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Lavrov and Rubio hold talks in Manila (VIDEO) -- The top diplomats of Russia and the US met in person for the first time since September 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks in Manila, Philippines

Russia Today - US News - 27 minutes ago

Antique seafarer killed in drone attack on vessel in Ukraine

ILOILO CITY — An seafarer from Antique was killed after the cargo vessel he was serving on was struck in a drone attack at the Port of Pivdennyi on Ukraine’s southern Black Sea coast, amid the Russia-Ukraine war.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

US withholding $400 million in Ukraine military aid – senator

The White House is withholding $400 million in military aid for Ukraine approved by Congress, Senator Dick Durbin has said

Russia Today - US News - 7 hours ago

Zelensky Talks Peace with Trump Envoys Witkoff and Kushner

Zelensky spoke with Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner on reviving diplomacy to end Russia's war, as Putin holds out for a finished deal.

Breitbart - Politics - 7 hours ago

How Russia is luring foreign nationals to fight in Ukraine

More and more, Russia is recruiting men from the world’s poorest countries to send them to the front in the Ukraine war. Why are people joining up?

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Ukraine peace, Europe's militarization, Iran war and nuclear proliferation: Lavrov's ASEAN briefing -- RECAP

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed Ukraine peace efforts, European militarization, the Iran conflict, nuclear proliferation and ties with ASEAN

Russia Today - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Zelenskyy talks with Trump envoys amid attacks on Russia

Ukraine's president said he discussed reinvigorating diplomacy with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner. The talk followed strikes by Ukraine's military on warehouses belonging to Wildberries — known as "Russia's Amazon."

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia

Ukraine has made significant progress in the war this year, and a rift between the country’s outgoing army chief and its defense minister threatened to derail its efforts.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 13 hours ago

Ukraine turns to new military leadership in war with Russia

A rift between the outgoing army chief and its defence minister threatened to derail the country’s progress over the last year

The Globe and Mail - World - 14 hours ago

Zelensky sacks Ukrainian Commander in Chief Syrsky in major military shake-up

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky, the second man in the position since Russia’s invasi...

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Ukraine hits more warehouses of Russia's top online retailer Wildberries

Ukraine says it is hitting companies and infrastructure that support the Russian military.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 15 hours ago

Ukraine targets Russia's top online retailer with more strikes on warehouses

The regional governor said a young ​woman had been killed and three other people were being treated in hospital.

New York Post - World - 16 hours ago

Why Ukraine is targeting Russia's answer to Amazon

Online retailer Wildberries has had four of its logistics hubs struck in the past week

Irish Times - World - 16 hours ago

At least 15 hurt as Ukraine hits Russia's Wildberries web retailer again

Ukrainian drones hit logistics plants of Russian online markeplace Wildberries for a third time in four days injuring 15 employees, three seriously.

UPI - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Departing Canadian ambassador to Ukraine reflects on time in Kyiv

Natalka Cmoc says she is proud of ongoing support Canada has provided, pointing out Ottawa committed $25.5-billion to date

The Globe and Mail - World - 20 hours ago

World News -- Zelensky dismisses Ukrainian military leader after protests -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the commander of Ukraine's armed forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, on Tuesday following days of protests.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the commander of Ukraine's armed forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, on Tuesday following days of protests.

UPI - World - 21 hours ago

Zelenskyy bows to pressure to reshuffle Ukraine military top brass

Ukraine pressed ahead with its fight against Russia Wednesday, hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired his top military commander in response to...

Daily Sabah - World - 21 hours ago

Zelensky Fires Army Chief In Win For Protesters Backing Ex-Defense Minister

Ukrainian president may bow to protests to replace his commander-in-chief.

Newsweek - World - 22 hours ago

Ukraine strikes Wildberries warehouses in Russia, causing huge fire

ALBAWABA - Two more Wildberries logistics hubs were attacked again in Russia by the Ukrainian military overnight Tuesday, Russian media reported. A huge

Albawaba - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Zelensky sacks army chief after days of protests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on July 22 sacked his Soviet-trained army chief Oleksandr Syrsky following a political crisis triggered by the removal of a popular, young and tech-savvy defense minister.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 1 day ago

Zelensky fires top Ukrainian General Syrsky

Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief, Aleksandr Syrsky was reportedly in conflict with fired Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov and has been the target of recent protests

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukrainian leadership crisis: Why Zelensky sacked his defense minister

The dismissal of Ukrainian defense minister Mikhail Fedorov by Vladimir Zelensky has prompted a major political crisis now risking spilling into the military

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Andy Burnham and Irish premier discuss legacy and Ukraine in first phone call

‘Great to speak to new UK PM Andy Burnham this morning,’ Micheal Martin said.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

IMF approves new Ukraine cash tranche despite anti-corruption 'slippage'

The IMF has approved a new $690 million tranche for Ukraine after acknowledging delays and missed anti-corruption reform benchmarks

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Ukraine protests grow into major political challenge for Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faced a major political crisis as protesters rallied again on Tuesday against the ousting of the country's...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Not happenstance that Russia fired off UK coast on PM's first day – ex-Army head

A Royal Navy ship shadowed the vessel and monitored the exercise and is continuing to track its activity closely, the MoD said.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Ukraine fired 400 drones toward Moscow, city's mayor says

Ukraine fired more than 400 drones toward Moscow in its latest major attack on the Russian capital, the city's mayor said Monday. The same day, Ukrainian officials said a Russian missile strike on a ‌ship carrying corn near Ukraine's southern port of Odesa killed 10 people in the deadliest attack in a weeks-long flare-up of violence in the Black Sea.

CBC News - World - 2 days ago

Iran-Russia cooperation in developing oil, gas fields continues

TEHRAN- The Manager of Engineering and Development at the National Iranian Oil Company, referring to the meeting between Iran's Oil Minister and Russia's Minister of Energy, emphasized the continuation of cooperation between the two countries in developing oil and gas fields.

Tehran Times - Business - 2 days ago

Trump Seeks To Club Iran In Russia Sanctions Bill. Can Middle East Peace Hopes Stay Afloat

Trump's call to Republicans is to include Iran in the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 also signals his tacit support for Ukraine, following Putin's stubborn stance that offers no possibility of an end to Russia's war with Ukraine.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

Russia has attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and bombs, killing at least six people.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 3 days ago

The other AI superpower: How Russia and China are building an alternative to Silicon Valley

From healthcare to education, a new model of technological development aims to put everyday users – not monopolies – first

Russia Today - Opinion - 6 days ago

Iran defeated by Ukraine at 2026 VNL Week 3

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iran were beaten by Ukraine 3-1 at the Week 3 of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Wednesday.

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 7 days ago

The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router

With residential proxies all the rage, CISA urges router users to be vigilant.

Ars Technica - Business - 9 days ago

Ukrainian drone strikes forced Russia to stop shipping in vital sea corridor

Ukraine’s drone blitz halted Russia’s Sea of Azov shipping in under a week.

Ars Technica - Technology - 9 days ago

Latin America needs a new vocabulary for an age of geopolitics -- The CSIS published an analysis in the spring asking: Could Russia and China coordinate to challenge U.S. influence in Latin America and the Caribbean?

The CSIS published an analysis in the spring asking: Could Russia and China coordinate to challenge U.S. influence in Latin America and the Caribbean?

UPI - Opinion - 9 days ago

Trump to Meet Zelenskyy at NATO Summit as Ukraine War Diplomacy Resumes

U.S. President Trump will meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the NATO summit as the United States seeks to revive peace diplomacy while urging European allies to assume greater responsibility for their own defense.

OilPrice.com - World - 16 days ago

Russia Escalates Kyiv Strikes Days Before NATO Summit Showdown

Russia's largest Kyiv strike this year killed 27 people, prompting US lawmakers to demand more Ukraine aid ahead of the NATO summit.

OilPrice.com - World - 19 days ago

Fuel shortages spread in Russia as Ukraine ramps up attacks

The recent surge in Ukrainian attacks into Russian territory has caused fuel shortages to spread ​from Russian-annexed Crimea to nearby parts of southern...

Daily Sabah - Business - 23 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 - 2 months 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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 9 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