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Zelensky Warns of More Trump-Russia Deals as Putin Envoy Eyes Expansion

Putin’s envoy sees the diesel agreement as a model for wider U.S.-Russia economic ties, as Zelensky warns more deals and sanctions relief could follow.

Newsweek - World - 14 minutes ago

Trump says did not order curb to Starshield for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the service was being restored after the White House reportedly asked SpaceX to reinstate it.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 36 minutes ago

Trump declines to blame Putin for Ukraine war, amid transatlantic tensions

Britain and most other Nato members have been clear in putting the fault on the Russian leader, who launched the 2022 invasion.

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 51 minutes ago

From Russian oil to Starlink: How the US is redrawing its Ukraine playbook

Vladimir Zelensky has repeatedly ignored American demands to stop striking Russian oil refineries, putting him on a collision course with Donald Trump

Russia Today - World - 3 hours ago

Brent oil touches $110 as Iran escalates Hormuz attacks, Ukraine vows to hit Russian refineries

U.S. crude oil prices rose sharply Friday as Iran escalated its attacks in the Strait of Hormuz this week.

CNBC - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Trump says White House didn't order Starlink restrictions in Ukraine

Ukrainian officials complained this week that SpaceX had limited internet connectivity without advance notice.

CNBC - Technology - 2 hours ago

Trump-Putin diesel deal fractures West on Russia – ex-Austrian FM

Washington’s diesel deal with Moscow has exposed divisions over the West’s anti-Russian stance and signals a shift toward pragmatic cooperation, former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl says

Russia Today - World - 3 hours ago

Ukraine pushes Russian forces back as US support wavers

Ukraine’s 'Operation Vivaldi' reclaimed more occupied territory in Donetsk, as Trump helped Russia with a diesel deal.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Putin supports Vatican aid initiative for civilians in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for a Vatican-led humanitarian initiative to deliver essential supplies to civilians in the...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

EU summit: Zelensky gets promises but no money – As it happened

EU leaders have offered continued support but no new funding deal to Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky following his public clash with US President Donald Trump

Russia Today - World - 4 hours ago

Pope Leo and Putin hold phone call over Ukraine war as Vatican seeks humanitarian ceasefire

Pope Leo XIV has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to allow emergency food and medical supplies into the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, where civilians face a serious humanitarian...

International The News - World - 4 hours ago

EU rallies in support of Ukraine amid Trump standoff

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy asks EU leaders for extra $79bn to help fight Russia next year.

Aljazeera - World - 5 hours ago

EU debates Ukraine funding, as Zelenskyy's relations with the Trump administration ebb again -- -

European Union leaders rallied around Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a summit on Friday, as U.S. President Donald Trump fired another salvo at Ukraine, calling its strikes on ‌Russian refineries a "disgrace."

CBC News - World - 5 hours ago

Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelensky and Trump

The latest aerial strikes on civilian targets came as fears mount that a sharp deterioration in relations between Ukraine and the United States this week could leave Ukraine further exposed to Russia’s escalating aerial assaults as the bitter winter approaches.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 5 hours ago

Zelenskyy responds to Trump's criticism over Ukraine oil refinery strikes

Fox News White House correspondent Aishah Hasnie reports on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's response to President Donald Trump's criticism. Zelenskyy defends Ukraine's interests as strikes on Russian oil refineries resume.

Fox News - World - 6 hours ago

Zelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump calls latest strikes a 'disgrace'

EU leaders rally around Ukraine's president after new criticism from Donald Trump, who says Zelensky is "more difficult to work with than Putin".

BBC News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Trump Says Ukraine War Won't Be Settled Unless Zelenskyy Leaves Office

‘It’s painful when President Trump chooses one side, not our side,’ Zelenskyy said.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Ukraine civilian casualties surge as Russia intensifies strikes

At least 328 civilians were killed and 2,105 injured in attacks last month, U.N. human rights monitors said in their monthly report.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Ukraine Defies Trump With Renewed Attacks on Russian Oil Infrastructure

Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries as Trump's proposed energy ceasefire collapses and US restrictions on military satellite services fuel tensions with Kyiv.

OilPrice.com - World - 7 hours ago

Satellite Images Show Su-34 Destruction Costing Russia $200 Million

Ukraine has previously attacked the Borisoglebsk airfield in Voronezh, just across the border from Ukraine.

Newsweek - World - 7 hours ago

Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions amid Zelenskyy-Trump tensions

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian attacks on nine regions of Ukraine caused emergency power outages for hundreds of thousands of households and damaged numerous homes, wounding at least 15 people, officials said Friday, as civilian casualties from Moscow’s invasion climb steeply.

Manila Times - World - 8 hours ago

Trump attacks Ukraine's Zelensky after he says 'we're done' with energy cease-fire

President Trump lashed out at his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in a Thursday TV interview after Zelensky said Ukraine was “done” honoring Trump’s demand.

New York Post - Politics - 9 hours ago

US in 'denuclearisation' talks with Russia and China: Trump

US and Russia each have more than 4,000 warheads. China set to catch up with them within five years, Trump says.

Aljazeera - US News - 9 hours ago

India-Russia trade jumps in first half of 2026 – envoy

India-Russia trade reached $38 billion in the first six months of 2026 and is on track to meet the $100 billion target set for 2030, Ambassador Vinay Kumar said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Ukraine Abandons Truce That Moscow Did Not Heed, Attacks Russian Oil Refinery

The strike could further complicate Kyiv’s relations with President Donald Trump, which have soured again in recent days.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Zelenskyy courts Europe as Trump delivers blunt verdict on Ukraine leader

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is now looking to European countries for their support in war against Russia as Ukraine ties with the Trump administration slump. In a recent interview,...

International The News - World - 10 hours ago

U.S. Starlink curbs embolden Russia to intensify attacks on Ukraine, minister tells CNBC

Ukraine is seeking winter energy and air-defense support as Russian strikes intensify and Starlink limits disrupt military operations.

CNBC - Politics - 10 hours ago

'We're done': Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries as anger at Trump mounts

Satellite internet functionality via Starshield — the military version of SpaceX’s Starlink service in Ukraine — has resumed at previous speeds for the moment, according to Ukraine.

NBC News - World - 11 hours ago

Trump says Ukraine resuming strikes on Russian oil sites is a 'disgrace'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Brussels on Friday to shore up support from European allies, whom he called “real leaders.” He said the Starlink internet service had still not been fully restored for Ukraine’s military.

NBC News - World - 11 hours ago

Germany commits €50 Million to help Ukraine restore Chernobyl facility

Germany is stepping up to help Ukraine repair and restore the damaged protective structure at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. As reported, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil...

International The News - World - 12 hours ago

Trump Lashes Out at Zelensky Over Russian Refinery Attacks: 'Disgrace'

President Donald Trump has said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is "not a good guy" for the U.S. to deal with.

Newsweek - World - 13 hours ago

New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay - The new bridge's opening comes about a month after North Korea and Russia opened a road bridge as part of their efforts to cement relations. 15/10/2026

The new bridge's opening comes about a month after North Korea and Russia opened a road bridge as part of their efforts to cement relations.

Euronews - World - 13 hours ago

Global Fuel Oil Shortage Deepens as Middle East and Russia Supplies Collapse

Global fuel oil supplies are tightening as Middle Eastern export disruptions and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries drive up prices amid resilient shipping demand.

OilPrice.com - Business - 14 hours ago

Missiles supplied to Ukraine sold on 'open market' – Trump

Trump has claimed that US-supplied missiles were sold on the open market as Ukraine reportedly runs out of Patriot interceptors and seeks more Western aid

Russia Today - World - 15 hours ago

Trump Says US in Talks With China, Russia on Denuclearization

The U.S. president confirms discussions with Xi and Putin but suggests China’s smaller nuclear stockpile may dampen its interest in giving up weapons.

Epoch Times - US News - 17 hours ago

Help Ukraine — and save the lives of innocent women and children

Many more women and children will die if the US doesn't help Ukraine, President Trump: Those are the stakes. The guy who needs to be pressured to the table is Putin.

New York Post - Opinion - 17 hours ago

Ukraine attacks on Russian refineries a disgrace: Trump -- m read

Trump questions Zelensky's approach as refinery strikes escalate tensions

Gulf News - Business - 17 hours ago

Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries

Ukraine said it will resume strikes on Russian refineries after Russia never stopped its attacks on Ukraine. President Trump had called on both sides to support an energy ceasefire. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.

NBC News - World - 22 hours ago

Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian refinery; Zelensky says he feels betrayed by Trump

The drone strike started a fire at the oil refinery 180 miles southeast of Moscow, Russia’s Defense Ministry and Ryazan Gov. Pavel Malkov said.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 23 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Trump's 'energy ceasefire' A ballistic missile hit a power plant that supplies the Ukrainian capital with heat and electricity, as Moscow said it had downed 900 drones overnight. 14/10/2026

A ballistic missile hit a power plant that supplies the Ukrainian capital with heat and electricity, as Moscow said it had downed 900 drones overnight.

Euronews - World - 23 hours ago

Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery

Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Ryazan refinery on Thursday, ending Kyiv’s brief pause in attacks on Russian energy infrastructure

OilPrice.com - Business - 1 day ago

Ukraine resumes Russian oil strikes amid Starlink restrictions and US intelligence concerns

Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused US President Donald Trump of betraying Kyiv by restricting crucial military support.According to NBC...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Russia Wants the Disabled to Fight Ukraine's Drones

Russia is offering disabled and older recruits huge bonuses to shoot down Ukrainian drones. The fine print hides a nasty catch.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Trump Denies Cutting Ukraine Intelligence Amid Satellite Restrictions

Trump denies suspending US intelligence sharing with Ukraine as Kyiv faces disruptions to missile warnings and military satellite communications amid escalating Russian attacks.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy Said He Feels 'Betrayed' by Trump. Ukraine Has Now Reportedly Run Out of Key Missiles.

Kyiv no longer has Patriots, which are capable of intercepting Russian ballistic missiles.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine Slammed Starlink Restrictions: Musk Pointed to the Pentagon and White House.

The crisis began when Denys Sienik, Ukraine's top diplomat in Washington, contacted U.S. lawmakers to warn that restrictions had been imposed on military-grade Starlink terminals without explanation.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

India and Russia seek deeper economic integration at Kazan business forum

The Russia-India TIME Business Forum in Kazan is focusing on deeper trade, investment and joint manufacturing as economic ties between India and Tatarstan surge

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Zelensky openly defies Trump's ban on Russian oil refinery strikes, Ukraine will resume attacks

“The block is out. We’re done,” Zelensky told the Financial Times during a London visit.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine: Russian missiles hit Kyiv homes and power plant, killing 3 and injuring 22 - Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least three people, injured 22 and damaged homes and power plants, leaving over 600,000 without electricity. 14/10/2026

Video. Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least three people, injured 22 and damaged homes and power plants, leaving over 600,000 without electricity.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine braces for hardest winter yet as Trump's 'energy ceasefire' unravels

Ukrainians believe Trump is playing politics and business with people’s lives by siding with Russia

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine accuses SpaceX of restricting Starlink, disrupting military amid Trump pressure

Ukrainian officials and military units accused Elon Musk’s SpaceX of throttling a technology at the heart of their battlefield communications and drone operations.

NBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

Russia and India launch military drills on land, sea and air

Russia and India have begun the joint Indra-2026 tri-service exercise, with army, naval and air force units taking part in drills across Russia

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian refineries, as Zelenskyy expresses frustration with U.S. -- -

Ukraine has resumed ‌its attacks on Russian refineries with a strike at an installation in the Ryazan region, the regional governor said Thursday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced his anger at a "dangerous" withdrawal of U.S. intelligence.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy Said Russia Never Respected the Energy Ceasefire. Kyiv is Attacking Refineries Again.

"We're done," Zelenskyy said after a pause of such attacks following President Donald Trump's call.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian refineries, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine will now resume attacks on Russian energy targets after Moscow hasn't held up its end of the proposed deal brokered by Trump.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Ukraine showed Trump how easily an enemy could cripple an AI powerhouse

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a form of processing that simulates human and animal intelligence via machines or computer systems to carry out data analytics, language processing, speech recognition and computer vision.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Commentary: Trump's Russian diesel U-turn comes at bad time for Ukraine

Ukraine is more vulnerable, after the US eased sanctions on Russian diesel and declared an energy ceasefire that Moscow is not heeding, says war studies lecturer Samir Puri.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 1 day ago

Musk blames Trump for throttling 'military Starlink' in Ukraine

Elon Musk has denied ordering restrictions on satellite services used by Ukrainian drones, saying such decisions ultimately rest with Trump

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Elon Musk points to Trump for Starshield throttling in Ukraine that Zelensky warns will cost lives

Tech titan Elon Musk indicated the Trump administration, not SpaceX, caused the throttling of a military version of Starlink in Ukraine that set off panic in the war-torn country.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

'Betrayed': Ukraine leader denounces Trump for siding with Russia amid row with Musk

Ukrainian forces cancelled missions after a severe disruption to SpaceX’s satellite service, raising fears the company or the Pentagon are “throttling” access to help Russia.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Russia is at war with Nato 'today', says former top military commander

A long-term goal of the Kremlin’s ‘spurious activities’ is to ‘break’ the alliance, warns a retired US general

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Russia has no interest in peace, Burnham and Zelensky say

Volodymyr Zelensky received an unprecedented honour guard on his arrival at No 10 made up of troops from the Irish Guards.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Ukraine Accuses Elon Musk's SpaceX of Disrupting Military Operations as Russia Pounds Energy Grid.

Ukrainian authorities reported widespread power outages following Russian missile strikes that damaged dozens of energy facilities and left at least 600,000 people without electricity.

International Business Times - Technology - 2 days ago

UK's support for Ukraine 'will not change', Burnham tells Zelensky

The Ukrainian president received an unprecedented honour guard on his arrival at No 10.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Russia funnels nearly half its budget into war as social funds shrink - Russia's 2027 draft budget allocates a record share to defence and security, as regions quietly divert funds for foster children and orphans to war payments and "coffin money" for soldiers' families is cut by up to 95% in some areas. 13/10/2026

Russia’s 2027 draft budget allocates a record share to defence and security, as regions quietly divert funds for foster children and orphans to war payments and “coffin money” for soldiers’ families is cut by up to 95% in some areas.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

U.S. may have withheld warnings to Ukraine on deadly Kyiv strikes

The Trump administration may have withheld intelligence warnings to Ukraine about Russian strikes that killed 6 and cut power to 600,000 people, sources say.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

PM looks to 'repair bridges' between Trump and Zelensky after US diesel deal

Andy Burnham told MPs he was being diplomatic and hoped to reaffirm US support for Ukraine.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Ukraine blindsided by Starlink throttling restrictions and intelligence gaps

Kyiv’s forces experience connectivity problems on Elon Musk’s satellite network.

Ars Technica - Technology - 2 days ago

Ukraine raises alarm over Starlink limits disrupting military operations

A ballistic missile has struck energy infrastructure supposedly covered by the "energy ceasefire" announced by Trump on Sunday, Zelenskyy said.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Rent surges in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee mobilisation fears - Monthly rents in Yerevan now run to €800–900 for a two-room flat, up 23.5% year on year in August, while Tbilisi rents have stabilised after 60–70% jumps following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russian nationals account for 72% of all foreign property transactions in Armenia. 13/10/2026

Monthly rents in Yerevan now run to €800–900 for a two-room flat, up 23.5% year on year in August, while Tbilisi rents have stabilised after 60–70% jumps following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russian nationals account for 72% of all foreign property transactions in Armenia.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

12 U.S. senators, including 6 Republicans, tell Trump to drop diesel deal with Russia -- -

A dozen U.S. senators, including six of U.S. President ‌Donald Trump's fellow Republicans, called on the president on Tuesday to rescind his diesel oil deal with Russia, saying it provides Moscow with more fuel to finance its war on Ukraine and will ​not benefit Americans.

CBC News - World - 3 days ago

Volodymyr Zelensky Says Russia Attacked Ukrainian Facilities Despite Trump's 'Energy Ceasefire'

President Donald Trump declares an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, in which both sides would stop attacking energy plants.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Trump claims Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire as Baltics stay on alert - Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, we hear from Latvia's FM Baiba Braže, Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack, and France's debt fears. 12/10/2026

Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, we hear from Latvia's FM Baiba Braže, Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack, and France's debt fears.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Trump says does not believe China, Russia helping Iran

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he does not believe that China and Russia are helping Iran, adding that they...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 3 days ago

Trump Dismisses Claims That China, Russia Are Helping Iran

Trump has previously said that both Chinese and Russian leaders have assured him that they would not supply arms to Iran.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Zaporizhzhia airstrikes kill 17 as Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine - Zaporizhzhia was hit by deadly Russian airstrikes on Saturday, 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children, Ukrainian officials said. Rescuers searched rubble for survivors as the city faced renewed strikes on residential areas. 11/10/2026

Video. Zaporizhzhia was hit by deadly Russian airstrikes on Saturday, 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children, Ukrainian officials said. Rescuers searched rubble for survivors as the city faced renewed strikes on residential areas.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Russia was not ready for the data center war it started with Ukraine

Russian bloggers warn Russia’s hyper-centralized digital economy is vulnerable.

Ars Technica - Technology - 4 days ago

Will Ukraine survive the winter?

Washington's position on Ukraine remains ambivalent while losses mount and an energy crisis deepens.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 4 days ago

Putin aide urges Musk to start building Russia-US tunnel

Russian presidential aide Kirill Dmitriev has urged Elon Musk to participate in building a proposed 70-mile tunnel under the Bering Strait linking Russia and the US

Russia Today - Business - 4 days ago

Trump says "energy ceasefire" reached between Russia, Ukraine

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to what he called an energy ceasefire. Trump wrote on h...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 5 days ago

Putin offers help to end Iran war while Russia continues its own - The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do "everything in our power" to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators. 09/10/2026

The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do “everything in our power” to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Iran, Russia officials discuss oil exploration in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – In a meeting with Iran's ambassador to Russia, the CEO of the Caspian Oil Company highlighted the potential for expanding exploration activities and developing hydrocarbon structures in the southern basin of Caspian Sea.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 6 days ago

Trump says Russia has agreed to deliver millions in diesel fuel after 'highly successful discussion'

Trump says Putin agreed to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel fuel immediately, with millions more tons to follow as prices soar past $6 a gallon.

Fox News - Business - 7 days ago

Fire rages at Yandex data centre after Ukraine drone attack - A Yandex data centre in Russia's Ryazan region caught fire and was taken offline after what the company said was a Ukrainian drone attack. 08/10/2026

Video. A Yandex data centre in Russia’s Ryazan region caught fire and was taken offline after what the company said was a Ukrainian drone attack.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Kyiv open to dialogue with South Korea after it recalls ambassador - Kyiv says it is open to "constructive dialogue" with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea's decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy's violation of the non-disclosure agreement. 09/10/2026

Kyiv says it is open to “constructive dialogue” with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea’s decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy’s violation of the non-disclosure agreement.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Iran and Russia used ChatGPT for propaganda by 'fake journalists', OpenAI says

The American tech giant said it banned Russian and Iranian accounts that had been using ChatGPT models to generate content and fake journalist personas to spread false narratives about the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and sow division.

Euronews - Environment - 7 days ago

South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine in North Korean prisoner row - Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations. 08/10/2026

Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

WHO wants more answers from Russia about lab worker's death, as pneumonic plague concerns linger -- Jamey Keaten

A top official with the World Health Organization said Wednesday the UN health agency doesn't know how a lab worker in Siberia died amid concerns about plague, and is urging Russia to provide more information.

CBC News - Health - 8 days ago

Russia dismisses transparency calls amid reports of second plague case - Rospotrebnadzor said nearly 5,000 tests found no dangerous pathogens and saw "no epidemic risk," while the Kremlin called most media reporting "false" and said it had no knowledge of a US demarche formally requesting additional information. 07/10/2026

Rospotrebnadzor said nearly 5,000 tests found no dangerous pathogens and saw "no epidemic risk," while the Kremlin called most media reporting "false" and said it had no knowledge of a US demarche formally requesting additional information.

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

Trump to talk plague with Putin as Russia plays down fears of outbreak - The Kremlin welcomed the offer while Russia's health watchdog shot back that Moscow was "ready to assist the US in tackling infectious disease outbreaks" as the WHO asked Russia for additional information. 07/10/2026

The Kremlin welcomed the offer while Russia's health watchdog shot back that Moscow was "ready to assist the US in tackling infectious disease outbreaks" as the WHO asked Russia for additional information.

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

Trump doesn't think Russia plague incident is bioweapon, plans Putin call Wednesday

Nearly 200 people were placed under medical observation earlier this week in Russia's Irkutsk region in eastern Siberia over suspected exposure to plague.

CNBC - Health - 9 days ago

Russia denies plague death but quarantines 200 without explanation - Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a maternity ward. 06/10/2026

Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a maternity ward.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

Russia pushes back on plague death reports, defends WHO notification

On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia informed the World Health Organization about the death of a laboratory worker at a Siberian plague research facility that occurred last...

International The News - Health - 9 days ago

Russia plague death: Still only 'limited information' — ECDC

After a worker at a Russian plague research institute in Siberia died October 2, 2026, nearly 200 of her contacts were under medical observation. But authorities there denied pneumonic plague had caused the death.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 9 days ago

WHO deems Russia plague risk 'low' following lab technician's fatal illness

Following the recent laboratory fatality in Siberia, the World Health Organization has stated that the overall risk of a plague epidemic in Russia remains low.WHO statement follows the death of 28...

International The News - Health - 9 days ago

Russia plague quarantine following lab death: Should we be worried?

Plague is still endemic to Siberia, the location of the first known prehistoric human outbreak.

Aljazeera - Science - 10 days ago

Trump offers U.S. help to Russia after plague death; WHO assesses the situation as low risk

WHO said it was in contact with Russian authorities, and has offered support if needed, while assessing the risk to the general public as low based on available information.

CNBC - Health - 10 days ago

Russia hospitalizes almost 200 people after death from plague: Reports

Nearly 200 people are under medical observation in Russia’s Irkutsk region over suspected exposure to plague, according to local media reports.

CNBC - Health - 11 days ago

Iran national football team loses to Russia in friendly match

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's national men's football team was defeated by Russia 2-0 in a friendly match on Tuesday.

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 17 days ago

New North Korea bridges build on strong China, Russia ties

Two recently opened bridges are expected to ease trade and transport between North Korea and its powerful neighbors. The new connections come as Pyongyang builds strategic ties with China and Russia.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 17 days ago

Zelenskyy Warns Russia Wants to Widen War Beyond Ukraine

Russian drones killed at least four in Ukraine overnight as Zelenskyy says Moscow plans $12 billion for jet-powered drones and Trump urges a deal.

OilPrice.com - World - 18 days ago

Trump and the chain of setbacks in Iran, China and Russia

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Contrary to the image Donald Trump has tried to project of American power and influence in the world, recent days have been marked, for him, by a series of setbacks.

Mehr News Agency - Opinion - 19 days ago

Europe -- 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

Russia hits Kyiv after fighting hiatus ends

At least 2 people in Kyiv were killed after a Russian strike on the Ukrainian capital, ending the pause in attacks during the visit by U.S. envoys.

UPI - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Russia resumes heavy strikes on Ukraine after US envoy departure

ALBAWABA - Explosion rocked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on early Tuesday as Russia resumed its war after a three-day halt for US envoy visit.Putin had ea

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Inside India newsletter: U.S., Russia vie for a bigger slice of the world's third-largest energy market

U.S. and Russia are competing to assert dominance in the world's third largest energy market.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

Ukraine at 35: Independence tested by resilience

On August 24, Ukraine marks the 35th anniversary of the restoration of its independence. For Ukrainians, this is far more than a commemorative date. O...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 1 month ago

Russia wins world fencing gold under national flag and anthem

Russian saber fencer Pavel Graudyn has claimed world championship gold in Hong Kong after international restrictions on national symbols were lifted

Russia Today - Sports - 2 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 - 6 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 - 7 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 - 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