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Ukraine/Russia

Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systems

Allowing foreign manufacture of Patriots, which the US had resisted, was a turnaround for Trump that mirrored his day at the NATO meeting.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 40 minutes ago

Trump: U.S. will let Ukraine make Patriot missiles -- President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will grant Ukraine's request for a production license to build Patriot missile interceptors for defense. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.

President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will grant Ukraine's request for a production license to build Patriot missile interceptors for defense. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.

CBS News - Science - 1 hour ago

The Canadian company arming Ukraine with drones

Ukraine needs more war drones than it can manufacture and a Canadian company has stepped in to help. CBC’s Jennifer Yoon gets an exclusive look at what’s being built for the battlefield and how it could help Canada modernize its own defence capabilities.

CBC News - World - 1 hour ago

Father of volunteer soldier killed in Ukraine launches group to help families of war victims -- Lisa Mayor -- -

A Canadian whose son was killed on the front lines of the Ukraine war is now working to help families whose loved ones are missing in action get answers.

CBC News - Politics - 2 hours ago

Trump Appears to Mistakenly Call Zelensky 'Putin,' Iran 'Japan'

The comments came while Trump was attending this week's NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.

Newsweek - World - 2 hours ago

Russian attacks kill 4 across Ukraine, striking Kyiv for second straight day

Russian drones and missiles killed four people across Ukraine on Wednesday in attacks before dawn and at midday, as Moscow kept up its pressure on the capital of Kyiv in the latest phase of the...

New York Post - World - 2 hours ago

LIVE UPDATES - NATO summit day two: Trump, defense push, arms to Ukraine and threats to Iran (As it happened)

NATO leaders concluded their annual summit in Ankara after two days of talks dominated by military spending, and the Russia-Ukraine and Iran conflicts

Russia Today - World - 2 hours ago

Russia Bans Diesel Exports Amid Heavy Ukraine Attacks On Refineries

Russia has officially banned all diesel exports in a bid to secure its domestic fuel market following highly destructive Ukrainian drone strikes on its energy infrastructure

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Russian attacks kill four in Ukraine and cause vast damage in Kyiv

Trump says US will give licences for Patriot air defence systems to be made overseas for Ukraine

Irish Times - World - 5 hours ago

Russia Attacks Kyiv for 3rd Time in a Week

Russian strikes in and around Kyiv have killed 60 people so far in July.

Epoch Times - World - 6 hours ago

'Important step': IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia

Track and field has already said it will not follow suit and there is no sign yet of changes which could let Russia return to major soccer events like Euro 2028 or a future World Cup.

CTV News - Sports - 9 hours ago

Italian 'Ex-007' Arrested in Rome and Charged with Spying for Russia

A 59 year-old former Italian intelligence official, described as an "ex-007," was arrested in Rome for spying on behalf of Russia.

Breitbart - World - 11 hours ago

Kyiv suffered heavy Russian strikes ahead of the NATO summit. Experts say Russia is trying to send a message.

Kyiv suffered heavy Russian strikes ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. Experts say Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to send a message.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Ukraine attacks Russian oil tankers

Rostov Region Governor Yury Slyusar has confirmed Ukrainian strikes on oil tankers in Taganrog Bay

Russia Today - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Europe replacing US as NATO's main anti-Russia actor – expert

European NATO members want to use the Ukraine conflict to destroy Russia as a global power, Dmitry Trenin wrote in an op-ed for RT

Russia Today - World - 15 hours ago

Suspect in Monaco bombing of Ukraine oligarch found dead near Kyiv

Two people linked with Ukrainian authorities have been arrested in connection with the shooting

Independent UK - World - 17 hours ago

IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics -- Graham Dunbar

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted a suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee and advised Olympic sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russian athletes for neutral status.

CBC News - Sports - 22 hours ago

IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at the LA28 Olympics

IOC says it supports Ukraine amid a war with invading Russia, but it is ending neutral-status vetting for Russian athletes.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

IOC provisionally lifts suspension on Russia ahead of 2028 Olympic Games

Committee on possible collision course with World Athletics ahead of Games in Los Angeles

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

At NATO Summit, Zelensky Urges Rearming Europe To Build Missile Defense Against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged NATO to expand ballistic missile defenses as Patriot shortages and Russia's escalating attacks expose Europe's vulnerabilities.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine has already won the war against Russia, Finnish president tells CNBC

Ukraine needs NATO, but NATO needs Ukraine just as much, the Finnish president told CNBC on Tuesday.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Ukraine Hit Russia's Largest Refinery. Zelensky Warns Putin That There Is More to Come

Ukraine managed to hit Russia's largest oil refinery, which also appears to be one of the country's deepest strikes inside the country.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine launches drone barrage at Moscow as Zelensky heads to NATO summit

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has said that more than 430 Ukrainian drones were launched overnight in the direction of the Russian capital

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine strikes major Russian oil refinery, says Siberia is now 'within reach'

The attack underscores Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities and comes on the eve of a crucial NATO summit.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

Ukraine strikes Russia's largest oil refinery deep in Siberia

ALBAWABA - The Ukrainian military announced that it had targeted Russia's largest oil refinery [Omsk refinery] in Siberia with drones, in what is consid

Albawaba - World - 1 day ago

Russia runs risk of 'miscalculation', UK warns after aircraft carrier incident

A Russian plane repeatedly flew over the Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump to Meet Zelenskyy at NATO Summit as Ukraine War Diplomacy Resumes

U.S. President Trump will meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the NATO summit as the United States seeks to revive peace diplomacy while urging European allies to assume greater responsibility for their own defense.

OilPrice.com - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine Is Reportedly Running Short On Air Defenses: A New Russian Attack Wreaked Havoc In Kyiv.

A new Russian attack against the Kyiv region in Ukraine has killed at least 12 people as Ukraine runs low on U.S.-made interceptors.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Trump calls, Ukraine strikes and Russia's barrage on Kyiv put markets on alert

Trump reportedly spoke with Putin and Zelenskyy as Ukraine struck Russian targets and Moscow launched another deadly attack on Kyiv.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Russia-China Joint Sea-2026 drills open in Qingdao

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The Russia-China Joint Sea-2026 naval drills have begun at the port of Qingdao. The opening was announced by the Russian and Chinese exercise directors.

Mehr News Agency - World - 2 days ago

Dabbling Peace, Trump Dials Putin, Zelensky: Post Iran, US May Be Shifting Focus To Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has offered help to find a solution to end the Ukraine war during a 90-minute telephonic conversation with Putin. Trump's telephone call on Saturday came ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8.Trump also called Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Zelensky and Putin Hold Separate Talks With President Trump on Ending War

Russian and Ukrainian leaders held separate calls with U.S. President Donald Trump on ending the war, now in its fifth year.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Ukrainian Drones Strike St. Petersburg Oil Terminal in Latest Long-Range Attack on Russia

A Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, as Kyiv presses on with bombardment of Russia's oil infrastructure.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

Russia Escalates Kyiv Strikes Days Before NATO Summit Showdown

Russia's largest Kyiv strike this year killed 27 people, prompting US lawmakers to demand more Ukraine aid ahead of the NATO summit.

OilPrice.com - World - 5 days ago

Europe -- Ukraine has brought the (drone) war to Russia. But it may prolong the fighting.

Ukraine has been taking the fight into Russia in recent months with waves of drone attacks. The Russian public isn’t responding as Kyiv might hope.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 6 days ago

Fuel shortages spread in Russia as Ukraine ramps up attacks

The recent surge in Ukrainian attacks into Russian territory has caused fuel shortages to spread ​from Russian-annexed Crimea to nearby parts of southern...

Daily Sabah - Business - 9 days ago

EU discussing new loan to Ukraine of 30-45 billion euros

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – The European Union is considering the possibility of providing Ukraine with a new loan of €30-45 bln in the event that the conflict continues after 2027.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 9 days ago

From the Magazine -- A battlefield volunteer in Ukraine war has a story. She wants Europe to hear it.

Anastasia Fomitchova left her life in Paris to join the fight for her native Ukraine. She was inspired to write a book about the bravery and unflinching humanity of those she served alongside as a medic. Her message to Europeans: It’s their war, too.

Christian Science Monitor - Entertainment - 16 days ago

Trump Signals Renewed Focus on Ukraine After Iran Deal Breakthrough

Trump suggested that a breakthrough with Iran could allow the United States to refocus on Ukraine, while Zelensky said G7 leaders are increasingly united in recognizing Russia's unwillingness to end the war.

OilPrice.com - World - 21 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 - 1 month 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 - 2 months 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 - 2 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 - 2 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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 8 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