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Explosions in Kyiv as officials say city under Russian missile attack

Explosions were seen in the sky and heard across the city as Russian forces attacked Ukraine's capital of Kyiv, its second largest city of Kharkiv and other centers early on Tuesday (Feb. 3), officials said, triggering fires and dealing new blows to energy infrastructure. Some residents in Kyiv took shelter in a metro station in the Ukrainian capital, with initial reports saying apartment blocks and other buildings had suffered damage.

The Globe and Mail - World - 2 minutes ago

'Record number of missiles' hit Ukraine leaving thousands with no heating in -20C

The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.

BBC News - Top Stories - 31 minutes ago

Ukraine hit by drone and missile attack as Zelenskiy says Russia used truce to stockpile weapons

Second round of US-brokered trilateral talks to take place on Wednesday

Irish Times - World - 35 minutes ago

NATO chief warns Ukraine peace will mean making tough choices

Russia launched "more than 500 missiles and drones" overnight, striking homes and energy facilities across Ukraine as temperatures fell to -20C. It comes after an apparent agreement to cease energy attacks temporarily, and ahead of trilateral talks tomorrow. Follow the latest.

Sky News - World - 54 minutes ago

Russia Launches Huge Attack on Ukraine as NATO Chief Arrives

Moscow launched a mass ballistic and drone attack on Ukraine ahead of talks.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Mapping strikes on Ukraine energy plants and what's happening with Iran's internet?

Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

In a surprise statement, the head of world football has said he believes it is time for Russia to return to the pitch.

In a surprise statement, the head of world football has said he believes it is time for Russia to return to the pitch.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 hour ago

'Moral degenerate': Ukraine furious at Infantino over Russia ban comments

FIFA chief Infantino suggested the ban on Russia's participation in global football competitions should be lifted.

Aljazeera - Sports - 2 hours ago

Last US-Russia nuclear treaty is expiring: Does it really matter?

The New START treaty, which limits strategic nuclear weapons, is to expire this week.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Russia fires barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine day before peace talks, Zelensky says

Bombardment of at least five regions specifically took aim at the power grid, President says

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

International Soccer -- Ukraine lambasts 'infantile and irresponsible' Gianni Infantino for trying to overturn Russia ban

Ukraine’s sports minister has branded Fifa president Gianni Infantino “infantile” and “irresponsible” for his desire to overturn Russia’s ban from world fo...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Russia not aware of India halting oil purchases – Kremlin

US President Donald Trump has said that India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil

Russia Today - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Russia Launches 32 Ballistic Missiles in Major Strikes Against Ukraine Overnight

Russia fired around 450 long-range drones and 70 missiles of various types at Ukraine in a major attack overnight, Kyiv said.

Breitbart - Politics - 3 hours ago

Ukraine to okay multi-layer truce enforcement plan with Europe, US

Ukraine agreed with Western partners that persistent Russian violations of a future cease-fire would trigger a coordinated military response from Europe...

Daily Sabah - World - 4 hours ago

Infantino 'infantile' for wanting to lift Russia ban -- Ukraine's sports minister calls Fifa president Gianni Infantino "irresponsible" and "infantile" for saying it will look at lifting a ban on Russia.

Ukraine's sports minister calls Fifa president Gianni Infantino "irresponsible" and "infantile" for saying it will look at lifting a ban on Russia.

BBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Russia Fires 450 Drones and 70 Missiles at Ukraine, a Day Before US-Brokered Talks

Russia fired around 450 long-range drones and 70 missiles of various types at Ukraine in a major attack overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Military.com - US News - 5 hours ago

Russian athletes to compete at the Milan Cortina Games, but not for Russia

Thirteen Russians will compete as Individual Neutral Athletes as their country is still banned from international sport because of the raging war in Ukraine.

NBC News - Business - 5 hours ago

Russia fires 450 drones and 70 missiles at Ukraine

Russia fired around 450 long-range drones and 70 missiles of various types at Ukraine in a major attack overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday.

New York Post - World - 6 hours ago

Russia resumes strikes on freezing Ukrainian capital ahead of talks

Russia launched its biggest drone and missile attack this year on Ukraine overnight, leaving hundreds of thousands without heating in freezing temperatures on Tuesday, just one day ahead of fresh talks aiming to find an end to the four-year war.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 6 hours ago

Russia unleashes new attacks on freezing Ukraine, a day before peace talks

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner will travel to Abu Dhabi for the next round of talks, two U.S. officials told NBC News.

NBC News - World - 6 hours ago

U.S. News -- Trump, Modi finalize trade deal between U.S. and India -- The United States and India on Monday finalized a trade deal that will simultaneously reduce the amount of oil the Asian nation buys from Russia and increase what it buys from the United States.

The United States and India on Monday finalized a trade deal that will simultaneously reduce the amount of oil the Asian nation buys from Russia and increase what it buys from the United States.

UPI - US News - 11 hours ago

World News -- Second round of Russia, Ukraine, U.S. peace talks to take place in UAE -- Ukraine peace talks are set to resume on Wednesday after an intitial round saw Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. sat at the same table for the first time.

Ukraine peace talks are set to resume on Wednesday after an intitial round saw Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. sat at the same table for the first time.

UPI - World - 7 hours ago

World News -- German police arrest 5 accused of smuggling arms components to Russia -- Five men were arrested in Germany on Monday for allegedly taking part in a criminal organization that smuggled goods used for making arms into Russia.

Five men were arrested in Germany on Monday for allegedly taking part in a criminal organization that smuggled goods used for making arms into Russia.

UPI - World - 7 hours ago

Russia resumes strikes on freezing Ukrainian capital

KYIV: Russia resumed strikes on Kyiv on Tuesday (Feb 3), Ukrainian officials said, as a brief truce announced by US President Donald Trump gave way to renewed attacks in freezing conditions.Trump said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to stop striking Kyiv and "various towns" during

Channel NewsAsia - World - 8 hours ago

Ukraine updates: Strikes on Kyiv resume amid deep cold

Kyiv say attacks have targeted energy infrastructure, leaving authorities scrambling to protect heating systems. Meanwhile, Ukraine has secured changes from SpaceX to curb Russia's Starlink use. Follow DW for the latest.

Deutsche Welle - World - 8 hours ago

Russia signals new era without nuclear arms limits as New START treaty ends soon

Russia has expressed its readiness to adapt to emerging global reality with no nuclear limits as both the US and Russia are inching towards the expiration of the New START treaty. The nuclear treaty...

International The News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Ukraine hits out at 'infantile' FIFA boss

The ban was imposed by FIFA's ruling executive along with European football's governing body, UEFA, at the start of Vladimir Putin's all-out invasion of Ukraine.

Sky News - World - 18 hours ago

A Kremlin official confirms that U.S.-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks are resuming this week

KYIV, Ukraine — A new round of U.S.-brokered talks on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine is set to go ahead this week after a brief postponement, a senior Kremlin official said Monday, with negotiations t

The Columbian - US News - 21 hours ago

Russia uses sport to 'whitewash' its aggression, says Ukraine minister

Ukraine's Sports Minister responds to criticism of the International Olympic Committee's decision to ban Russian athletes from competing in the Winter Olympics 2026.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 21 hours ago

Ukraine gets $235 million boost from DOD with long-term F-16 maintenance deal

The Pentagon has given its blessing to an engine and depot-level maintenance contract covering the Ukrainian F-16 fleet for the next three years.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Ukraine Prepares for New Peace Talks Amid Escalating Russian Bombardment

Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are preparing for a new round of trilateral talks in the UAE even as Russia continues deadly air strikes on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.

OilPrice.com - World - 23 hours ago

A Kremlin Official Confirms That US-Brokered Russia-Ukraine Talks Are Resuming This Week

A new round of U.S.-brokered talks on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine is set to go ahead this week.

Military.com - US News - 1 day ago

Identifying dead Ukrainian soldiers returned from Russia

In Odesa, forensic teams work in converted train cars to identify fallen soldiers. Many arrive unnamed, yet experts document every clue and run DNA tests to match them with families. Warning: This video contains distressing images.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 1 day ago

France wants EU to talk to Russia

The EU should talk to Russia to avoid its interests being sidelined in Ukraine peace talks, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Kremlin explains postponement of Russia-Ukraine-US talks

The second round of Russia-Ukraine-US talks will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week, the Kremlin has announced

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Mass blackout and water shortages hit Ukraine - The incident follows Russia's months-long campaign targeting Ukraine's critical infrastructure, which has inflicted severe damage to the energy system. 31/01/2026

The incident follows Russia's months-long campaign targeting Ukraine's critical infrastructure, which has inflicted severe damage to the energy system.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Timeline set for upcoming Russia-Ukraine-US talks – Zelensky

A new round of Russia-Ukraine-US talks is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on February 4 and 5, Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Odessa A'zion exits A24 film after backlash to her being cast as character with Mexican heritage

The actor said she has dropped out of the adaptation of the novel "Deep Cuts" after online outcry over her casting.

NBC News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Russian drone strike on bus in Ukraine kills 12

Several more were wounded in the attack on the bus, which was carrying mineworkers in the southeastern city of Dnipro.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

Russian Drone Strike Kills 15 on Ukraine Bus as More Talks Scheduled for Next Week

A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro hit a bus and killed 15 people, Ukrainian emergency services said Sunday.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Russian drone strike kills 15 in Dnipro; Zelensky says more talks with Moscow planned

A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed 15 people, according to Ukrainian emergency services. Ukraine's president said planned talks with Russia planned for Sunday would instead resume Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Top Kremlin official praises Trump's push for peace in Ukraine as talks set to resume

A Kremlin official says President Trump is "really trying" to end the Ukraine war as Moscow views renewed diplomatic talks with Washington as productive.

Fox News - World - 2 days ago

Zelenskyy announces next round of talks with US, Russia as Ukraine seeks 'real and dignified end to the war'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces new peace talks with U.S. and Russia set for Wednesday and Thursday this week in Abu Dhabi.

Fox News - World - 2 days ago

Further Russia-Ukraine Talks Scheduled for Next Week, Says Zelenskyy

There was no immediate comment from U.S. or Russian officials.

Military.com - US News - 2 days ago

Power Outages Hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv Struggles Against Winter Cold

Emergency power cuts swept across several Ukrainian cities as well as neighboring Moldova on Saturday, officials said.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Trump takes credit as Russia pauses attacks on Ukraine's power grid

U.S. President Donald Trump says he convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin to pause attacks on Ukraine’s power grid during one of the coldest winters in years. President Zelenskyy suggested Russia has merely shifted to other targets.

CBC News - World - 3 days ago

EU Weighs Scrapping Russia Oil Price Cap for Harder Sanctions

The European Union is quietly preparing to take a much bigger swing at Russia’s oil trade. And this time, Brussels is aiming less at price optics and more at enforcement reality.

OilPrice.com - Business - 3 days ago

Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell

Russia has been pounding Ukraine's critical infrastructure, hoping to wear down public resistance to the war while leaving many around the country having to endure the dead of winter without heat.

Los Angeles Times - World - 4 days ago

Odessa A'zion drops out of Latina 'Deep Cuts' role following backlash

Earlier this week, TheWrap revealed that the 'Marty Supreme' star was cast as Zoe Gutierrez, a Latina character in the A24 film adaptation of Holly Brickley’s debut novel, prompting pushback online.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train -- As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.

As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.

CBS News - Technology - 5 days ago

A new report warns that combined war casualties in Russia's war on Ukraine could soon hit 2 million

A new report warns that the number of soldiers killed, injured or missing in Russia's war in Ukraine could reach 2 million by spring

Los Angeles Times - World - 6 days ago

State of emergency declared as Russia brings its war into Ukrainian homes

Moscow's relentless attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure are forcing people to wear multiple layers of clothes or turn on gas ovens just to generate enough warmth to stay alive, as temperatures drop as low as -20C.

Sky News - World - 7 days ago

Peace Talks to Resume in Abu Dhabi as Ukraine War Grinds On

The United States, Ukraine, and Russia are preparing to resume peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi, even as intense fighting, territorial disputes, and unresolved security guarantees continue to define the war.

OilPrice.com - World - 8 days ago

Russia carries out huge drone and missile attacks on Ukraine

Major missile and drone attack overnight in Kyiv and Kharkiv leaves at least one dead and 23 injured

Evening Standard - World - 10 days ago

Russia reports major inflation drop in 2025

Russia’s annual inflation rate has fallen to 5.59%, the lowest level in five years, central bank data shows

Russia Today - Business - 10 days ago

Zelensky Says Trump's Greenland Obsession is Forcing Europe to Abandon Ukraine's Needs

At his speech at the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused European leaders of abandoning Ukraine's needs to defend Greenland.

International Business Times - World - 11 days ago

Putin meeting set for Thursday, Witkoff says, with Ukraine 'land deals' in focus

A meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to take place on Thursday with "land deals" over Ukraine on the table, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said.

CNBC - World - 13 days ago

Trump's Venezuelan oil move isn't hypocrisy — it's genius strategy to crush China and Russia

President Trump's Venezuelan oil imports serve U.S. energy strategy by optimizing Gulf Coast refineries designed for heavy crude while weakening adversaries.

Fox News - Business - 19 days ago

Company Inks $7M Deal to Provide Satellite Technology to US Army -- The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international...

The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international military community rethink war tactics.

Military.com - Technology - 3 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 - 3 months ago

Inside-net: Russia is dismantling free internet connections

The Russian authorities this year created a ‘white list’ of websites that are not to be blocked while everything else would not be available for users in Russia

Global Voices - Technology - 3 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 - 10 months 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 - 10 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 - 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 - 2 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 - 3 years ago