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Mutual destruction -- Overnight strikes between Russia and Ukraine kill 7 civilians, injuring dozens more

One of the Russian missiles hit a high-rise apartment, causing over a dozen injuries.

New York Post - Top Stories - 27 minutes ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says up to 50,000 North Korean troops to be deployed in Russia

North Korea is using the war to “build its experience in modern warfare, receive licenses from Russia, and receive all kinds of military tools from them,” Zelenskyy warned.

NBC News - Health - 1 hour ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Odesa hit in 'massive' overnight strikes

Eight people were wounded in the attack on Odesa

Independent UK - World - 1 hour ago

Russia begins sending back its experts to Bushehr power plant

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Rosatom Chief Executive Alexey Likhachev announced that an initial team of five Russian specialists is now working at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 1 hour ago

Russia, Ukraine Exchange Overnight Strikes That Leave Seven Dead

Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported.

Breitbart - World - 2 hours ago

Zelensky counts the cost, missing missile defense, Nazi wrecks, MAGA at a crossroads: RT stories that shaped the week

RT looks at the essential stories that shaped the week, including Russia’s retaliatory strikes on Ukraine, the US and Israeli influence behind Ceuta, and Meta’s AI escape

Russia Today - World - 3 hours ago

Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks as Kyiv buys new ATACMS

Overnight drone and missile attacks killed several and injured dozens more in both Ukraine and Russia. As Kyiv seeks to defend itself it has now reportedly finalized a deal to buy US missile systems from Turkey.

Deutsche Welle - World - 3 hours ago

At least 7 killed in latest Russia-Ukraine tit-for-tat strikes

At least seven people were killed and dozens of others injured on both sides as Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight into Sunday. In Russia’s...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Russian strikes in Kyiv region kill 4 people, including a 3-year-old

Four people in Kyiv region have been killed by russian strikes overnight. The youngest was a three-year-old who was killed along with grandparents.

CBC News - World - 3 hours ago

Child among 4 people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine -- Falling debris sparked several fires on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital, in attacks which killed at least four people -- Aug 8

Falling debris sparked several fires on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital, in attacks which killed at least four people

CBS News - World - 4 hours ago

Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes

Russian strikes killed two people and wounded dozens across Ukraine overnight on Aug. 8 and 9, while a Ukrainian drone attack killed three people in Russia's Belgorod region.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 4 hours ago

In 'Demons,' Love and Betrayal Become a Metaphor for the Relationship Between Russia and Ukraine (Exclusive Trailer)

The film from writer-director Natalka Vorozhbyt, premiering at Locarno, sees a drifter from Russia arrive in a remote village in central Ukraine and meet a strong and independent woman.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

A drone likely from Ukraine explodes in Bulgaria near a gas pipeline

SOFIA, Bulgaria — A drone entered Bulgarian airspace on Saturday and exploded close to an international gas pipeline shortly after crossing the border from Romania. There were no casualties or damage.

Manila Times - World - 11 hours ago

Ukraine war: Zelensky warns North Korea could send up to 50,000 troops to Russia

Mayor Vitali Klitschko says fires and powerful explosions reported in two districts

Independent UK - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

U.S. intel agencies warn Putin could test NATO by authorizing provocative actions -- U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Russia could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions on NATO territory, with a goal of testing the alliance, U.S. officials said. -- Aug 7

U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Russia could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions on NATO territory, with a goal of testing the alliance, U.S. officials said.

CBS News - World - 16 hours ago

Senate passes bill sanctioning Russia, Iran -- The U.S. Senate passed a bill proposed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham that imposes new sanctions on Iran and on Russia for its war with Ukraine.

The U.S. Senate passed a bill proposed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham that imposes new sanctions on Iran and on Russia for its war with Ukraine.

UPI - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

WSJ: Russia could attack NATO next month

US intelligence believes Vladimir Putin could be planning a limited incursion as early as in the coming weeks, the US Wall Street Journal reported.

Deutsche Welle - World - 17 hours ago

Zelensky visits Moscow-friendly Serbia as Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill 4

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Serbia for talks on economic ties and security issues

Los Angeles Times - World - 18 hours ago

Ukrainian drones destroy 12 Russian tankers as Kyiv escalates tactics to stop Moscow from evading sanctions, export oil

Two grandparents and their 3-year-old grandson were killed after multiple Russian drones destroyed their home.

New York Post - World - 18 hours ago

Senate passes sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran

The legislation, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, comes as Russia unleashes the most intense airstrike campaign on Ukraine since the war's beginning.

Boston Globe - Politics - 21 hours ago

Ukraine: At least 4 killed in Kyiv bombing, including 3-year-old boy

Overnight Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 4 people, one of which was a 3-year-old child, officials said Saturday.

UPI - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Four killed after Russian attacks in Kyiv and surrounding region as Zelensky visits Serbia

Moscow launched 151 drones and six ballistic missiles overnight, says Ukraine’s air force

The Globe and Mail - World - 23 hours ago

Russian attacks kill 4 as Kyiv intensifies strikes on oil facilities

Four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region, Ukrainian officials said Saturday, as Ukraine struck...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Russian Attacks Kill Four in Kyiv and Surrounding Region as Air Defenses Fall Short

Four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding region, officials said.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

US intel warns Russia could launch limited attack on NATO ally in effort to fragment organization: report

Vladimir Putin could attack a NATO member between this fall and 2029, U.S. intelligence assesses, likely targeting the Baltics or Poland directly.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham

The bipartisan legislation, which passed the Senate 86-11, would penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas, and other exports seeking to deprive Putin of revenues fueling the war.

Boston Globe - Politics - 1 day ago

Russian attacks kill 4 in Kyiv and surrounding region as air defenses fall short

Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed four people, including a child. Local officials reported the deaths on Saturday. The attacks involved drones and missiles, overwhelming …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv -- Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.

Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.

BBC News - World - 1 day ago

Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham

The legislation is part of a deal reached by senators aimed at helping Ukraine by cutting off funds for “Putin’s war machine.”

NBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Lindsey Graham Championed a Russia Sanctions Package Before His Death. The Senate Just Passed It.

The Senate approved a Russia sanctions bill pushed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham before his death in July.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

US Senate passes Lindsey Graham's Russia sanctions bill

The US Senate has passed the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s sanctions bill, giving President Trump the power to apply 100% tariffs to countries purchasing Russian oil

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham breezes through Senate, heads to House

A measure to impose new sanctions on Russian oil purchasers easily cleared the Senate and heads to the House.

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 day ago

U.S. Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham

South Carolina Republican who died last month was among Ukraine’s most outspoken allies in Congress

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Russia-linked accounts spread far-right narrative online during Ceuta crisis, analysis finds

Spanish police and forensic scientists bring in extra staff to identify ‌bodies of 80 migrants who died attempting to reach enclave

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Senate Passes Bill to Impose New Sanctions on Russia and Iran

The bill must next go to a vote in the House of Representatives before the president can sign it into action.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Ceuta migration crisis fuelled by Russia-linked disinformation campaign, report says

Russia-linked social media accounts promoted far-right narratives during the Ceuta migration crisis, reaching hundreds of thousands of users within hours, according to a new analysis by...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine war live: Kyiv strikes another Wildberries site in attack on 'Russian Amazon'

One-fifth of Wildberries’ storage space has now been destroyed in Ukrainian attacks, satellite images show

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

Iran, Russia pledge to deepen trade ties, remove banking, transport hurdles

TEHRAN- The Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade emphasized the necessity of maximum utilization of the capacities of the free trade agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Union, development of industrial and trade cooperation, strengthening transport infrastructure, accelerating the construction of the Rasht–Astara railway, and formulating a comprehensive roadmap for bilateral cooperation.

Tehran Times - Business - 2 days ago

Russia could attack NATO, allied country as early as this fall, US intelligence warns

President Putin may test the NATO alliance’s strength with an attack on an allied country as early as fall — including a possible land invasion, according to new US intelligence reports.

New York Post - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Ports in a storm: How Kiev's warehouse warfare cost Ukraine its coastline

Vladimir Zelensky’s long-range strikes against Russian civilians have invited harsh retribution against Ukraine’s Black Sea ports

Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago

Russia Turns to South Korea for Fuel as Refinery Crisis Deepens

Russia is importing refined fuels from South Korea as Ukrainian attacks continue to disrupt its refining industry and tighten domestic supplies.

OilPrice.com - Business - 2 days ago

Ukraine strikes oil refineries deep inside Russia, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President says Ukraine has hit two more oil facilities deep inside Russia

Independent UK - World - 2 days ago

Fires rage after Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv - Firefighters battled multiple warehouse and building fires overnight after Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 across Kyiv and the surrounding region. 05/08/2026

Video. Firefighters battled multiple warehouse and building fires overnight after Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 across Kyiv and the surrounding region.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine delivers first batch of drones to United States

A Ukrainian company has delivered the country’s first batch of drones to the United States for potential use by the Pentagon.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Ukraine Keeps Hitting Russia's Biggest Refineries Thousands Of Miles From The Border

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said forces again hit a large Russian refinery as attacks thousands of miles from the border continue.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

The wars in Iran and Ukraine converged years ago

Tehran was effectively at war with Kyiv well before an Iranian ship was targeted in the Caspian Sea in late July

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 3 days ago

Report: Ukraine IDs North Korean Missile Unit Active in Russian Invasion

A senior Ukrainian intelligence said Russia had begun deploying a North Korean missile unit to its war theater against Ukraine.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

World braces for new wave of food price surges due to Middle East, Ukraine wars, FAO warns

Rome: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned Wednesday that the world is bracing for a new wave of food price surges due to...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 3 days ago

North Korea Is Reportedly Sending a Ballistic Missile Unit To Russia. Ukraine Worries More Troops Could Come Next

North Korea has deployed a ballistic missile unit to western Russia, according to a report.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Volodymyr Zelensky hosts meeting with new Defence Secretary in Kyiv

Volodymyr Zelensky in a social media post thanked the King, Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the British people for their ‘unwavering support’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 days ago

Russia Hunts Ukrainians in Drone 'Safaris,' Zelensky Says

Russia said on Wednesday it had targeted logistics and transport sites in and around Kyiv with "precision" weapons.

Newsweek - World - 3 days ago

Ukraine Calls for Faster Patriot Deliveries After Deadly Russian Missile Barrage

A massive Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 15 people in Kyiv and the surrounding region as Ukraine appealed for more Patriot interceptors.

OilPrice.com - World - 4 days ago

Soldier kills four in Crimea, Moscow-installed governor says - Crimea, a peninsula illegally annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, has for weeks been the target of Ukrainian retaliatory attacks aimed at disrupting the logistics of Russian forces deployed in southern Ukraine. 04/08/2026

Crimea, a peninsula illegally annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, has for weeks been the target of Ukrainian retaliatory attacks aimed at disrupting the logistics of Russian forces deployed in southern Ukraine.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

Why Ukraine is targeting Russia's biggest online retailer

Wildberries, Russia's largest online marketplace, faces a wave of attacks. Ukraine says the strikes target a company linked to Russia's war effort, bringing the conflict closer to everyday Russian consumers.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 4 days ago

At least 17 people killed after fatal overnight Russian strikes in Ukraine

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and wounded 44 others, Ukraine's state emergency service said.

NBC News - World - 4 days ago

Russia Is Running Out of Soldiers, Oil, and Time

Economic strains are intensifying, as Russia faces stagnating growth, shrinking sovereign reserves, a worsening fuel crisis, and the prospect of broader conscription after September elections.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Why Have China and Russia Just Stepped Out Of The Shadows In The U.S.-Iran War?

Russia and China are reportedly expanding support for Iran, providing intelligence, satellite navigation, and advanced weaponry.

OilPrice.com - World - 5 days ago

Ukraine Braces for Its Toughest Winter Since Russian Invasion. Officials Warn Energy Grid Faces Growing Threats.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has already made winter preparedness a central priority, warning that protecting essential infrastructure will be critical to keeping the country functioning during the colder months.

International Business Times - World - 6 days 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 - Sports - 6 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 - 10 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 - 10 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 - 11 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 - 12 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 - 16 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 - 24 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 - 26 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