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EU agrees on five countries to represent Europe in Ukraine peace talks

EU leaders believe a US-backed process will allow Moscow and Washington to decide the fate of a conflict.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 5 minutes ago

Ukraine launches nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as US-led talks will consider wider European security

Ukraine launched nearly 1,200 drones at Russian targets in one of its largest aerial attacks since the full-scale invasion began almost five years ago. This comes as negotiators discuss broader

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 36 minutes ago

Were Steve Witkoff and Kushner Really Gifted Matching Russia Jackets?

The U.S. envoys were in Moscow on Thursday, following the first trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine since February.

Newsweek - World - 1 hour ago

Rosenberg: Uncompromising Putin ups demands for peace with Ukraine -- The fact the question of European security now features in discussions is viewed in Moscow as a victory, BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg says.

The fact the question of European security now features in discussions is viewed in Moscow as a victory, BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg says.

BBC News - World - 2 hours ago

Bombings in Russia kill a military officer and injure an advisor to Ukraine's former prime minister

The explosion struck a car driven by Sergei Zavorotnyi, who previously worked as an adviser to former Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, according to Russia's Investigative Committee. Zavorotnyi was hospitalized with injuries, the committee added.

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 hours ago

Ukraine slams Russia with nearly 1,200 drones in one of its biggest aerial attacks

Ukraine fired almost 1,200 drones at Russian targets overnight in one of its biggest aerial attacks since Moscow’s full-scale invasion nearly five years ago.

New York Post - World - 2 hours ago

Ukraine launches nearly 1,200 drones at Russia; U.S.-led talks consider wider European security

Ukraine fired almost 1,200 drones at Russian targets overnight in one of its biggest aerial attacks since Moscow’s full-scale invasion nearly five years ago.

CTV News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Ukraine launches nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as U.S.-led talks to consider wider European security

Meanwhile, U.S. and Russian negotiators raised the stakes in talks to stop the fighting by including for discussion wider European security arrangements that have been in place since the end of the Cold War.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 4 hours ago

Europe pushes for a seat at Ukraine peace talks​‌ but lacks a unified voice

Whether Europe should be represented by one person or a team — and who should take on the role — was debated Friday as leaders of the 27-nation European Union met at a summit in Dublin. Senior EU officials and politicians have been suggested, but there is no consensus yet.

Los Angeles Times - World - 4 hours ago

Russian officer killed by car bomb as murder probe begins - Kyiv rarely claims responsibility for such attacks on Russian troops, but Ukrainian forces have previously used similar blasts to show that Russia's security services are vulnerable. 12 November 2026

Kyiv rarely claims responsibility for such attacks on Russian troops, but Ukrainian forces have previously used similar blasts to show that Russia’s security services are vulnerable.

Euronews - World - 5 hours ago

Europe pushes for seat at Ukraine peace talks but lacks unified voice

European nations are seeking an envoy to represent them in talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war, concerned that a U.S.-backed process will leave them sidelined and Kyiv vulnerable as Moscow and Washington decide the fate of a conflict that has roiled the continent.

CTV News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Russia says Europeans can join Ukraine peace talks if they show 'readiness to contribute'

Europe must show it is ready to contribute to the Ukraine peace process before a decision is made on letting Europeans join the negotiations, the Kremlin said on Friday (Nov 13).

Channel NewsAsia - World - 5 hours ago

Russia hit by second car bomb in as many days as peace talks continue

A former adviser to Ukraine's pro-Putin ex-prime minister Mykola Azarov was seriously hurt, Russia says.

BBC News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Ukraine launches massive drone assault on Russia amid US-led security talks

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine fired almost 1,200 drones at Russian targets overnight in one of its biggest aerial attacks since Moscow’s invasion nearly five years ago.

Manila Times - World - 6 hours ago

Europe pushes for seat at Ukraine peace talks as Russia resists

European leaders are pushing for a direct role in negotiations to end Russia's war in Ukraine, fearing that a U.S.-backed peace deal could leave the...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Russia demands Finland leave NATO during Abu Dhabi talks: report

The German newspaper Bild reported on Friday that Russian negotiators have put forward sweeping requests during the Abu Dhabi talks to end the war in Ukraine including Finland leaving NATO and a...

International The News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

The Ukraine peace process has a Western European problem

A lasting Ukraine settlement needs Western Europe. Bringing it into negotiations too soon, however, could derail fragile progress.

Russia Today - World - 10 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine peace talks set to secure largest-ever prisoner exchange in conflict history

The recent U.S.-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi between Russia and Ukraine yielded a major humanitarian breakthrough an agreement in principle to orchestrate what is set to be the largest-ever...

International The News - World - 10 hours ago

EU leaders tussle over whom to send to Ukraine, Russia peace talks

A seat at the table for Europe now appears likely following comments by a US envoy who just held talks with Putin. But who will take that seat remains unclear.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

US, Ukraine say Europe to join Russia talks as Putin sticks to hardline stance

US envoys urged Putin to include European representatives in the next talks.

NZ Herald - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Zelenskiy says Europe to be included in Ukraine peace talks as he meets US envoys in Dublin

Dublin city road closures in place for EPC summit as leaders discuss Ukraine war and other major issues

Irish Times - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Protesters in Dublin urge peace in Ukraine and an end to further military spending in Europe

Hundreds attend protest march in Dublin but prevented from getting close to EU leaders’ meeting

Irish Times - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Ukraine looks to international partners to cover growing financing needs

Editor's note: this story was translated from the original VOA Ukrainian article. More than 40 leaders of European countries gathered in Ireland for a summit Thursday, with discussions centering around European security and the need to support Ukraine amid increased attacks by Russia on its...

Voice of America - World - 21 hours ago

PM not 'reading too much' into Ukraine peace talks and urges focus on ceasefire

The Prime Minister promised Volodymyr Zelensky his ‘complete support’ in helping end the war in Ukraine.

Evening Standard - Politics - 22 hours ago

Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff had 'constructive' talk with Putin about ending Ukraine war, official says

The negotiations are the 10th time Witkoff has met Putin in person during a conflict that has lasted longer than the Soviet Union's fight against Nazi Germany in World War II.

New York Post - World - 22 hours ago

As Dublin becomes centre of Ukraine discussions, what are the big issues?

Ukraine will rightly never accept concessions on territory and so the war continues into its fifth winter

Irish Times - Politics - 22 hours ago

Tretiak says Russia will seek compensation if barred from world juniors in Alberta

Russian hockey federation president Vladislav Tretiak says Russia will seek compensation from Canada if its team is barred from next month’s world junior championship in Alberta.

CTV News - Sports - 23 hours ago

Foreign Policy -- Expectations low as US gives Ukraine peace talks another try

Although a new round of U.S.-led talks are getting underway to end the war in Ukraine, observers say that prospects for resolution remain unlikely.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 23 hours ago

Ukraine says it can't stop Russian strikes because Starshield is limited again

Report: Ukraine suspects speeds limits are intended to help Russia in peace talks.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Putin tells US envoys that Russia will target foreign troops in Ukraine

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to fly to Dublin for talks with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

PM pledges support for Ukraine in peace talks and pushes for European access

The Prime Minister was attending the European Political Community summit in Dublin.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

U.S. envoys to meet Putin as Kyiv says Starshield limits resumed

U.S. envoys arrived at the Kremlin for talks with President Vladimir Putin in a renewed push for a Ukraine peace deal, as Kyiv warned restrictions had reappeared on its Starshield internet terminals u

The Columbian - US News - 1 day ago

U.S. brokers Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap, but peace not in sight -- The U.S. has helped broker a new Ukraine-Russia prisoner exchange and diplomacy will continue, but there's no sign of a breakthrough on a wider peace deal. -- Nov 11

The U.S. has helped broker a new Ukraine-Russia prisoner exchange and diplomacy will continue, but there's no sign of a breakthrough on a wider peace deal.

CBS News - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine faces new Starshield disruptions as Trump envoys meet with Putin

“For us, this primarily means a significant complication in intercepting Russian jet-powered drones,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday.

NBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

EU incapable of speaking with one voice on Ukraine – analyst to RT (VIDEO)

Divisions between European powers have undermined the bloc’s ability to negotiate with Russia, Stratpol director Xavier Moreau has told RT

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Canada to bar Russian hockey players from entering over Ukraine war

Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials will be prevented from entering Canada regardless of whether they holding a valid visa.

Aljazeera - Sports - 1 day ago

Ukraine laments fresh Starlink disruptions as U.S. envoys arrive in Moscow

Starshield is SpaceX's military-grade satellite network designed for government and national security use, building on the technology developed for Starlink.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

US envoys arrive in Moscow for fresh Ukraine peace talks with Putin

On Thursday, US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of their latest initiative for a peace deal in Ukraine.The Kremlin...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Dakar Youth Games give Russia taste of Olympic rehabilitation

Russia's national anthem rang out during a medal ceremony at a swimming pool in Senegal's capital, Dakar, on the opening day of the Youth Olympic...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 1 day ago

Russia marks comeback with Youth Olympics medal ceremony

Russian’s young athletes just received permission to play the national anthem during the medal ceremony on the first day of the Youth Olympics in Senegal's capital Dakar.Its being touted as a...

International The News - Sports - 1 day ago

US soldier arrested in England on suspicion of spying for Russia - The FBI says the case is of "the utmost concern" to Washington and its allies, while army counterintelligence chiefs warn that insider threats are "real and persistent". 11 November 2026

The FBI says the case is of “the utmost concern” to Washington and its allies, while army counterintelligence chiefs warn that insider threats are “real and persistent”.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Russia and Ukraine reach tentative deal for 1K+ POW exchange in Abu Dhabi talks

After two days of U.S.-mediated talks in Ahu Dhabi, Russia and Ukraine agreed to the largest exchange of prisoners of war (POWs) of the conflict, even though no breakthroughs on ending the war were announced.

One America News Network - US News - 1 day ago

Zelenskiy says there is 'window' for Russia peace deal ahead of Dublin talks

Taoiseach says State will not send Ukrainians eligible for military service back home as president hopes for people to return

Irish Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Fyodor Lukyanov: Abu Dhabi talks signal a major shift in the Ukraine peace process

Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi are moving beyond territory to Europe’s security order, bringing Moscow’s longstanding demands into the negotiating agenda

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Map Shows How Ukraine War Shifted Since Putin Said It's 'Coming to an End'

A prisoner exchange but no battlefield shift was agreed during trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

US Soldier Accused of Spying for Russia Was in Unit Primed For Putin Attack

The 41-year-old man, was arrested in Britain for offenses listed under the U.K.'s National Security Act.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Prisoner Exchange in Abu Dhabi

Russia and Ukraine envoys meeting in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday agreed to exchange prisoners of war.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Russia, Ukraine Agree to Prisoner Exchange as 2nd Day of US-Brokered Peace Talks Ends

U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will fly to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in bid to move discussions forward.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Russia And Ukraine Agree To Large Exchange Of Prisoners Of War, Officials At Abu Dhabi Talks Say

The envoys met for four hours Tuesday in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, which was chosen as a neutral venue.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

U.S. soldier assigned to NATO corps arrested over Russia spying allegations

The 41-year-old man is being detained in London under the U.K.'s National Security Act.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Rubio pushes for UK and European allies to have seat at Ukraine peace talks

UK national security adviser Jonathan Powell was among those involved in diplomatic efforts in Abu Dhabi.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

British Police Arrest U.S. Soldier Based at NATO HQ Over Russia Spy Claims

A senior U.S. Army soldier based at NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps HQ was arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of spying for Russia.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Norway's ice hockey team says Russia replacing it at World Juniors

The wrangling over Russia's return to international ice hockey continues, with Norway saying it has been kicked out of the next major tournament to accommodate Russia. Switzerland has joined a "boycott."

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 2 days ago

Trump Sees Opportunity for Russia-Ukraine Peace in Abu Dhabi Talks: The Main Sticking Points

Russia and Ukraine are holding their first U.S.-brokered peace talks since February, but major disputes over territory, ceasefire terms and security guarantees remain unresolved.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Fight Russia or face your commanders: How abuse drives Ukrainian troops into battle

Can Kiev rein in its troops? Torture allegations against Ukraine’s assault regiments put discipline and civilian oversight under scrutiny

Russia Today - Opinion - 3 days ago

Ukraine Peace Talks Face an Uphill Battle as Winter Approaches

Renewed US-led peace talks between Russia and Ukraine face major obstacles, including territorial disputes, conflicting security demands, and Moscow's apparent unwillingness to compromise.

OilPrice.com - World - 3 days ago

Putin needs to understand that the war in Ukraine is untenable

Instead of appeasing Moscow, negotiations must make clear that the consequences of continuing the war outweigh the risks of ending it for Russia

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 3 days ago

Russia Targets Ukraine's Power Grid Ahead of Crucial Abu Dhabi Peace Talks

Russian attacks have caused widespread power outages across Ukraine as President Donald Trump signals a potential territorial compromise ahead of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi.

OilPrice.com - World - 4 days ago

Can India and Russia help Africa move beyond raw mineral exports?

Russian mining expertise and Indian manufacturing and IT strengths could help drive Africa’s industrial growth

Russia Today - Opinion - 4 days ago

Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv region, damaging infrastructure - Russian strikes have damaged infrastructure in the Kyiv region and left a kindergarten in ruins in the Ukrainian capital. Firefighters battled a major blaze as Ukraine faced renewed attacks on its energy network. 7 November 2026

Video. Russian strikes have damaged infrastructure in the Kyiv region and left a kindergarten in ruins in the Ukrainian capital. Firefighters battled a major blaze as Ukraine faced renewed attacks on its energy network.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

UK to host Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky for state visit in 2027

The visit would aim to project solidarity with Ukraine in what will be the fifth year of its war against Russia

Independent UK - Politics - 5 days ago

Russia ready to explore CIS plus Iran format: MFA

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Moscow is prepared to explore the CIS plus Iran format together with partners interested in this initiative, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said in an interview with local Russian media.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 5 days ago

Azerbaijan and Ukraine forge new energy defence and trade agreements - An Azerbaijani delegation led by its energy minister travelled to Ukraine to sign a 2026-2027 Action Plan. Bilateral talks focused on emergency winter grid equipment, joint manufacturing, and expanding European transit via the Trans-Balkan route. 6 November 2026

An Azerbaijani delegation led by its energy minister travelled to Ukraine to sign a 2026-2027 Action Plan. Bilateral talks focused on emergency winter grid equipment, joint manufacturing, and expanding European transit via the Trans-Balkan route.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Trump weighs Iran strikes as Ukraine talks head to Abu Dhabi - With the midterms over, attention turns to Donald Trump's next move on Iran, as US officials reportedly warn Gulf allies to prepare for new strikes. Ukraine talks head to Abu Dhabi next week. We also look at the wave of bomb threats on European flights and a new book on Emmanuel Macron. 6 November 2026

With the midterms over, attention turns to Donald Trump's next move on Iran, as US officials reportedly warn Gulf allies to prepare for new strikes. Ukraine talks head to Abu Dhabi next week. We also look at the wave of bomb threats on European flights and a new book on Emmanuel Macron.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Spain: Zelensky urges Latin America to help repair Ukraine's power grid - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid. 5 November 2026

Video. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

'Exactly what Africa needs': Why the continent is choosing Russia

Experts tell RT what African countries expect from a partnership with Russia

Russia Today - Opinion - 6 days ago

Russia warns Starlink and OneWeb could pose a risk to national sovereignty

In a major update, experts on Russia’s Security Council have said that Western satellite communications such as Starlink and OneWeb could be used to undermine the socio-political situation in...

International The News - Technology - 7 days ago

The Outlook for Ukraine Is Still Murky After America's Midterms | Opinion

"Ukraine’s long-term security...requires the durability that only backing across party lines can provide."

Newsweek - Opinion - 7 days ago

Russia is back in world sport, but who is drug testing its athletes?

DW has found that three-quarters of Russia's weightlifting team had no independent out-of-competition testing before this year's world championships, despite the country's doping history.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 7 days ago

Russia plans ticket fee to bankroll struggling aircraft industry - From 2027, passengers would pay 500 roubles on domestic flights and 1,000 on international flights to fund the lease and operation of 258 Russian-built aircraft, as sactions over Moscow's all-out war in Ukraine continue to bite. 5 November 2026

From 2027, passengers would pay 500 roubles on domestic flights and 1,000 on international flights to fund the lease and operation of 258 Russian-built aircraft, as sactions over Moscow's all-out war in Ukraine continue to bite.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Democrats win Senate in rebuke of Trump as Poland's crisis drags on - A blue wave has swept the US in the midterm elections, with Democrats winning the Senate and heading for a big House majority as votes are still being counted on the West Coast. We bring live analysis from Philadelphia and Brussels, plus Poland's crisis, Ukraine talks and the EU enlargement race. 4 November 2026

A blue wave has swept the US in the midterm elections, with Democrats winning the Senate and heading for a big House majority as votes are still being counted on the West Coast. We bring live analysis from Philadelphia and Brussels, plus Poland’s crisis, Ukraine talks and the EU enlargement race.

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

Russia and Ukraine Head to White House for Melania Trump-Led Talks

Melania Trump will host Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House following a humanitarian cease-fire in Kherson, ahead of renewed U.S.-mediated peace negotiations.

OilPrice.com - World - 9 days ago

Iran Turns to Russia for Nuclear Power as IAEA Oversight Falters

Russia is expanding nuclear energy cooperation with Iran as international inspectors struggle to monitor Tehran’s nuclear activities.

OilPrice.com - World - 17 days ago

Russia sends three diesel tankers to US

Russia has dispatched three tankers carrying diesel fuel toward the US under an agreement reached between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump, deputy PM Alexander Novak has announced

Russia Today - Business - 20 days ago

Ukraine Welcomes Restored U.S. Intelligence Amid Russian Attacks

Zelenskyy welcomed restored U.S. missile-strike intelligence after Oslo peace talks while insisting Ukraine must participate in negotiations concerning its future.

OilPrice.com - World - 23 days ago

Oil Retreats From 5-Month High as Markets Weigh Trump's Russia Sanctions Waiver

The administration says sanctions relief could boost diesel supplies and advance peace talks, even as attacks on energy infrastructure continue.

Epoch Times - Business - 25 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 2 months 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 - 2 months 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 - 2 months 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 - 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 - 7 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 - 8 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