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Ukraine/Russia

Ukraine: 27 killed in latest Russian attacks before Kyiv deadline on proposed ceasefire

Not an option for Russia to halt strikes for one day for military parade ⁠while continuing strikes, says Zelenskiy

Irish Times - World - 1 hour ago

Ukraine war live: Putin accused of 'utter cynicism' for attacks amid ceasefire talks

Zelensky says Russia 'could cease fire at any moment, and this would stop the war and our responses'

Independent UK - Politics - 5 hours ago

Russian strikes kill 21 in Ukraine

Russian strikes killed at least 18 people across Ukraine, a day after Russia announced a truce for its Victory Day celebrations.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 3 hours ago

Russian attacks kill more than 20 ahead of rival ceasefires proposed by Kyiv and Moscow

Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.

BBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine declare separate ceasefires ahead of WWII anniversary -- Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations​. -- May 4

Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations​.

CBS News - World - 4 hours ago

Russian attacks kill 26 in Ukraine before Kyiv-announced ceasefire

Russian forces hit Ukraine's Kramatorsk, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Dnipro, Poltava and Kharkiv.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 4 hours 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 hours 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 - 6 hours ago

Russia attacks Ukraine ahead of a short truce taking hold later this week

Russia announced a unilateral truce over two days, while it marks the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

The Globe and Mail - World - 6 hours ago

Zelenskyy slams Russia's 'utter cynicism' as strikes kill 5 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine’s power grid during the night killed at least five people and wounded 39 others, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday, less than a day

The Columbian - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Zelensky Accuses Russia of 'Utter Cynicism' over Last Minute Attacks Ahead of Ceasefire

Russia drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine's power grid during the night killed at least five people and wounded 39 others.

Breitbart - World - 8 hours ago

Russian strikes kill 5 in Ukraine right before brief ceasefire takes hold

Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine’s power grid during the night killed at least five people and wounded 39 others, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday, less than a day before Kyiv said it would enact a ceasefire and three days before Moscow promised its own truce.

CBC News - World - 9 hours ago

Ukraine Hits 400,000 bpd Kirishi Refinery in Drone Attack Near St. Petersburg

One of Russia's largest refineries, the 400,000 bpd Kirishi facility near St. Petersburg, caught fire Tuesday after a Ukrainian drone attack confirmed by NASA satellite data.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Putin and Zelensky Declare Competing Ceasefires–What It Means for War

Russia and Ukraine have floated a pause in fighting, with Kyiv calling on Moscow to "take real steps" to end the yearslong war.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Ukraine blasts Russian attacks despite unilateral truce as 'cynicism'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday accused Russia of 'utter cynicism' for carrying out deadly attacks while simultaneously seeking a truce...

Daily Sabah - World - 12 hours ago

Zelenskyy slams Russia's 'utter cynicism' as strikes kill 5 in Ukraine before brief truce takes hold

Ukrainian authorities say Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine’s power grid have killed at least five people and wounded 39. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday …

Bay to Bay News - World - 13 hours ago

Russia disrupts internet as Kremlin scales back Victory Day parade

Russia has this year cracked down on the internet, blocking mobile services and forcing millions to turn to VPNs

Independent UK - World - 13 hours ago

Europe -- Ukraine and Russia announce separate ceasefires

President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a two-day ceasefire in the conflict with Ukraine on May 8-9 to mark Russia's World War Two victory anniversary,...

Independent.ie - World - 19 hours ago

Ukraine and Russia declare separate ceasefires as enmity deepens

Political quarrelling has deepened between the two countries as the US' diplomatic eye has been drawn to the Middle East.

SBS - Top Stories - 1 day ago

How to escape Russia's army: Soldiers serving in Ukraine seek a way out

Russia's army faces a desertion crisis as it continues to use waves of soldiers to attack Ukraine's defensive positions.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine attacks Russian oil port, 'shadow fleet' tankers — as Moscow hits civilian targets

A nighttime drone strike sparked a blaze at Russia’s largest oil exporting port on the Baltic Sea, the port of Primorsk, according to Russian regional Gov. Alexander Drozdenko.

New York Post - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers

Ukraine has launched a wave of strikes against Russia’s oil export infrastructure, hitting a key loading port on the Baltic Sea and three tankers that Ukraine alleges were illegally used to transport Russian crude.

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

Zelensky thanks King for 'strong words' on Ukraine in US

The Ukrainian president told Sir Keir Starmer he was grateful for Charles’s words ‘supporting our people’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 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 - 2 days ago

How culture became one of Ukraine's most powerful weapons against Russia

Ukrainians’ resolve to produce art tied to their home nation has been strengthened by the war

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

Russia Claims Frontline Progress in War With Ukraine, as Drone Strike Kills Two in Kherson

Two people were killed after a Russian drone attacked a minibus in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, local officials said Saturday.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Ukraine Strikes Oil Depots Deep Inside Russia, Sending Prices Soaring

Ukrainian drones are flying deep into Russia to strike oil facilities, sending up plumes of smoke that can be seen from space.

Breitbart - World - 3 days 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 5 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 - 6 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 - 7 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 - 7 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 - 11 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 - 12 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 - 13 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 - 23 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 - 24 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