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Russia votes: Ruling party on course to secure majority after millions cast ballots

More than 113 million voters across Russia have begun casting ballots to elect a new 450-seat State Duma as well as regional and local representatives

Russia Today - US News - 28 minutes ago

Kremlin reacts to Ukraine's attack on Russian elections -- Millions voted despite the thousands of drones Kiev launched into Russia

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Ukraine failed to disrupt Russia’s Duma elections despite mass attacks and strikes on election sites

Russia Today - Top Stories - 50 minutes ago

Putin's United Russia wins record 355 parliament seats: election chief

Moscow: President Vladimir Putin s United Russia party won a record 355 seats in Russia s 450 seat Duma lower house of parliament, according to prelim...

Peninsula Qatar - World - 1 hour ago

Pro-Putin party dominates Russia election after massive Moscow drone attack

Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia on the State Duma election’s final day, including hundreds targeting Moscow.

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

UN condemns 'shocking pattern' of sexual violence by Russia in Ukraine - Russia was added in May to the UN Secretary-General's list of countries credibly suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict — codified into international law decades ago as war crimes and crimes against humanity. 19/09/2026

Russia was added in May to the UN Secretary-General's list of countries credibly suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict — codified into international law decades ago as war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Euronews - World - 2 hours ago

Carney touts Arctic alliance with Norway during PM's visit to Ottawa, amid Russia threat

Prime Minister Mark Carney is courting deeper defence ties with Norway, as well as investment from its massive, petroleum-based sovereign wealth fund.

CBC News - World - 8 hours ago

Ukraine in better position politically, militarily and economically than at any point in war: Finnish president

Finnish President Alexander Stubb discusses the global artificial intelligence race and what he believes it will take to end the Russia-Ukraine war on ‘Sunday Night in America.’

Fox News - World - 9 hours ago

Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia in 'largest ever' attack on Moscow, killing 2

Ukraine and Russia have continued attacks on each other's energy infrastructure despite an announcement by President Donald Trump on Monday that they had agreed to stop.

New York Post - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Ukraine deploys new 6-ton missile to hit Moscow and Russian refineries —and the result was devastating

Ukraine used its new Flamingo-long range missile as part of its mass bombardment targeting Moscow and Russian oil refineries on Sunday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

New York Post - World - 17 hours ago

Ukraine latest: Russian exit poll projects comfortable win for Putin-backed party

The election is expected to see the ruling pro-Putin United Russia party comfortable win

Independent UK - Politics - 13 hours ago

Ukraine launches 'largest ever' drone attack on Moscow on final day of Russian elections

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a range of missiles and drones were used to target oil and logistics facilities.

SBS - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including 'largest ever' attack on Moscow, on election day

Russian officials say Ukrainian forces launched over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds targeting Moscow, as Russians went to the polls on the last day of parliamentary elections.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 14 hours ago

Ukraine targets Russia with over 1,000 drones, killing 2 as Moscow holds last day of elections

Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones and missiles at Moscow in what Russia calls the largest attack of the war, damaging a major oil refinery.

Fox News - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Ukraine fires more than 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at Moscow

Across the wider Moscow region, the attack killed two people and wounded 20, local Gov. Andrei Vorobyov said. The dead were a 74-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman, he said.

CBC News - World - 17 hours ago

Ukraine strikes Moscow with drones and Flamingo missiles during Russian election

Ukraine launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Moscow and the surrounding region on Sunday, killing at least three people on the final day of Russia’s parliamentary...

International The News - World - 18 hours ago

Moscow targeted with hundreds of drones as Kyiv uses its first ballistic missile in the war

Authorities accuse Zelenskiy of trying to disrupt Russian elections, with at least two killed and oil refinery damaged

Irish Times - World - 20 hours ago

Ukraine Launches Largest-Ever Drone Attack on Moscow, Russia Says

Ukraine launched its "largest ever" drone attack on Moscow overnight, leaving two dead, according to Russian authorities.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Moscow hit by largest Ukraine drone attack as Russia goes to polls

At least two people were killed in Moscow Sunday when Ukraine launched the biggest drone attack yet on the Russian capital, the city mayor said. The...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Russia Holds First Post-War Parliamentary Elections. Western Intelligence Fears Putin Will Escalate Ukraine Conflict Post-Vote.

All anti-war parties have been barred from standing, but Russian President Vladimir Putin nevertheless sees the vote as an important indicator of public support for Russia's "Special Military Operation".

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russians go to polls with no party against Putin or war in Ukraine - The three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of a new draft, fears of mobilisation are overshadowing the vote. 18/09/2026

The three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of a new draft, fears of mobilisation are overshadowing the vote.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine Fires over 1,000 Drones at Russia, Including Hundreds at Moscow

Ukrainian forces fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds that were launched toward Moscow.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Russia holds nationwide Duma elections as war in Ukraine reshapes vote - Russia's parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma. 18/09/2026

Video. Russia’s parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

US advances $2.7B arms sale to Ukraine as Russian strikes kill 11, injure at least 64

The State Department notified Congress of a potential $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine that would become final in 30 days unless lawmakers object -- as Russian attacks killed 11 and wounded...

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

From the Magazine -- As Russia votes, the Kremlin offers the public few options – or incentives

Upcoming elections appear set to be more stage-managed than usual. But they still provide insight into public and Kremlin attitudes.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 1 day ago

US President signs bill authorizing new sanctions on Russia

Washington: President of the United States, Donald Trump has signed a bill authorizing imposing new sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine. Ap...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 1 day ago

UN reports 1,004 verified cases of sexual violence in Ukraine war

Russian forces committed widespread sexual violence against civilians and prisoners of war in Ukraine, including gang rape and electric shocks to the...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Trump Signs Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill, Aiming to Choke Off Moscow's Funds for Ukraine War

President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Trump signs new Russia sanctions bill

US President Donald Trump has signed a new Russia sanctions bill; Moscow has warned that the measure could complicate Ukraine peace efforts and drive oil prices higher

Russia Today - World - 2 days ago

Putin sends message to Europe amid Ukraine conflict: 'No aggressive intentions'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signalled seeking better ties with European countries in the midst of escalating conflict with Ukraine. Speaking at a meeting of the Military-industrial...

International The News - World - 2 days ago

Von der Leyen sends Zelensky €3.3 bn after phone call

The EU has released €3.3 billion for Ukraine after a von der Leyen-Zelensky call as Kiev faces fresh graft cases and a $27 billion defense budget hole

Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago

Canada looks to cash in on EU's €90 bn Ukraine arms scheme

Ottawa is seeking to join the EU’s €90bn Ukraine loan program as Kiev faces a $27 billion military funding gap

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Germany should profit from Ukraine aid – Merz ally

Billions in Ukraine aid should generate more orders for German arms makers and give Berlin greater access to Ukrainian raw materials, Bavarian premier Markus Soeder has said

Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago

Top German official warns Putin's attacks are aimed at NATO as Russia grows more 'aggressive'

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius discusses defense cooperation between Germany and the U.S. while addressing tensions in the Middle East on 'Special Report.’

Fox News - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump Signs Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill

Moscow has warned that the sanctions legislation could make it harder to reach a peace deal in the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

UN Report Finds Widespread Sexual Violence In Ukraine War, Most Cases Tied To Russia

Of the 1,004 verified cases against civilians and prisoners of war, 89% were attributed to the Russian side, the report said.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

Putin's Russia threatens British targets in Ukraine over support for Kyiv

The Russian foreign ministry summoned the UK’s deputy head of mission in Moscow to complain about British support for Ukraine.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump's Russia-Ukraine Energy Truce Has Already Run Out of Gas

Trump wanted Moscow and Kyiv to hold fire. The drones and missiles just kept coming, and now he's got a bigger decision to make.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

A sweeping U.S. sanctions bill offers Ukraine new leverage on Russia, but enforcement looms

This week’s passage of a long-sought, sweeping package of U.S. sanctions aimed at cutting off some of the financial resources President Vladimir Putin relies on to fund the war gives Ukraine another potential source of leverage.

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

Russia says Nestle, Auchan asset seizures payback for Europe's actions

Hostile actions by 'unfriendly' countries have played a role in Russia's ⁠decision to take control of the assets of Swiss ⁠food giant Nestle and...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 days ago

Ghalenoei calls up 18 players for Uzbekistan and Russia friendlies

TEHRAN - Iran football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has called up 18 players from the domestic league for the national team’s upcoming FIFA international window, with Iran set to face Uzbekistan and Russia in friendly matches.

Tehran Times - Sports - 2 days ago

Why the Kremlin fears even the 'managed opposition' in Russia

The risk of a protest vote was too high at the Duma elections so a pre-election crackdown was carried out.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 3 days ago

SCO's energy future in China-Russia-Iran triangle

Eurasia’s energy landscape is shifting as major producers and consumers move toward deeper regional cooperation

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 3 days ago

War in Ukraine: Odesa and Sumy suffer fires and casualties in new Russian attacks - Russia struck the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Sumy on 16 September, sparking fires and damaging homes and other buildings, according to Ukrainian emergency services and local officials. 17/09/2026

Video. Russia struck the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Sumy on 16 September, sparking fires and damaging homes and other buildings, according to Ukrainian emergency services and local officials.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

In the Arctic, the ice is moving – and so is the India-Russia agenda

Russia’s Arctic projects may offer India new opportunities in critical minerals, LNG, shipbuilding and Arctic-linked trade corridors

Russia Today - Opinion - 3 days ago

Russia 'sabotaging' power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace

Investigation finds no evidence of Russia's claims that Ukrainian attacks hit the nuclear power plant.

Aljazeera - Environment - 3 days ago

Inside Putin's $135 Billion Arctic Gamble That Could Save His Ukraine War

Rosneft has launched the giant Vostok Oil project, opening a new Arctic pipeline and shipping its first crude from Bukhta Sever, with output targeted at 30 million tonnes in H2 2027 and 50 million tonnes by 2030.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Russia used Claude AI for espionage, disinformation and drone swarms - Anthropic's latest report on the abuse of its AI model found that a Russian-linked hacking group used Claude to automate attacks on more than 20 organisations, including Ukrainian defence ministries and drone suppliers, while separate operators ran pro-Kremlin disinformation in Africa and Moldova. 16/09/2026

Anthropic's latest report on the abuse of its AI model found that a Russian-linked hacking group used Claude to automate attacks on more than 20 organisations, including Ukrainian defence ministries and drone suppliers, while separate operators ran pro-Kremlin disinformation in Africa and Moldova.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Gulf, Russia supply losses squeeze global diesel market

Supply losses from Gulf countries and Russia are placing more pressure on the global diesel market, pushing up diesel prices and refining margins in...

Daily Sabah - Business - 3 days ago

Russia stages early voting in occupied Ukraine ahead of national election - Russia has begun early voting in its parliamentary elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine's Donetsk region, with armed personnel accompanying election officials and voters. 15/09/2026

Video. Russia has begun early voting in its parliamentary elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine’s Donetsk region, with armed personnel accompanying election officials and voters.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

Sweeping Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Advances Toward House Vote

The House has cleared a procedural path toward a final vote on sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions legislation that would give President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy.

OilPrice.com - World - 4 days ago

Trump says Ukraine and Russia agree to halt strikes on energy targets - Trump's announcement comes after he called on Ukraine to halt its attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure during a trip to Ireland over the weekend. 14/09/2026

Trump's announcement comes after he called on Ukraine to halt its attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure during a trip to Ireland over the weekend.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Goldberg: The war in Ukraine is becoming very inconvenient for Trump

It is utterly dishonorable to watch the president excoriate and victim-blame Ukrainians on a geopolitical scale.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 5 days ago

Poland and Ukraine condemn Russian strikes near their border - The strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near to the border a short time after another train carrying various foreign dignitaries passed through the same track. 14/09/2026

The strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near to the border a short time after another train carrying various foreign dignitaries passed through the same track.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Russia Strikes Near NATO's Doorstep. A Drone Attack by Poland Border Raises Fears of a Wider Escalation.

The strike hit a locomotive near Yahodyn, roughly two kilometers from the Polish border, shortly after a diplomatic train carrying former prime ministers and European security officials passed through the area.

International Business Times - World - 5 days ago

Drone strikes hit key Ukraine-Poland supply route, sparking border fires - Ukraine said a Russian drone strike ignited a fire at a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing with Poland in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September. Video filmed close to the crossing showed flames and thick smoke as firefighters tackled the blaze. 14/09/2026

Video. Ukraine said a Russian drone strike ignited a fire at a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing with Poland in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September. Video filmed close to the crossing showed flames and thick smoke as firefighters tackled the blaze.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Russia raps barring Iran's nuclear chief from IAEA meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna has condemned blocking Iranian nuclear chief from attending the IAEA meeting.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 6 days ago

Russia, Ukraine agree to halt energy facility strikes, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to refrain from attacks on each other's energy infrastructure, a day after...

Daily Sabah - World - 6 days ago

Diesel Hits New High of $6.23 as Trump Urges Ukraine to Halt Russian Refinery Attacks

Diesel prices have risen more than 80 cents in a month, adding pressure to transportation costs and inflation.

Epoch Times - Business - 6 days ago

World Athletics' Russia stance remains unchanged, Sebastian Coe says

World’s Athletics President Sebastian Coe reportedly says the administrative viewpoint on sanctions imposed on Russia will not change. According to Coe, athletes from Russia and Belarus have...

International The News - Sports - 7 days ago

Weekend of Russian airstrikes kills at least 10 across Ukraine

Russian airstrikes in several Ukrainian regions Saturday killed 10 people, injured dozens and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure, local...

Daily Sabah - World - 8 days ago

Russia expands nuclear team at Iran's Bushehr plant

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev said 47 of the company's specialists have returned to the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran and Russia intends to raise that number to 150.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 8 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 - 9 days ago

Russia Strikes Moldova Border as Ukraine Hits Black Sea Port

Russian drone attacks killed two people at a Ukraine-Moldova border crossing and one in Kyiv as Ukraine struck military and oil infrastructure at Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.

OilPrice.com - World - 10 days ago

Trump, Putin speak after US envoys visit Moscow and Kyiv in new peace push

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin held a one-hour call to discuss a Ukraine peace deal following visits by US envoys to Moscow and Kyiv.

New York Post - World - 12 days 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 - 12 days ago

At least 3 dead, 16 wounded in Russian attacks on Kyiv after meetings with Kushner, Witkoff

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's meetings appeared to produce no significant breakthrough as both countries resumed their deadly air war Tuesday.

New York Post - World - 12 days 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 - 13 days ago

Trump Envoys Shuttle Between Moscow and Kyiv as U.S. Revives Ukraine Peace Push

The Trump administration has restarted its Ukraine peace effort, but there is still no public evidence that Russia has softened its core demands.

OilPrice.com - World - 13 days ago

Ukraine Pushes Congress for Russia Sanctions Before Election Recess

Ukraine is pressing the US House to approve sweeping new sanctions and tariff powers targeting Russia and its energy customers before Congress leaves Washington for the midterm elections.

OilPrice.com - World - 16 days ago

Ukraine Diplomacy Heats Up and Russian Minister Returns to G20

Zelenskyy is preparing for renewed US-led peace diplomacy as Russia’s finance minister’s return to an in-person G20 meeting triggered European anger.

OilPrice.com - World - 19 days ago

6th day of Russian strikes in, around Ukraine capital Kyiv kill 12

At least 12 people were killed and several more wounded Tuesday when Russia struck Kyiv and the surrounding region for the ⁠sixth consecutive day....

Daily Sabah - World - 20 days 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 - 23 days ago

Türkiye's diesel imports from US, India hit record high after Russia ban

Türkiye increased its imports ⁠of diesel from the United States and India in August to record levels, shipping data showed, as a ​Russian ban on...

Daily Sabah - Business - 23 days ago

Russia and China expand trade via Arctic sea route

Russia and China are expanding Arctic trade links as the first Chinese container ship reaches Murmansk via the Northern Sea Route

Russia Today - Business - 27 days 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 - 28 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 - 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 - 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 - 5 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 - 6 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 - 11 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