of whom have lost limbs.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 7 days ago

The Iran War Kills US Troops, the US and Saudi Arabia Strike a Nuclear Deal, Zelensky Fires His Top General

Danny and Derek break down the week’s global headlines, from Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Gaza to Lebanon, Ukraine, the DRC, Trump’s tariffs, and US foreign policy.

The Nation - World - 9 days ago

No Breakthrough as Top U.S. and Russian Diplomats Meet Over Ukraine

Rubio and Lavrov held direct talks on Ukraine but acknowledged that previous peace proposals have failed, leaving negotiations at an impasse.

OilPrice.com - World - 9 days ago

Amid grinding war, protesting Ukrainians still want their voices heard -- Ukraine is experiencing its largest domestic protests since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. The spark to the unrest was the summary dismissal on July 15, 2026, of the country's youthful defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, appointed just six months ago.

Ukraine is experiencing its largest domestic protests since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. The spark to the unrest was the summary dismissal on July 15, 2026, of the country's youthful defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, appointed just six months ago.

UPI - Opinion - 10 days ago

IOC drops Russia ban, but it might not be all good news for the Kremlin -- Fred Weir

Russia’s exile from international sports competition might be in the process of ending – though at a potential domestic political cost for Moscow.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 10 days ago

Iran defeated by Ukraine at 2026 VNL Week 3

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iran were beaten by Ukraine 3-1 at the Week 3 of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Wednesday.

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 18 days 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 - 20 days ago

Ukrainian drone strikes forced Russia to stop shipping in vital sea corridor

Ukraine’s drone blitz halted Russia’s Sea of Azov shipping in under a week.

Ars Technica - Technology - 20 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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 9 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