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Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine

Russia says the annual commemoration of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets.

BBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Russia to remain in OPEC+, hopes UAE exit does not spell end of group

Russia plans to stay in OPEC+ despite a decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave, the Kremlin said amid turmoil in the global energy market.

CTV News - Business - 1 hour ago

Russia to hold Victory Day parade without weaponry display

The scaled back parade comes amid increasing Ukrainian attacks deep into mainland Russia, including the capital Moscow. The last time a Victory day parade was held without weaponry display was in 2007.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 hour 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 - 1 hour ago

As oil prices started to skyrocket, Ukraine stepped up its attacks on Russian refineries -- News -- |

Ukraine has hit around a dozen Russia refineries in recent weeks, stepping up attacks at the same time that oil prices rose because of the global energy crunch.

CBC News - World - 3 hours ago

Russia to stay in OPEC+, hopes UAE move not end for group

⁠Russia plans to stay in the OPEC+ group despite a decision by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to leave this May, the Kremlin ​said Wednesday, voicing...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

North Korea's Kim praises soldiers who died by suicide to evade capture in Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised soldiers who died by suicide while fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region, confirming an extreme battle policy.

CTV News - World - 5 hours ago

U.S. envoy in Ukraine to step down, but officials say no dispute with Trump -- Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is stepping down, but officials deny reports that it follows disagreements with President Trump

Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is stepping down, but officials deny reports that it follows disagreements with President Trump

CBS News - World - 5 hours ago

Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military equipment for 1st time in nearly two decades

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov in a conference call with reporters on Wednesday blamed Ukraine and its “terrorist activity, in an apparent reference to Kyiv’s strikes deep inside Russia.

NBC News - Technology - 6 hours 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 - 7 hours ago

Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military equipment for 1st time since invading Ukraine

Russia's traditional Victory Day parade will take place without military equipment, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. This marks the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 8 hours ago

Acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine to exit in June, barely a year after her predecessor left -- Geoff Nixon -- News

The U.S. ambassador to Ukraine will leave her post this June, after spending barely a year in the role.

CBC News - World - 9 hours ago

Ukraine's land robots revolutionise the shapeshifting war with Russia

More than four years into Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces are driving up their use of land robots. Troops who use them and engineers who produce them tell Alex Croft that the future of war has already arrived

Independent UK - World - 11 hours ago

Kim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine

It confirms suspicions that North Korean soldiers are being told to detonate their grenades to kill themselves.

BBC News - Top Stories - 15 hours 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 - 15 hours ago

Zelenskyy criticises Israel over grain shipments 'stolen' by Russia

Russia says that growing tensions between Ukraine and Israel are theirs to resolve.

SBS - World - 16 hours ago

King Charles calls for NATO unity, Ukraine support in US Congress speech

UK sovereign hails national friendship, but delivers pointed messages in speech during four-day US visit.

Aljazeera - US News - 20 hours ago

Friedrich Merz says Ukraine may need to give up territory to Russia to secure peace and advance its EU membership bid.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Ukraine may need to give up territory to Russia to secure peace and advance its EU membership bid.

Deutsche Welle - World - 23 hours 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Iran's interaction with Russia 'at highest level': Araghchi

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Referring to his visit to Russia as part of his three-nation regional tour, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has said that Tehran and Moscow continue their interaction at the highest level.

Mehr News Agency - World - 1 day ago

Baltic state's president calls for dialogue with Russia – media

Estonia’s President Alar Karis has told media the Ukraine conflict could end suddenly and emphasized the need to prepare for dialogue with Russia

Russia Today - US News - 1 day 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 - 2 days ago

Russian drone attack wounds 14 while Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia-held area

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that Russia has fired approximately 1,900 attack drones, nearly 1,400 powerful guided aerial bombs and around 60 missiles of various types at Ukraine over the past week.

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

Iran Sends Foreign Minister to Russia After Trump Gives Up on In-Person Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Moscow, Russia, on Monday and is expected to meet dictator Vladimir Putin.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Iran's Top Diplomat Flies to Russia to Seek Putin's Backing as US Talks Stall

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on April 24 that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports is aimed at cutting off Tehran’s oil revenues and supply networks.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Russian strikes kill at least seven and injure dozens across Ukraine - Most of those killed and injured in Russian overnight attacks were in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, where an attack killed at least five and injured more than 30. 25/04/2026

Most of those killed and injured in Russian overnight attacks were in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, where an attack killed at least five and injured more than 30.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks stall, Israeli strikes continue

Abba Araghchi is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. Planned Iran-US talks in Pakistan collapsed at the weekend.

SBS - World - 2 days ago

At Least 16 Dead in Strikes in Ukraine Amid Chernobyl Disaster Anniversary

At least 16 people have been killed in strikes over the weekend across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Russia targets Ukraine's grid, risking nuclear disaster. Ukrainians adapt to survive — what can the world learn?

When Russia targets Ukraine's energy system, it's not just turning off the lights — it's creating conditions for nuclear disaster. Each attack forces a rethink: more solar, more batteries, more distributed, harder-to-hit systems. For Ukrainians, this isn't about climate — it's about survival. What can the rest of the world learn from this?

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 5 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 - 5 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 - 6 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 - 6 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 - 6 days ago

European defense names tumble on Ukraine-Russia deal progress reports

Shares in Europe closed higher on Friday as the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran continues to test investors' nerves.

CNBC - World - 16 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 - 17 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 - 18 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 - 28 days 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