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Trump says Putin "let me down" -- President Trump is on his way back to the U.S. after a state visit to the U.K. During a news conference with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, he was asked about the war in Ukraine and specifically, Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.

President Trump is on his way back to the U.S. after a state visit to the U.K. During a news conference with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, he was asked about the war in Ukraine and specifically, Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.

CBS News - US News - 6 minutes ago

Latest CBS News Videos - Analyzing Russia's standing ahead of U.N.G.A. The Russia-Ukraine war is expected to be a major discussion point at the United Nations General Assembly next week. Russia is sending its foreign minister to lead the country's delegation as it faces international blowback over the war and last week's incident of Russian drones entering Polish airspace. Ian Bremmer, president and founder of the Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, joined CBS News to discuss Russia and ABC's decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air. 54M ago - 02:08

The Russia-Ukraine war is expected to be a major discussion point at the United Nations General Assembly next week. Russia is sending its foreign minister to lead the country's delegation as it faces international blowback over the war and last week's incident of Russian drones entering Polish airspace. Ian Bremmer, president and founder of the Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, joined CBS News to discuss Russia and ABC's decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air.

CBS News - US News - 6 minutes ago

Russia Races to Build Its Own Starlink Rival Amid Ukraine War

Russia is fast-tracking development of a domestic Starlink alternative through Bureau 1440 to revive its space sector and counter Ukraine’s battlefield advantage.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Tsunami Advisory Issued for Alaska's Aleutian Islands After Powerful Quake Off Russia

U.S. officials urged Aleutian residents to move inland after a 7.8 earthquake struck near Kamchatka and triggered tsunami alerts.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 hours ago

'Not the right time' to call for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire – Trump

US President Donald Trump has declined to call for an immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine

Russia Today - World - 2 hours ago

Ukraine 'close' to signing agreement with NATO country in major blow to Vladimir Putin

Move could deal a significant blow to Putin and Russia's ongoing war in the country

WalesOnline - World - 4 hours ago

U.K., Lithuania and Latvia detain people over allegations of arson and spying for Russia

VILNIUS, Lithuania — British, Lithuanian and Latvian authorities have detained several people on suspicion of carrying out intelligence-related activities on behalf of Russia in the latest of a string

The Columbian - US News - 5 hours ago

Trump says Putin has "really let me down" as he wraps up U.K. visit -- Trump's visit to Britain moved from royal spectacle to politics on day 2, as he and the U.K.'s Keir Starmer discussed the Gaza and Ukraine wars and other issues.

Trump's visit to Britain moved from royal spectacle to politics on day 2, as he and the U.K.'s Keir Starmer discussed the Gaza and Ukraine wars and other issues.

CBS News - World - 6 hours ago

Denmark to acquire long-range precision weapons to counter Russia threat -- Yesterday

No immediate risk of attack but ‘Russia will be a threat to Europe and Denmark for years to come,’ Danish Prime Minister says

The Globe and Mail - World - 6 hours ago

Ukraine strikes choke off Russian oil exports and fuel supplies

Evidence mounts that Ukraine’s two-pronged approach is working. Russian regions are short of fuel, and exports suffer.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Ukraine Strikes Deep Into Russia as Energy War Escalates

Ukraine hit two Russian refineries in fresh drone strikes as new data showed Russia’s August seaborne oil product exports rose nearly 9%, highlighting the tension between rising shipments and war-driven energy risks.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Trump admits Putin 'let me down' on Ukraine peace talks as UK PM Keir Starmer says dictator 'has shown his true face'

President Trump responded to British PM Keir Starmer’s remarks about the Russia-Ukraine war. President Trump speaks during a joint press conference with Britain’s Prime Minister Keir...

New York Post - Politics - 8 hours ago

Bank of Russia governor dismisses talk of recession

Cooling growth should not be confused with a contraction, Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

UK police make arrests for spying as Lithuanian prosecutors target Russia-linked arson network

British, Lithuanian, and Latvian authorities have detained individuals suspected of spying for Russia. On Thursday, the Metropolitan Police arrested three people near London. On Wednesday, Lithuanian …

Bay to Bay News - World - 11 hours ago

Putin Fires Top Advisor Who Wanted to End Ukraine War: Report

Dmitry Kozak was pushed out of his role in the Kremlin's inner circle due to disagreements over Ukraine, Russian media reported.

Newsweek - World - 11 hours ago

Iran, Russia discuss energy cooperation in Tehran Meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev met in Tehran to review bilateral fuel and energy cooperation.

Mehr News Agency - World - 12 hours ago

Russia adding 16K troops for renewed offensive in as little as 10 days, Ukrainian commander predicts

Pokrovsk, in eastern Ukraine, is a critical location for logistics — and a place where Moscow's forces have been attempting to swallow up in more than a year of intensified focus.

New York Post - Politics - 13 hours ago

SENS KLOBUCHAR AND GRASSLEY: America can't ignore Russia kidnapping Ukrainian children

Ukrainian children face forced re-education in Russian facilities as bipartisan US senators introduce legislation demanding their unconditional return.

Fox News - Opinion - 14 hours ago

LETTERS -- 'There is no way to achieve peace in Ukraine that compels our stalwart ally to cede territory to Russia.' Letters to the editor for Sept. 17 -- Yesterday

In today’s letters to the editor: war in Ukraine; Charlie Kirk; Michael Sabia; Teck Resources; shipbuilding; climate disclosure; Gimli Beach

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 15 hours ago

Successful Iran-Russia cooperation proves unilateralism ended

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the successful cooperation model between independent countries like Iran and Russia will demonstrate that the era of unipolarity in the world has come to an end.

Mehr News Agency - World - 17 hours ago

Poland Deputy PM Seeks 'Toughest' Pressure on Russia After Drone Incursion

"We will do more to ensure that our people are safe," Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski told Newsweek.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Russia remains ready to solve Ukraine conflict via diplomacy

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that Russia is open to resolving the conflict in Ukraine through diplomatic means.

Mehr News Agency - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia to Build 38 New Nuclear Reactors

Rosatom, Moscow’s state atomic energy corporation, already has five new reactors under construction.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 day ago

Ukraine war: Three dead after Putin's overnight attack targets railway

Last week Ukrainian drones hit Russia's biggest oil port for the first time since the war began

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

The Tusk delusion, debunked: Poland's Ukraine fatigue isn't Kremlin-made

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has accused the Kremlin of stoking anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Zelensky 'losing touch with reality' – Foreign Policy analysis

Recent policy mistakes related to the military and civil governance triggered significant public backlash, the outlet has reported

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

How the war in Ukraine has already become a European conflict

Romania became the latest Nato member to scramble fighter jets after a Russian drone entered its airspace

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Pussy Riot sentenced in Russia in absentia over anti-war messages

The sentences, ranging from 8 to 13 years, have been called ‘politically motivated’ by the protest group

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine Cuts Diesel Imports from India Due to Russian Oil Ties

Ukraine will reportedly begin curbing its imports of diesel fuel from India, due to India’s insistence on buying Russian oil.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Putin oversees joint drill with Belarus as Russia flaunts nuclear might

A month after the U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska failed to deliver peace in Ukraine, tensions in eastern Europe have spiked with Russian drones entering...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine Drone Attacks Could Force Russia to Cut Oil Production

Russia’s oil producers may have to reduce output as intensified Ukrainian drone attacks have damaged critical export and port infrastructure.

OilPrice.com - Business - 2 days ago

Why Trump's letter to NATO won't shift EU's course on Russia

Donald Trump has said the US will sanction Russia only if all NATO members end Russian oil and gas imports. Brussels sees the move as pressure on Hungary and Slovakia — and as an excuse for the White House to delay.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 2 days ago

Zelensky calls for a European air defense system as Russian strike wounds 13 in Ukrainian city

Ukrainian officials say Russian forces have bombarded the city of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine with rockets

Los Angeles Times - US News - 2 days ago

At least 2 dead, homes on fire in new Russian strikes on Ukraine

Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine’s southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia early Tuesday, killing at least two people, injuring 18 others and sparking...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Russia starts Zapad and NATO braces for trouble

The last time the exercises were held, they effectively formed the first phase of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022

OilPrice.com - World - 3 days ago

US, Europe keep billions in trade ties with Russia despite sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said new energy sanctions against Russia were possible, but only if all NATO members also stopped buying Russian...

Daily Sabah - Business - 3 days ago

Russia rehearses for war

Russian jets, helicopters, tanks, drones and soldiers are taking part in military drills in Belarus. Both countries claim they're preparing for a possible attack by NATO.

Sky News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Russia warns Europe it'll go after any state that takes its assets

Russia on Monday issued a warning that it would go after any European attempting to seize its assets, following reports that the European Union is...

Daily Sabah - Business - 3 days ago

Europe refuses to accept reality as Putin escalates war on Ukraine

The West huffs and puffs but does nothing to stop him, even as he prods at the edge of Nato territory

Irish Times - Opinion - 4 days ago

Trump urges NATO nations to stop buying Russian oil and impose massive China tariffs over war in Ukraine

President Trump says he believes Russia's war against Ukraine would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum.

Los Angeles Times - World - 5 days ago

Trump says he's ready to put 'major sanctions' on Russia if NATO nations do too

President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to impose sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, but has so far held off from doing so.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

Russia and Belarus Launch Major Military Drills

Russia and Belarus have commenced the Zapad-2025 joint military drills, simulating enemy repulsion and practicing nuclear weapon decision-making, while drawing close international observation.

OilPrice.com - World - 6 days ago

Moscow ignores war in Ukraine to celebrate summer -- While Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities are facing Russian drone and missile attacks, it's been a festive summer in Moscow, where war feels far away.

While Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities are facing Russian drone and missile attacks, it’s been a festive summer in Moscow, where war feels far away.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 6 days ago

Russia and China planning clearinghouse to avoid West – Moscow

The project is aimed at building a payment infrastructure independent of the West, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has said

Russia Today - Business - 6 days ago

Prince Harry makes unannounced Ukraine trip 'to bring it home'

He made the journey after spending several days in the UK

WalesOnline - World - 6 days ago

Trump Faces Crucial Decision on Sanctions as Russia Defies Diplomacy

Russia’s largest aerial assault on Ukraine since 2022 underscores the collapse of peace talks, deepening battlefield risks, and fueling Western debates over sanctions and security guarantees.

OilPrice.com - World - 9 days ago

Russia and UAE agree major business deal – Kommersant

Moscow and Abu Dhabi have reached an agreement to boost bilateral trade and investment by easing market access

Russia Today - Business - 10 days ago

Trump Signals Possible New Sanctions After Russia Hit Kyiv Cabinet Building

Russia’s largest drone strike of the war hit Kyiv’s Cabinet of Ministers building, prompting Zelenskyy to demand a strong U.S. response.

OilPrice.com - World - 10 days ago

France says 26 nations pledge Ukraine troop deployment if peace agreed

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that 26 of Ukraine's allies have committed to sending troops as a 'reassurance force' once fighting...

Daily Sabah - World - 14 days ago

Russia-China gas deal to 'turn the LNG market on its head' – analysts

Moscow could double deliveries to its Asian neighbor by the 2030s, shutting out US exports, Bloomberg has warned

Russia Today - Business - 15 days ago

Europe Maps Out Troop Deployment Plan for Ukraine Peace Deal

European leaders, with U.S. backing, are drafting a detailed plan for a potential multinational troop deployment to Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is reached.

OilPrice.com - World - 17 days ago

Russia Gears Up for New Nuclear Missile Test

Recent activity in the Russian Arctic suggests an imminent test of the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, a weapon plagued by past failures but nearing operational readiness.

OilPrice.com - World - 19 days ago

Dissident Belarusian sports official thought to be in Russia

Anatol Kotau has been unreachable for over a week. Those who know him suspect foul play, with the Belarusian secret service warning dissidents of retribution.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 20 days ago

Trump Hints at New Russia Sanctions As Ukraine War Escalates

U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine, hinting at potential new sanctions on Russia and measures against Kyiv, while expressing a desire for a peaceful resolution and acknowledging both sides' complexities.

OilPrice.com - World - 22 days ago

How the impact of 'Operation Spiderweb' is reshaping Russia's war on Ukraine

A bold Ukrainian drone assault on Russian airbases in Siberia, codenamed Operation Spiderweb, rocked the region, unleashing a torrent of accusations, speculation, and ominous predictions.

Global Voices - Technology - 26 days ago

Russia orders state-backed WhatsApp rival pre-installed on phones, tablets

Russia said on Thursday that all mobile phones and tablets sold in the country from next month must come pre-installed with MAX, a state-backed messaging...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 28 days ago

Major US firms 'lining up' to return to Russia – industry boss

American businesses are waiting for the lifting of Ukraine-related sanctions, Chamber of Commerce chief Robert Agee has noted

Russia Today - Business - 29 days ago

Oil rises on supply concerns amid stalled Ukraine peace talks

Singapore: Oilprices rose on Wednesday as supply concerns resurfaced, with peace talks to end the war in Ukraine expected to take longer. The delay le...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 29 days ago

Miss Universe Russia 2017 Kseniya Alexandrova dies at 30, four months after her wedding

ALBAWABA - Miss Universe Russia 2017 Kseniya Alexandrova tragically dies after accident.The world of beauty pageants is sad about the death of Miss Univ

Albawaba - Entertainment - 1 month ago

China hits back at EU over Russia sanctions

Beijing has sanctioned two Lithuanian banks, fulfilling a promise to retaliate after the bloc targeted Chinese lenders

Russia Today - Business - 1 month ago

China, India fuel Russia war machine by ignoring international sanctions: report

Report reveals China and India supporting Russia despite sanctions, with sale of explosive materials from India and Chinese drone engines powering Russian attacks.

Fox News - Business - 1 month 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 - 6 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 - 6 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