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At least 7 killed, several injured as Russian barrage destroys residential buildings in Ukraine

Russia on Thursday unleashed a third straight day of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, demolishing an apartment building in Kyiv where seven people were killed and dozens injured, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

CBC News - World - 9 minutes ago

Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble of Kyiv flats after massive Russian strikes

A girl is among at least seven killed in Ukraine's capital in massive Russian drone and missile attacks, officials say.

BBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Latvian government collapses over Russia-bound Ukrainian drones

Prime minister Evika Siliņa resigns after incidents of drones crashing near Latvia’s border with Russia

Irish Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Latvia prime minister resigns over straying Ukraine drones

Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned Thursday after a key party in her coalition withdrew support in a row over Ukrainian drones that strayed into the Baltic nation.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 2 hours ago

Russia builds full ties with Afghan Taliban, urges others to follow suit

Russia is building a 'full-fledged partnership' with Taliban authorities in Afghanistan and is urging other regional states to deepen cooperation with...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Boycotting Russia and Israel betrays the spirit of the Venice Biennale

It feels wrong to cancel artists because you disapprove of what their countries are up to, writes Melanie McDonagh

Evening Standard - Opinion - 4 hours ago

Death toll from Russian strikes on Kyiv rises to five: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that the death toll from Russian drone and missile strikes on the capital Kiev had risen to five, with around another 40 people wounded.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 4 hours ago

Russia launches hundreds more drones at Ukraine, killing three people

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia fired 'more than 1,560 drones' at Ukraine since Wednesday.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Russia fires at least 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk in Moscow of possible peace

The prolonged barrage began in midmorning and lasted for hours, hitting the capital of Kyiv, the city of Lviv and the port of Odesa, among other population centers.

Los Angeles Times - World - 12 hours ago

Russia fires about 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace

The attack began in midmorning and lasted for hours in the capital of Kyiv, the western city of Lviv near Poland, and the port of Odesa on the Black Sea, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

NBC News - World - 15 hours ago

Commentary: What this year's Victory Day parade in Moscow tells us about Russia's war against Ukraine

Given the absence of military equipment, Russia's recent "Victory Day" parade was underwhelming, says this academic.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 17 hours ago

Ukraine-Russia ceasefire strained as both sides report weekend attacks -- Dan Peleschuk

A U.S.-mediated ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine appeared under serious strain on Sunday, with both sides trading blame for weekend attacks.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

As Russia pushes spring offensive, shift on battlefield buoys Ukrainians

Russia is no longer making major battlefield gains. If anything, it’s been Ukraine, aided by its technological prowess, taking back small pieces of territory. After a punishing winter, Ukraine is in a surprisingly encouraging place.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 19 hours ago

Daytime Russian barrage of 800 drones kills six in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at least 800 Russian drones had been launched since midnight.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 19 hours ago

Russia fires 800 drones into Ukraine killing at least six and injuring dozens

Zelenskiy says 14 regions came under fire with residential, energy and railway infrastructure targeted

Irish Times - World - 19 hours ago

Russian strikes put Ukraine nuclear plants at risk

DW's correspondent visited the Khmelnytskyi nuclear power station in western Ukraine to see how engineers there are training to deal with the fallout from Russia's strikes on the energy grid.

Deutsche Welle - World - 20 hours ago

Analysis - Grain dispute reveals bad blood between Ukraine and Israel - Evan Dyer - News - Politics - | May 9

A diplomatic row over a shipload of wheat and barley taken from occupied Ukraine to Israel has stirred lingering tensions between the two countries — and brought attention to Israel's ambiguous relationship with Russia.

CBC News - Politics - 23 hours ago

Canada adds new sanctions on Russia over Ukrainian children's abductions

Canada is imposing new sanctions on Russia over its treatment of Ukrainian children. Russia has deported and transferred thousands of children from Ukraine to Russia or Russian-occupied territory. Many children are placed in reeducation camps or military training.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

'Most powerful': What's the Sarmat missile Russia has test-launched?

President Vladimir Putin claims the RS-28 Sarmat's range is far beyond Western estimates.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia launches massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine

The Kremlin stuck to its maximalist demands of Ukraine on Wednesday as it insisted the conflict would soon end

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Russia a long-term strategic partner – Ethiopian Air Force chief

Ethiopia’s Air Force chief told RT that Russian support shaped pilot training, combat tactics, and military aviation

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

'Devoid of all military logic': Zelenskyy fumes as Russia targets Ukraine civilians

The attacks came following the end of a three-day ceasefire to mark the Soviet victory in World War Two.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine kindergarten hit as Russia launches 'over 200 drones' just hours after brief ceasefire ended

"Russia itself chose to end the partial silence that had lasted for several days," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X on Tuesday.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

New Report Claims Ukraine And U.S. Near 'Landmark' Drone Defense Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said nearly 20 countries are interested in drone deals with Ukraine and that four agreements have already been signed.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine war live: Russia tests new missile and claims it could be used this year

The claim comes as a three-day ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv expired

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy Meets Palantir CEO as Ukraine Doubles Down on AI Warfare

Zelenskyy met Palantir CEO Alex Karp as Ukraine expands AI drone defense through the Brave1 Dataroom, with 100+ companies training combat models.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 day ago

Canada backs Ukraine war reparations commission

Ukrainians living in Canada, and Canadian companies that suffered losses in Ukraine would all be eligible to file claims, Carney says

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 2 days ago

Putin Says He Believes War In Ukraine Is 'Coming To An End' And Says He's Willing To Discuss Security Arrangements

Russian President Vladimir Putin said during the weekend that he believes the war in Ukraine is "coming to an end" and showed willingness to discuss security arrangements for Europe.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Things are not going so well for Russia

Stalled advance in Ukraine and economic woes are not the only worries for the Kremlin - also a distant ‘near abroad'.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 3 days ago

Putin Says He Believes Ukraine War May Be Coming to 'Completion' Amid Trump-Brokered Ceasefire

Putin hinted the war in Ukraine may be coming to a close as he led his country in celebrating the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

Russia and Ukraine agree to renewed three-day ceasefire and prisoner swap, Trump says

The US president said the halt in fighting for Victory Day celebrations could mark the "beginning of the end" of the war.

SBS - Politics - 5 days ago

Trump announces Ukraine-Russia ceasefire as he hints 'close to end of war'

Victory Day is a holiday that commemorates the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in 1945

WalesOnline - World - 5 days ago

Russia Is Trying to Steal Armenia's Election—the US Must Act | Opinion

"A Kremlin-backed victory on June 7 would mean an...administration owing its office to Moscow and paying the debt in policy."

Newsweek - Opinion - 7 days ago

Zelenskyy has no cards to play against Russia or the West

The president seems unable to secure for Ukrainian people a gain that can compensate for a painful peace.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 10 days ago

Iran, Russia consult on nuclear cooperation

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – A senior Rosatom official met Iran's ambassador in Moscow on Thursday to discuss scientific, technical and technological exchanges between the two countries' atomic energy bodies.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 13 days ago

'Environmental disaster': Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries rock Russia

Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia's largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain.

Aljazeera - Environment - 14 days ago

Ukraine told to hike taxes to unlock Western aid – media

Ukraine faces pressure from the EU and IMF to overhaul its tax system as both reportedly tie future aid to fiscal reforms amid a widening budget gap.

Russia Today - Business - 15 days 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 - 16 days ago

Russia unveils 'Anti-aging Vaccine': A gene therapy targeting cellular decay

Russia has announced a major breakthrough with the introduction of an “anti-aging vaccine.’ This gene therapy aims to slow cellular decay by blocking the RAGE receptor, a key trigger for...

International The News - Health - 16 days ago

Trump says Prince Harry 'not speaking for UK' on Ukraine

Trump responds to Duke of Sussex’s speech in Kyiv on Thursday, in which he called for US to show leadership over Ukraine war

Evening Standard - World - 20 days ago

US Space Command: Russia is now operationalizing co-orbital ASAT weapons

They’re putting operational systems up within orbit reach of our high-value satellites."

Ars Technica - Science - 20 days ago

US defends Russia oil sanctions waiver extension

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has explained the 30-day waiver extension on Russian oil sanctions as due to appeals from several countries

Russia Today - Business - 21 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 - 1 month 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 month ago

Israeli Attack on Iranian Port Exposes Vulnerability in Russia Trade Route

Israel’s strike on Iran’s Caspian port has exposed a critical and largely hidden corridor used by Russia and Iran to exchange weapons, oil, and goods beyond Western oversight.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 month 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 - 2 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 - 2 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 - 7 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