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Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment -- Volodymyr Zelensky cast concern over the supply of air-defence missiles after a heavy overnight attack kills at least five.

Volodymyr Zelensky cast concern over the supply of air-defence missiles after a heavy overnight attack kills at least five.

BBC News - World - 22 minutes ago

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4, wounds 15 - News - World - | 4 hours ago

A combined Russian missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region killed at least four people and wounded 15, a Ukrainian official said Saturday, after the United States postponed Russia-Ukraine talks due to the war with Iran. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the main target of the strikes was energy infrastructure.

CBC News - World - 35 minutes ago

Zelensky frustrated by stalled talks since Iran war, says US should put pressure on Putin, 'not on me'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed frustration that the Iran war has stalled his own country's peace talks -- and that President Trump wasn't putting more pressure on Russian tyrant...

New York Post - World - 1 hour ago

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills at least 6 people and wounds dozens -- The attack hit four districts, damaging residential buildings, educational institutions and critical infrastructure, officials said.

The attack hit four districts, damaging residential buildings, educational institutions and critical infrastructure, officials said.

CBS News - World - 2 hours ago

Ukraine says Russian strikes kill 6 nationwide

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drone and missile strikes across Ukraine killed six people and wounded  dozens, the authorities said Saturday.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Top Iranian MP declares Ukraine a 'legitimate target'

Iran regards Ukraine as a legitimate target over its “drone support” for Israel, a senior legislator says

Russia Today - World - 5 hours ago

Iranian Official Calls Ukraine 'Legitimate Target' for Israeli Drone Help

An Iranian official warned Ukraine could become a target after accusing Kyiv of supporting Israeli drone operations.

Newsweek - World - 5 hours ago

US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism -- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was a temporary measure that would last until 11 April. -- Business

Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington's move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil.

BBC News - Business - 5 hours ago

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 and wounds 15, with peace talks stalled

A Russian missile and drone strike has hit the Kyiv region and killed at least four people and injured 15, as Ukraine-Russia peace talks remain on hold since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Los Angeles Times - World - 5 hours ago

They fled Ukraine and settled into new lives and careers. For some, there's no going back.

"Ukraine feels like it was a different life, a different reality, and sometimes I don't even identify myself with that reality anymore," one Ukrainian in London told NBC News.

NBC News - Business - 7 hours ago

Russian strike on the Kyiv region kills 4 and wounds at least 15, with peace talks stalled

A combined missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region killed at least four people and wounded at least 15 overnight into Saturday, according to the head of the regional administration.

CTV News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Russian strike on the Kyiv region kills 4, with peace talks stalled

The strikes came days after the U.S. postponed peace talks between Russia and Ukraine scheduled for this week, citing the war in the Middle East.

NBC News - Technology - 9 hours ago

Russian Strike on Kyiv Region Kills Four, Wounds at Least 15

A combined missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region killed at least four people and wounded at least 15 overnight into Saturday.

Breitbart - World - 10 hours ago

Photos of Russia's latest missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A combined missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region hit four districts and damaged homes, schools, businesses and critical infrastructure. This is a photo gallery …

Bay to Bay News - World - 11 hours ago

How Russia is becoming the biggest winner in the Iran War

The war with Iran has seen an unlikely victor already emerging: Russia. As oil prices skyrocket as a consequence from the conflict, and sanctions are lifted against the country, the US adversary –...

New York Post - Weird - 1 day ago

Macron pledges no 'respite' for Russia despite Mideast war

“Today Russia may believe that the war in Iran will offer it respite. It is mistaken,” said French President Emmanuel Macron as he vows to maintain pressure on Russia over Ukraine.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

US eases oil sanctions at an ideal time for Russia

The United States has further eased sanctions on oil from Russia in an attempt to bring energy prices down as strikes on Iran continue. The news is a huge boost to the Kremlin, just when it needed one.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 1 day ago

Carney says Russia sanctions should stay as U.S. temporarily eases some restrictions on oil

As the United States issued a 30-day licence for countries to buy Russian oil and petroleum products that have already been loaded on a vessel, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada's position is to maintain sanctions on Russia, 'including on the shadow fleet, which is moving this oil.'

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Zelensky says U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'

The U.S. Treasury Department announced Thursday a 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions. The step aims to free up Russian cargoes stranded at sea and ease supply shortages caused by the Iran war.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy meets Macron as Iran war overshadows Ukraine

The Ukrainian president is in Paris for talks with one of Kyiv's staunchest allies. The meeting comes as the US-Israeli war on Iran has removed pressure on Moscow, and derailed Ukraine peace talks.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 1 day ago

UK calls for allies to keep pressure on Russia after US eases oil sanctions

No 10 said the decision ultimately lay with the US but that Britain remained committed to bringing ‘maximum’ financial strain on Moscow.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

US 'unfortunately' suspends Russia oil sanctions in defiance of European leaders

US issues 30-day waiver for purchase of Russian oil stranded at sea; Moscow says lifting of sanctions ‘increasingly inevitable’

Irish Times - World - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Irish-British defence agreement updated to boost co-operation, tackle Russia 'shadow fleet'

Cyber security, information-sharing and joint procurement initiatives also covered in deal

Irish Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Hungary sends Druzhba fact-finding mission to Ukraine - A Hungarian government delegation has entered Ukraine to assess the Druzhba pipeline, damaged in a Russian drone strike in January. Ukraine refuses to recognize the delegation and has described its members as "tourists." 11/03/2026

A Hungarian government delegation has entered Ukraine to assess the Druzhba pipeline, damaged in a Russian drone strike in January. Ukraine refuses to recognize the delegation and has described its members as “tourists.”

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine Hits Major Oil Export Pipeline Hub in South Russia

Ukraine on Thursday hit in a drone attack a key pipeline hub of Russia’s crude oil exports in the southern region of Krasnodar as Kyiv intensifies strikes on Russian energy and military infrastructure.

OilPrice.com - Business - 2 days ago

Zelensky says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on U.S. drone production deal

The U.S.-Ukraine deal would cover various types of drones and air defenses. Ukraine has pioneered the development of cut-price drone killers, some of which cost a few thousand dollars, that have rewritten the air defense rule book.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 2 days ago

Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Awaits White House Sign-off on US Drone Production Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Kyiv last year.

Military.com - US News - 2 days ago

Russia sentences 19 people for deadly concert hall attack that killed 149 people -- News

A court in Moscow on Thursday convicted 19 people of involvement in the 2024 shooting rampage at a Moscow concert hall that killed 149 people and wounded over 600 in one of the deadliest attacks in the capital in years.

CBC News - World - 2 days ago

The war of signals: How Russia and China help Iran see the battlefield

Electronic warfare and intelligence sharing are eroding decades of US-Israeli dominance in the Gulf.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 2 days ago

Ukrainian troops 'claw back' almost all of key area from Russia as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discuss war and Middle East

Ukraine claims to have taken back almost all of its territory in a key region that Vladimir Putin wanted to turn into a “buffer zone”.

Independent.ie - World - 2 days ago

How Nuclear Waste Can Save Military Satellites and Lunar Exploration -- Russia and China can black out military satellites in seconds. A Latvian startup says nuclear-waste generators using 5x less...

Russia and China can black out military satellites in seconds. A Latvian startup says nuclear-waste generators using 5x less fuel could keep satellites—and lunar bases—running.

Military.com - US News - 4 days ago

Calmes: On Iran, Russia and China, Trump's weakness for strongmen explains his foreign policy

There is no Trump doctrine because this president is highly suggestible by authoritarians such as Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 9 days ago

Ukraine war: German parts make their way into Russian drones

Hundreds of thousands of German parts have been found in drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine, despite sanctions. The Russian military apparently values German components highly.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 12 days ago

'A setback': EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions as war drags on

European Union countries have failed to reach a consensus and agree on a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, mainly due to objections from...

Daily Sabah - Business - 18 days ago

Is an energy war brewing between Ukraine and EU states? (VIDEO)

What’s behind the warning by Hungary and Slovakia that they could cut energy supplies to Ukraine after it halted Russian oil transit?

Russia Today - Business - 23 days ago

Russia producing Iran's Bushehr NPP equipment

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Russia’s Minister of Energy, Sergei Tsivilev, confirmed that equipment for phases 2 and 3 of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant is being manufactured in Russia and will be shipped to Iran.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 24 days 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 month 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 - 5 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 - 11 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 - 1 year 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