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US and Russia 'actively discussing' settlement of Ukraine conflict – Moscow

The understanding reached at the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska is still in force, Yury Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president, has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Europe -- How to fight in hell: Ukraine veterans say Nato is training for the 'wrong war' with Russia

Ukrainian intelligence is warning that a Russian Lancet drone is prowling the sky, loitering above Kramatorsk, like a heron poised over a fish pond, ready ...

Independent.ie - World - 3 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,362

Here are the key events from day 1,362 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Aljazeera - World - 7 hours ago

Zelenskyy seeks new gas supply deal amid attacks -- As Ukrainians endure Russian strikes, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy finds himself fighting corruption at home in the state's energy companies. Lee Kiniry reports on the battles the Ukraine president is facing.

As Ukrainians endure Russian strikes, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy finds himself fighting corruption at home in the state's energy companies. Lee Kiniry reports on the battles the Ukraine president is facing.

CBS News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Russia claims fresh advances in southern Ukraine

Embattled Ukrainian troops struggle to fend off the wave of Russian incursions.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 9 hours ago

Russia launches three ballistic missiles in overnight attacks - Russia launched three ballistic missiles over Ukraine during overnight attacks from Friday into Saturday, as the death toll over the past 24 hours rose to nine, according to Ukrainian authorities. 15/11/2025

Russia launched three ballistic missiles over Ukraine during overnight attacks from Friday into Saturday, as the death toll over the past 24 hours rose to nine, according to Ukrainian authorities.

Euronews - World - 12 hours ago

Ukraine book spot in World Cup playoffs with win over Iceland

WARSAW :Ukraine's Oleksandr Zubkov powered home a header late in the second half and Oleksii Hutsuliak added a second goal to book their spot in the playoffs for next year's World Cup as they beat Group D rivals Iceland 2-0 in Warsaw on Sunday.The two sides were level on points heading into the match but Ukra

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 13 hours ago

Zelensky says Ukraine is working on prisoner exchange with Russia

“We are ... counting on the resumption of POW exchanges,” Zelensky wrote on X. “Many meetings, negotiations and calls are currently taking place to ensure this.”

New York Post - World - 14 hours ago

Ukraine to import gas from Greece – Zelensky

The Ukrainian leader has claimed that the new route will secure gas imports amid recurring Russian strikes on energy sites

Russia Today - US News - 14 hours ago

No ceasefire in Ukraine likely soon, Finland's president warns, so Europe requires 'sisu' — resolve

President Alexander Stubb of Finland told the Associated Press that a ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before spring. Europe, he says, will require 'sisu': endurance, resilience and grit.

Los Angeles Times - World - 15 hours ago

Operation 'Midas': What we know so far about Ukraine anti-graft probe - Ukraine's ongoing anti-corruption investigation can turn into the biggest political scandal since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion as Kyiv is rushing to reassure the people and Ukraine's western partners that the fight against corruption remains its biggest commitment. 15/11/2025

Ukraine’s ongoing anti-corruption investigation can turn into the biggest political scandal since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion as Kyiv is rushing to reassure the people and Ukraine’s western partners that the fight against corruption remains its biggest commitment.

Euronews - World - 15 hours ago

Russia Launches Massive Overnight Attack on Ukraine's Capital | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

A major Russian assault struck Kyiv overnight, with drones and missiles targeting the capital and several regions. Ukrainian officials reported that around 430 drones and 18 missiles were used, causing fires, damage and multiple injuries. At least four people were reportedly killed, and more than 40 residents were rescued from damaged buildings. A separate Russian drone strike hit Odesa, damaging an energy facility, while Ukraine launched its own drone attack on Novorossiysk in Russia.

First Post - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Ukraine and Russia working on prisoner exchange, Zelenskyy says -- Elsewhere, the president of Finland warned that a ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before the spring and urged European allies to keep up support.

Elsewhere, the president of Finland warned that a ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before the spring and urged European allies to keep up support.

CBS News - World - 19 hours ago

Zelensky: Ukraine to Begin Importing Gas from Greece

ALBAWABA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sunday that Ukraine will begin importing gas from Greece to help meet winter energy needs

Albawaba - World - 21 hours ago

Türkiye, UAE mediate Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange

Ukraine announced that a prisoner exchange with Russia may resume, with mediation by Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Ukrainian President...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 22 hours ago

Ukraine seeking exchange of 1,200 prisoners with Russia

Ukraine is working to resume the exchange of prisoners with Russia, hoping for the release of 1,200 Ukrainians, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Security Council chief said."We are ... counting on the resumption of exchanges," Zelenskyy said in a video posted on the Telegram messaging app on Sunday (Nov

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Russia's barrage of drones and missiles on Kyiv kills six, injures at least 35 -- November 14, 2025

Moscow denies targeting civilian areas, with the Russian Defence Ministry saying it carried out an overnight strike on ‘military-industrial and energy facilities’

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Trump administration stays silent as massive Ukraine corruption scandal rocks Zelenskyy's inner circle

Trump administration stays silent as $100 million Ukraine corruption scandal rocks Zelenskyy's government, prompting senior official resignations.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

EU disgusted with 'endemic corruption' in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – The EU is seeking concrete commitments from Ukraine in the wake of the bombshell corruption scandal implicating a close associate of Vladimir Zelensky, according to media reports.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 2 days ago

Oil up over 2% after Ukraine attacks on Russia

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – The Ukrainian strikes on Russia has sent shockwaves through global oil markets, pushing prices up by more than 2% amid fears of supply disruptions.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 2 days ago

Ukraine corruption scandal won't deter Canada from offering support, Anand says

Foreign Affairs Minister says Canadian backing for the war-torn country is not in question

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 2 days ago

Ukraine corruption scandal is rattling the West's confidence in Zelensky's government

Alleged mastermind of the scheme is a close associate of Zelensky

The Globe and Mail - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine targeting Russian nuclear power plants amid frontline losses – Rosatom head

Ukraine is targeting Russian nuclear facilities in retaliation for battlefield defeats, Rosatom chief Aleksey Likhachev has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 days ago

IMF to pressure Ukraine amid corruption scandal

The IMF will dispatch a team to discuss the terms of a potential new lending program following reports of embezzlement

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Russia unleashed massive overnight drone and missile attack on Kyiv

Russia used at least 430 drones and 18 missiles in the nighttime attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine Intensifies Campaign Targeting Russia's Vital Oil Lifeline

Russia's key Black Sea port of Novorossiysk suspended oil and wheat exports after a major Ukrainian drone attack, causing global crude prices to jump on supply disruption fears.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 2 days ago

'My hair was on fire': Ukrainians recount overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv -- Video -- 1:29

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Friday, killing four people, starting fires and scattering debris across many districts of the capital, Ukrainian authorities said.

The Globe and Mail - World - 2 days ago

Oil Prices Soar 2.75% After Ukraine Strike On Major Russian Export Hub

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia’s Novorossiysk oil port lifted crude prices as supply risks resurfaced amid an otherwise bearish market.

OilPrice.com - Business - 2 days ago

Night of Chaos: Deadly Russian strikes rock Kyiv as Moscow downs 200 Ukrainian drones

ALBAWABA - Ukrainian officials said that early Friday, Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Kyiv. This caused fires and debris to s

Albawaba - World - 2 days ago

France secure spot at 2026 World Cup as Mbappe scores twice against Ukraine

Olise and Ekitike also on target as two-time champions France reach 2026 World Cup with 4-0 home win over Ukraine.

Aljazeera - Sports - 3 days ago

CSIS director warns that China and Russia continue to target Canada

Countries are seeking to gain a strategic foothold in the Arctic, spy agency head says

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 3 days ago

Corruption Scandal Prompts Major Resignations in Government of Ukraine

The justice and energy ministers of Ukraine resigned on Wednesday, the latest officials to be toppled by a fast-growing corruption scandal.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

China, Russia spying on governments, businesses in Canada's Arctic: CSIS director

Canadian Security Intelligence Service director Dan Rogers warns that spies from China and Russia have a significant interest in Canada’s Arctic and those developing its potential.

CTV News - Politics - 3 days ago

Ukraine corruption: Zelensky's Western masters had better start looking for a new puppet

The “Servant of the People” is only serving his besties, and patience with him is running out

Russia Today - Opinion - 3 days ago

EU Development Bank Boosts Funding for Ukraine Gas Supply

The European Union's development bank has provided an additional $147-million grant to Ukraine’s state energy firm Naftogaz to secure natural gas supply following intensified Russian attacks on the country's energy infrastructure.

OilPrice.com - Business - 3 days ago

Iran-Russia Colors of Friendship art exhibition opens in Tehran

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Over 100 selected paintings by young Iranian and Russian artists are on display at the “Colors of Friendship” exhibition in Tehran, showcasing each nation’s cultural vision through art.

Mehr News Agency - Entertainment - 3 days ago

In Russia's weapons rollout, a challenge to the global nuclear balance -- Russia has been conspicuously bringing new types of missiles, torpedoes, and submarines online. Experts say the fanfare is all about Donald Trump's "Golden Dome."

Russia has been conspicuously bringing new types of missiles, torpedoes, and submarines online. Experts say the fanfare is all about Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome.”

Christian Science Monitor - World - 4 days ago

Russia was right: Nobody can ignore Kiev's corruption now

A $100-million graft scandal has blown the issue of systemic graft in Zelensky’s Ukraine wide open

Russia Today - Opinion - 4 days ago

'Absolutely unacceptable': Zelenskyy condemns corruption in energy sector targeted by Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had suspended the justice and energy ministers, pending an investigation into a $100 million kickback scandal centered on the country’s embattled energy sector.

NBC News - World - 4 days ago

In the fields and in the streets, Ukrainians fight to stay motivated -- Ukraine has kept Russia at bay through more than 3 1/2 years of war. But stepped-up Russian strikes against cities and relentless advances in battle are proving a challenge for exhausted civilians and soldiers alike.

Ukraine has kept Russia at bay through more than 3 1/2 years of war. But stepped-up Russian strikes against cities and relentless advances in battle are proving a challenge for exhausted civilians and soldiers alike.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 4 days ago

Ukraine's foreign minister presses G-7 allies for support as Russia targets energy grid before winter

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said at the start of a meeting on Ukraine and defense cooperation that Kyiv needs to overcome what will be a “very difficult, very tough winter.”

Los Angeles Times - US News - 4 days ago

Russia denies nuclear testing, calls Trump claim a 'misunderstanding'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday rejected claims that Russia has resumed nuclear tests, describing U.S. President Donald Trump’s...

Daily Sabah - World - 5 days ago

Russia pours 150K troops into latest drive to overrun Ukraine in Donetsk

Pokrovsk, a city formerly home to around 60,000, is ground zero for Russia's latest offensive in Moscow's nearly three-year-old invasion of its neighbor.

New York Post - World - 6 days ago

Ukraine is too corrupt to join the EU, and the West is too dishonest to trust

Brussels has noticed the obvious problems with Zelensky’s regime, but would still like Ukrainians to keep dying in its proxy war with Russia

Russia Today - Opinion - 6 days ago

World News -- Russian drone strike on Ukraine tower block kills three

A Russian drone slammed into a tower block in eastern Ukraine early on Saturday, killing three people and leaving at least 12 people including two children...

Independent.ie - World - 8 days ago

The West discovers Zelensky is not really a good guy

In a fleeting glimpse of lucidity, Western media have noticed a tiny fraction of the corruption and authoritarianism in Kiev

Russia Today - Opinion - 9 days ago

Trump laughs as Orban tells him win for Kyiv would be 'miracle': Live

Overnight Russia launched 450 drones and 45 missiles to attack Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as Zelensky reiterated his call for sanctions

Independent UK - World - 9 days ago

Ukraine sentences Russian soldier for life for killing Ukrainian POW

The battlefield execution of 41-year-old veteran Vitalii Hodniuk was dubbed ‘one of the most serious crimes’ by prosecutors

Independent UK - World - 9 days ago

British man accused of spying for Russia arrested in Ukraine

UK suspect allegedly sent instructions about how to make an improvised explosive device

Evening Standard - World - 18 days ago

Italian firms to lose €140 million from toilet sanctions on Russia – union chief

Italian companies will suffer major losses from the ban on exporting toilets to Russia, according to a regional union chief

Russia Today - Business - 19 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 - 23 days ago

DNA reveals hidden killer of Napoleon's troops in Russia

Genetic analysis has shed new light on one of history's deadliest military disasters — the French retreat from Russia in 1812.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 23 days ago

Oil spikes following US sanctions on Russia

Global oil prices are on course for their biggest weekly jump in four months amid concerns over new US sanctions on Russian crude

Russia Today - Business - 23 days ago

Russian Drones Pound Ukraine as Trump Slaps Sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil

After two nights of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, the U.S. imposed sweeping sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, marking President Trump’s sharpest break yet with Vladimir Putin.

OilPrice.com - World - 24 days ago

China sanctions two Lithuanian banks in retaliation for EU measures over Russia

ALBAWABA- China has imposed sanctions on two Lithuanian banks, barring them from conducting any transactions or cooperation with Chinese organizations a

Albawaba - Business - 25 days ago

Ukraine Seizes Diplomatic Opportunity with Central Asian States

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are subtly shifting their neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war, engaging more openly with Ukrainian leaders while navigating Russian pressure and exploring potential roles in peace talks.

OilPrice.com - World - 30 days ago

Trump's Middle East Triumph Raises Hopes for Ukraine Peace Push

Trump’s landmark Middle East peace mission has renewed calls for him to reignite stalled efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, though deep geopolitical divides make such diplomacy far tougher.

OilPrice.com - World - 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month ago

Russia targeting UK satellites on 'weekly' basis, UK Space Command boss says

The UK operates approximately six dedicated military satellites for communications and surveillance.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month 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 - 8 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 - 8 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