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Drone strike and fire on ship in Romanian waters raise fears that war in Ukraine is spreading

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian authorities launched search and rescue operations off the Black Sea coast Thursday after a drone struck a ship which then caught fire, the latest in a spate of strikes that has raised fears that Russia’s war in Ukraine is spreading.

Manila Times - World - 1 hour ago

Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery

Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Ryazan refinery on Thursday, ending Kyiv’s brief pause in attacks on Russian energy infrastructure

OilPrice.com - Business - 1 hour ago

Ukraine resumes Russian oil strikes amid Starlink restrictions and US intelligence concerns

Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused US President Donald Trump of betraying Kyiv by restricting crucial military support.According to NBC...

International The News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

'We're done' -- Zelensky openly defies Trump's ban on Russian oil refinery strikes, Ukraine will resume attacks

“The block is out. We’re done,” Zelensky told the Financial Times during a London visit.

New York Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Russia Wants the Disabled to Fight Ukraine's Drones

Russia is offering disabled and older recruits huge bonuses to shoot down Ukrainian drones. The fine print hides a nasty catch.

Newsweek - World - 3 hours ago

Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelensky says he feels betrayed by Trump

The drone strike started a fire at the refinery about180 miles southeast of Moscow, Russia’s Defense Ministry and Ryazan Gov. Pavel Malkov said. Russia’s Astra online news outlet posted what it said was a photograph of the blaze.

Los Angeles Times - World - 3 hours ago

Iran and Russia blamed for growing list of hybrid attacks in Europe -- Britain's domestic spy chief says "hybrid tactics" used by Russia and Iran are evolving. Here are some of the most notable incidents of 2026. -- Oct 14

Britain's domestic spy chief says "hybrid tactics" used by Russia and Iran are evolving. Here are some of the most notable incidents of 2026.

CBS News - World - 4 hours ago

Trump Denies Cutting Ukraine Intelligence Amid Satellite Restrictions

Trump denies suspending US intelligence sharing with Ukraine as Kyiv faces disruptions to missile warnings and military satellite communications amid escalating Russian attacks.

OilPrice.com - World - 4 hours ago

Zelenskiy defies Trump as Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries

Ukrainian president expresses anger at withdrawal of US intelligence sharing as Musk says Starlink military technology is `controlled’ by US government

Irish Times - World - 5 hours ago

Ukraine: Russian missiles hit Kyiv homes and power plant, killing 3 and injuring 22 - Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least three people, injured 22 and damaged homes and power plants, leaving over 600,000 without electricity. 14/10/2026

Video. Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least three people, injured 22 and damaged homes and power plants, leaving over 600,000 without electricity.

Euronews - World - 6 hours ago

Ukraine braces for hardest winter yet as Trump's 'energy ceasefire' unravels

Ukrainians believe Trump is playing politics and business with people’s lives by siding with Russia

Irish Times - World - 7 hours ago

Ukraine Resumes Strikes on Russian Refineries as Zelenskyy Says 'We're Done' With Trump's Energy Truce

The Ukrainian president also criticized his American counterpart for his willingness to try to strike deals with the Kremlin amid the ongoing war.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Russia and India launch military drills on land, sea and air

Russia and India have begun the joint Indra-2026 tri-service exercise, with army, naval and air force units taking part in drills across Russia

Russia Today - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian refineries, as Zelenskyy expresses frustration with U.S. -- -

Ukraine has resumed ‌its attacks on Russian refineries with a strike at an installation in the Ryazan region, the regional governor said Thursday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced his anger at a "dangerous" withdrawal of U.S. intelligence.

CBC News - World - 8 hours ago

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume

Ukraine's president says a pause is over after fresh Russian attacks and US attempts to pressure Kyiv, while suggesting a Starlink slowdown is deliberate.

BBC News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Kremlin sends strong message to Ukraine as Zelenskyy resumes strikes on Russian refineries

The Kremlin on Thursday responded to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s announcement of resuming strikes on Russian refineries. According to Russia, Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil...

International The News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Ukraine bins 'energy cease-fire' with attacks on Russian refineries

Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan region early Thursday, hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared the end of a...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

'We're done': Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries as anger at Trump mounts

Satellite internet functionality via Starshield — the military version of the SpaceX service — was being at least partially restored Thursday morning, according to a source in the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.

NBC News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Energy prices rise after Trump's 'energy ceasefire' fails to move Russia or Ukraine

Shortly after President Donald Trump announced that the two nations would spare each other’s energy assets, Russia attacked a power station in Kharkiv.

NBC News - World - 10 hours ago

Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian refineries, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine will now resume attacks on Russian energy targets after Moscow hasn't held up its end of the proposed deal brokered by Trump.

CNBC - Politics - 10 hours ago

Russia says Ukraine resumes attacks on oil refineries

Ukraine's president earlier said Kyiv was 'done' with energy ceasefire and that strikes on Russian oil refineries would resume.

Aljazeera - US News - 10 hours ago

Ukraine to Resume Russian Oil Refinery Strikes After Failed Energy Ceasefire

Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after Zelenskyy accused Moscow of ignoring Trump's energy ceasefire announcement and continuing attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.

OilPrice.com - Business - 11 hours ago

Ukraine accuses SpaceX of restricting Starlink, disrupting military amid Trump pressure

Ukrainian officials and military units accused Elon Musk’s SpaceX of throttling a technology at the heart of their battlefield communications and drone operations.

NBC News - World - 12 hours ago

India urges Russia, Ukraine to protect Black Sea shipping

New Delhi wants Moscow and Kyiv to ensure safe commercial shipping in the Black Sea amid attacks that put Indian seafarers at risk.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 16 hours ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is losing a strong US partner amid Starlink restrictions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he feels betrayed by US President Donald Trump after restrictions on Starlink satellite access disrupted Ukraine's military operations.According to...

International The News - World - 16 hours ago

Ukraine showed Trump how easily an enemy could cripple an AI powerhouse

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a form of processing that simulates human and animal intelligence via machines or computer systems to carry out data analytics, language processing, speech recognition and computer vision.

Fox News - Business - 20 hours ago

Commentary: Trump's Russian diesel U-turn comes at bad time for Ukraine

Ukraine is more vulnerable, after the US eased sanctions on Russian diesel and declared an energy ceasefire that Moscow is not heeding, says war studies lecturer Samir Puri.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 20 hours ago

Musk Says US Government Is Controlling Starshield Services Amid Reported Disruptions in Ukraine

Ukrainian officials on Oct. 14 began raising the alarm that satellite internet services were stymied amid intensifying Russian missile and drone attacks.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Musk blames Trump for throttling 'military Starlink' in Ukraine

Elon Musk has denied ordering restrictions on satellite services used by Ukrainian drones, saying such decisions ultimately rest with Trump

Russia Today - US News - 21 hours ago

Ukraine accuses US of helping Russia as missiles hit Kyiv

Ukraine said the US had failed to warn it of incoming Russian missile strikes and had hobbled its military response through changes to the Starlink system it uses on the battlefield.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 21 hours ago

Elon Musk points to Trump for Starshield throttling in Ukraine that Zelensky warns will cost lives

Tech titan Elon Musk indicated the Trump administration, not SpaceX, caused the throttling of a military version of Starlink in Ukraine that set off panic in the war-torn country.

New York Post - World - 21 hours ago

'Betrayed': Ukraine leader denounces Trump for siding with Russia amid row with Musk

Ukrainian forces cancelled missions after a severe disruption to SpaceX’s satellite service, raising fears the company or the Pentagon are “throttling” access to help Russia.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 21 hours ago

Russia is at war with Nato 'today', says former top military commander

A long-term goal of the Kremlin’s ‘spurious activities’ is to ‘break’ the alliance, warns a retired US general

Evening Standard - Politics - 23 hours ago

Gen Jack Keane: China and Russia really want Iran to succeed

Fox News senior strategic analyst Ret. Gen. Jack Keane assesses how the Houthis are reportedly advancing missiles with China’s help and Ukraine Starlink limits on ‘The Story.’

Fox News - Technology - 1 day ago

Russia has no interest in peace, Burnham and Zelensky say

Volodymyr Zelensky received an unprecedented honour guard on his arrival at No 10 made up of troops from the Irish Guards.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Trump's 'energy ceasefire'

A ballistic missile hit a power plant that supplies the Ukrainian capital with heat and electricity, as Moscow said it had downed 900 drones overnight.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy feels 'betrayed' by Trump over Russia diesel deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday he felt betrayed by U.S. President Donald Trump over Washington's diesel supply deal with...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

How Trump's diesel deal with Russia will impact the US and Ukraine

US President Trump’s diesel deal with Russia has alarmed Ukraine and its allies. What is he hoping to achieve at home, and what does the deal mean for Kyiv and Moscow?

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine Accuses Elon Musk's SpaceX of Disrupting Military Operations as Russia Pounds Energy Grid.

Ukrainian authorities reported widespread power outages following Russian missile strikes that damaged dozens of energy facilities and left at least 600,000 people without electricity.

International Business Times - Technology - 1 day ago

Ukraine fumes after military version of Starlink gets throttled while Russians launch brutal attacks

Top Ukrainian officials erupted with outrage after their soldiers allegedly faced throttled Starlink access without warning in the middle of operations, as President Trump has pressured Kyiv to stop...

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Zelensky got 'overconfident' with Trump – Alexandre Guerreiro

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky got “overconfident” with US President Donald Trump due to backing from the EU and the UK, international law analyst Alexandre Guerreiro believes

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

UK's support for Ukraine 'will not change', Burnham tells Zelensky

The Ukrainian president received an unprecedented honour guard on his arrival at No 10.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Russia funnels nearly half its budget into war as social funds shrink - Russia's 2027 draft budget allocates a record share to defence and security, as regions quietly divert funds for foster children and orphans to war payments and "coffin money" for soldiers' families is cut by up to 95% in some areas. 13/10/2026

Russia’s 2027 draft budget allocates a record share to defence and security, as regions quietly divert funds for foster children and orphans to war payments and “coffin money” for soldiers’ families is cut by up to 95% in some areas.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine hits two Russian refineries despite Trump's demands – Moscow

Ukraine attacked two oil refineries in Russia in a single day and shows no intent to abide by the US-proposed energy ceasefire, Russian Deputy PM Aleksandr Novak said

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

U.S. may have withheld warnings to Ukraine on deadly Kyiv strikes -- The Trump administration may have withheld intelligence warnings to Ukraine about Russian strikes that killed 6 and cut power to 600,000 people, sources say.

The Trump administration may have withheld intelligence warnings to Ukraine about Russian strikes that killed 6 and cut power to 600,000 people, sources say.

CBS News - World - 1 day ago

Canadian company to jointly produce drones for the war in Ukraine

The Ottawa-based defence company Dominion Dynamics is partnering with Ukrainian robotics company Tencore to start building its ground-based drone vehicles in Canada as early as next year.

CTV News - Politics - 1 day ago

PM looks to 'repair bridges' between Trump and Zelensky after US diesel deal

Andy Burnham told MPs he was being diplomatic and hoped to reaffirm US support for Ukraine.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Ukraine blindsided by Starlink throttling restrictions and intelligence gaps

Kyiv’s forces experience connectivity problems on Elon Musk’s satellite network.

Ars Technica - Technology - 1 day ago

Ukraine raises alarm over Starlink limits disrupting military operations

A ballistic missile has struck energy infrastructure supposedly covered by the "energy ceasefire" announced by Trump on Sunday, Zelenskyy said.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Russia detains Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying

Russia’s foreign ministry identified the journalist as Yuki Imai. He was detained in the far eastern Sakhalin region the day before he planned to leave the country, the security agency said.

NBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Rent surges in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee mobilisation fears - Monthly rents in Yerevan now run to €800–900 for a two-room flat, up 23.5% year on year in August, while Tbilisi rents have stabilised after 60–70% jumps following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russian nationals account for 72% of all foreign property transactions in Armenia. 13/10/2026

Monthly rents in Yerevan now run to €800–900 for a two-room flat, up 23.5% year on year in August, while Tbilisi rents have stabilised after 60–70% jumps following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russian nationals account for 72% of all foreign property transactions in Armenia.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Shakhtar Donetsk open letter as Chelsea host Champions League games

Shakhtar Donetsk will play a minimum of four games at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge this season

Evening Standard - Sports - 1 day ago

Grim reality of war sends Shakhtar Donetsk to London for 'home' Champions League clash

‘This team need support and need emotion, because we are living under sirens and bombs,’ said director of football Darijo Srna

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

12 U.S. senators, including 6 Republicans, tell Trump to drop diesel deal with Russia -- -

A dozen U.S. senators, including six of U.S. President ‌Donald Trump's fellow Republicans, called on the president on Tuesday to rescind his diesel oil deal with Russia, saying it provides Moscow with more fuel to finance its war on Ukraine and will ​not benefit Americans.

CBC News - World - 2 days ago

Russia Accused of Immediately Breaking Ceasefire Touted by Trump

Moscow continues to bombard Ukraine despite Trump’s claims of a truce on energy site attacks.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Volodymyr Zelensky Says Russia Attacked Ukrainian Facilities Despite Trump's 'Energy Ceasefire'

President Donald Trump declares an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, in which both sides would stop attacking energy plants.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Trump claims Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire as Baltics stay on alert - Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, we hear from Latvia's FM Baiba Braže, Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack, and France's debt fears. 12/10/2026

Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, we hear from Latvia's FM Baiba Braže, Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack, and France's debt fears.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Trump says does not believe China, Russia helping Iran

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he does not believe that China and Russia are helping Iran, adding that they...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 2 days ago

Trump Dismisses Claims That China, Russia Are Helping Iran

Trump has previously said that both Chinese and Russian leaders have assured him that they would not supply arms to Iran.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Zaporizhzhia airstrikes kill 17 as Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine - Zaporizhzhia was hit by deadly Russian airstrikes on Saturday, 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children, Ukrainian officials said. Rescuers searched rubble for survivors as the city faced renewed strikes on residential areas. 11/10/2026

Video. Zaporizhzhia was hit by deadly Russian airstrikes on Saturday, 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children, Ukrainian officials said. Rescuers searched rubble for survivors as the city faced renewed strikes on residential areas.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Trump defends Russia diesel deal: 'I made the right choice'

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the U.S. easing sanctions on Moscow "plays into Russia's hands."

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Burnham triggers talk of a Brexit reversal after accusing Russia of meddling in vote

The new claim about the fraught 2016 referendum has set off an almighty row in Britain, where merely talking about whether leaving the EU was a good idea or not can send some into conniptions.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 3 days ago

Russia was not ready for the data center war it started with Ukraine

Russian bloggers warn Russia’s hyper-centralized digital economy is vulnerable.

Ars Technica - Technology - 3 days ago

Will Ukraine survive the winter?

Washington's position on Ukraine remains ambivalent while losses mount and an energy crisis deepens.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 3 days ago

Trump Announces Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire on Energy Infrastructure Strikes… Zelensky Offers Elections

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a ceasefire on attacking each other's energy industries.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Trump Declared an Energy Ceasefire Between Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv Says Moscow is Not Abiding By It.

"There were ​Russian violations of the energy ceasefire announced by President Trump," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Here's what Trump's latest U-turn really means for Russia and Ukraine

Washington’s diesel waiver sidelines Ukraine. Will Trump now curb intelligence assistance to pressure Kiev?

Russia Today - US News - 3 days ago

Putin aide urges Musk to start building Russia-US tunnel

Russian presidential aide Kirill Dmitriev has urged Elon Musk to participate in building a proposed 70-mile tunnel under the Bering Strait linking Russia and the US

Russia Today - Business - 3 days ago

Trump says "energy ceasefire" reached between Russia, Ukraine

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to what he called an energy ceasefire. Trump wrote on h...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 4 days ago

How Russia turned sanctions into a diesel deal

Donald Trump has struck a deal to import hundreds of thousands of tons of Russian diesel into the US. The deal has angered Ukraine's president, who is calling it a gift to Putin and the Kremlin's war machine.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 4 days ago

Trump Claims Ukraine And Russia Have Reached An Energy Ceasefire. Zelensky Says He Was Unaware Of Any Deal.

The president said that an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine has come into immediate effect. Zelensky responded by saying it was "news" to him.

International Business Times - World - 4 days ago

Trump: Russia and Ukraine Agree to 'Energy Ceasefire'

The announcement was made after Trump reached a deal with Putin on Oct. 9 to supply diesel to the U.S. and global markets.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

U.S. Pressures Zelensky To Halt Strikes On Russian Oil Infrastructure. He Says Ukraine Will Stop When Russia Does.

The day after Trump said that Ukraine needed a new leader, Zelensky declared that he would be willing to de-escalate with Russia if the Kremlin showed the same willingness.

International Business Times - World - 4 days ago

Putin offers help to end Iran war while Russia continues its own - The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do "everything in our power" to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators. 09/10/2026

The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do “everything in our power” to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

'It's Time for Ukraine to Get a New President,' Trump Says

The U.S. president has repeatedly called for Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil refineries in recent weeks.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

Trump Suggests Ukraine Remove Zelensky and Replace Him With Leader 'Who Can Make a Deal'

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine should consider replacing President Volodymyr Zelensky to end the war with Russia.

Breitbart - World - 5 days ago

Iran, Russia officials discuss oil exploration in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – In a meeting with Iran's ambassador to Russia, the CEO of the Caspian Oil Company highlighted the potential for expanding exploration activities and developing hydrocarbon structures in the southern basin of Caspian Sea.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 5 days ago

Russia Agrees to Supply US With Diesel, Trump Says

The deal includes immediate shipments to supply the strained global market.

Epoch Times - US News - 5 days ago

Trump says Russia has agreed to deliver millions in diesel fuel after 'highly successful discussion'

Trump says Putin agreed to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel fuel immediately, with millions more tons to follow as prices soar past $6 a gallon.

Fox News - Business - 5 days ago

Fire rages at Yandex data centre after Ukraine drone attack - A Yandex data centre in Russia's Ryazan region caught fire and was taken offline after what the company said was a Ukrainian drone attack. 08/10/2026

Video. A Yandex data centre in Russia’s Ryazan region caught fire and was taken offline after what the company said was a Ukrainian drone attack.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Kyiv open to dialogue with South Korea after it recalls ambassador - Kyiv says it is open to "constructive dialogue" with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea's decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy's violation of the non-disclosure agreement. 09/10/2026

Kyiv says it is open to “constructive dialogue” with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea’s decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy’s violation of the non-disclosure agreement.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Iran and Russia used ChatGPT for propaganda by 'fake journalists', OpenAI says

The American tech giant said it banned Russian and Iranian accounts that had been using ChatGPT models to generate content and fake journalist personas to spread false narratives about the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and sow division.

Euronews - Environment - 6 days ago

South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine in North Korean prisoner row - Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations. 08/10/2026

Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

WHO wants more answers from Russia about lab worker's death, as pneumonic plague concerns linger -- Jamey Keaten

A top official with the World Health Organization said Wednesday the UN health agency doesn't know how a lab worker in Siberia died amid concerns about plague, and is urging Russia to provide more information.

CBC News - Health - 7 days ago

Russia dismisses transparency calls amid reports of second plague case - Rospotrebnadzor said nearly 5,000 tests found no dangerous pathogens and saw "no epidemic risk," while the Kremlin called most media reporting "false" and said it had no knowledge of a US demarche formally requesting additional information. 07/10/2026

Rospotrebnadzor said nearly 5,000 tests found no dangerous pathogens and saw "no epidemic risk," while the Kremlin called most media reporting "false" and said it had no knowledge of a US demarche formally requesting additional information.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Trump to talk plague with Putin as Russia plays down fears of outbreak - The Kremlin welcomed the offer while Russia's health watchdog shot back that Moscow was "ready to assist the US in tackling infectious disease outbreaks" as the WHO asked Russia for additional information. 07/10/2026

The Kremlin welcomed the offer while Russia's health watchdog shot back that Moscow was "ready to assist the US in tackling infectious disease outbreaks" as the WHO asked Russia for additional information.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Trump doesn't think Russia plague incident is bioweapon, plans Putin call Wednesday

Nearly 200 people were placed under medical observation earlier this week in Russia's Irkutsk region in eastern Siberia over suspected exposure to plague.

CNBC - Health - 8 days ago

Russia denies plague death but quarantines 200 without explanation - Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a maternity ward. 06/10/2026

Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a maternity ward.

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

Russia pushes back on plague death reports, defends WHO notification

On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia informed the World Health Organization about the death of a laboratory worker at a Siberian plague research facility that occurred last...

International The News - Health - 8 days ago

Russia plague death: Still only 'limited information' — ECDC

After a worker at a Russian plague research institute in Siberia died October 2, 2026, nearly 200 of her contacts were under medical observation. But authorities there denied pneumonic plague had caused the death.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 8 days ago

WHO deems Russia plague risk 'low' following lab technician's fatal illness

Following the recent laboratory fatality in Siberia, the World Health Organization has stated that the overall risk of a plague epidemic in Russia remains low.WHO statement follows the death of 28...

International The News - Health - 8 days ago

Russia denies lab worker died of plague as quarantine stays in place - Rospotrebnadzor said tests found no pathogen linked to the deceased lab worker's work at the Irkutsk anti-plague institute, but more than 60 colleagues remained isolated inside the building and several hospitals stayed closed without explanation. 05/10/2026

Rospotrebnadzor said tests found no pathogen linked to the deceased lab worker's work at the Irkutsk anti-plague institute, but more than 60 colleagues remained isolated inside the building and several hospitals stayed closed without explanation.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

Russia plague quarantine following lab death: Should we be worried?

Plague is still endemic to Siberia, the location of the first known prehistoric human outbreak.

Aljazeera - Science - 9 days ago

Russia hits Kyiv as Merz visits; Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Ukraine was met with Russian missiles as he pledged €1.3 billion to Kyiv. In Iran, the country's deputy foreign minister says Washington is reviewing Tehran's proposal to end the war. And in Brazil, Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election. 05/10/2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Ukraine was met with Russian missiles as he pledged €1.3 billion to Kyiv. In Iran, the country's deputy foreign minister says Washington is reviewing Tehran’s proposal to end the war. And in Brazil, Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

Trump offers U.S. help to Russia after plague death; WHO assesses the situation as low risk

WHO said it was in contact with Russian authorities, and has offered support if needed, while assessing the risk to the general public as low based on available information.

CNBC - Health - 9 days ago

Russia hospitalizes almost 200 people after death from plague: Reports

Nearly 200 people are under medical observation in Russia’s Irkutsk region over suspected exposure to plague, according to local media reports.

CNBC - Health - 10 days ago

Iran national football team loses to Russia in friendly match

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's national men's football team was defeated by Russia 2-0 in a friendly match on Tuesday.

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 15 days ago

New North Korea bridges build on strong China, Russia ties

Two recently opened bridges are expected to ease trade and transport between North Korea and its powerful neighbors. The new connections come as Pyongyang builds strategic ties with China and Russia.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 16 days ago

Zelenskyy Warns Russia Wants to Widen War Beyond Ukraine

Russian drones killed at least four in Ukraine overnight as Zelenskyy says Moscow plans $12 billion for jet-powered drones and Trump urges a deal.

OilPrice.com - World - 17 days ago

Trump and the chain of setbacks in Iran, China and Russia

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Contrary to the image Donald Trump has tried to project of American power and influence in the world, recent days have been marked, for him, by a series of setbacks.

Mehr News Agency - Opinion - 18 days ago

Europe -- 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 - 1 month ago

U.S. News - Russia hits Kyiv after fighting hiatus ends - Sept. 8 (UPI) -- At least 2 people in Kyiv were killed after a Russian strike on the Ukrainian capital, ending the pause in attacks during the visit by U.S. envoys.

At least 2 people in Kyiv were killed after a Russian strike on the Ukrainian capital, ending the pause in attacks during the visit by U.S. envoys.

UPI - US News - 1 month ago

Russia resumes heavy strikes on Ukraine after US envoy departure

ALBAWABA - Explosion rocked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on early Tuesday as Russia resumed its war after a three-day halt for US envoy visit.Putin had ea

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Inside India newsletter: U.S., Russia vie for a bigger slice of the world's third-largest energy market

U.S. and Russia are competing to assert dominance in the world's third largest energy market.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

Ukraine at 35: Independence tested by resilience

On August 24, Ukraine marks the 35th anniversary of the restoration of its independence. For Ukrainians, this is far more than a commemorative date. O...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 1 month 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 - 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 - 6 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 - 7 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 - 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