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Ukraine/Russia

Merz proposes limited EU status for Ukraine – media

The German chancellor’s proposal would grant Ukraine an “interim” status in the bloc without voting rights while Kiev demands full membership in 2027

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Germany's Merz pitches making Ukraine EU 'associate member'

“What I envisage is a political solution that brings Ukraine substantially closer to the European Union and its core institutions immediately,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wrote in a letter to EU leaders.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 hours ago

Putin and Lukashenko oversee joint Russia-Belarus nuclear drills

ALBAWABA- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko jointly monitored large-scale nuclear exercises involving Russi

Albawaba - World - 2 hours ago

World News -- At least 7 killed, more than 50 hurt as Russia, Ukraine trade attacks -- Russia launched waves of deadly airborne attacks across eastern regions of Ukraine which responded with retaliatory drone strikes into southern Russia.

Russia launched waves of deadly airborne attacks across eastern regions of Ukraine which responded with retaliatory drone strikes into southern Russia.

UPI - World - 3 hours ago

Russia holds nuclear drills across land, sea and air with ally Belarus

MOSCOW — Trucks carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles rumbled over forest roads, atomic-powered submarines set sail from Arctic and Pacific ports, and crews scrambled into warplanes as Russia and neighboring Belarus held the final stage of their joint nuclear drills Thursday.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate

Ukrainian drones have struck another Russian refinery, igniting a fire and producing massive black smoke.

Los Angeles Times - World - 5 hours ago

Ukraine boosts border security with Belarus over attack fears

Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukraine is ramping up security measures in its regions bordering Belarus, Kyiv said on Thursday, after weeks of warning of a possible f...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Ukraine ups security as Russia holds nuclear strike drills with Belarus -- Russia says "nuclear munitions" sent to Belarus for joint drills in the country that Moscow used as a launchpad for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Russia says "nuclear munitions" sent to Belarus for joint drills in the country that Moscow used as a launchpad for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

CBS News - World - 10 hours ago

Germany urges the E.U. to offer Ukraine 'associate membership' and boost talks with Russia

Europe is weighing whether to try to launch its own negotiations with the Kremlin, with U.S. mediated talks bogged down while America’s attention focuses on the Iran war.

NBC News - World - 10 hours ago

Ukraine wants to strip Russia of permanent UN Security Council membership

ALBAWABA - Ukraine's permanent representative to the UN calls on UN members to strip Russia of its permanent membership status in the Security Council.A

Albawaba - World - 11 hours ago

China, Russia Back Cuba After US Indicts Raúl Castro

Beijing and Moscow jointly condemned the U.S.'s threats and sanctions against Cuba.

Newsweek - World - 12 hours ago

Three key takeaways from Putin's Beijing trip — and what they reveal about China-Russia ties

Putin left Beijing with declarations of enduring friendship with China and a stack of bilateral agreements — but without the energy breakthrough Moscow desperately sought.

CNBC - Politics - 17 hours ago

This is why easing Russia's oil sanctions is a gut punch to Ukraine

The PM’s decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia will kill Ukrainians and enfeeble Britain, and is a stain on the national reputation, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley, who has spent more than 11 years covering the region

Independent UK - World - 17 hours ago

Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war

A trade license that went into effect Wednesday permits imports of Russian oil that has been refined into jet fuel and diesel in third countries such as India and Turkey.

NBC News - World - 23 hours ago

Commentary: What this year's Victory Day parade in Moscow tells us about Russia's war against Ukraine

Given the absence of military equipment, Russia's recent "Victory Day" parade was underwhelming, says this academic.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 1 day ago

Report: Xi Told Trump that Putin May Regret Invading Ukraine

Chinese dictator Xi Jinping reportedly told the visiting President Trump that Vladimir Putin might come to regret invading Ukraine.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Russia warns Armenia over moves straining alliance with Moscow

Russia on Wednesday accused Armenia of taking actions that undermine the spirit of its longstanding alliance with Moscow, signaling deepening tensions...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Defying Western pressure: Russia and China deepen economic partnership

Moscow and Beijing have expanded coordination in energy, trade, and infrastructure as they push for a more multipolar economic system

Russia Today - Business - 1 day ago

China-Russia-US relations: Zero-sum is gone for good

As Xi hosts Trump and Putin, Beijing is proving it can engage both powers at once without turning global politics into a zero-sum game

Russia Today - Opinion - 2 days ago

Senators question Pentagon's lack of Ukraine spending plan, Europe force posture changes

The Pentagon has yet to explain to Congress how it plans to spend $400 million lawmakers earmarked for weapons for Ukraine

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Ukraine Is Escaping Trump's Permission Trap—and it's Bad News for Putin

Perspective: Ukraine's liberating push for self-sufficiency in long-range drones and missiles is beginning to pay off.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

China-Russia relations are as strong as ever thanks to Trump

The US president failed to ‘un-unite’ the two powers because he has repeated the same mistakes his predecessors made.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 2 days ago

Deutsche Bank's London branch fined £165,000 for breaching Russia sanctions

The global financial firm processed two payments linked to a sanctioned Russian entity in June and July 2022.

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

Russia and China are building something America cannot break

Putin’s China visit shows how Russia-China trust has made Washington’s old triangle strategy harder to sustain in a changing world order

Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago

Decade of strategic partnership: Key Putin-Xi meetings that shaped Russia-China ties

The Russian and Chinese leaders’ meetings have produced major agreements and deepened strategic cooperation between the two countries

Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago

Did Trump Trade Taiwan To China To End The Iran And Russia Wars?

Analysts believe Beijing may be positioning itself as a mediator in the Iran conflict while quietly seeking greater strategic flexibility from Washington on Taiwan and broader geopolitical issues.

OilPrice.com - World - 3 days ago

Russian attacks kill one, injure more than 30 in Ukraine overnight, officials say

Russia launched ‌drones, airstrikes and shelling at Ukraine overnight, targeting cities such as Odesa in the south and Dnipro in the southeast, killing one person and injuring ​more than 30,...

New York Post - World - 3 days ago

Ukraine Unleashes Wave Of Drone Attacks Killing 3 In Russia

The attacks come in the aftermath of a wave of Russian strikes, which Ukrainian authorities said killed at least 25 people and injured dozens.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Russia pressures university students to become wartime drone pilots

Universities promise no frontline duty and perks if students enlist in military.

Ars Technica - Technology - 6 days ago

Three's a party: US, China, and now Russia are on the prowl in GEO

Instead of running silent and deep, most satellites easily stand out against the blackness of space.

Ars Technica - Science - 6 days ago

Boycotting Russia and Israel betrays the spirit of the Venice Biennale

It feels wrong to cancel artists because you disapprove of what their countries are up to, writes Melanie McDonagh

Evening Standard - Opinion - 7 days ago

Ukraine-Russia ceasefire strained as both sides report weekend attacks -- Dan Peleschuk

A U.S.-mediated ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine appeared under serious strain on Sunday, with both sides trading blame for weekend attacks.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Zelenskyy Meets Palantir CEO as Ukraine Doubles Down on AI Warfare

Zelenskyy met Palantir CEO Alex Karp as Ukraine expands AI drone defense through the Brave1 Dataroom, with 100+ companies training combat models.

OilPrice.com - World - 9 days ago

As Russia pushes spring offensive, shift on battlefield buoys Ukrainians -- Howard LaFranchi

Russia is no longer making major battlefield gains. If anything, it’s been Ukraine, aided by its technological prowess, taking back small pieces of territory. After a punishing winter, Ukraine is in a surprisingly encouraging place.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 10 days ago

Russia and Ukraine agree to renewed three-day ceasefire and prisoner swap, Trump says

The US president said the halt in fighting for Victory Day celebrations could mark the "beginning of the end" of the war.

SBS - Politics - 12 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 - 20 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 - 21 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 - 22 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 - 23 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 - 27 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 - 1 month 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 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 - 2 months 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 - 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 - 7 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