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Ukraine/Russia

Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine killing at least 28

Heaviest death toll was in Pryluky in Ukraine’s northern Chernihiv region, where a Russian missile obliterated a five-storey residential building

The Globe and Mail - World - 5 hours ago

Russian Strikes Kill At Least 24 in Ukraine Overnight, Ukrainian Officials Say

Some people have still not been accounted for after Russian missiles and drones struck a city outside of Kyiv.

Epoch Times - US News - 5 hours ago

What to know about plague amid reports of Russian lab worker's death -- Reports of a lab worker dying in Russia after allegedly being exposed to plague have raised concerns, even as the WHO says the public health risk is low. -- Oct 6

Reports of a lab worker dying in Russia after allegedly being exposed to plague have raised concerns, even as the WHO says the public health risk is low.

CBS News - Health - 5 hours ago

Netanyahu's October 7 response has no endgame. Russia has a stake in what follows -- ANALYSIS

Three years after October 7, Netanyahu’s military gains have not secured Israel’s future, leaving Gaza and the wider region in turmoil

Russia Today - US News - 6 hours ago

Trump tamps down speculation Russia plague lab worker died from bioweapon: 'Going to find out soon enough'

Shipilova died on Friday, prompting a flurry of speculation that her illness was related to her work at the nearby Anti-Plague Research Institute.

New York Post - Politics - 7 hours ago

Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 25 in a major attack that Kyiv saw coming

Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and a dozen other Ukrainian regions overnight killed at least 25 civilians, including five children, and wounded around 100, Ukrainian officials said.

Los Angeles Times - World - 7 hours ago

US Embassy warns Americans about suspected plague case in Russia

The U.S. Embassy in Russia is warning Americans about a suspected case of pneumonic plague and stressed that U.S. citizens should "refrain from travel" to Russia, and those already in the country should leave immediately.

Voice of America - World - 7 hours ago

World Health Organization Says No Sign of Plague Spreading in Russia

W.H.O. director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says his agency has seen no evidence of plague spreading in Siberia beyond the initial case.

Breitbart - World - 8 hours ago

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 25 in a major attack that Kyiv saw coming

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 25 people had been killed in the strikes throughout the country, with 100 injured.

SBS - World - 8 hours ago

Plague lab worker's death in Russia sparks fears of epidemic

Russia's health regulator said on Wednesday there were no risks of an epidemic breaking out in Siberia after a plague institute worker there died, as the World Health Organization pressed Moscow for more information about her cause of death.

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Russia Plague Scare: WHO Warns of Missing Info as Trump Plans Putin Call

Officials said the agency routinely investigates reports from media outlets and social media, but stressed that public discussion has outpaced the available evidence.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Trump doesn't think Russia plague incident is bioweapon, plans Putin call Wednesday

Nearly 200 people were placed under medical observation earlier this week in Russia's Irkutsk region in eastern Siberia over suspected exposure to plague.

CNBC - US News - 9 hours ago

Five children among 26 killed in Ukraine after Russian strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack as “one of the most vile strikes” of the nearly five-year conflict.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 9 hours ago

Ukraine accuses Russia of deadly 'birthday' attack for Vladimir Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of deliberately attacking civilians after a missile destroyed an apartment building as Vladimir Putin marked his 74th birthday.At least 24...

International The News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

WHO says cannot conduct full risk assessment on Russia plague reports

Geneva: The World Health Organization said Wednesday it could not produce a full risk assessment as it did not yet have the whole picture from Russia...

Peninsula Qatar - World - 10 hours ago

Russia claims it properly informed WHO of plague institute worker's death, slams media coverage

The laboratory worker fell ill and died in undisclosed circumstances, prompting authorities to quarantine dozens ​of people and dispatch the head of Russia's ​health watchdog to the Irkutsk...

New York Post - World - 11 hours ago

Russia open to a Trump-Putin call as questions mount over plague lab death -- Russia says it's open to a Trump-Putin phone call as concern and questions mount over a woman's death of "pneumonia of unknown origin."

Russia says it's open to a Trump-Putin phone call as concern and questions mount over a woman's death of "pneumonia of unknown origin."

CBS News - Health - 10 hours ago

How exactly did a lab worker in Russia die in plague case? Official says WHO doesn't know

A top official with the World Health Organization said Wednesday the UN health agency doesn’t know how a lab employee in Siberia died amid concerns about plague, and she called on Russia to provide more information.

CTV News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 21 in a major attack that Kyiv saw coming

Ukraine says its long-range strikes have neutralized more than half of Russia’s oil refining capacity, hampering Moscow’s ability to supply its forces during its 4 1/2-year-old invasion.

CTV News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Russia keeps a tight lid on suspected case of pneumonic plague as global concerns mount

Russian authorities are keeping a tight lid on information about last week’s suspicious death of a lab worker in Siberia that has been surrounded by secrecy and claims that it could have been …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 12 hours ago

Russia could be hiding plague outbreak, Pompeo warns

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discusses Marco Rubio's speech in Greece and analyzes growing concerns over a suspected plague outbreak in Russia.

Fox News - Health - 14 hours ago

Russia denies plague death but quarantines 200 without explanation - Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a maternity ward. 06/10/2026

Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a maternity ward.

Euronews - World - 14 hours ago

Plague institute worker's death does not risk an epidemic, Russia says

Russian authorities say the 28-year-old laboratory worker died on Friday from pneumonia of an as-yet unestablished origin

The Globe and Mail - World - 14 hours ago

WHO urges Russia to release more info on plague institute death

The World Health Organization said Wednesday it requested information from Russia regarding the death of a plague institute worker in Siberia, but the...

Daily Sabah - World - 14 hours ago

At least 20 killed as Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine

Ukraine's air force says Russia launched 130 drones, 48 cruise missiles and ballistic missiles in overnight attack.

Aljazeera - World - 14 hours ago

Pezeshkian, Putin stress continued Iran-Russia coop. in call

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a telephone conversation on Wednesday emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation and interaction between Tehran and Moscow in all areas.

Mehr News Agency - World - 15 hours ago

Massive Russian overnight strikes kill at least 20 across Ukraine

Massive Russian drone and missile barrage killed at least 20 people across Ukraine overnight into Wednesday, damaging residential buildings, industrial...

Daily Sabah - World - 16 hours ago

Russia pushes back on plague death reports, defends WHO notification

On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia informed the World Health Organization about the death of a laboratory worker at a Siberian plague research facility that occurred last...

International The News - Health - 16 hours ago

How Russia and the world are responding to a possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker dies

The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that Russian authorities have reported no case of plague in a Siberian region where a woman employee of a laboratory that studies the disease died of pneumonia last week.

CTV News - Health - 16 hours ago

WHO questions Russia over reports of second lab worker with pneumonia

The World Health Organization has raised questions over the reports suggesting the case of a second laboratory employee allegedly suffering with pneumonia of undermined cause. In the wake of these...

International The News - World - 17 hours ago

Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab worker's death in Russia -- Fears that the death may have been caused by pneumonic plague has prompted calls for more transparency from Russia.

Fears that the death may have been caused by pneumonic plague has prompted calls for more transparency from Russia.

BBC News - World - 17 hours 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 - World - 17 hours ago

Ex-Google boss warns Ukraine over Russia's 'Starlink rival'

The Rassvet satellite network could allow Moscow to “hunt anywhere” inside the neighboring country, Eric Schmidt has warned

Russia Today - World - 18 hours ago

Are Europe and Russia Slow-Walking to World War III?

Dangerous rhetoric has been escalating on both sides for some time now.

The Nation - World - 18 hours ago

WHO deems Russia plague risk 'low' following lab technician's fatal illness

Following the recent laboratory fatality in Siberia, the World Health Organization has stated that the overall risk of a plague epidemic in Russia remains low.WHO statement follows the death of 28...

International The News - Health - 20 hours ago

Trump-Putin call planned 'very soon' as Russia reports pneumonic plague-related death

President Donald Trump is set to talk to Russian president Vladimir Putin “very soon” in the wake of growing suspected pneumonic plague fears stemming from the death of a female lab...

International The News - World - 21 hours ago

Russia rejects reports of plague in Siberia

Russia has denied imposing quarantine measures after a lab worker at a Siberian plague research institute reportedly died of the disease. The incident has ⁠sparked ⁠public health fears on social media.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 21 hours ago

Karaganov: Russia must be prepared to use nuclear weapons

As tensions with NATO rise, Russia must reinforce nuclear deterrence and remain ready to use its arsenal only as a last resort

Russia Today - World - 22 hours ago

Ukrainian MP put on 'kill list' over call for peace with Russia

Ukrainian lawmaker Alexey Goncharenko has been expelled from his parliamentary group and blacklisted on the notorious Mirotvorets database after suggesting Kiev is losing the conflict

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Russia closely watching NATO over attack warnings: Lavrov

Russia is closely tracking NATO statements about preparations for a potential attack by Moscow and remains vigilant amid heightened tensions with the...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

US urges Russia to share vital details over suspected plague fatality

In a latest update U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on Moscow to provide full transparency regarding the death of a laboratory technician in Siberia, urging Russian officials to share...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Russia denies anti-plague measures after pneumonia death

The death of an employee at an anti-plague institute in Irkutsk is still being looked into, the authorities said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for Russia to be transparent about its findings.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 1 day ago

Russia Plague: 5 Unanswered Questions

Russian officials have downplayed reports of a suspected plague case in Irkutsk, Siberia.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

US Demands More Transparency From Russia Over Plague Reports

‘I think it’s incumbent upon Russia to obviously share more information,’ Rubio said Tuesday.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Could a Russia plague case trigger wider concern?

DW's Anthony Howard speaks to Dr. Amesh Adalja, a scientist at the Johns Hopkins University's Center for Health Security. He calls on Russian authorities to release more details of the case.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 1 day ago

W.H.O. Says It Asked Russia for Plague Incident Info, But No Response Yet

The W.H.O. reportedly stated that it reached out to Russia on the suspected case of deadly pneumatic plague but is still awaiting a response.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Russia denies lab worker died of plague as quarantine stays in place - Rospotrebnadzor said tests found no pathogen linked to the deceased lab worker's work at the Irkutsk anti-plague institute, but more than 60 colleagues remained isolated inside the building and several hospitals stayed closed without explanation. 05/10/2026

Rospotrebnadzor said tests found no pathogen linked to the deceased lab worker's work at the Irkutsk anti-plague institute, but more than 60 colleagues remained isolated inside the building and several hospitals stayed closed without explanation.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Russia Issues Warning As Trump Considers New Military Base

The U.S. rotates roughly 1,000 soldiers in and out of Lithuania on a regular basis, but there's no permanent U.S. base there.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Tensions Between Russia and NATO Keep Escalating. France Now Tested an Updated Nuclear Missile.

The exercise involved a submarine-launched ballistic missile capable to carrying a nuclear head.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Russia plague quarantine following lab death: Should we be worried?

Plague is still endemic to Siberia, the location of the first known prehistoric human outbreak.

Aljazeera - Science - 1 day ago

Russia hits Kyiv as Merz visits; Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Ukraine was met with Russian missiles as he pledged €1.3 billion to Kyiv. In Iran, the country's deputy foreign minister says Washington is reviewing Tehran's proposal to end the war. And in Brazil, Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election. 05/10/2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Ukraine was met with Russian missiles as he pledged €1.3 billion to Kyiv. In Iran, the country's deputy foreign minister says Washington is reviewing Tehran’s proposal to end the war. And in Brazil, Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Trump offers U.S. help to Russia after plague death; WHO assesses the situation as low risk

WHO said it was in contact with Russian authorities, and has offered support if needed, while assessing the risk to the general public as low based on available information.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Ukraine says it has taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity

Ukraine said long-range strikes have put more than half of Russia’s oil refining capacity out of action

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

Russia ramps up attacks on Kyiv as U.S. makes fresh push for peace talks

Russia has pledged to intensify strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after a drone attack damaged the capital’s key Northern Bridge over the weekend.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

German Chancellor Merz Arrived In Ukraine On Sunday. Russia Launched Strikes Anyway.

Berlin's foreign intelligence chief said the country is at risk of entering a "violent conflict with Russia.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Russia hospitalizes almost 200 people after death from plague: Reports

Nearly 200 people are under medical observation in Russia’s Irkutsk region over suspected exposure to plague, according to local media reports.

CNBC - Health - 2 days ago

Russia has a bear problem: Here's what you need to know

Russia’s brown bear population has more than doubled in three decades, while rising attacks have prompted authorities to consider new measures

Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago

Russia leads world in cat ownership — yet has 2.8 million strays - Nearly 59% of Russian households own at least one cat, the highest rate globally, but the 2022 mobilisation order left hundreds of thousands of animals abandoned when owners fled the country or were sent to the front in Ukraine. Up to 98% of Russia's stray cats and dogs were once domestic pets. 03/10/2026

Nearly 59% of Russian households own at least one cat, the highest rate globally, but the 2022 mobilisation order left hundreds of thousands of animals abandoned when owners fled the country or were sent to the front in Ukraine. Up to 98% of Russia's stray cats and dogs were once domestic pets.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

U.S. And Russia Raise Prospect Of Multi-Billion Oil Deal During Talks On Ukraine War: Report

The remit of peace talks between the Trump administration and the Kremlin has been expanded to include a potential oil deal that would benefit business figures close to the president's inner circle.

International Business Times - World - 4 days ago

Russia Might Try to Freeze Ukrainians This Winter: A Reported Plan Includes 1000-Weapon Assault on Power Grid

The strategy was detailed in a Russian-language document described by Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal to European partners during a recent meeting in Paris.

International Business Times - World - 5 days ago

Iran national football team loses to Russia in friendly match

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's national men's football team was defeated by Russia 2-0 in a friendly match on Tuesday.

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 8 days ago

New North Korea bridges build on strong China, Russia ties

Two recently opened bridges are expected to ease trade and transport between North Korea and its powerful neighbors. The new connections come as Pyongyang builds strategic ties with China and Russia.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 8 days ago

Russia plans new 'superprisons' despite war recruitment emptying jails - Seven complexes holding more than 20,000 inmates are planned for 2035, including one in Russian-occupied Kherson, even as the prison population has dropped from 465,000 to 282,000 since 2021, largely because inmates have been recruited as contract soldiers for the war in Ukraine. 28/09/2026

Seven complexes holding more than 20,000 inmates are planned for 2035, including one in Russian-occupied Kherson, even as the prison population has dropped from 465,000 to 282,000 since 2021, largely because inmates have been recruited as contract soldiers for the war in Ukraine.

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

Ukraine says Russian drones kill 14, hit Kyiv and Odesa infrastructure - Ukraine reports 14 dead and 57 injured after a massive Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Odesa on 27 September, damaging schools, hospitals and key infrastructure. 28/09/2026

Video. Ukraine reports 14 dead and 57 injured after a massive Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Odesa on 27 September, damaging schools, hospitals and key infrastructure.

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

Zelenskyy Warns Russia Wants to Widen War Beyond Ukraine

Russian drones killed at least four in Ukraine overnight as Zelenskyy says Moscow plans $12 billion for jet-powered drones and Trump urges a deal.

OilPrice.com - World - 9 days ago

How is Russia recruiting Belarusians to fight in the war in Ukraine? Russia's recruitment drive targeting Belarusians has become a key tool to boost manpower on the battlefield and exploits economic hardship and isolation. 27/09/2026

Russia's recruitment drive targeting Belarusians has become a key tool to boost manpower on the battlefield and exploits economic hardship and isolation.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

Russia strikes Ukraine as Putin denies plans to attack Europe - On Saturday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had also carried out a "double strike" attack on a logistics facility serving fast-food chain McDonald's. 26/09/2026

On Saturday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had also carried out a "double strike" attack on a logistics facility serving fast-food chain McDonald’s.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

Trump and the chain of setbacks in Iran, China and Russia

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Contrary to the image Donald Trump has tried to project of American power and influence in the world, recent days have been marked, for him, by a series of setbacks.

Mehr News Agency - Opinion - 10 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 - 21 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 - 26 days ago

Russia hits Kyiv after fighting hiatus ends

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 - Top Stories - 29 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 - 29 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 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 - 2 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 - 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

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