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Ukraine's President Zelenskyy had offered Russia an Easter truce, now he's accusing Moscow of an "Easter escalation."

Russia's latest attacks left 10 people dead, in a barrage of more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles. Ukraine's President had offered Russia an Easter truce, now he's accusing Moscow of an "Easter escalation."

Deutsche Welle - World - 3 minutes ago

South Korea, Ukraine Step Up to Defend Strait of Hormuz as Most of Europe Balks

South Korea, France, and Ukraine discussed taking steps to ensure the Strait of Hormuz is safe for commercial ships.

Breitbart - World - 1 hour ago

Massive Russian daytime attack kills at least two people in Ukraine

Zelensky denounces large-scale strike as Moscow shifts tactics to avoid air defences

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine on Friday, including in a “massive” missile and drone attack near the capital, local authorities reported.

The Columbian - US News - 4 hours ago

Ukraine slows enemy advances, liberates land, drains Russia's war chest

Ukraine achieves significant victories on the battlefield thanks to burgeoning drone production.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Russia's daytime strikes on Ukraine kill five as Kyiv keeps Easter truce option open

KYIV — Russian strikes killed at least five people across Ukraine on Friday, including in a “massive” missile and drone attack near the capital, local authorities reported. Ukrainian officials claim the Kremlin is changing its tactics to increase civilian suffering, shifting to daytime barrages and preparing to target more key infrastructure.

Manila Times - World - 5 hours ago

Ukraine offers to help unblock Hormuz

KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in remarks made public Friday said his country could help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure by Iran has rattled the global economy.

Manila Times - World - 7 hours ago

Russia launches relentless drone, missile strikes on Ukraine

Russia has launched a continuous aerial assault on Ukraine since Thursday evening, Ukraine’s air force said Friday, reporting a heavy influx of enemy...

Daily Sabah - World - 7 hours ago

Kashmiris see Russia as a counterbalance to West's hegemony – Indian lawmaker

Syed Ruhullah Mehdi says many Kashmiris view Russia as a counterbalance to Western hegemony and want Moscow to take a proactive role on Iran.

Russia Today - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Ukraine: Kharkiv under repeated attack on 1,500th day of war

Ukrainian authorities say Russia is deploying "new tactics" as the city of Kharkiv comes under rolling aerial assaults from ballistic missiles and drones fitted with jet engines.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Is Ukraine about to enter the war in the Middle East? | About That

As Iran strikes countries across the Persian Gulf, Ukraine is making defence agreements in the Middle East. Andrew Chang explains how Ukraine’s expertise in fighting Iranian-designed Shahed drones in its war with Russia could reshape the war in the Middle East and help regional allies rethink their defence strategies. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images

CBC News - World - 21 hours ago

Russian aerial attacks kill 2 in Ukraine as Easter prisoner exchange planned

Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine have killed two people and injured at least three others, officials said. The strikes hit at least four regions of Ukraine, with the country's defense systems …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

Russia will send second ship with oil to Cuba: minister

Moscow: Russia will send a second ship carrying oil to Cuba as the island grapples with a US fuel blockade, Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev said Thurs...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 1 day ago

Ukraine has made recent battlefield gains amid a faltering Russian offensive but is keeping quiet about it.

Ukraine's war has quietly shifted. Deep‑strike drones, hidden territorial gains, and a faltering Russian offensive. We break down the big changes you probably didn't see happening.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 day ago

War in Ukraine Deepens US Orthodox Church Divide

Five years of conflict redefined faith for Russian and Ukrainian Orthodox communities in Phoenix and beyond.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

India Hits the Russia Reset Button as Oil Flows Hit Near-Record Levels

India has more than doubled Russian crude intake month-on-month in March reaching 2.1 million b/d, rapidly absorbing previously stranded barrels.

OilPrice.com - Environment - 1 day ago

Sanctioned oil from Iran, Russia and Venezuela flowing to China: report

A House committee report found China used a shadow fleet to buy sanctioned oil from Iran, Russia and Venezuela, stockpiling a massive strategic reserve.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Trump mulls Nato withdrawal, stopping weapons to Ukraine over Europe's response to Iran war

US president threatens to quit decades-old European alliance, as he fails to address Iran's control of Strait of Hormuz

Middle East Eye - US News - 2 days ago

Israeli Attack on Iranian Port Exposes Vulnerability in Russia Trade Route

Israel’s strike on Iran’s Caspian port has exposed a critical and largely hidden corridor used by Russia and Iran to exchange weapons, oil, and goods beyond Western oversight.

OilPrice.com - World - 2 days ago

Russia claims full control of Ukraine's Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of U.S. envoy talks

Ukrainian officials have in the past said that Moscow makes false claims of advances to persuade U.S. negotiators that a Russian victory in Ukraine is inevitable.

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

Russia Cashes In As Iran Weakens—at a Rising Strategic Cost | Opinion

“The Middle East that Russia built its influence around is burning, and Moscow is a spectator.”

Newsweek - Opinion - 3 days ago

Trump Blinks As Russia Defies U.S. Blockade, Delivers Oil To Cuba

Asked about Trump’s decision to allow the Russian oil tanker and not ones from other nations, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called it "a decision that will continue to be made on a case-by-case basis.”

Huffington Post - World - 4 days ago

Russia welcomes arrival of oil tanker in Cuba after Trump allows blockade breach

A Russian oil tanker carrying a humanitarian shipment of 100,000 tons of crude oil reportedly arrived in Cuba on Monday.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

Russia wants to legalize cars stolen in EU

Vehicles stolen in the EU may soon be legally registered in Russia. One German police union fears this could lead to an increase in car thefts in Europe.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 5 days ago

Rocket Report: Russia reopens gateway to ISS; Cape Canaveral hosts missile test

The US Space Force might move additional payloads off of ULA's grounded Vulcan rocket.

Ars Technica - Science - 7 days 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 - 9 days ago

Russia Fires Nearly 400 Drones at Ukraine with Signs Its Spring Offensive Has Started

Russia fired almost 400 long-range drones at Ukraine overnight, Ukraine’s air force said, in its biggest attack in weeks. The onslaught continued into Tuesday morning as dozens of drones targeted the capital Kyiv during daylight.

Military.com - US News - 10 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 - 17 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 - 21 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 - 21 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

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