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Ukraine/Russia

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 - 5 hours ago

Zelensky weighs in on Reform UK councils lowering Ukrainian flags

Some Reform-run councils have lowered the Ukrainian flag from their civic buildings which were hoisted in response to Russia’s 2022 invasion.

Evening Standard - Politics - 6 hours ago

Danish international says his collapse in Sunday's friendly with Ukraine was 'a different situation from what happened in 2021'

Danish international says his collapse in Sunday’s friendly with Ukraine was ‘a different situation from what happened in 2021’

Irish Times - Sports - 6 hours ago

Ukraine is running out of heroes, so it's digging up dead Nazis -- ANALYSIS

Kiev’s symbolic reburials expose the deeper problem in Ukraine’s national myth: a search for friends that ends with enemy-of-Russia heroes instead

Russia Today - US News - 6 hours ago

As Russia and Ukraine press drone war, NATO finds itself caught in crossfire

Ukraine’s defensive efforts against Russia are increasingly bringing its supportive European neighbors under fire. What are NATO nations to do?

Christian Science Monitor - World - 7 hours ago

Ukraine Recaptures More Than 230 Square Miles of Territory so Far This Year: Military Chief

Independent groups that map battlefield data have reported Russia’s total advances as having slowed in recent months.

Epoch Times - World - 8 hours ago

Eriksen recovering at home after collapse in Denmark's friendly against Ukraine

COPENHAGEN, June 8 : Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen said he had returned home on Monday and was recovering well with his family after he collapsed on the pitch during Sunday's friendly international against Ukraine."Receiving a shock from my ICD (Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator) has had a major i

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 10 hours ago

Russian strikes kill 3, damage nuclear fuel storage site near Chernobyl -- Russian drone strikes killed three people at a bus stop in southeastern Ukraine and damaged a nuclear storage site near Chernobyl, officials said. -- Jun 7

Russian drone strikes killed three people at a bus stop in southeastern Ukraine and damaged a nuclear storage site near Chernobyl, officials said.

CBS News - World - 12 hours ago

Armenia's pro-Europe party wins election and confirms move away from Russia

Result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan’s drive for deeper integration with Europe despite warnings from Moscow

Irish Times - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

The US Should Recognize Ukraine as an Asset, Not a Liability | Opinion

A firmer American response in Europe would also force Beijing to think twice before testing U.S. credibility in Taiwan.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Latvia says drone shot down as "result of Russian electronic warfare" -- A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.

A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.

CBS News - World - 15 hours ago

European allies and Zelenskiy urge 'immediate' ceasefire with Ukraine after meeting

Leaders condemn Russia’s large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities ‘with a tragic toll on civilians’

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Starmer hosts Zelensky, Macron and Merz; Russian strikes hit nuclear site, kill 3 in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has insisted that Europe play a key role in any negotiations to end the war with Russia as he arrived for talks in London with key European allies. A Russian drone hits a nuclear storage site in Ukraine, less than 10 miles from Chernobyl.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Starmer Hosts Zelensky, Merz, and Macron for Downing Street Ukraine Talks

Zelensky insisted that Europe must play a key role in any negotiations to end the war with Russia as he arrived for talks in London.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Starmer hosts Zelensky and French and German leaders for talks on Ukraine

The leaders called on Vladimir Putin to agree ‘an immediate and complete ceasefire’, No 10 said.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Russia strikes Chernobyl nuclear plant as Zelensky meets European leaders

A drone blasted a fuel storage facility at the decommissioned nuclear power plant in Ukraine on the eve of talks in London about the need for stronger air defence.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Denmark's Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch against Ukraine

Former Manchester United player had previously collapsed due to cardiac arrest during the European championships in 2021

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Ukraine will not 'silently die', vows Zelensky ahead of talks at No 10

The meeting comes after a Russian drone strike damaged a storage centre for spent nuclear fuel near Chernobyl.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Russian drone hits nuclear fuel storage facility near Chernobyl, Ukraine says

"An extremely critical infrastructure facility – and an extremely vile Russian strike," Zelenskiy wrote on X, adding that Russia had used a Shahed attack drone.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again in sweeping attack

Residents of St. Petersburg have been told to stay indoors after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted Russia's second-largest city.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 2 days ago

Drone-watching: How Ukraine keeps hitting its EU backers

Ukrainian drones have struck or violated the territory of several NATO members since March, though EU countries have stopped short of condemning Kiev

Russia Today - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine launches new drone attack on St. Petersburg

The attack came a day after Putin refused an offer to meet Zelenskyy

The Globe and Mail - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks

Residents of St. Petersburg were told not to leave their homes after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted Russia’s second-largest city Saturday morning, underscoring Kyiv’s growing ability to hit deep inside Russia.

CTV News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Ukraine Targets Russia's St. Petersburg With More Drone Strikes

Residents of St. Petersburg, Russia's second-largest city, were told not to leave their homes after a "large-scale" Ukrainian drone attack.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Putin sees 'no point' in Zelensky meeting, tells army to 'keep working'

Ruling out an offer from the Ukrainian leader to meet face to face, Putin said Russia was “calmly and resolutely” reaching its military goals in Ukraine.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 3 days ago

Putin is using the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to attract investors but the war in Ukraine is a backdrop

Vladimir Putin is using the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to show the country remains open for business. Delegates from 130 countries are attending, but the war in Ukraine remains an unavoidable backdrop.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 3 days ago

Putin Says Trump's Peace Proposals Could Help End Ukraine War

Moscow is demanding that Ukraine surrender the rest of its eastern Donbas region, which includes two ​of the four disputed regions in their entirety.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia

The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) seeks to cement U.S. assistance for Ukraine by providing more than $1 billion in security and reconstruction aid. It would make another $8 billion available for Ukraine's defense through loans.

Los Angeles Times - World - 3 days ago

Russia Considering Lowering Working Age To 12 To Address Jobs Crisis Stemming From Ukraine War

Russia is considering lowering the country's minimum working age to 12 and reopening child labor camps active during the Soviet Union era to address shortages stemming from the war in Ukraine, according to a new report.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

House approves Ukraine aid, Russia sanctions in rebuke to Trump

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation providing aid to Ukraine and imposing new sanctions on Russia, underscoring growing...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 days ago

Ukraine joins those questioning Irish exports of alumina to Russia

Pressure builds on Government with embassy and MEPs raising concerns about Aughinish plant

Irish Times - Politics - 3 days ago

House Passes Bill Authorizing New Ukraine Aid, Russia Sanctions

Lawmakers voted 226–195 to pass the bill, dubbed the Ukraine Support Act.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

Putin hosts economic forum as Ukraine war rages

The annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is meant to bring together potential investors in the Russian economy. The EU and the UK are bypassing the event, but the United States has sent a delegation.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 4 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 - 4 days ago

Ireland welcomes 'historic milestone' as EU accession talks with Moldova and Ukraine set to begin

IRELAND has welcomed news that formal negotiations on Ukraine and Moldova’s EU membership are set...

Irish Post - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Russia and Saudi Arabia draw closer amid OPEC upheaval

As Saudi Arabia and Russia deepen cooperation, their combined influence over global oil supply is growing. Could this shift the balance of power in energy markets?

Deutsche Welle - Business - 5 days ago

Stalemate or Escalation in Ukraine

With the war in Ukraine grinding into stalemate, the danger is no longer breakthrough but escalation beyond anyone’s control.

The Nation - World - 5 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 - 6 days ago

Is the Taliban-Russia MoU good for Afghanistan?

The recently signed agreement is unlikely to advance the country's long-term national interests.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 6 days ago

Ukraine is causing more regime change in the EU than in Russia

Kiev’s stray drones are rattling Baltic and Nordic allies, but they prefer to blame the usual suspect

Russia Today - Opinion - 7 days ago

Robot wars: Ukraine now adding 'land drones' to its futuristic arsenal -- Howard LaFranchi

The Ukraine war has transformed the battlefield. First, it was aerial drones. Now, ground robots are being developed and deployed for reconnaissance, deliveries, evacuations, and handling mines. The goal: Help Ukraine stand up to its larger Russian enemy.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 8 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 - 9 days ago

Jammin' on UK defence secretary's jet as Russia blamed for GPS interference

Estonian academic fingers mobile tower-mounted devices as Kremlin tries to swat Ukrainian forces

Register UK - Technology - 10 days ago

Ukraine war live: EU's top diplomat warns against walking into Kremlin's 'trap'

Two people injured after Russian drone strike sparks fire in 10-storey building

Independent UK - Politics - 11 days ago

As the Ukraine war drags on, addiction and self-medication are becoming a growing but largely unspoken problem.

As Russia's war in Ukraine drags on, addiction and self-medication are becoming a growing but largely unspoken problem. One that authorities are only starting to address, and one many fear will outlast the war itself.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 12 days ago

Ukraine live: Russia warns foreigners to leave after attack threat

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov piles pressures on the US to evacuate staff from its embassy

Independent UK - World - 13 days ago

Diplomats Told To Leave Kyiv As Russia Signals Its Deadliest Strikes On The Capital Are Still Ahead

Russia's Ministry of Defence has warned foreign nationals to evacuate Kyiv as it begins systematic strikes on military-industrial facilities, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 14 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 - 20 days 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 - 21 days ago

Russia pressures university students to become wartime drone pilots

Universities promise no frontline duty and perks if students enlist in military.

Ars Technica - Technology - 24 days ago

Zelenskyy Meets Palantir CEO as Ukraine Doubles Down on AI Warfare

Zelenskyy met Palantir CEO Alex Karp as Ukraine expands AI drone defense through the Brave1 Dataroom, with 100+ companies training combat models.

OilPrice.com - World - 27 days 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

Trump says Prince Harry 'not speaking for UK' on Ukraine

Trump responds to Duke of Sussex’s speech in Kyiv on Thursday, in which he called for US to show leadership over Ukraine war

Evening Standard - World - 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 - 1 month 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 month 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 - 2 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 - 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 - 7 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