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Ukraine/Russia

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy says ceasefire must precede vote

Kyiv is considering holding national elections alongside a referendum on any prospective peace deal with Russia, according to a newspaper report. DW has the latest.

Deutsche Welle - World - 10 minutes ago

Zelensky Planning to Hold Fresh Presidential Elections in the Spring as Price for Security Guarantees: Report

Ukraine will hold simultaneous presidential elections and a peace deal referendum in the Spring, report claims.

Breitbart - Politics - 49 minutes ago

Russia says it will stick to limits of expired nuclear treaty if US does

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov did not say why he believed the US would respect the limits set out in New START.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Russian drone attack kills a father and 3 children in Ukraine while pregnant mother survives

A Russian drone has struck a home in Ukraine's Kharkiv region in an attack that killed a father and his three small children

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 hour ago

Wartime conditions make elections in Ukraine unworkable: EU's Kallas

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Wednesday that holding elections in Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia would “certainly not be a good...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 hours ago

Zelenskiy planning elections in Ukraine and vote on peace deal

Trump administration has pressured Ukrainian leader to hold both votes by May 15 or risk losing security guarantees

Irish Times - World - 2 hours ago

One-on-one diplomacy meets double-track reality in US-Russia ties -- EXPLAINER

Moscow argues that dialogue with the US is continuing in words but not in action

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Ukraine official denies any plans to announce elections as war rages -- An adviser to Ukraine's leader says there's been "no change in the negotiations" that would lead to an announcement of elections in the coming weeks.

An adviser to Ukraine's leader says there's been "no change in the negotiations" that would lead to an announcement of elections in the coming weeks.

CBS News - World - 3 hours ago

Russian strikes kill three children in Ukraine

At least four people, including two one-year-old boys, one two-year-old girl and a 34-year-old man, have been killed after Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine.

Sky News - World - 4 hours ago

Norway fears invasion as Russia claims more gains in Ukraine: Latest

Moscow claims its forces have captured a rural settlement in Zaporizhzhia

Independent UK - World - 14 hours ago

Will Zelensky Call Ukraine Election – And Could He Lose? What We Know

Progress toward a peace deal for Ukraine has been slow, with questions remaining over whether Kyiv could hold wartime votes.

Newsweek - World - 7 hours ago

Zelensky 'planning Ukraine election and peace deal referendum in spring' after US pressure

Announcement is set to be made on the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine-Russia war

Independent UK - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Ukraine and its European backers have derailed Trump peace initiative – Lavrov

Ukraine and its European backers have undermined US President Donald Trump’s peace push, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said

Russia Today - US News - 8 hours ago

Russian drone strike on Ukraine family home kills father, 3 children

A father and his three small children were killed, while their 35-week pregnant mother was seriously wounded in an overnight Russian drone strike in...

Daily Sabah - World - 8 hours ago

Telegram founder Durov slams Russia as it chokes app to push state-backed platform

Many users reported lagging and slow traffic when using Telegram this week after Russia’s communications watchdog said that the popular messaging app would face greater restrictions because it failed to correct previous violations

First Post - Technology - 9 hours ago

Ukrainian agents illegally bugged investigator probing Zelensky ally – officials

A senior Ukrainian anti-corruption detective who helped to investigate a Zelensky associate was illegally surveilled by a rival agency

Russia Today - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Russia turns to Asia to solve employment crisis worsened by war

Russia grapples with an immediate shortfall of at least 2.3 million workers

Independent UK - World - 11 hours ago

Ex-spy chief on Mandelson and Ukraine

Sir Richard Moore, the former spy chief who steered MI6 for five years, tells Sky’s Yalda Hakim he had no part in Lord Mandelson's vetting process – and that Europe should do more to support Ukraine and deter Russian aggression.

Sky News - World - 13 hours ago

Ukrainian Olympian banned from wearing helmet honoring athletes slain by Russia

The International Olympic Committee has banned a Ukrainian skeleton racer from wearing a helmet bearing the faces of friends and fellow athletes who have been slaughtered by Russian forces.

New York Post - World - 21 hours ago

Russia Revives Call for BRICS 'Payment Infrastructure' to Undermine U.S. Dollar

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that it still hopes to create a special currency for the BRICS economic bloc.

Breitbart - World - 23 hours ago

Russian drone and missile strikes kill at least five across Ukraine - At least five people died as Russian drones hit homes in Kharkiv, Odesa and the Donetsk region, with more casualties and damage reported across Ukraine overnight. 09/02/2026

At least five people died as Russian drones hit homes in Kharkiv, Odesa and the Donetsk region, with more casualties and damage reported across Ukraine overnight.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine rallies Europe to block FIFA's push to end Russia's football ban

While the ban is a symbol of Russia's isolation and pariah status, FIFA believes it "has not achieved anything", although Ukraine argues it represents an important part of "international efforts to stop the aggressor".

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

Russia exports record crude to China

China’s energy imports from Russia rose more than fourfold and are set to rise further, the head of the Trade Policy Institute has told RT

Russia Today - Business - 1 day ago

Russia Reacts as Non-Nuclear NATO Ally Warns of Joining Arms Race

There are fears of a new nuclear arms race brewing amid the emergence of a new world order.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Trump likely to walk away from Ukraine peace by summer - after choosing 'exactly wrong strategy'

Defence analyst Professor Michael Clarke and presenter Kamali Melbourne answer your Ukraine war questions live here at 12pm. Submit yours below to join in.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

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

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 - 1 day ago

Russia's million-man war in Ukraine

The casualties undermine the Kremlin’s claims of military success and expose the human cost of a war sold as both necessary and victorious.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 1 day ago

Russia capable of Europe invasion by October, war game finds

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports on the invasion simulation that produced concerning outcomes for NATO on ‘Special Report.’

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Zelensky tries to kill the chance for Russia-Ukraine peace, again

The attempted assassination of a high-ranking Russian general is an attempt to sabotage talks and extend the Kiev regime’s stay in power

Russia Today - Opinion - 2 days 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 - Sports - 2 days ago

Moscow Arrests Alleged Ukraine-Backed Shooter of Russian Intel Chief

Russian authorities said that the man suspected of shooting a deputy chief of Moscow's military intelligence agency was arrested.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Russian Airstrike on Ukraine Residential Area Kills One, Wounds Two

A Russian airstrike on a residential area in eastern Ukraine killed one person and wounded two, officials said Sunday.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Russia says man suspected of shooting top general has been detained in Dubai

Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of Russia's military intelligence arm, was shot several times in an apartment block in Moscow on Friday.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Russia and India are about to put their joint civil aviation fleet on the global map

The SJ‑100 and Ilyushin jet partnership marks a historic shift in ties, making India a new hub for civilian jet manufacturing

Russia Today - Opinion - 3 days ago

U.S. gives Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach deal to end war, Zelensky says

The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a peace deal, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Los Angeles Times - World - 4 days ago

Zelenskyy Says US Gave Ukraine and Russia a June Deadline to End War

Zelenskyy said Washington wants the war ended by early summer and is prepared to increase pressure on both Kyiv and Moscow if talks stall.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

Zelenskyy claims US gave Ukraine and Russia a deadline to reach peace agreement

Russia continues strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as Zelenskyy confirms U.S.-mediated peace negotiations are underway with a summer deadline.

Fox News - World - 4 days ago

Zelensky Says U.S. Pushing for End to Ukraine War by June

The United States wants Ukraine and Russia to end their nearly four-year war by June, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

Ukraine and Russia to exchange hundreds of POWs after peace talks

Ukraine and Russia will exchange 157 prisoners each following peace talks that officials say were ‘productive’

Evening Standard - World - 6 days ago

Ukraine and Russia Reach POW Swap Deal as Peace Negotiations Continue

U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine have produced a new prisoner exchange but remain stalled over fundamental disputes on territory and security guarantees, even as the war grinds on.

OilPrice.com - World - 6 days 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 - 7 days 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 - 7 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 - 9 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 - 9 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 - 13 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 - 16 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 - 4 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 - 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 - 3 years ago