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Unmanned drones reshaping modern battlefields -- Even before the conflict in the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war became a testing ground for the use of unmanned drones in active military combat. Former national security adviser H. R. McMaster joins CBS News to discuss the technology's impact on warfare.

Even before the conflict in the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war became a testing ground for the use of unmanned drones in active military combat. Former national security adviser H. R. McMaster joins CBS News to discuss the technology's impact on warfare.

CBS News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Iran's ambassador to Russia dismisses Trump's claims about talks with the US

Iran’s ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali has told RT that US and Israel are “planning” strikes, not talks with Tehran

Russia Today - US News - 7 hours ago

Trump Blinks As Russia Defies U.S. Blockade, Delivers Oil To Cuba

Asked about Trump’s decision to allow the Russian oil tanker and not ones from other nations, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called it "a decision that will continue to be made on a case-by-case basis.”

Huffington Post - World - 9 hours ago

Russia welcomes arrival of oil tanker in Cuba after Trump allows blockade breach

A Russian oil tanker carrying a humanitarian shipment of 100,000 tons of crude oil reportedly arrived in Cuba on Monday.

CNBC - Politics - 17 hours ago

MEPs say Russia should not be allowed to join the Venice Biennale - MEPs have urged European Commission leaders to prevent Russia from participating in the Venice Biennale. The move has been backed by Ukraine's foreign policy chief who says "Russia rejects all proposals to end the war and rejects the dialogue that the organizers of the exhibition claim." 28/03/2026

MEPs have urged European Commission leaders to prevent Russia from participating in the Venice Biennale. The move has been backed by Ukraine's foreign policy chief who says "Russia rejects all proposals to end the war and rejects the dialogue that the organizers of the exhibition claim."

Euronews - World - 20 hours ago

Trump says he has "no problem" with Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba -- When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."

When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."

CBS News - World - 1 day ago

Russia wants to legalize cars stolen in EU

Vehicles stolen in the EU may soon be legally registered in Russia. One German police union fears this could lead to an increase in car thefts in Europe.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 1 day ago

Zelensky visits gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic ties

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made unannounced visits to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as Kyiv seeks to use its drone expertise to help gulf Arab states blunt Iran’s attacks.

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

Russia Launches Over 270 Drones In Ukraine Overnight, Killing At Least 5

“Last night, the Russians launched a massive strike on Odesa. There was no military purpose whatsoever — this was pure terror against ordinary civilian life, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

Russia Warns of Force Majeure on Oil Cargoes After Port Disruptions

Russia’s oil exporters are warning buyers that cargoes from its key Baltic ports may not be delivered at all.

OilPrice.com - Business - 3 days ago

Rocket Report: Russia reopens gateway to ISS; Cape Canaveral hosts missile test

The US Space Force might move additional payloads off of ULA's grounded Vulcan rocket.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Russia poised to benefit from the helium supply crunch amid Iran war

Helium has emerged as a key focus for the tech sector as industry watchers cast their minds to the implications of a prolonged Iran war.

CNBC - Technology - 3 days ago

'Asia's Ukraine moment': How the Iran war could accelerate a shift to renewables

The fallout from the sprawling Middle East conflict is expected to represent a watershed moment for the energy transition.

CNBC - World - 5 days ago

'In broad daylight': Russia's surprise new tactic in Ukraine war

More than 550 drones were launched in a rare and deadly daytime onslaught that left the historic centre of Lviv aflame and damaged a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 6 days ago

Iran strikes neighbors with missiles and drones. Ukraine shows how to fight back. -- Dominique Soguel

Iran has shown they can do a lot of damage to United States and Israeli assets – and regional allies in the Gulf – via missile and drone attacks. Ukraine can help stop it.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 13 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 - 18 days 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 - 18 days 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 - 1 month ago

In a surprise statement, the head of world football has said he believes it is time for Russia to return to the pitch.

In a surprise statement, the head of world football has said he believes it is time for Russia to return to the pitch.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 1 month 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 - 5 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

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 - 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 - 3 years ago