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Ukraine/Russia

Hope in sight -- Trump's best bet to cool the Ukraine war and cut oil prices starts with Elon Musk

If President Donald Trump really wants a ceasefire in Ukraine, he’ll pressure Elon Musk to let Kyiv use his Starlink system over Russian territory.

New York Post - Top Stories - 11 minutes ago

Canada and the U.K. consider merging financial initiatives to rearm against Russia -- Politics

Canadian and British officials are considering merging two multinational defence initiatives to help a broader network of allies rearm against Russia and other growing international threats, a Canadian official said.

CBC News - Politics - 41 minutes ago

Zelensky on Russian oil refinery strikes: Ukrainian 'lives are more important than the price of energy'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has defended his country’s strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, despite pressure from other countries to be cautious of growing energy costs.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 46 minutes ago

Russia ties Black Sea grain deal with Ukraine to halt in oil refinery strikes

Turkey seeks a Black Sea shipping deal, but Ukrainian officials say Russia 'always asks for more'

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

WATCH: Russian drone strikes Kyiv in broad daylight

Innocent civilians run for cover as a Russian drone strikes shake Kyiv during a major attack on the Ukrainian capital.

Fox News - World - 1 hour ago

Russia recruits up to 25,000 North Koreans to assemble drones, UN says

Pyongyang, which supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has helped staff and arm its forces. The UN says up to 25,000 North Koreans assemble drones in Russia, with most of their pay seized by Kim Jong-un's regime.

Euronews - World - 3 hours ago

Exclusive -- Ukraine ready to sign landmark drone defense deal with U.S., sources say -- Sources tell CBS News that Ukraine is ready to sign a landmark drone defense deal with the U.S., as new details of Ukrainian technology helping defend U.S. bases in the Middle East come to light.

Sources tell CBS News that Ukraine is ready to sign a landmark drone defense deal with the U.S., as new details of Ukrainian technology helping defend U.S. bases in the Middle East come to light.

CBS News - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Russian strikes kill 8 more in Ukraine while UN mulls war's end

At least eight people were killed in Russian drone and missile strikes across Ukraine overnight into Thursday, officials said, as Moscow’s 4 1/2-year...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 hours ago

Poland's Tusk warns Putin G20 invite could embolden Russia

Poland prime minister Donald Tusk has raised concerns over the Trump administration's invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the G20 summit in Miami. According to Tusk, inviting...

International The News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Ukraine's winter warning to Canada: Help us keep the lights on -- With Russia intensifying attacks on Ukraine's power, water and sewage systems, Ukrainian lawmakers are asking Canada to help fund desperately needed electrical transformers before winter. Their warning is stark: Moscow is trying to make cities unlivable — while exhaustion and fading Western attention threaten to become weapons of war.

With Russia intensifying attacks on Ukraine's power, water and sewage systems, Ukrainian lawmakers are asking Canada to help fund desperately needed electrical transformers before winter. Their warning is stark: Moscow is trying to make cities unlivable — while exhaustion and fading Western attention threaten to become weapons of war.

CBC News - Politics - 7 hours ago

Ukraine sent 2 North Korean soldiers captured in Russia to South Korea, Zelensky says

They were the first North Korean soldiers to be ​apprehended alive since the country joined the Russia-Ukraine war in 2024.

New York Post - World - 7 hours ago

Türkiye ready to support efforts for lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine: President Erdogan

During meeting with Ukraine's Zelenskyy, Erdogan stresses need to take steps to ensure navigational safety in Black Sea

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 9 hours ago

Ukraine war live: Nato jets scrambled in Poland and Romania as Putin hammers Kyiv

Zelensky calls for an ‘energy ceasefire’ with Russia and tells Trump he is ready for a trilateral meeting with Putin

Independent UK - Politics - 10 hours ago

Ukraine war must end before AI is used on the battlefield, Zelensky tells UN

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the United Nations on Wednesday that all current wars must end before artificial intelligence is deployed to the battlefield --- as he joined calls to slow...

New York Post - World - 16 hours ago

Diesel Surpasses $9 at Some California Stations Amid Middle East, Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The price of diesel was $9.39 at a Valero station in Fremont, as prices at many other gas stations in the region remained near or above $9 per gallon.

Epoch Times - US News - 16 hours ago

Zelensky warns Russia of 'painful' winter if energy truce talks fail

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Moscow at the United Nations on Wednesday that Ukraine would strike back and make the coming winter deeply painful for Russia if the two sides cannot agree on a truce on energy before the cold sets in.

The Globe and Mail - World - 17 hours ago

Zelensky Warns U.N. that Russia's Putin Is 'Patient Zero' for Pandemic of War

Volodymyr Zelensky warned the U.N. that Vladimir Putin is “Patient Zero” for a conflict that could spread across Europe and beyond.

Breitbart - World - 18 hours ago

Rubio concerned Ukraine war could spread as Russia harries UK and allies

The Kremlin has been accused of waging a covert campaign against countries supportive of Kyiv, fuelling escalation fears.

Evening Standard - Politics - 18 hours ago

Zelenskyy addresses UN as Rubio of U.S. says Ukraine, Russia have interest in limited ceasefire

Russia pounded Kyiv with drone strikes on Wednesday, hitting railway infrastructure, warehouses and fuel stations, just hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

CBC News - World - 19 hours ago

Russia pounds Kyiv with drones before Zelenskyy's U.N. address

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia hammered Kyiv with drones in daylight attacks on Wednesday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepared for meetings with world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly.

The Columbian - US News - 20 hours ago

Russia, Ukraine signal interest in limited cease-fire: Rubio

Ukraine and Russia have both expressed interest in a limited cease-fire covering grain shipments and energy infrastructure, U.S. Secretary of State Marco...

Daily Sabah - World - 20 hours ago

Zelensky Urges Xi to Push Putin Toward Peace Ahead of Trump Visit

Ahead of Xi's meeting with Trump, Zelensky said the Chinese leader has unique leverage to help end the Ukraine war.

Newsweek - US News - 20 hours ago

2 dead, 23 injured in Ukraine after Russian drones attack Kyiv hours before Zelensky's UN address

The drones set off fires and damaged buildings in Kyiv and elsewhere in Ukraine overnight, authorities said.

New York Post - World - 23 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine signal interest in limited ceasefire, Marco Rubio says

Russia and Ukraine have both expressed interest in a limited ceasefire covering grain and energy, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday.Rubio made the comments after meeting Russian...

International The News - World - 23 hours ago

Russia remains India's top oil supplier despite lower imports

Moscow remains India’s largest supplier of crude in September as Russian oil purchases are seen at around 1.9 million barrels per day, after retreating from record summer levels

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia probes bear attacks, as official says town under 'siege'

At least six people have been killed in bear attacks in Russia’s vast Siberian region of Krasnoyarsk in a month, prosecutors said Wednesday, as an official in a neighbouring region reported bears had put one town “under siege.”

CTV News - World - 1 day ago

Russia And Ukraine Keep Targeting Energy Infrastructure. Zelenskyy Is Proposing a Meeting With Putin.

The Ukrainian President also asked for a "winter package of Patriot missiles" and licenses to produce them in the country.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

OpenAI gives cyber defence tools to Ukraine -- Ukraine will get access to OpenAI's advanced GPT 5.6 Sol model under the deal - a rival to Anthropic's Mythos and Fable

Ukraine will get access to OpenAI's advanced GPT 5.6 Sol model under the deal - a rival to Anthropic's Mythos and Fable

BBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

Russia sends fresh signal on Ukraine peace talks ahead of Rubio-Lavrov meeting

Russia has reaffirmed its stance on potential Ukraine peace talks ahead of a planned meeting in New York between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

US-Ukraine talks do little to reign in Russian strikes on Kyiv

Russian drone strikes pounded Kyiv’s railway infrastructure, warehouses and fuel stations Wednesday, just hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Russia quietly modernises bomb shelters in Moscow and St Petersburg - Tens of millions of roubles have been allocated for repairs to shelters across Moscow districts and St Petersburg metro stations as Ukrainian drones struck another Russian refinery on Sunday, as the Kremlin's all-out war in Ukraine continues well into its fifth year. 22/09/2026

Tens of millions of roubles have been allocated for repairs to shelters across Moscow districts and St Petersburg metro stations as Ukrainian drones struck another Russian refinery on Sunday, as the Kremlin's all-out war in Ukraine continues well into its fifth year.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Drug cartels recruiting drone operators with Ukraine conflict experience – WaPo

Mexican drug cartels are increasingly relying on drone operators who have returned home after taking part in the Ukraine conflict, the Washington Post has reported

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Russians abroad voted overwhelmingly against Putin's party, polls show - Two independent exit polls covering 27 countries put New People first with around 45% and United Russia as low as 2.8%, the reverse of official results inside Russia, where Putin's party took nearly 58%. Exit poll organisers said the gap "destroys the image of supposed support for the authorities." 22/09/2026

Two independent exit polls covering 27 countries put New People first with around 45% and United Russia as low as 2.8%, the reverse of official results inside Russia, where Putin's party took nearly 58%. Exit poll organisers said the gap "destroys the image of supposed support for the authorities."

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Russia Cuts Off Gas to Armenia Days After Diversification Announcement

Armenia is accelerating efforts to diversify its gas supplies as Russian deliveries are temporarily suspended and Yerevan explores alternatives including Iran and potentially Azerbaijan.

OilPrice.com - Environment - 1 day ago

Trump suggests a Ukraine deal on Russia's war could be close

Russian missile and drone attacks struck at least four Ukrainian regions and killed five people, officials said

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

NATO ally under constant air-raid sirens as Putin threatens to expand Ukraine war: 'We are next'

Sikorski stated that he would personally nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if the US President secured a "fair and honorable peace" for Ukraine.

New York Post - World - 1 day 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 - Politics - 1 day ago

Putin's party wins record Duma majority as EU vows sanctions - Five Western nations and Kyiv condemned the voting in occupied Ukraine as illegal, while a Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow on the final day of polling killed two people. 21/09/2026

Five Western nations and Kyiv condemned the voting in occupied Ukraine as illegal, while a Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow on the final day of polling killed two people.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Trump says Russia has 'lost control' of diesel oil ahead of Zelenskyy meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia has “lost control” of its diesel oil industry due to the Ukraine war, as he presses Kyiv to agree to an energy truce.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Putin's party wins record 355 parliament seats, election official says - The election, held to elect members in all seats of the lower house State Duma, is the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. 21/09/2026

The election, held to elect members in all seats of the lower house State Duma, is the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Why this new Ukraine pact is a war game changer for Australia

Ukraine is now training NATO forces in drone and electronic warfare. Under a new security agreement, Australia will also benefit from Kyiv’s expertise.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 2 days ago

Ukraine Signs Deal to Help Syria Clear Landmines and Other Post-War Perils

Syria finalized an agreement with the government of Ukraine for the latter's experts to help demining efforts.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine Launches 'World First' Airborne Robot Assault Behind Russian Lines

Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi has delivered gains in the Donetsk region.

Newsweek - World - 2 days 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 - 5 days ago

5 Hard Truths for Putin About a Russia-NATO War

There is a growing sense of fear that Russia will do something reckless against NATO. But Vladimir Putin is weaker than it looks.

Newsweek - World - 3 days ago

Russia targets Zaporizhzhia after Ukraine launches 1,000-drone weekend barrage

The relentless daily attacks underscore the lack of significant progress in diplomatic efforts to end the fighting more than four years after Russia invaded its neighbor.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 3 days 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 - 3 days 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 - 4 days 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 - 4 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 - 6 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 - 6 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 - 6 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 - 6 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 - 7 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 - 7 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 9 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 13 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 - 14 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 - 16 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 - 16 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 - 17 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 - 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 - 23 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 - 27 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 - 27 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 - 30 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 - 1 month 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