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Zelensky sacks top Ukrainian General Syrsky

Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief, Aleksandr Syrsky was reportedly in conflict with fired Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov and has been the target of recent protests

Russia Today - US News - 3 hours ago

Zelensky fires Ukraine military chief and names replacement after mass protests

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky fired his commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, amid ongoing protests in Kyiv.

New York Post - World - 4 hours ago

Zelenskyy Replaces Ukraine Army Chief

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Epoch Times - World - 5 hours ago

Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests

Replaced military chief Syrskyi clashed with former Defence Minister Fedorov, whose removal last week led to protests.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Zelensky Fires General Amid Protests Across Ukraine, Fedorov's Fate Unclear

Ukrainian president may bow to protests to replace his commander-in-chief.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Ukrainian leadership crisis: Why Zelensky sacked his defense minister

The dismissal of Ukrainian defense minister Mikhail Fedorov by Vladimir Zelensky has prompted a major political crisis now risking spilling into the military

Russia Today - US News - 9 hours ago

Andy Burnham and Irish premier discuss legacy and Ukraine in first phone call

‘Great to speak to new UK PM Andy Burnham this morning,’ Micheal Martin said.

Evening Standard - Politics - 9 hours ago

UN signals major rise in Ukraine-Russia war civilian deaths, injuries

Civilian casualties in the war raging between Russia and Ukraine rose 37 percent in the first half of this year, the United Nations said on July 21.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 13 hours ago

Why the EU Still Can't Agree on Its Next Round of Russia Sanctions

The European Union's proposed 21st sanctions package against Russia has been significantly weakened by disagreements among member states over energy, trade, tourism, and financial interests.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

IMF approves new Ukraine cash tranche despite anti-corruption 'slippage'

The IMF has approved a new $690 million tranche for Ukraine after acknowledging delays and missed anti-corruption reform benchmarks

Russia Today - World - 14 hours ago

Ukraine protests grow into major political challenge for Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faced a major political crisis as protesters rallied again on Tuesday against the ousting of the country's...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Not happenstance that Russia fired off UK coast on PM's first day – ex-Army head

A Royal Navy ship shadowed the vessel and monitored the exercise and is continuing to track its activity closely, the MoD said.

Evening Standard - Politics - 17 hours ago

Ukraine fired 400 drones toward Moscow, city's mayor says -- News

Ukraine fired more than 400 drones toward Moscow in its latest major attack on the Russian capital, the city's mayor said Monday. The same day, Ukrainian officials said a Russian missile strike on a ‌ship carrying corn near Ukraine's southern port of Odesa killed 10 people in the deadliest attack in a weeks-long flare-up of violence in the Black Sea.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Iran-Russia cooperation in developing oil, gas fields continues

TEHRAN- The Manager of Engineering and Development at the National Iranian Oil Company, referring to the meeting between Iran's Oil Minister and Russia's Minister of Energy, emphasized the continuation of cooperation between the two countries in developing oil and gas fields.

Tehran Times - Business - 1 day ago

Trump Seeks To Club Iran In Russia Sanctions Bill. Can Middle East Peace Hopes Stay Afloat

Trump's call to Republicans is to include Iran in the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 also signals his tacit support for Ukraine, following Putin's stubborn stance that offers no possibility of an end to Russia's war with Ukraine.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Trump Calls on Congress to Add Iran to Russia Sanctions Bill

The newer, revised Russia sanctions legislation was introduced on July 16 with more than 60 bipartisan cosponsors.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

Russia has attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and bombs, killing at least six people.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 2 days ago

Ukraine's Kyiv Struck in Russian Ballistic Missile Attacks, Leaving One Dead and 16 Injured

Russia attacked Kyiv overnight with ballistic missiles and other weapons, killing one and wounding 16 people.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills 1, wounds 16

Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured 16 overnight as Ukraine continued to face shortages of Patriot air defense missiles

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Russia hits Ukraine with most ballistic missiles in any attack since start of war, Kyiv says

Russian forces have stepped up ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and other cities in recent weeks as Ukraine runs low on critical US-designed air defences to shoot them down.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 days ago

Eight killed after Ukraine launches wave of drone strikes on Russian energy, military targets

Kyiv’s forces are continuing their relentless aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia.

New York Post - World - 3 days ago

Seven Killed, Dozens Injured in Ukraine Drone Strikes Across Russia

Seven people were killed and 51 others were wounded in Russia overnight by Ukrainian drone attacks, Russian officials said Saturday.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Is Washington changing course on Russia-Ukraine war?

Behind NATO’s unity rhetoric, the Ankara summit revealed a changing U.S. approach with less direct exposure and more European responsibility

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 5 days ago

The other AI superpower: How Russia and China are building an alternative to Silicon Valley

From healthcare to education, a new model of technological development aims to put everyday users – not monopolies – first

Russia Today - Opinion - 5 days ago

As Ukraine Cripples Russian Refining, Global Diesel Markets Pay the Price

The damage has triggered fuel shortages and export bans, forcing Moscow to halt exports of gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel while increasing fuel imports to meet domestic demand.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 5 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 - 6 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 - 8 days ago

Ukrainian drone strikes forced Russia to stop shipping in vital sea corridor

Ukraine’s drone blitz halted Russia’s Sea of Azov shipping in under a week.

Ars Technica - Technology - 8 days ago

Latin America needs a new vocabulary for an age of geopolitics -- The CSIS published an analysis in the spring asking: Could Russia and China coordinate to challenge U.S. influence in Latin America and the Caribbean?

The CSIS published an analysis in the spring asking: Could Russia and China coordinate to challenge U.S. influence in Latin America and the Caribbean?

UPI - Opinion - 8 days ago

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

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

OilPrice.com - World - 15 days ago

Russia Escalates Kyiv Strikes Days Before NATO Summit Showdown

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

OilPrice.com - World - 18 days ago

Fuel shortages spread in Russia as Ukraine ramps up attacks

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

Daily Sabah - Business - 22 days ago

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

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

Christian Science Monitor - Entertainment - 29 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 - 2 months ago

Russia sees opportunity in thawing Arctic. But it's looking for partners, too. -- Fred Weir

Russia is ramping up efforts to take advantage of the opening Arctic, both through military and economic means, and through international cooperation.

Christian Science Monitor - Science - 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