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Ukraine/Russia

Ukraine and Russia fight on despite US-mediated ceasefire

EU imposes sanctions on Russia for systematic ‌unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children

Irish Times - Top Stories - 35 minutes ago

Is Ukraine War Coming to an End? Putin's Comments Dissected

After Russia hosted a scaled back Victory Day parade, focus turned to Putin’s suggestion the ongoing war was “coming to an end.”

Newsweek - World - 38 minutes ago

Zelenskyy Says Nearly 20 Countries Discussing Drone Defense Deals With Kyiv

Zelenskyy said he had sent anti-drone specialists to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE to help them stave off Iranian drone attacks.

Epoch Times - World - 1 hour ago

5 Scenarios for Putin's Ukraine War

Perspective: Vladimir Putin said he believes the Ukraine war is drawing to a conclusion. How, and even if, it will end is now the question.

Newsweek - World - 1 hour ago

French presidential hopeful pushes to end Russia sanctions

Florian Philippot, running in France’s 2027 presidential election, calls for ending Russia sanctions, restoring energy ties, and reducing dependence on EU decision-making

Russia Today - World - 2 hours ago

Truce falters as Ukraine, Russia conflict grinds on across fronts

A fragile cease-fire brokered with U.S. backing is showing strain as Ukraine and Russia trade accusations, drone strikes and frontline attacks continue...

Daily Sabah - World - 5 hours ago

Who is Gerhard Schroeder, Putin's pick for Ukraine peace talks mediation?

And will he be acceptable to Ukraine and the West?

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Watch: Putin oversees Russia Victory Day military parade in Moscow - The parade kicked off shortly after 10:00 am Moscow time with a formation of soldiers carrying the Russian flag into the square. 09/05/2026

Video. The parade kicked off shortly after 10:00 am Moscow time with a formation of soldiers carrying the Russian flag into the square.

Euronews - World - 8 hours ago

Grain dispute reveals bad blood between Ukraine and Israel -- Evan Dyer

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 - World - 1 day ago

Putin targets NATO, vows victory in Ukraine at Moscow parade - In Moscow, a scaled-down Victory Day parade was held under tight security, without military hardware, amid fears of possible Ukrainian drone attacks. The Russian president denounced NATO in his speech. 09/05/2026

In Moscow, a scaled-down Victory Day parade was held under tight security, without military hardware, amid fears of possible Ukrainian drone attacks. The Russian president denounced NATO in his speech.

Euronews - World - 9 hours 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 - 10 hours ago

Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-backed ceasefire

The fragile ceasefire has come under strain as both countries search for a permanent to end the war.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 18 hours ago

Russia breaches three-day ceasefire with Ukraine, says Zelenskiy

US-mediated truce between Kyiv and Moscow appears under serious strain on its second day

Irish Times - World - 18 hours ago

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of violating U.S.-brokered ceasefire

Previous ceasefires failed to produce any tangible results amid deep mistrust between Moscow and Kyiv

The Globe and Mail - World - 19 hours ago

Russia accuses Ukraine of violating U.S.-brokered three-day truce

Russia and Ukraine swapped accusations of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on Sunday, with both sides claiming to have suffered casualties in drone and artillery strikes over the past 24 hours. Ukra

The Columbian - US News - 19 hours ago

Trump-Brokered Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Strained by Ongoing Fighting

The brief ceasefire, which Trump announced Friday, was viewed by some as the launching point for a broader deal to end the war.

Newsweek - World - 22 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin says conflict is 'coming to an end' in Victory Day speech

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he believes the war in Ukraine is coming to an end. He hailed Russian troops fighting in Ukraine and blasted Western countries and NATO for helping Kyiv. The military display took place amid a US-announced temporary ceasefire. President Putin said he appreciated Washington's help,

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

'No comment' after Schröder named by Putin for Ukraine talks

The former German chancellor has been linked to an EU mediator role in Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Is the Russia-Ukraine conflict ending? Putin shares new outlook

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that he believed the conflict in Ukraine was officially coming to an end. His remarks arrived just hours after a scaled-back Victory Parade in...

International The News - World - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Trump Truce Holds As Putin Says Russia-Ukraine War May Be Ending

US President Trump had also hinted that an end to the conflict is nearing while announcing a three-day ceasefire.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end

The Russian leader addressed the potential for talks with the European Union after rounds of U.S.-led peace talks that have so far failed to end the conflict.

NBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Putin oversees scaled-back WW II Victory Day parade amid temporary Moscow-Kyiv ceasefire -- News -- - -- World

Security was tight in Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin and several foreign leaders attended Saturday's Victory Day parade, which was scaled down even as a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire eased concerns about possible Ukrainian attempts to disrupt the festivities.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Venice Biennale opens: contested presence of Russia and Israel

For the first time, Biennale workers went on strike on Friday over Russia's and Israel's presence at the kermesse, with twenty pavilions closed on the eve of the public opening.

Euronews - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow says Kyiv violated self-declared ceasefire but 3-day truce holds

Russia's defence ministry has accused Ukraine of violating a unilaterally declared ceasefire by President Vladimir Putin that began on May 8. This comes as the nation celebrates Victory Day, marking the Allied victory in World War II. Russian state media cited the ministry, saying that Ukrainian drones and artillery st

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 days ago

Trump announces three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine during Victory Day celebrations

Russia Today - US News - 2 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 - 2 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 - 2 days ago

Trump announces prisoner swap and 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine

“Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard-fought war,” the president posted on Truth Social.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Russia, Ukraine agree to three-day ceasefire, says Trump

The ceasefire, which Donald Trump said would last May 9 to 11, coincides with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, the US president said in a social media post.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine live: Fire breaks out near Chernobyl nuclear power plant

The ceasefire aims to suspend ‘all kinetic activity’, the US president said

Independent UK - World - 3 days ago

Russia fires dozens of drones at Ukraine in 'obvious spurning' of ceasefire, says Zelenskyy -- News -- - -- World

Russia fired dozens of drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday, disregarding a unilateral ceasefire announced by Kyiv that began at midnight.

CBC News - World - 3 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 - 4 days ago

'Sudarshan Chakra' in combat: How Operation Sindoor reinforced India-Russia defense ties

On the battlefield, S‑400, Su‑30 MKI and BrahMos delivered results, vindicating six decades of the Indo‑Russian defense partnership

Russia Today - Opinion - 4 days ago

Ukraine is not a brothel, except when it makes for a good political protest

Pussy Riot and FEMEN’s Venice Biennale protest showed the version of Ukraine the EU knows how to consume: Obedient and stripped for export

Russia Today - Opinion - 4 days ago

Zelensky slams Russia's 'utter cynicism' as strikes kill five in Ukraine before announced ceasefire

Ukrainian authorities say Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine’s power grid have killed at least five people and wounded 39.

Los Angeles Times - World - 5 days ago

Zelensky slams Russia as strikes kill 5 in Ukraine before announced cease-fire: 'Utter cynicism'

“Russia could cease fire at any moment, and this would stop the war and our responses,” Zelenskyy said in a post on X.

New York Post - World - 5 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 - 8 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 - 10 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 - 11 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 - 12 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 - 13 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 - 13 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 - 17 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 - 18 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 - 18 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 - 29 days 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month ago

'A setback': EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions as war drags on

European Union countries have failed to reach a consensus and agree on a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, mainly due to objections from...

Daily Sabah - Business - 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