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Ukraine/Russia

Ukraine Strikes Upping Pressure on Russia

Ukraine has vowed to retake Crimea from Russia, persistently attacking the Black Sea peninsula Moscow seized in 2014.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 29 minutes ago

Starmer's resignation: The view from Russia - Exclusive - EXPLAINER - The prime minister's departure is unlikely to alter London's support for Kiev or its confrontational stance toward Moscow, the Kremlin has said

Russian officials and analysts say UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s departure is unlikely to alter London’s aid for Ukraine or its policy toward Moscow

Russia Today - US News - 5 hours ago

Ukraine war latest: Sailor killed after Moscow strikes foreign cargo ships, says Kyiv

Fuel supplies in occupied Crimea have been restricted to essential government agencies

Independent UK - Politics - 17 hours ago

From the Magazine - A battlefield volunteer in Ukraine war has a story. She wants Europe to hear it.

Anastasia Fomitchova left her life in Paris to join the fight for her native Ukraine. She was inspired to write a book about the bravery and unflinching humanity of those she served alongside as a medic. Her message to Europeans: It’s their war, too.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 10 days ago

A Russian drone strike in Ukraine kills 3 from one family, including a 13-year-old boy

KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian drone strike on the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine killed three members of the same family, including a 13-year-old boy and his father, and wounded two other people, a

The Columbian - US News - 20 hours ago

A Russian drone strike in Ukraine kills three from one family, including a 13-year-old boy

Number of civilian casualties in Russian attacks in May highest since April 2022

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Russian Drone Strike in Ukraine Kills Three From One Family, Including 13-Year-Old Boy

A Russian drone strike on the city of Sumy in Ukraine killed three members of the same family, including a 13-year-old boy and his father.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Russian strike on Turkish cargo ship kills one: Ukraine

The Ukrainian navy said that a 'large-scale fire' broke out on the Turkish cargo vessel Victress, which was Panama-flagged, following a drone strike by...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 1 day ago

Ukraine criticises Poland's decision to strip Zelensky of honour

Polish president Karol Nawrocki has decided to strip Volodymyr Zelensky of Poland’s highest state honour

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

New show sees Michael Gove navigate war with Russia as fictional prime minister

The Wargame will also star former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon as deputy prime minister.

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Are Ukraine drones really exposing gaps in Russia's defense?

Once seen as almost impenetrable, Russian air defenses are now under growing strain from Ukrainian drones. A recent attack on Moscow has reignited debate over Russian vulnerabilities.

Deutsche Welle - World - 2 days ago

Zelensky returns Poland's highest honor after Polish leader revokes it in feud over history

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has returned a state honor to Poland after the Polish president revoked it over Zelensky's naming of an army unit after one accused of slaughtering Poles in WWII.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 2 days ago

The day the Five Eyes showed up to confront Russia about its plan to attack Ukraine -- Geoff Nixon

It has been revealed that a group of Five Eyes officials delivered a dramatic and potentially unprecedented in-person warning to a Kremlin official about the consequences Moscow would face for attacking Ukraine, days before the start of its full-scale invasion.

CBC News - World - 2 days ago

Russian Strike on Apartment Block in Ukraine's Kharkiv Kills At Least One, Injures Nine

Russian guided bombs struck an apartment block in Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing at least one and injuring nine.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine keeps striking Russian refineries and supply routes. How close is the country to an energy crisis? -- Briar Stewart

Experts say Russia's energy industry is under increasing pressure as Ukraine tilts the war closer to the country that has been waging it, through a combination of long- and middle-range strikes.

CBC News - World - 3 days ago

UK long-range strike weapons could be sent to Ukraine within a year

The Ministry of Defence challenged UK firms to develop the weapons with a speed of more than 600km per hour

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

EU leaders squabble over outreach to Moscow as Ukraine war rages on

European Council President António Costa, who chaired their two-day summit in Brussels this week, had directed his office to reach out to the Kremlin. Costa said his aim was not to mediate or set up a parallel negotiating track to the one led by the United States, which is making little progress.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 3 days ago

Russia vows escalation after Ukraine hits Moscow with largest-ever drone attack

Russia has pledged to carry out frequent and "massive group strikes" against Ukraine shortly after Kyiv launched a barrage of drones on Moscow.

CNBC - US News - 4 days ago

International Space Station leak crisis: NASA, Russia clash over Zvezda module repairs

The NASA and Russian federal space agency, Roscosmos, have been at odds regarding the future of the PrK tunnel, a section connecting the Russian Zvezda module to an aft docking port. Since 2019, the...

International The News - Technology - 4 days ago

Major Ukraine drone strikes set Moscow refinery alight, shut airport

Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion, striking a Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week and...

Daily Sabah - World - 5 days ago

How a Belarusian exile vanished in waters held by Russia

Former sports official Anatol Kotau was last seen boarding a private yacht in Turkey in 2025. DW and its partners investigated his journey to and disappearance in Russia-controlled "gray zone" waters in the Black Sea.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 5 days ago

Putin praises Russia-Türkiye ties as he hosts FM Fidan in Kazan

Russian President Vladimir Putin underscored the strength of Türkiye-Russia relations and the importance of continued dialogue on regional and...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 5 days ago

Trump Signals Renewed Focus on Ukraine After Iran Deal Breakthrough

Trump suggested that a breakthrough with Iran could allow the United States to refocus on Ukraine, while Zelensky said G7 leaders are increasingly united in recognizing Russia's unwillingness to end the war.

OilPrice.com - World - 5 days ago

Russia reports record-high employment rate

Russia’s employment rate climbed to a record high of 61.5%, but officials warn of labor shortages, low productivity and workforce pressures

Russia Today - Business - 14 days ago

U.S. Lawmakers Push New Ukraine Aid and Russia Sanctions

The House advanced a new Ukraine aid and sanctions bill despite Trump administration opposition, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Russia’s invasion had become a strategic disaster.

OilPrice.com - World - 18 days ago

Russia Weighs $50 Million Plan to Influence Armenia's Election

Russia allegedly explored covert measures, including transporting Russia-based Armenian citizens to vote, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan heads into Armenia’s parliamentary election with a growing lead.

OilPrice.com - World - 20 days ago

Russia Signs Military Cooperation Deal With Afghanistan's Taliban Government

Russia and Afghanistan’s Taliban government have signed a military cooperation agreement that underscores growing political and security ties, even as major arms transfers remain unlikely due to economic and logistical constraints.

OilPrice.com - World - 23 days 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 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 2 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 - 2 months 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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 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 - 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