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Ukraine/Russia

Peru probes trafficking of citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Peru's public prosecutor says many of their citizens are victims of deception, lured by ⁠the promise of jobs.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Ukraine says a strike hit Tuapse oil terminal, the fourth attack on the region in 2 weeks

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces struck an oil terminal in the Russian Black Sea city of Tuapse, Ukraine’s General Staff said on Friday, marking the fourth attack targeting the region's oil

The Columbian - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Syria Still Leans on Russia for Oil Supply

Russia remains Syria’s top oil supplier and has even boosted its sales so far this year despite the fact that the Middle Eastern country emerged from a 14-year-long civil war leaning West and deposing Russia-backed leader Bashar al-Assad.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Venice Biennale jury resigns citing ICC cases against Russia and Israel

The Venice Biennale international jury has resigned amid pressure over the event organizers’ decision to allow Russia to participate after a four-year ban

Russia Today - World - 18 hours ago

Russia to Bolster Military Cooperation with Nicaragua

Russia is set to increase its military presence in Nicaragua after it ratified a cooperation agreement with the communist Ortega regime.

Breitbart - World - 19 hours ago

Russia ramps up drone strikes on Ukraine, sets new monthly record

Russia launched a record number of long-range attack drones against Ukraine in April, according to an Agence France-Presse (AFP) analysis of data released...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Oil rain and toxic fumes: Black Sea town faces environmental catastrophe as Ukrainian strikes rock Russia

“You can smell it anywhere in the town,” one resident, Svetlana, told NBC News of the acrid stench that gets stronger the closer you get to Tuapse’s center.

NBC News - World - 21 hours 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 - 1 day ago

Russia is targeting Canada with disinformation, Senate report warns

Efforts are an attempt to undermine the NATO alliance and destabilize Western democracies, committee says

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Hezbollah adopts a new weapon: Fiber-optic drones, used widely in the war in Ukraine

Drones killed an Israeli soldier in southern Lebanon and injured at least a dozen others in northern Israel on Thursday, two seriously.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Top US General Signals Russia Is Helping Iran in War

Gen. Dan Caine, the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said ’there’s some action there' with regard to Moscow supporting Tehran.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day 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 - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia oil refinery attacks trigger black rain and pollution fears after Ukraine drone strikes

Russia is facing growing environmental concerns after Ukrainian drone strikes hit a major oil refinery in the Black Sea town of Tuapse, causing fires, toxic smoke and reports of “black...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Trump Says He Discussed Ukraine Ceasefire With Putin

The leaders discussed a temporary truce to mark the May 9 anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Trump says Putin could agree to temporary cease-fire in Ukraine

"I think we're going to come up with a solution relatively quickly," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.

New York Post - World - 2 days ago

McConnell accuses Pentagon official of blocking Ukraine aid, claims it's hurting US military

US Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is calling out the Pentagon for sitting on $400 million in aid to Ukraine authorized by Congress.

New York Post - World - 2 days ago

Kim Jong-un Celebrates North Korean Soldiers Committing Suicide to Avoid Capture by Ukraine

North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong-un celebrated his citizens dying in battle to support the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Kim Says North Korean Troops Killed Themselves To Avoid Capture by Ukraine

Kim praised troops for opting for "self-blasting" and suicide attacks on the front lines.

Newsweek - World - 2 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 - 2 days ago

Ukraine Says It Shot Down 33,000 Russian Drones In March, A Monthly Record

Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army.

Huffington Post - World - 3 days ago

Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain 'stolen' by Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky said a vessel carrying grain had arrived at an Israeli port and was preparing to unload, calling the trade illegal and warning of sanctions against those involved.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 3 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 - 3 days ago

Ukraine's Zelensky Accuses Israel Of Allowing 'Stolen' Grain, FM Says Kyiv Not Providing Evidence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Israel of allowing a ship carrying what he described as a stolen grain cargo to dock in one of its ports.

International Business Times - World - 3 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 - 3 days ago

North Korea opens memorial museum for troops killed in Russia-Ukraine war

North Korea has opened a memorial museum for its soldiers killed while fighting for Russia against Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 4 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 - 8 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 - 8 days ago

Russia to block Kazakh oil flows to Germany via key pipeline

Germany has confirmed that Russia will block flows of Kazakh oil to a vital refinery that supplies much of Berlin's energy needs from May 1.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 8 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 - 9 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 - 19 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 - 20 days 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 - 6 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