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China shuns calls to enter nuclear talks after US-Russia treaty lapses

Germany's foreign minister urged China on Thursday to show "restraint" in weapons development after the expiry of the last U.S.-Russian nuclear treaty.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 17 minutes ago

Ukraine war live: Russia and Kyiv to exchange 314 prisoners

Moscow pressures Zelensky to give in over Donetsk as talks continue in Abu Dhabi

Independent UK - World - 21 minutes ago

Ukraine, Russia hold second day of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Talks described as productive by both Kyiv and Moscow

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 38 minutes ago

Analysis - U.S. interest in Alberta separatism raises red flags over what might come next - Communications between the Trump administration and Alberta's separatist movement raised alarm at the highest levels in Canada last week. It also raised questions about Washington's possible intentions. Some even see dangerous parallels between American efforts to inflame Alberta separatism and the Russian campaign to gin up a separatist movement in eastern Ukraine a decade ago. Politics - | 3 hours ago

Communications between the Trump administration and Alberta's separatist movement raised alarm at the highest levels in Canada last week. It also raised questions about Washington's possible intentions. Some even see dangerous parallels between American efforts to inflame Alberta separatism and the Russian campaign to gin up a separatist movement in eastern Ukraine a decade ago.

CBC News - Politics - 50 minutes ago

Ukraine updates: POW swap deal reached at Abu Dhabi talks

US envoy Witkoff announced that Ukraine and Russia agreed to exchange 314 prisoners for the first time in months, but said "significant work remains." Follow DW for the latest.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 53 minutes ago

Fears grow of new nuclear arms race as key U.S.-Russia treaty expires

Without the New START treaty, which caps the number of deployed nuclear warheads at 1,550 on each side, there will be no limits on the U.S. and Russian arsenals.

NBC News - World - 58 minutes ago

Witkoff says Russia and Ukraine to exchange 314 prisoners of war amid talks

As fighting rages, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators continue US-brokered talks in UAE after 'productive' first day.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for U.S.-brokered talks

Envoys from Moscow and Kyiv met in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday for another round of U.S.-brokered talks on ending the almost four-year war as Russian cluster munitions killed seven people at a market in Ukraine.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

The last U.S.-Russia nuclear pact expires, prompting fears of a new arms race

The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States expires Thursday, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Trump Envoy Says Russia, Ukraine Struck New Agreement After Five Months

Steve Witkoff said it would be the first exchange for months, one that showed "advancing efforts to end the war in Ukraine."

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Kremlin reacts negatively to end of nuclear treaty with US - as Ukraine talks enter second day

While trilateral peace talks rumble on, Russia's attacks continue unabated. Follow the latest below - and watch Michael Clarke answering your Ukraine questions.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

New arms race fears after last US-Russia nuclear pact bites dust

The world faced the fear of a new arms race Thursday when the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the U.S. and Russia expired, lifting...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 hour ago

Russia attacks Ukraine infrastructure as peace talks resume

As US-backed talks between Ukraine and Russia took place in Abu Dhabi, reports surfaced of a Russian air attack on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. Still, Ukraine's top negotiator described the talks as "productive."

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Last arms control treaty limiting U.S., Russian nuclear weapons expires -- The last remaining nuclear treaty between the U.S. and Russia has expired, ending decades of arms control between the two countries with the largest nuclear arsenals.

The last remaining nuclear treaty between the U.S. and Russia has expired, ending decades of arms control between the two countries with the largest nuclear arsenals.

CBS News - Politics - 2 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine hold a second day of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged allied countries to press Moscow into ending its all-out invasion, which began almost four years ago on Feb. 24 2022.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Mark Rutte visits damaged Kyiv energy site as Russia steps up attacks - During a secretive Kyiv visit, NATO's Mark Rutte meets Zelenskyy, tours bombed infrastructure and stresses urgent air defence support for Ukraine. 04/02/2026

Video. During a secretive Kyiv visit, NATO’s Mark Rutte meets Zelenskyy, tours bombed infrastructure and stresses urgent air defence support for Ukraine.

Euronews - World - 3 hours ago

Zelenskyy calls on Trump to respond to Russia's attack as talks resume - As the talks in Abu Dhabi between Ukraine, the US and Russia continue, Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the US president to respond to Moscow's massive aerial attacks and the violation of Russia's "energy truce" promise. 04/02/2026

As the talks in Abu Dhabi between Ukraine, the US and Russia continue, Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the US president to respond to Moscow’s massive aerial attacks and the violation of Russia’s “energy truce” promise.

Euronews - World - 3 hours ago

Ukraine and Russia begin second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Two sides appear to remain far apart on key points

Irish Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Arms race fears as last US-Russia nuclear pact expires after 50 years

Putin had indicated a willingness to maintain the treaty's limits for an additional year

Independent UK - World - 3 hours ago

Russia Shrugs Off India's Oil Deal With Trump

Russia says the new U.S.–India trade deal will not materially threaten its oil exports, arguing that differences in crude quality and India’s refinery needs make large-scale substitution of Russian oil impractical.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Japan atomic bomb survivors fear war as US-Russia pact expires

TOKYO: Japanese atomic bomb survivors said Thursday (Feb 5) they feared the world was marching towards nuclear war as the last US-Russian arms control treaty expired.The New START treaty end

Channel NewsAsia - World - 4 hours ago

New START: Last US-Russia nuclear treaty expires

With the New START pact now expired, the US and Russia face no limits on their nuclear weapon stockpiles for the first time in decades. The UN warns the risk of nuclear use is now at its highest in decades.

Deutsche Welle - World - 8 hours ago

Western troop plans for Ukraine are 'dead' – Russian envoy to UK

Russia’s envoy to the UK has said that sending Western soldiers to Ukraine would be unacceptable

Russia Today - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Last Russia-US treaty on nuclear arms control set to expire

UN expresses concern over 'grave moment for international peace and security', urges Russia and US to enter talks.

Aljazeera - US News - 10 hours ago

Last remaining US-Russia nuclear arms treaty nears expiration

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports on Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi and the expiring nuclear arms treaty between the United States and Russia on ‘Special Report.’

Fox News - World - 12 hours ago

Russia, Ukraine meet for U.S.-brokered talks as Moscow keeps up attacks on energy grid -- Yesterday

Latest talks in Abu Dhabi are held amid Ukrainian outrage over major Russian attacks on its energy system

The Globe and Mail - World - 12 hours ago

Ukraine war latest: 55,000 of our soldiers killed in war, Zelensky says

Zelensky says Russia's massive attack on Kyiv and other cities has impacted his team's preparations for today's peace talks

Independent UK - Politics - 13 hours ago

Ukraine says Abu Dhabi talks with Russia 'substantive and productive'

Ukraine says US-mediated talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi made concrete progress and will continue, but divisions still remain over territory.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 14 hours ago

Italy thwarted Russia-linked cyberattacks aimed at Winter Olympics websites, country says

The Winter Olympics got underway Wednesday with the first curling matches in Cortina.

New York Post - World - 14 hours ago

Xi and Putin discuss growing links between China, Russia in video call

Leaders talked about burgeoning economic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing and relations with the U.S.

The Globe and Mail - World - 15 hours ago

Russia exits New START treaty, raising global nuclear alarm

ALBAWABA- Russia announced on Wednesday that it is “no longer bound” by the New START treaty, the last remaining agreement limiting strategic nuclear ar

Albawaba - World - 16 hours ago

Russia Issues Alerts as Nuclear New START Treaty with US Ends

The treaty is set to lapse Thursday, with Russia saying it had not heard from US officials.

Newsweek - US News - 16 hours ago

How big will the games be? Will Russia be allowed to compete? And what about security and doping?

This Friday, the 25th Winter Olympics will open in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. How big will the Games be? Will Russia be allowed to participate in the competitions — and what about security and doping?

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Russia hammers Ukraine on eve of peace talks -- A day before Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. teams meet to talk peace, Putin's forces pounded Ukraine's energy infrastructure with dozens of drones and missiles. -- Feb 3

A day before Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. teams meet to talk peace, Putin's forces pounded Ukraine's energy infrastructure with dozens of drones and missiles.

CBS News - World - 18 hours ago

In southeastern Ukraine's bitter cold, troops try to halt relentless Russian advance -- Russia and Ukraine might be negotiating elsewhere. But along the battlefront in Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine, where Russian forces have been advancing under cover of drones and glide bombs, peace talks seem far away.

Russia and Ukraine might be negotiating elsewhere. But along the battlefront in Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine, where Russian forces have been advancing under cover of drones and glide bombs, peace talks seem far away.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 18 hours ago

Cold and doubt in Ukraine as 2nd round of talks with Russia kick off -- U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are back around a table for a second round of technical talks, but in Kyiv, Russian bombs bring suffering and skepticism.

U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are back around a table for a second round of technical talks, but in Kyiv, Russian bombs bring suffering and skepticism.

CBS News - World - 19 hours ago

Peace Talks Resume in Abu Dhabi as Russia Continues to Strike Ukraine

U.S.-facilitated peace talks between Ukraine and Russia resumed in Abu Dhabi even as Russia launched fresh missile and drone strikes across Ukraine.

OilPrice.com - World - 20 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine War: Expert Says Peace Talks Still Going Nowhere | Firstpost America

Arkady Moshes, Director of the Russia and Eurasia Programme at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, joins Firstpost for a wide-ranging conversation on why peace talks between Russia and Ukraine remain stalled. Moshes explains the key sticking points, from security guarantees for Kyiv to Moscow's long-standing demands on territory, military limits and NATO presence.

First Post - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Trump won't change despite Putin 'slap in face' - and why China doesn't mind Ukraine war

Professor Michael Clarke is answering your questions again on the Ukraine war. Watch and follow live below.

Sky News - World - 21 hours ago

US, Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Abu Dhabi for talks on Russia-Ukraine war

Russian and Ukrainian officials are in Abu Dhabi for three-way talks, brokered by the United States. Delegations are expected to cover key issues, mainly around territorial disputes and Ukraine's security guarantees. US President Donald Trump appeared optimistic that both sides seem open to striking a deal, adding that

Channel NewsAsia - World - 21 hours ago

Zelensky Would Win Elections After the War, Mykolaiv Governor Says

Vitaliy Kim has led regional authorities in Mykolaiv for the entirety of the full-scale war against Moscow.

Newsweek - World - 21 hours ago

Putin hails Russia-China ties during call with Xi

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the “exemplary” relations with China in a video conference with Xi Jinping

Russia Today - World - 21 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine Envoys Meet in Abu Dhabi for US-Brokered Talks

Envoys from Moscow and Kyiv meet in Abu Dhabi for U.S.-brokered talks to end the nearly four-year war.

Military.com - US News - 22 hours ago

The last US-Russia nuclear treaty expires today – risking arms race

‘If it expires, it expires,’ Trump shrugged off as experts have warned about the dangers to the world. Maira Butt reports

Independent UK - World - 23 hours ago

Russia tells Ukraine to throw in towel as truce talks open in UAE

Moscow demanded Wednesday that Kyiv accept its conditions to end the four-year war, vowing to press on with its invasion otherwise as negotiations opened...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine, Russia begin second round of US-brokered peace talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began a second round of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, seeking to advance efforts to end Europe's biggest conflict since World War Two.

Mehr News Agency - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia says India hasn't said it's going to stop buying oil

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – A day after President Donald Trump said India agreed to halt purchases of Russian oil as part of a new U.S.-India trade deal, the Kremlin said it has heard nothing from New Delhi to suggest those flows are stopping.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 1 day ago

Ukraine, Russia begin second round of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

The two-day trilateral meetings come after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia had exploited a U.S.-backed energy truce last week to stockpile munitions.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine seeks to discuss ceasefire in Abu Dhabi talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Kiev would like to discuss the terms of a ceasefire in the next round of the Abu Dhabi talks.

Mehr News Agency - World - 1 day ago

Kyiv hit by Russian drones: fires and injuries across multiple districts - Ukraine reports overnight Russian drone strikes on Kyiv that injured four people and damaged homes, public buildings and power lines across several districts. 03/02/2026

Video. Ukraine reports overnight Russian drone strikes on Kyiv that injured four people and damaged homes, public buildings and power lines across several districts.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Kyiv residents shelter in metro stations as Russian air strikes resume - Ukraine faced renewed Russian air strikes overnight, ending a brief pause. Kyiv residents took shelter in metro stations as attacks continued for hours, injuring three. 03/02/2026

Video. Ukraine faced renewed Russian air strikes overnight, ending a brief pause. Kyiv residents took shelter in metro stations as attacks continued for hours, injuring three.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Russia launches 450 drones and 70 missiles at Ukraine in overnight attack

Russia fired around 450 long-range drones and 70 missiles of various types at Ukraine in a major attack overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Russia launches record missile barrage against Ukraine one day before peace talks set to resume in Abu Dhabi

Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine using more than 70 missiles and 450 drones, Zelenskyy said, one day before peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

'Moral degenerate': Ukraine furious at Infantino over Russia ban comments

FIFA chief Infantino suggested the ban on Russia's participation in global football competitions should be lifted.

Aljazeera - Sports - 1 day ago

FIFA boss Infantino wants Russia to return to football

In a surprise statement, the head of world football has said he believes it is time for Russia to return to the pitch.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 2 days ago

Russia Fires 450 Drones and 70 Missiles at Ukraine, a Day Before US-Brokered Talks

Russia fired around 450 long-range drones and 70 missiles of various types at Ukraine in a major attack overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Military.com - US News - 2 days ago

Corpse water, burned herbs, harrowing rituals: How Ukraine turned to magic in its war against Russia

Here’s how mysticism and witchcraft fueled Ukraine’s war mindset

Russia Today - Opinion - 2 days ago

Ukraine Prepares for New Peace Talks Amid Escalating Russian Bombardment

Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are preparing for a new round of trilateral talks in the UAE even as Russia continues deadly air strikes on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.

OilPrice.com - World - 2 days ago

A Kremlin Official Confirms That US-Brokered Russia-Ukraine Talks Are Resuming This Week

A new round of U.S.-brokered talks on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine is set to go ahead this week.

Military.com - US News - 2 days ago

Identifying dead Ukrainian soldiers returned from Russia

In Odesa, forensic teams work in converted train cars to identify fallen soldiers. Many arrive unnamed, yet experts document every clue and run DNA tests to match them with families. Warning: This video contains distressing images.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 2 days ago

Odessa A'zion exits A24 film after backlash to her being cast as character with Mexican heritage

The actor said she has dropped out of the adaptation of the novel "Deep Cuts" after online outcry over her casting.

NBC News - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Russian Drone Strike Kills 15 on Ukraine Bus as More Talks Scheduled for Next Week

A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro hit a bus and killed 15 people, Ukrainian emergency services said Sunday.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Russian drone strike kills 15 in Dnipro; Zelensky says more talks with Moscow planned

A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed 15 people, according to Ukrainian emergency services. Ukraine's president said planned talks with Russia planned for Sunday would instead resume Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times - World - 3 days ago

Top Kremlin official praises Trump's push for peace in Ukraine as talks set to resume

A Kremlin official says President Trump is "really trying" to end the Ukraine war as Moscow views renewed diplomatic talks with Washington as productive.

Fox News - World - 3 days ago

Zelenskyy announces next round of talks with US, Russia as Ukraine seeks 'real and dignified end to the war'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces new peace talks with U.S. and Russia set for Wednesday and Thursday this week in Abu Dhabi.

Fox News - World - 3 days ago

Power Outages Hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv Struggles Against Winter Cold

Emergency power cuts swept across several Ukrainian cities as well as neighboring Moldova on Saturday, officials said.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

EU Weighs Scrapping Russia Oil Price Cap for Harder Sanctions

The European Union is quietly preparing to take a much bigger swing at Russia’s oil trade. And this time, Brussels is aiming less at price optics and more at enforcement reality.

OilPrice.com - Business - 5 days ago

Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell

Russia has been pounding Ukraine's critical infrastructure, hoping to wear down public resistance to the war while leaving many around the country having to endure the dead of winter without heat.

Los Angeles Times - World - 6 days ago

Odessa A'zion drops out of Latina 'Deep Cuts' role following backlash

Earlier this week, TheWrap revealed that the 'Marty Supreme' star was cast as Zoe Gutierrez, a Latina character in the A24 film adaptation of Holly Brickley’s debut novel, prompting pushback online.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 6 days ago

State of emergency declared as Russia brings its war into Ukrainian homes

Moscow's relentless attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure are forcing people to wear multiple layers of clothes or turn on gas ovens just to generate enough warmth to stay alive, as temperatures drop as low as -20C.

Sky News - World - 9 days ago

Peace Talks to Resume in Abu Dhabi as Ukraine War Grinds On

The United States, Ukraine, and Russia are preparing to resume peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi, even as intense fighting, territorial disputes, and unresolved security guarantees continue to define the war.

OilPrice.com - World - 9 days ago

Russia carries out huge drone and missile attacks on Ukraine

Major missile and drone attack overnight in Kyiv and Kharkiv leaves at least one dead and 23 injured

Evening Standard - World - 12 days ago

Russia reports major inflation drop in 2025

Russia’s annual inflation rate has fallen to 5.59%, the lowest level in five years, central bank data shows

Russia Today - Business - 12 days ago

Zelensky Says Trump's Greenland Obsession is Forcing Europe to Abandon Ukraine's Needs

At his speech at the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused European leaders of abandoning Ukraine's needs to defend Greenland.

International Business Times - World - 13 days ago

Putin meeting set for Thursday, Witkoff says, with Ukraine 'land deals' in focus

A meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to take place on Thursday with "land deals" over Ukraine on the table, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said.

CNBC - World - 14 days ago

Trump's Venezuelan oil move isn't hypocrisy — it's genius strategy to crush China and Russia

President Trump's Venezuelan oil imports serve U.S. energy strategy by optimizing Gulf Coast refineries designed for heavy crude while weakening adversaries.

Fox News - Business - 21 days 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 - 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 - 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 - 10 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 - 10 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 - 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 - 3 years ago