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Ukraine/Russia
Secret World Deal? Explosive Claim Says Putin And Trump Planned To Trade Ukraine For Venezuela
This investigative report examines claims that Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump considered a covert geopolitical swap of Ukraine for Venezuela, grounded in primary source testimony from former Trump Russia adviser Fiona Hill and official records.
International Business Times - Top Stories - 7 minutes ago
Russia Deploys Warships to Protect Oil Tanker from US Pursuit, Escalating Fears of Major Conflict
International Business Times - World - 7 minutes ago
UPI - World - 12 minutes ago
Guardian UK - World - 37 minutes ago
Russia responds after US seized two oil tankers in Europe and the Caribbean
Daily Mail - World - 29 minutes ago
Daily Express - Politics - 33 minutes ago
Daily Express - World - 2 hours ago
Trump's Greenland annexation threats overshadow Ukraine security conference
The capture and planned prosecution of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro under U.S. law rattled European leaders gathered in Paris on the eve of planned meetings over specific security guarantees for Ukraine.
CBC News - Politics - 44 minutes ago
Zelensky asks US to kidnap Chechen leader Kadyrov
Russia Today - US News - 50 minutes ago
Russia accuses US of ‘outright piracy’ after seizure of Venezuela oil tanker in UK-backed operation
Independent.ie - World - 1 hour ago
Russia explodes in anger over seized oil tanker - 'you have no right!'
Daily Express - World - 1 hour ago
Merz's Ukraine remarks spark German backlash over troop deployments
Euronews - Entertainment - 1 hour ago
Why do Russia and the US have such interest in a rusty oil tanker not too far from Ireland?
Name-changing Marinera ship has long been part of shadow fleet used to dodge western sanctions
Irish Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago
Russia Says U.S. Seizure Of Tanker Violated Maritime Law, Local Lawmaker Calls It 'Outright Piracy'
International Business Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago
UK involved in US seizure of oil tanker in North Atlantic - as Russia sends warning
Russia is reportedly escorting an oil tanker the US tried to board off Venezuela - and now the US is apparently trying to seize it again. It comes after the White House suggested US military action in Greenland is "always an option". Follow live below - and listen to The World.
Sky News - World - 2 hours ago
ABC News - World - 2 hours ago
Daily Express - World - 2 hours ago
Donald Trump's 'doomsday plane' mobilised as WW3 fears with Russia soar
Daily Express - World - 2 hours ago
Ukraine war live: Trump claims Putin would have all of Ukraine without his help
Putin makes jarring claims about Russian soldiers acting 'as if at the Lord's behest' during speech at Orthodox Christmas service
Independent UK - Politics - 4 hours ago
Pearson Sharp Presents: Ukraine - War and Peace TODAY at 2pm ET | 11am PT
One America News Network - Top Stories - 3 hours ago
Trump's former advisor said Russia offered U.S. free rein in Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine
Los Angeles Times - World - 3 hours ago
In 2025, Russia emerged as more than just an 'alternative for the West' -- ANALYSIS
Russia Today - Top Stories - 5 hours ago
UK PM unveils plans to deploy troops to Ukraine if peace deal is reached with Russia
London: The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed Wednesday that British military plans are currently being prepared to determine the number of forc...
Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 4 hours ago
What to know about Ukraine allies' security guarantees as the war nears 4 years
The Columbian - US News - 4 hours ago
Farage says he would vote against putting boots on ground in Ukraine
Independent UK - Politics - 4 hours ago
Russia Slams Use of 'Force' Against Tanker, Says Contact With Vessel Lost
The move has intensified tensions between the two powers amid a U.S. crackdown on sanctioned oil shipments.
Newsweek - World - 4 hours ago
Euronews - World - 4 hours ago
UK, France Promise Boots on the Ground in Event of Ukraine Peace Deal
Epoch Times - World - 5 hours ago
Zelensky says he does not have clear security pledge from allies
The comments come after the UK and France said they would deploy troops to Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is agreed.
BBC News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago
What we know about tankers seized by US - as Russia responds
The sanctioned tanker, originally known as the Bella 1 and now called the Marinera, is now in US custody, a US official has confirmed.
Sky News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago
Independent.ie - Top Stories - 5 hours ago
Russia Condemns U.S. Seizure of Marinera Oil Tanker: Live Updates
The Bella 1 evaded a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers near Venezuela last month. Follow Newsweek's latest updates.
Newsweek - Top Stories - 5 hours ago
Daily Mail - World - 5 hours ago
Daily Mail - World - 5 hours ago
Zelensky seeks new Trump meeting as officials discuss land and occupied nuclear plant
The Globe and Mail - World - 5 hours ago
The Week - Top Stories - 6 hours ago
Daily Mail - World - 6 hours ago
US seizes third Venezuelan-linked oil tanker amid escalating tensions with Russia
ALBAWABA- In a bold escalation of enforcement against sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments, U.S. naval forces boarded and seized a Russian-flagged tanker
Albawaba - World - 6 hours ago
Putin's henchmen storm Russia sex-show and force naked fans to the floor
Daily Express - World - 6 hours ago
Watch: US troops board Russia-flagged oil tanker; choppers hover near ship
Times of India - US News - 6 hours ago
Starmer: Decision to send troops to Ukraine to be voted on by MPs
Evening Standard - Politics - 6 hours ago
Do Russia and China pose a national security threat to the US in Greenland?
White House says President Donald Trump still wants to buy Greenland, but has said military means are an option, too.
Aljazeera - World - 6 hours ago
U.S. Captures Russia-Linked Tanker After Naval Standoff in the North Atlantic
OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 6 hours ago
Why Russia has kept quiet over Maduro's ouster in Venezuela
Russia sent bombers to Venezuela to support Maduro not too long ago, but now the Kremlin has stood by and watched as the US arrested the disputed leader. What does the US surprise attack mean for the war in Ukraine?
Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 6 hours ago
Starmer kicks off first PMQs of 2026 with Russia jibe at Reform
Independent UK - Politics - 7 hours ago
MPs to get vote on deploying UK peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
Independent UK - Politics - 7 hours ago
Starmer warned Ukraine will need more than 50,000 troops on the ground
Independent UK - Politics - 7 hours ago
'Anywhere in world': US on seizing Russia-flagged ship; another tanker boarded
Times of India - World - 7 hours ago
U.S. backs Ukraine security guarantees for the first time
Get the latest news and live updates as the Trump administration backs Ukraine security guarantees against Russia and says it hopes to acquire Greenland.
NBC News - Business - 7 hours ago
Mehr News Agency - World - 8 hours ago
Ukraine reports 'concrete results' from talks with Western allies
Chief of staff Kyrylo Budanov says progress has been made at key Paris summit.
Aljazeera - World - 8 hours ago
UK, France ready to deploy troops in Ukraine after ceasefire
Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 8 hours ago
After almost four years of major conflict, Ukraine has been given a series of concrete security guarantees — backed by more than 30 countries including Canada — that it can take into possible peace talks with Russia.
CBC News - Politics - 8 hours ago
Uproar over Keir Starmer's plan for UK troops in Ukraine – 'lack of respect!'
Daily Express - Politics - 8 hours ago
Trump's former Russia adviser says Russia offered US free rein in Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine
Russian officials indicated in 2019 that the Kremlin would be willing to back off from its support for Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela in exchange for a free hand in Ukraine, according to Fiona Hill, an adviser to President Donald Trump at the time.
Manila Times - World - 8 hours ago
Fox News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago
Former Trump adviser says Russia offered U.S. free rein in Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine
Russian officials indicated in 2019 that the Kremlin would be willing to back off from its support for Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela in exchange for a free hand in Ukraine, according to Fiona Hill, an adviser to President Donald Trump at the time.
CTV News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago
U.S. backs security guarantees for Ukraine for first time
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the agreements were “a signal of how seriously Europe and the entire coalition of the willing are ready to work for real security.”
NBC News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago
US, Ukraine teams tackle 'most difficult issues' in Russia war talks: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Kyiv and Washington teams would dedicate the second day of the Paris talks to the fate of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and control of territory in eastern Ukraine.
Channel NewsAsia - World - 9 hours ago
Russia sends submarine to escort tanker the US tried to seize off Venezuela: Report
Channel NewsAsia - World - 9 hours ago
India Has Imported $168 Billion in Russian Oil Since Start of Ukraine War
India has imported an estimated $168 billion worth of Russian crude oil since the start of the Ukraine war, making it Russia’s second-biggest buyer, though recent US sanctions and tariffs have caused Indian refiners to scale down purchases.
OilPrice.com - Business - 9 hours ago
Daily Express - World - 10 hours ago
Euronews - World - 10 hours ago
Talks on Ukraine continue after Paris 'progress'
Key European allies of Ukraine and top U.S. envoys met in Paris on Tuesday and were expected to announce Washington would lead ceasefire monitoring if a peace deal is reached to end Russia's war against its neighbour.
Hurriyet Daily News - World - 10 hours ago
UK and France unveil troop commitments for Ukraine
UK and France say they have agreed to deploy forces in Ukraine after a peace deal – a move Russia opposes
Russia Today - World - 11 hours ago
US finally extends security guarantees to Ukraine at Paris summit
Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 11 hours ago
UK vows to send troops into post-war Ukraine - as US envoys back security plan for first time
The US has backed plans by a coalition of Ukrainian allies to provide binding security guarantees to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. Keir Starmer has pledged British boots on the ground as part of post-war peacekeeping efforts. Follow the latest below.
Sky News - World - 11 hours ago
Russia and China see danger and opportunity in the future of Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine'
Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 11 hours ago
Euronews - World - 12 hours ago
Putin slams Keir Starmer as 'an illiterate fool' as Russia issues grim new war warning
Daily Express - World - 12 hours ago
British troops sent to Ukraine 'must be ready to fight' Putin's army
Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have announced that the UK and France will put boots on the ground to keep the peace in Ukraine if the war ends
Evening Standard - Politics - 12 hours ago
Key milestone towards Ukraine peace deal reached – this is what's next
Zelensky himself has admitted that a ceasefire is unlikely given Moscow’s refusal to accede on its demands. But a pledge by the UK and France to deploy troops in Ukraine if there is a peace deal represents progress, writes Bel Trew
Independent UK - World - 12 hours ago
Zelensky Reshuffles Ukraine's Security Leadership. Here's Why it Matters |Vantage With Palki Sharma
First Post - Top Stories - 13 hours ago
From collapse fears to resilience: How Russia reshaped its economy by the end of 2025 - FEATURE
A deep dive into how state influence, Asian trade, and domestic production are reshaping the Russian economy
Russia Today - Business - 13 hours ago
Leaders of the Britain, France and Ukraine signed a trilateral plan for French and British forces to deploy to Ukraine after a cease-fire.
UPI - World - 13 hours ago
Russia denounces 'lawless' US abduction of Maduro at UN Security Council: As it happened
The abducted Venezuelan president and his wife have denied narco-terrorism and smuggling conspiracy charges levied against them
Russia Today - US News - 13 hours ago
Türkiye's top diplomat sees Russia-Ukraine peace closer
Speaking after attending the Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told journalists that reaching lasting peace...
Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 13 hours ago
CIA spy who sold US secrets to Russia dies in prison aged 84
Aldrich Ames confessed to being paid over $2.5 million from Moscow for CIA secrets
Independent UK - US News - 14 hours ago
Power plays: From Greenland to Ukraine
Sky News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago
CIA turncoat who sold out to Soviet Russia dies in prison
Aldrich Ames said he had financial troubles, but it all came crashing down when the FBI was tipped off to his unexplained wealth.
Sky News - World - 16 hours ago
France and UK confirm boots on the ground after ceasefire in Ukraine
Euronews - World - 16 hours ago
Russia sends submarine to escort sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Ireland
Washington appears determined to seize the tanker after it managed to evade the US blockade of Venezuela.
Sydney Morning Herald - World - 16 hours ago
Britain signs historic deal to deploy troops inside Ukraine
Starmer and Macron commit to military guarantee of any peace deal with Russia
Independent UK - US News - 18 hours ago
British troops to be deployed to Ukraine if peace deal struck
Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have been holding a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris.
Sky News - Politics - 20 hours ago
Western Allies Agree on Ukraine Security Guarantees, Plan...
Deccan Chronicle - World - 20 hours ago
Daily Express - World - 20 hours ago
US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at summit of Kyiv's allies in Paris
The Straits Times - World - 21 hours ago
Canada co-signs pact to help secure Ukraine after an eventual peace deal
Toronto Star - World - 21 hours ago
Starmer to face first PMQs of 2026 after pledging boots on the ground in Ukraine
The Prime Minister said British forces would be placed in ‘military hubs’ in Ukraine as part of peacekeeping efforts once the war is over.
Evening Standard - Politics - 22 hours ago
Zelenskyy praises European, US moves towards legally binding security guarantees for Ukraine
Discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine have advanced among Western allies, but Russia has given no public sign it would accept the arrangements.
SBS - Politics - 22 hours ago
ABC News - World - 22 hours ago
Peace in Ukraine 'takes a step forward'
Sky News' Europe correspondent Alistair Bunkall reports on what unfolded behind closed doors at the Coalition of the Willing and what it means.
Sky News - World - 22 hours ago
US makes big commitment to Ukraine peace deal – but one man is missing from talks
Britain, France, and the US are all making commitments to get a deal over the line, but the reaction of Russia remains unknown.
Sky News - World - 23 hours ago
World News - LATEST - | US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at summit of Kyiv's allies in Paris
The United States for the first time on Tuesday backed a broad coalition of Ukraine's allies in vowing to provide security guarantees that leaders said wou...
Independent.ie - World - 23 hours ago
UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal with Russia
Apple Valley News Now - World - 23 hours ago
Toronto Star - World - 23 hours ago
Russia Takes a Back Seat in Venezuela, Making No Clear Moves to Protect Nicolás Maduro
Russia’s response to the arrest of its ally in Venezuela, narco-terrorist kingpin Nicolás Maduro, has been low-key as of Tuesday afternoon.
Breitbart - World - 23 hours ago
Ukraine's allies praise major progress on defence guarantees if a peace deal is struck with Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that a security statement endorsed by Ukraine’s allies, including the U.S., is a 'significant step' toward ending Russia’s invasion of its neighbour as part of a peace settlement.
CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago
Turkey edges closer to leading Black Sea mission under Ukraine security guarantees
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Ukraine’s allies have made progress towards handing Black Sea naval security mission to Turkey
Middle East Eye - World - 1 day ago
US could seize Venezuela oil tanker off UK coast as it flees to Russia
US military forces have been preparing for a possible mission to capture the vessel
Evening Standard - World - 1 day ago
Witkoff, Kushner ink 5-point plan in Paris to enhance Ukraine 'security guarantees'
New York Post - World - 1 day ago
Canada co-signs pact to help secure Ukraine from Russian attacks after peace deal
CTV News - Politics - 1 day ago
Zelensky shockingly boots 'Hero of Ukraine' spy chief who led daring raids against Russia
New York Post - World - 1 day ago
Putin on brink as army accuses Kremlin of 'carnage and betrayal' in Ukraine
Daily Express - World - 1 day ago
Daily Express - World - 1 day ago
US, European allies to set up joint Ukraine mechanism after cease-fire
The United States and its European partners will form a U.S.-led body to oversee a future Ukraine ceasefire as part of wider security guarantees, French...
Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago
Apple Valley News Now - Politics - 1 day ago
The U.K. and France would install 'military hubs' in Ukraine as part of a peace plan
NPR - World - 1 day ago
UK and France Sign Declaration of Intent to Deploy Troops to Ukraine in Event of Ceasefire
The leaders of Britain and France signed a declaration of intent to deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire.
Breitbart - World - 1 day ago
Europe and US commit to 'legally binding' security guarantees in Ukraine peace deal
Meeting of pro-Kyiv coalition in Paris seeks US buy-in on plan to deter future Russia threats
Irish Times - World - 1 day ago
Britain commits to boots on the ground in Ukraine if ceasefire reached
Evening Standard - World - 1 day ago
Starmer pledges to deploy UK troops to Ukraine in joint deal with Macron
Daily Express - Politics - 1 day ago
West wants to send troops to Ukraine over 'civil war' fears – ex-Zelensky adviser
Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago
Russia burns as Ukraine strikes 'jackpot' in devastating long range drone attack
Daily Express - World - 1 day ago
Euronews - World - 1 day ago
Russian soldiers revolt against Putin and surrender to Ukraine in record numbers
Daily Express - World - 1 day ago
BuzzFeed News - Top Stories - 1 day ago
Carney says Freeland's decision to accept Ukraine role 'consistent' with plans to resign as MP
Former cabinet minister’s departure will trigger a by-election in her Toronto riding
The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago
Carney heads to Paris as allies discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to Paris where he will meet with "coalition of the willing" partners to talk about specific security guarantees for Ukraine should there be a ceasefire and peace settlement with Russia.
CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago
A Fragile Peace Plan Is Emerging for Ukraine
Western and Ukrainian officials meeting in Paris are refining a peace proposal for Ukraine that envisions a European-led security presence, unresolved U.S. guarantees, and major unanswered questions about Russia’s response.
OilPrice.com - World - 1 day ago
Daily Express - World - 1 day ago
The Week - US News - 1 day ago
Carney says Freeland's resignation is 'consistent' with taking Ukraine adviser role
CTV News - Politics - 1 day ago
Ireland's foreign minister attends EU meeting in Paris at 'critical juncture' for war in Ukraine
IRELAND is among the countries represented at a meeting being held in Paris today to discuss brin...
Irish Post - World - 1 day ago
Daily Express - World - 1 day ago
Canada-born descendant of Nazi collaborator quits posts to advise Ukraine
Russia Today - World - 1 day ago
North America -- Ayatollah plans to flee Iran for Russia if protests topple regime
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has a plan to flee the country for Russia if ongoing protests in the country overwhelm his security forces, ac...
Independent.ie - World - 1 day ago
McEntee to attend 'coalition of willing' meeting on Ukraine war in Paris
Irish Times - Politics - 1 day ago
Russia and China 'rubbing their hands' over U.S. in Venezuela: Former UN ambassador
CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago
Politics Insider: Freeland to step down as MP after being appointed as an adviser to Zelensky
Former Liberal cabinet minister will also leave her role as Carney’s special representative for reconstruction of Ukraine
The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago
Trump rejects Putin claim Ukraine attacked his residence: 'We don't believe that happened'
New York Post - World - 2 days ago
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 - World - 2 days ago
Moscow reacts after Zelensky appoints granddaughter of Nazi collaborator as adviser
Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago
Zelensky appoints descendant of Nazi collaborator as economic adviser
Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago
Ukraine appoints Chrystia Freeland as economic adviser
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X Monday he has appointed former Liberal cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland as an economic development adviser. The announcement raises questions about her current role as a member of Parliament in the federal government.
CBC News - Politics - 2 days ago
CBC News - Politics - 2 days ago
Zelensky replaces Ukraine's security chief ahead of Paris talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky is trying to revamp his administration as the grinding war of attrition with Russia marks its fourth anniversary next month.
Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago
'Trump's Venezuela intervention has made us weaker - China and Russia are delighted'
Daily Express - World - 2 days ago
Trump Says That Ukraine Didn't Target Putin Residence in a Drone Strike as Kremlin Claims
President Donald Trump told reporters that U.S. officials have determined that Ukraine did not target a residence belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack last week, disputing Kremlin claims that Trump had initially greeted with deep concern.
Military.com - US News - 2 days ago
Russia says considering building small nuclear plants in Iran
Mehr News Agency - Technology - 2 days ago
Trump Says Ukraine Did Not Target Putin's Residence, Countering Kremlin Claims
Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago
Times of India - World - 2 days ago
Why Russia is treading carefully after the ousting of Kremlin ally Maduro
CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago
Ukrainian President Zelensky appoints Chrystia Freeland as economic development adviser
Freeland, who has Ukrainian ancestry, chosen for her experience in attracting investment, Zelensky says
The Globe and Mail - Politics - 2 days ago
GORDON SONDLAND: Trump's realpolitik may be the only way to end the Ukraine war
Fox News - Opinion - 2 days ago
Russian strikes kill 2 in Kyiv on eve of Ukraine summit in Paris
Russian forces launched early-morning strikes across Ukraine on Monday, killing two people in the Kyiv region, authorities said, as air-raid sirens sounded...
Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago
BBC News - Business - 2 days ago
Russia-Ukraine war: Attacks escalate with fresh strikes in Kyiv; 2 civilians killed
Times of India - World - 2 days ago
EU leaders cautious over Venezuela amid fears of losing Trump on Ukraine
Irish Times - Politics - 2 days ago
Daily Express - World - 2 days ago
Daily Express - World - 2 days ago
'Imagine Russia captured Zelensky': Correa exposes hypocrisy after US kidnaps Maduro
Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 days ago
Drone strikes kill 2 in Russian border regions ahead of Ukraine peace talks
Times of India - World - 3 days ago
Daily Express - World - 3 days ago
Ukraine Drone Strike Kills One in Russian Border Region
One person was killed and two others wounded when a Ukrainian drone struck a car in the Russian border region of Belgorod.
Breitbart - World - 3 days ago
The health of the sector is declining amid the military buildup and continued support for Ukraine
Russia Today - Business - 3 days ago
Ukraine wary of Putin's Easter truce and says it will reciprocate only a genuine ceasefire
NPR - Weird - 3 days ago
Panic in Russia as Trump's Venezuela raid sparks fears Russians 'will starve to death'
Daily Express - World - 4 days ago
Trump's 'knee-jerk' remarks on 'false flag' Russia attack reveal major issue, warns expert
Daily Express - World - 4 days ago
'What did they do to the Constitution?' Vancouver residents from Russia detained by ICE
The Columbian - Top Stories - 4 days ago
Zelensky names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine needs to focus on security issues, developing its defense and security forces, and peace talks.
Los Angeles Times - World - 5 days ago
Readers sound off on a murdered dog owner, betraying Ukraine and better bus shelters
New York Daily News - Opinion - 5 days ago
The Week - Top Stories - 7 days ago
Donald Trump Florida Visit: Taxpayers Allegedly Foot $3.4M Golf Bill While Zelensky Waits
International Business Times - Top Stories - 7 days ago
The Week - World - 7 days ago
Iran, Russia move to deepen energy cooperation
TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran and Russia have underscored the importance of implementing strategic memorandums of understanding during a joint energy working group meeting aimed at reviewing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.
Mehr News Agency - Business - 7 days ago
Defense stocks fall after Ukraine peace talks; European markets open flat
European stocks start the last trading week of the year in flat territory.
CNBC - World - 7 days ago
European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war
New York Daily News - World - 8 days ago
Russia flaunts 'unstoppable' nuclear missile for first time in Belarus as WW3 fears escalate
Daily Mail - Science - 8 days ago
Russia Reportedly Mediating Between Israel and Iran to Prevent Escalation
Haaretz - World - 8 days ago
Virtually all debate and controversy over the future sovereignty of Taiwan and Ukraine have rested on preventing the worst from happening.
UPI - Opinion - 8 days ago
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Fabricating Attack to Undermine Peace Talks
Ukraine has rejected Russian claims that it targeted a residence used by President Vladimir Putin, saying the allegation is false and intended to derail fragile peace talks.
OilPrice.com - World - 8 days ago
US banking giant reveals massive Russia exit cost
Citigroup expects a loss of more than $1 billion from the sale of its remaining business in Russia
Russia Today - Business - 8 days ago
Russia says Ukraine attacked Putin's home, Kyiv denies
Russia on Monday accused Ukraine of launching a large-scale drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences, a claim Kyiv rejected as a...
Daily Sabah - World - 9 days ago
Russia opens rebuilt Mariupol theater more than 3 years after Moscow airstrike killed hundreds there
New York Daily News - World - 9 days ago
Russia opens rebuilt Mariupol theater where its airstrikes killed hundreds of trapped civilians
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 9 days ago
US offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says
New York Daily News - Politics - 9 days ago
President Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal, even as Russia launched another round of attacks on Ukraine while Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy flew to the United States.
Christian Science Monitor - World - 9 days ago
Zelensky meets Trump in Florida as Ukraine war peace talks focus on territorial issues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Florida for critical talks with Donald Trump on ending the nearly four-year Ukraine war, with territorial concessions the most sensitive issue on the table
WalesOnline - World - 10 days ago
Oil falls 2% on looming supply glut, hopes of Ukraine peace deal
Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 10 days ago
Russia pounds Kyiv hours before Zelensky-Trump showdown on ending war
Explosions rang out across Kyiv overnight as Ukraine's air defence units went into action
Evening Standard - World - 11 days ago
Russia hits Ukraine with drone, missile strikes ahead of Zelenskyy-Trump meeting
Before the overnight attacks, the Ukrainian president said the talks would focus on the territorial aspects of a proposed peace deal.
SBS - Politics - 11 days ago
Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says
New York Daily News - World - 12 days ago
NATO's scandal-ridden boss wants war with Russia to be his next train wreck
Mark Rutte is trying to invoke history against Russia – bold move for someone with such a selective memory of his own scandals
Russia Today - Opinion - 12 days ago
Zelensky Challenges Putin With US-Backed 20-Point Peace Plan As Proposal Reaches Moscow
The next move now lies with Putin, whose response will show whether the proposal can gain traction or fade amid continued fighting.
International Business Times - Top Stories - 12 days ago
EU sets new record in trade surplus with Russia – Eurostat
EU quarterly trade surplus with Russia hit €1.5 billion in Q3 2025, the first time since 2002, data shows
Russia Today - Business - 12 days ago
Russia-Ukraine war: Why Europe risks another bleak year in 2026
As the US retrenches, European leaders are militarising without strategy or capacity, deepening economic decline, democratic strain and geopolitical risk across the continent
Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 12 days ago
Russia may be feeling the pressure after Moscow blast and US-Ukraine peace framework
Two police officers and another person were killed in a car blast in Moscow on Wednesday. It is the second fatal bombing in the capital in the space of three days.
Sky News - World - 13 days ago
Russia Bombards Kyiv as Zelenskyy Warns of Christmas Strikes
Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone assault on Kyiv and Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of intensified Christmas-period attacks amid stalled negotiations.
OilPrice.com - World - 14 days ago
Ukraine is leveraging its powerful – and cheap – new drone killers for air defense
New York Daily News - World - 16 days ago
Russia Downplays Peace Prospects as Talks With U.S. and Ukraine Conclude
Russia maintained its uncompromising stance on a Ukraine peace deal, dismissing proposed revisions from Kyiv and European allies as U.S.-brokered talks in Florida ended without tangible progress.
OilPrice.com - World - 16 days ago
Starlink in the crosshairs: How Russia could attack Elon Musk's conquering of space
Two NATO-nation intelligence services suspect Russia is developing a new anti-satellite weapon to target Elon Musk’s Starlink constellation with destructive orbiting clouds of shrapnel.
One America News Network - Technology - 16 days ago
Rocket Report: Russia pledges quick fix for Soyuz launch pad; Ariane 6 aims high
South Korean rocket startup Innospace is poised to debut a new nano-launcher.
Ars Technica - Science - 19 days ago
EU Approves €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine After Frozen Assets Plan Stalls
The European Union agreed to a €90 billion interest-free loan for Ukraine after legal concerns blocked plans to use frozen Russian assets, underscoring Europe’s growing responsibility to sustain Kyiv as U.S. support wanes.
OilPrice.com - World - 19 days ago
Why the EU's climbdown on aid to Ukraine matters
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Irish Times - Politics - 19 days ago
Defense stocks fall as Ukraine talks continue; European markets finish lower
European stocks closed lower on Tuesday, reversing gains seen at the start of the week.
CNBC - World - 21 days ago
Ukraine military aid holds at $45 billion this year, despite US drawdown
Euractiv - Politics - 22 days ago
Reparation loan risks not credible and based on Russian lies, says Ukraine
Euractiv - Business - 22 days ago
EU state offers to cover costs if Hungary cuts energy ties with Russia
Russia Today - Business - 22 days ago
Merz says Ukraine-US talks give 'chance for real peace process'
Euractiv - Top Stories - 23 days ago
Germany warns rejecting Ukraine loan would harm EU countries' finances
Euractiv - Business - 23 days ago
Russia seeks $230B in damages from Euroclear over seized assets
Daily Sabah - Business - 23 days ago
Zelensky announces plan to seize Russian assets through international guarantees
Albawaba - Business - 24 days ago
Russia strikes Turkish cargo vessel off Ukraine's Odesa
A major fire erupted after Russia targeted a Turkish cargo vessel anchored in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa in a missile attack on Friday. The cargo...
Daily Sabah - Politics - 26 days ago
Putin Says Russia Ready For War With Europe: Experts Name Nations Most Likely To Survive WW3
International Business Times - Top Stories - 26 days ago
Ukrainian Kids Sent To North Korea: Kyiv Counts 19,500 Abductions From Occupied Zones
International Business Times - Top Stories - 27 days ago
Türkiye tells Russia, Ukraine to 'keep energy infrastructure out of war'
Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago
Under-pressure Ukraine opts for Black Sea gambit in 'new test' for Türkiye
Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago
Russia Wants This Mega Missile to Intimidate the West, but It Keeps Crashing
Wired News - Technology - 1 month ago
Arms industry investors in panic over Ukraine peace talks
A US-backed peace initiative has reportedly prompted a sell-off of German arms manufacturers’ stocks
Russia Today - Business - 1 month ago
Daily Mail - World - 1 month ago
The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international military community rethink war tactics.
Military.com - Technology - 2 months ago
Trump turns focus to Ukraine peace talks, threatens Tomahawk supply
NZ Herald - World - 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 - 2 months ago
Inside-net: Russia is dismantling free internet connections
The Russian authorities this year created a ‘white list’ of websites that are not to be blocked while everything else would not be available for users in Russia
Global Voices - Technology - 3 months ago
Moldova Election: How Russia Tried and Failed to Hack the Vote
Byline Times - Politics - 3 months ago
If China stops supporting Russia, war would end tomorrow, says Trump's Ukraine envoy
First Post - World - 3 months ago
The Conversation - Environment - 5 months ago
Another round of escalation in relations between Azerbaijan and Russia
Global Voices - World - 6 months ago
Live Science - Technology - 7 months ago
The Conversation - Environment - 8 months ago
IAN BIRRELL: These attacks on Kyiv are proof Putin is emboldened by US appeasement
Daily Mail - Opinion - 8 months ago
UFC could return to Russia – Putin envoy
Russia Today - Sports - 8 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 - 9 months 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 - 9 months ago
The Conversation - Politics - 10 months ago
Putin's Constant Long-Running, Long-Range Escalations in Ukraine
Byline Times - Entertainment - 1 year ago
Daily Mail - Opinion - 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
Russia Detained A Journalist From The Wall Street Journal On Spying Accusations
BuzzFeed News - World - 2 years 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 - 2 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 - 2 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
UPI - Business - 4 years ago