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Ukraine/Russia

The web of war: How conflicts connect from Ukraine to Iran to Pakistan

Go from Lviv to Lahore, or Yemen to northern Russia, and there is no peace to be found

The Globe and Mail - World - 2 minutes ago

IAEA seeks local cease-fire for Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant repairs -- The United Nations nuclear watchdog said Thursday it has begun discussions for another localized cease-fire for Ukraine's Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to allow for urgently needed repairs.

The United Nations nuclear watchdog said Thursday it has begun discussions for another localized cease-fire for Ukraine's Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to allow for urgently needed repairs.

UPI - Top Stories - 33 minutes ago

60 Minutes Overtime - Unmanned | Sunday on 60 Minutes - Unmanned and remotely-controlled drones have transformed the battlefield in Ukraine. Now, the U.S. military is learning lessons from Ukraine and facing similar weapons in the war with Iran. Sunday on 60 Minutes. 17H ago - 00:24

Unmanned and remotely-controlled drones have transformed the battlefield in Ukraine. Now, the U.S. military is learning lessons from Ukraine and facing similar weapons in the war with Iran. Sunday on 60 Minutes.

CBS News - Top Stories - 47 minutes ago

Russia poised to benefit from the helium supply crunch amid Iran war

Helium has emerged as a key focus for the tech sector as industry watchers cast their minds to the implications of a prolonged Iran war.

CNBC - Top Stories - 51 minutes ago

Russia backs Iran in attacks against US allies – as Trump attacks NATO

The US president continues to insult his allies and back America’s enemies. World affairs editor Sam Kiley says it’s time Republicans saw him as a liability

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Ukraine fends off increased attacks, strikes Russian oil revenue

Russia launches possible spring offensive, but makes no significant gains; Ukraine hits oil terminals in response.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Putin 'asks oligarchs to donate to budget' as cost of Ukraine war soars

The war, which has been raging on for five years since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, has seen the country's defence costs soar, reaching 15.5 trillion roubles (£144bn) in 2025.

Sky News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Pentagon 'may divert crucial Ukraine weapons to Middle East'

It coincides with a marked intensification of U.S. military operations in the region

Independent UK - World - 7 hours ago

Ukraine live: Putin 'calls on oligarchs to prop up Russian economy'

Putin says Russia will continue to fight till it captures the remaining areas of Ukraine’s Donbas

Independent UK - World - 7 hours ago

German Minister Warns Australia That CCP Is Watching the Ukraine War for Lessons

Boris Pistorius, in the country on an official visit, says Europe has realised that security in the Indo-Pacific has repercussions in the northern hemisphere.

Epoch Times - World - 10 hours ago

Facing European cold shoulder, Ukraine turns to Middle East partners - Amid blocked EU aid and stalled diplomatic talks with the US and Russia, Ukraine is looking for new partners in the Middle East and the Gulf region, where the countries are seeking Kyiv's help. 26/03/2026

Amid blocked EU aid and stalled diplomatic talks with the US and Russia, Ukraine is looking for new partners in the Middle East and the Gulf region, where the countries are seeking Kyiv’s help.

Euronews - World - 16 hours ago

Zelenskyy visits Saudi Arabia as Ukraine provides expertise against Iranian drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived Thursday in Saudi Arabia on an unannounced visit, days after revealing that Ukraine is helping five countries in the Middle East and Gulf region counter

The Columbian - US News - 18 hours ago

Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia as Ukraine provides expertise against Iranian drones

Russia's shadow fleet is made up of aging tankers that are bought used, often by nontransparent entities with addresses in countries that are not sanctioning Russia.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 18 hours ago

Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring offensive

The past week showed that neither side is easing up. Russia on Tuesday fired almost 1,000 drones and 34 missiles at Ukraine in one of the war’s biggest bombardments. The following day Ukraine launched almost 400 drones at Russian regions.

Los Angeles Times - World - 20 hours ago

Russia sees short-term gains from energy price surge amid disruptions

Russia is reaping temporary economic gains from surging global energy prices following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, as supply shocks tied to...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Ukraine Knocks Out 40% of Russia's Oil Export Capacity in Baltic Drone Strike

Ukrainian drone strikes have knocked out Primorsk and Ust-Luga, forcing Russia to reroute crude as 40% of export capacity goes offline. Brent tops $106.

OilPrice.com - Business - 21 hours ago

US Hits Back At Zelensky Comments on Ukraine Peace Deal

Which parts of eastern Ukraine Moscow and Kyiv retain in a peace deal, has been the toughest obstacle in long-running talks.

Newsweek - World - 21 hours ago

Russia bans Oscar-winning film 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' -- A court alleges that the documentary promoted "negative attitudes" about the Russian government and the war in Ukraine.

A court alleges that the documentary promoted "negative attitudes" about the Russian government and the war in Ukraine.

BBC News - Entertainment - 23 hours ago

Russian drone strike damages historic center of Lviv, Ukraine - A daytime drone strike hit central Lviv, injuring several people and damaging parts of the historic city center. 25/03/2026

Video. A daytime drone strike hit central Lviv, injuring several people and damaging parts of the historic city center.

Euronews - World - 23 hours ago

Trump Demands Territory For Russia In Ukraine Peace Deal: Zelensky

The thorny issue of territory has always been one, if not the most, difficult point of contention in drawn-out peace talks.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Drones from Russian airspace hit Estonia and Latvia, authorities say - Drones from Russian airspace hit Estonia's Auvere power plant and crashed in Latvia, with officials blaming Moscow's ongoing war in Ukraine for the incidents and launching investigations. 25/03/2026

Drones from Russian airspace hit Estonia’s Auvere power plant and crashed in Latvia, with officials blaming Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine for the incidents and launching investigations.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Turkish tanker blacklisted by Ukraine hit in drone attack – media

The Turkish oil tanker Altura has reportedly been hit by drones near the Bosphorus while transporting crude from Russia’s Novorossiysk port to Istanbul

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

US Official Disputes Zelenskyy's Claim That Security Guarantees Linked to Ukraine Ceding Donbas

In a March 25 interview, the Ukrainian president said the U.S. was ready to provide security guarantees ‘once Ukraine is ready to withdraw from Donbas.’

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Ukraine has an edge against struggling Russia ahead of dreaded spring offensive

Ukraine has recently taken out advancing Russian troops with mines, mortars, artillery fire and unmanned aircraft -- without ever sending a soldier to the frontlines.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

'Asia's Ukraine moment': How the Iran war could accelerate a shift to renewables

The fallout from the sprawling Middle East conflict is expected to represent a watershed moment for the energy transition.

CNBC - World - 2 days ago

'In broad daylight': Russia's surprise new tactic in Ukraine war

More than 550 drones were launched in a rare and deadly daytime onslaught that left the historic centre of Lviv aflame and damaged a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 days ago

Iran strikes neighbors with missiles and drones. Ukraine shows how to fight back. -- Dominique Soguel

Iran has shown they can do a lot of damage to United States and Israeli assets – and regional allies in the Gulf – via missile and drone attacks. Ukraine can help stop it.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 10 days 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 - 14 days 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 - 14 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 - 17 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 - 1 month 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 - 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

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