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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 1:31 PM ET

Ukraine/Russia

N. Korea slams UNSC meeting on Russia's strike on Ukraine

North Korea on Tuesday denounced a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Russia's recent air strike on Ukraine, defending Moscow's action as self-defense.

UPI - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Trump tells Iranian protesters 'help is on its way' - as Russia brands US military threats 'categorically unacceptable'

Sky News learns the US has "no plans" to hasten regime change in Iran, despite Donald Trump warning he's considering military action after more than 500 protesters were killed. Tehran has said it's "ready for war but also dialogue". Follow the latest and submit your questions below.

Sky News - Sports - 25 minutes ago

US commander says Russia and China's Arctic patrols are 'not for peaceful purposes'

Russia and China allegedly expanding Arctic presence for military reasons, conducting joint patrols near Alaska and Canada, top NATO commander warns.

Fox News - World - 25 minutes ago

Russian attacks in Ukraine kill 4 as U.S. rebukes Moscow for 'escalation' amid peace talks - News - World - | 3 hours ago

Russia launched a second major drone and missile bombardment of Ukraine in four days, officials said Tuesday, aiming again at the power grid amid freezing temperatures in an apparent snub to U.S.-led peace efforts as Moscow's invasion of its neighbour approaches the four-year mark.

CBC News - World - 1 hour ago

Trump Hits Iran's Trade Partners China, India, Russia With 25% Tariffs | Firstpost America

The United States has escalated pressure on Iran, with President Donald Trump drawing a new global red line. Any country trading with Tehran now faces sweeping US tariffs, a move aimed at isolating Iran as nationwide protests intensify and its economy teeters. Washington warns that economic punishment could be followed by military action, while China and others push back against what they call unilateral sanctions.

First Post - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Russia Claims Ownership of Oil Assets It's Developing in Venezuela

Russia's state-owned Roszarubezhneft asserted ownership of all oil assets it is developing in Venezuela, acquired after US sanctions on Rosneft, and committed to their continued sustainable development.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Russia targets Ukraine's power grid in another major attack

Russia fired 300 drones, 18 ballistic missiles and seven crise missiles at Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring a dozen others.

Euronews - World - 3 hours ago

US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' in Ukraine war during peace negotiations

The United States accused Russia of "dangerous and inexplicable escalation" after new attacks on Ukraine's energy and civilian infrastructure.

Fox News - World - 5 hours ago

Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine's power grid and other sites, killing 4

Russia has launched another major drone and missile attack on Ukraine that targeted the country's power grid. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Russia fired nearly 300 drones, …

Bay to Bay News - World - 7 hours ago

UK military chief ignores Russian warnings on Ukraine troop deployment

UK won’t deploy troops to Ukraine unless it is certain they will be safe there, a British military chief has said

Russia Today - World - 7 hours ago

Four killed as Russia launches another big attack on Ukraine's power grid

Russia is ‘weaponising winter’, say Ukrainian officials

Irish Times - World - 8 hours ago

US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine

The US has accused Russia of a "dangerous and inexplicable escalation" of its nearly four-year war in Ukraine at a time when the Trump administration is tr...

Independent.ie - World - 9 hours ago

Russia opens criminal investigation into death of nine babies at Siberian hospital

The state Investigative Committee said the suspected crimes were negligence, and causing death by negligence. It did not say who was under investigation.

NBC News - Business - 8 hours ago

Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine's power grid, killing 4

On Monday, the United States accused Russia of a " dangerous and inexplicable escalation " of the fighting, when the Trump administration is trying to advance peace negotiations.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Putin launches massive missile and drone assault across Ukraine

Four people have been killed by overnight Russian strikes in Ukraine, authorities say. Officials said the attack was the most concentrated barrage of the year so far. Follow the latest and submit a question for our live Q&A below.

Sky News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Russia details civilian deaths caused by Ukraine during holiday season

Russian Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik has detailed the civilian casualties caused by Ukrainian forces during the holiday season

Russia Today - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Ukrainian lawmakers defy Zelensky over bid to oust security chief

Vladimir Zelensky’s bid to remove (SBU) chief Vasily Malyuk has faced resistance in the parliament

Russia Today - US News - 10 hours ago

At least 4 dead, 6 hurt in latest Russian attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv

At least four people were killed and several others were wounded Tuesday when a Russian attack targeted Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv, the...

Daily Sabah - World - 10 hours ago

US slams Russia's 'dangerous escalation' in Ukraine amid new deadly strikes

The Trump administration denounces Russia's use of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile in a UN Security Council meeting.

Aljazeera - US News - 13 hours ago

Second Russian hypersonic missile strikes western Ukraine near NATO borders

ALBAWABA- In a significant escalation of the conflict, Russia announced that it had deployed its advanced Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 day ago

UK believes it can seize any tanker under Russia sanctions – BBC

The UK wants to use the military to seize tankers it claims are part of a ‘shadow fleet’, the state broadcaster BBC has reported

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Beijing slams Trump for citing Russia and China over 'acquiring' Greenland

China’s foreign ministry has stated its opposition to the US using it and Russia as a pretext for Washington’s Arctic ambitions

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

After Marine vet was freed from a Russian prison, he sought revenge by fighting for Ukraine

The 33-year-old shares his harrowing story in a new memoir, 'Retribution.'

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine strikes Russian oil rigs in Caspian Sea after Moscow's intense drone bombardment

Ukraine struck three Russian oil rigs operating in the Caspian Sea on Sunday following Moscow's large-scale bombardment over the weekend that left thousands without heat or power in Kyiv.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Ukrainian drone attack in Russia kills 1; thousands in Kyiv without power after Moscow bombardment

A Ukrainian drone strike has killed one person and wounded three in a Russian city, while thousands of Kyiv residents remain without power and heat after a Moscow bombardment.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Ukrainian Drone Attack in Russia Kills At Least One, Injures Three

A Ukrainian drone strike killed one person and wounded three others in the Russian city of Voronezh, local officials said Sunday.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Russia Uses Hypersonic 'Oreshnik' Ballistic Missile in Strike on Ukraine

For only the second time in the nearly 4-year-old war, Russia used a powerful, new hypersonic missile to strike Ukraine.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Iran, Russia and China join for naval drills in South Africa

China, Russia, and South Africa are long-standing BRICS members

Independent UK - World - 3 days ago

Ukraine war live: Trump says 'Putin is afraid of US but not Europe'

Zelensky had warned Russia was planning a major attack and urged Ukrainians to take cover

Independent UK - World - 3 days ago

Europe -- Russia 'uses new ballistic missile' in massive strike on Ukraine

Russia said it has used the new Oreshnik ballistic missile along with other weapons in a massive strike on Ukraine. Ukrainian officials said four people we...

Independent.ie - World - 3 days ago

Here's who really weaponizes children in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

As accusations of abductions resurface, it’s clear the West doesn’t care about facts on the ground if they contradict the narrative

Russia Today - Opinion - 3 days ago

China, Russia and Iran take part in naval drills with South Africa

Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships began a weeklong naval exercise with host South Africa off the coast of Cape Town on Friday, against the backdrop of...

Daily Sabah - World - 4 days ago

Russia Raises Stakes With New Nuclear-Capable Missile Strike on Ukraine

Russia escalated its war on Ukraine by firing a new nuclear-capable, multi-warhead ballistic missile as part of a massive winter barrage that killed civilians, damaged critical infrastructure, and deepened regional humanitarian crises.

OilPrice.com - World - 4 days ago

Russia fires new ballistic missile at Ukraine, killing at least four

Ukrainian authorities reported multiple deaths and infrastructure damage after Russia said it deployed a new missile system in an overnight strike.

Fox News - World - 4 days ago

'Enough is enough': Trump's warning for the world with Russia-linked tanker seizure

The US has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic, after tracking it for weeks and calling in the assistance of the UK.

SBS - Politics - 4 days ago

This one delusional neocon gives a perfect glimpse into the Ukraine War Fantasy Land they all live in

Someone really should explain to Mike Pompeo how peace deals actually work

Russia Today - Opinion - 4 days ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump approves major Russia sanctions bill

Russia fires suspected hypersonic missile at critical infrastructure in Lviv after Zelensky accuses Putin of weaponising winter

Independent UK - Politics - 5 days ago

Over 1M left without water, power by Russian strikes in Ukraine

Russian overnight strikes on Ukraine cut water, electricity and heating to more than 1 million people in the Dnipropetrovsk region as temperatures fell...

Daily Sabah - World - 5 days ago

Starmer says MPs to get vote on deploying UK troops to Ukraine

Labour prime minister has signed historic deal to deploy armed forces to enforce any ceasefire with Russia – with Trump’s blessing

Independent UK - Politics - 5 days ago

Irish News Video -- Russia accuses US of 'outright piracy' after seizure of Venezuela oil tanker in UK-backed operation

Russia accuses US of ‘outright piracy’ after seizure of Venezuela oil tanker in UK-backed operation

Independent.ie - World - 5 days 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 - Politics - 6 days 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 - 6 days 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 - 6 days 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 - 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 - 13 days ago

From collapse fears to resilience: How Russia reshaped its economy by the end of 2025

A deep dive into how state influence, Asian trade, and domestic production are reshaping the Russian economy

Russia Today - Business - 13 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 - 13 days ago

What happens if Taiwan, Ukraine go under? -- Virtually all debate and controversy over the future sovereignty of Taiwan and Ukraine have rested on preventing the worst from happening.

Virtually all debate and controversy over the future sovereignty of Taiwan and Ukraine have rested on preventing the worst from happening.

UPI - Opinion - 14 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 - 14 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 - 14 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 - 15 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 - 18 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 - 18 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 - 20 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 - 25 days ago

Why the EU's climbdown on aid to Ukraine matters

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

Irish Times - Politics - 25 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 - 27 days 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

Company Inks $7M Deal to Provide Satellite Technology to US Army -- The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international...

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

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 - 3 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

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

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 - 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