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Updated -- Russian drone strike on passenger train in Ukraine's Kharkiv region kills 5: prosecutors -- News

A Russian drone strike on a passenger train in northeastern Ukraine killed five people, prosecutors said, an attack denounced ​as terrorism by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

CBC News - World - 8 minutes ago

Zelensky condemns deadly Russian drone strike on passenger train

At least four people were killed when drones targeted a packed train in north-eastern Ukraine, officials say.

BBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Russian drone attack leaves 23 injured in Ukraine — including children and pregnant woman

The Odesa attack involved more than 50 drones, some of them models recently upgraded by Russia to improve their range and strike power, according to Ukrainian authorities.

New York Post - World - 3 hours ago

Russia kills 10 across Ukraine, hits energy sites

The Ukrainian president said the Russian strikes "undermine peace efforts" after negotiators of both countries were discussing a US-backed plan last week.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 4 hours ago

Bangladeshi workers lured to Russia for jobs forced to fight in Ukraine

LAKSHMIPUR, Bangladesh - A labor recruiter persuaded Maksudur Rahman to leave the tropical warmth of his hometown in Bangladesh and travel thousands of miles to frigid Russia for a job as a janitor.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Russian drones kill 3 and wound children in Ukraine as Zelensky urges speedier diplomacy

The Odesa attack involved more than 50 drones, some of them models recently upgraded by Russia to improve their range and strike power, according to Ukrainian authorities.

Los Angeles Times - World - 7 hours ago

China defence minister vows greater 'strategic coordination' with Russia

China's defence minister said they should "strengthen strategic coordination" with Russia, according to state broadcaster CCTV, but there was no mention of the Ukraine conflict.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 8 hours ago

Russia pulls troops from airport in northeast Syria

Russia pulled its troops and equipment on Tuesday from an airport in northeast Syria, with reports saying the site was stripped of Russian flags and...

Daily Sabah - World - 9 hours ago

Workers From Bangladesh Sought Jobs in Russia but Instead Got Sent to Combat in Ukraine

An Associated Press investigation found that Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia by the false promise of civilian jobs and thrust onto the battlefield in the Ukraine war.

Military.com - US News - 10 hours ago

'It's 2C in our flat': Inside Kyiv apartment as Russia targets power and heating

Russian strikes targeting energy infrastructure have left millions without power in freezing temperatures.

BBC News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Zelenskyy says US committed to protecting Ukraine following trilateral talks

Fox News senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot reports that the Ukrainian president says he secured a security pledge from the United States if fighting stops as Russia remains firm on territorial demands and rejecting NATO troops.

Fox News - World - 11 hours ago

Russian strikes kill 4, wound two dozen in Ukraine

Russian forces killed four people and wounded nearly two dozen others — including two children and a pregnant woman — in separate attacks, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 13 hours ago

State of emergency declared as Russia brings its war into Ukrainian homes

Moscow's relentless attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure are forcing people to wear multiple layers of clothes or turn on gas ovens just to generate enough warmth to stay alive, as temperatures drop as low as -20C.

Sky News - World - 14 hours ago

US sets condition for Ukraine security guarantees – FT

US could give Ukraine security guarantees if it agrees to withdraw from Russia’s Donbass, the Financial Times reports

Russia Today - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Germany slams Russia's 'stubborn insistence' on Ukraine land claims - Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticised Russia's inflexibility on territorial issues, warning that peace talks in Abu Dhabi may be prolonged. 26/01/2026

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticised Russia's inflexibility on territorial issues, warning that peace talks in Abu Dhabi may be prolonged.

Euronews - World - 15 hours ago

Russia and China Ramp Up Military Surveillance Against Japan

Russia and China have regularly dispatched forces to waters and airspace around Japanese territory.

Newsweek - World - 16 hours ago

Kremlin urges patience on Russia-US-Ukraine talks

It would be a mistake to expect breakthroughs from the initial Russia-US-Ukraine talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said

Russia Today - US News - 17 hours ago

Russia Spells Out 'Path to Peace' for Zelensky

The Trump White House is trying to broker a deal to end Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine, approaching its fourth anniversary.

Newsweek - World - 17 hours ago

France and EU clash over UK missiles for Ukraine – Telegraph

France is an “obvious opponent” of allowing Ukraine to use an EU-backed loan for procuring Storm Shadow missiles, The Telegraph has reported

Russia Today - US News - 18 hours ago

Bangladeshi workers lured to Russia for jobs were forced to fight in the war in Ukraine

An Associated Press investigation found that Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia by the false promise of civilian jobs and thrust onto the battlefield in the Ukraine war. Many were threatened …

Bay to Bay News - World - 19 hours ago

Senior investigators jailed in Russia in high-profile corruption case

Several high-ranking Investigative Committee officers have received lengthy sentences for fabricating evidence in an extortion scheme

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia Claims to Know the 'Names of Traitors' Who Gave Up Venezuela's Maduro

Russia's ambassador to Caracas Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov claimed that Nicolás Maduro was "betrayed," allowing U.S. forces to capture him.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Talks with U.S. and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says

Talks between envoys from Ukraine, Russia and the United States in recent days in Abu Dhabi were constructive and another round is planned for next week, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Peace Talks to Resume in Abu Dhabi as Ukraine War Grinds On

The United States, Ukraine, and Russia are preparing to resume peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi, even as intense fighting, territorial disputes, and unresolved security guarantees continue to define the war.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 day ago

Document Outlining US Security Guarantees for Ukraine '100 Percent Ready': Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the document now needs a time and place to be signed.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

U.S. security agreement for Ukraine is '100% ready' to be signed, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a security agreement with the United States is '100% ready.'

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

Zelensky: U.S. Security Agreement for Ukraine is '100 Per Cent Ready' to Be Signed

Zelensky said Sunday that a U.S. security guarantees document for Ukraine is "100% ready" after two days of talks in Abu Dhabi.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Here's what the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics will be missing with Russia banned from the Games

Individual neutral athletes from Russia will be allowed to compete, as they did in Paris in 2024. But they’ll amount to a tiny fraction of the team usually at Olympus.

Boston Globe - Sports - 2 days ago

Russia says open to resuming Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul

Russia remains open to further dialogue with Ukraine in Istanbul after Abu Dhabi talks, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday, the RIA state news...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 days ago

Russia Attacks Ukraine Ahead of Second Day of Peace Talks in UAE

Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least one person and wounded 31 overnight as negotiators were to meet in the United Arab Emirates.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Russia carries out huge drone and missile attacks on Ukraine

Major missile and drone attack overnight in Kyiv and Kharkiv leaves at least one dead and 23 injured

Evening Standard - World - 3 days ago

Russian strikes hit Kyiv as US-brokered peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi

Negotiations from Russia and Ukraine came together for a second day of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi on Saturday after an overnight wave of Russian...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 days ago

Ukraine war live: Putin 'shows he's not ready for peace' as Abu Dhabi talks continue

Second day of landmark negotiations came as dozens injured and one killed in major Russian missile and drone attack, according to Ukrainian officials

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

Andrew Osborn: Why can't Putin and Zelensky come to an agreement on the Donetsk region?

A top aide to Vladimir Putin said yesterday, after talks between the Russian president and US envoys, that there was no hope of reaching a deal to end the ...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 3 days ago

Russia, Ukraine to discuss territory as Trump says both sides 'want to make a deal'

Abu Dhabi hosts trilateral meeting with the U.S., Ukraine and Russia in a possible sign that the nearly four-year war could be coming to an end.

Fox News - World - 4 days ago

Russia reports major inflation drop in 2025

Russia’s annual inflation rate has fallen to 5.59%, the lowest level in five years, central bank data shows

Russia Today - Business - 4 days ago

Zelensky Says Trump's Greenland Obsession is Forcing Europe to Abandon Ukraine's Needs

At his speech at the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused European leaders of abandoning Ukraine's needs to defend Greenland.

International Business Times - World - 5 days ago

Putin meeting set for Thursday, Witkoff says, with Ukraine 'land deals' in focus

A meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to take place on Thursday with "land deals" over Ukraine on the table, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said.

CNBC - World - 6 days ago

Trump's Venezuelan oil move isn't hypocrisy — it's genius strategy to crush China and Russia

President Trump's Venezuelan oil imports serve U.S. energy strategy by optimizing Gulf Coast refineries designed for heavy crude while weakening adversaries.

Fox News - Business - 12 days ago

Iran, Russia and China join for naval drills in South Africa

China, Russia, and South Africa are long-standing BRICS members

Independent UK - World - 17 days ago

Ukraine war live: Trump says 'Putin is afraid of US but not Europe'

Zelensky had warned Russia was planning a major attack and urged Ukrainians to take cover

Independent UK - World - 17 days ago

Russia Raises Stakes With New Nuclear-Capable Missile Strike on Ukraine

Russia escalated its war on Ukraine by firing a new nuclear-capable, multi-warhead ballistic missile as part of a massive winter barrage that killed civilians, damaged critical infrastructure, and deepened regional humanitarian crises.

OilPrice.com - World - 18 days ago

Iran, Russia move to deepen energy cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran and Russia have underscored the importance of implementing strategic memorandums of understanding during a joint energy working group meeting aimed at reviewing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 27 days ago

From collapse fears to resilience: How Russia reshaped its economy by the end of 2025

A deep dive into how state influence, Asian trade, and domestic production are reshaping the Russian economy

Russia Today - Business - 27 days ago

US banking giant reveals massive Russia exit cost

Citigroup expects a loss of more than $1 billion from the sale of its remaining business in Russia

Russia Today - Business - 28 days ago

Zelensky Challenges Putin With US-Backed 20-Point Peace Plan As Proposal Reaches Moscow

The next move now lies with Putin, whose response will show whether the proposal can gain traction or fade amid continued fighting.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 month ago

EU sets new record in trade surplus with Russia – Eurostat

EU quarterly trade surplus with Russia hit €1.5 billion in Q3 2025, the first time since 2002, data shows

Russia Today - Business - 1 month ago

Company Inks $7M Deal to Provide Satellite Technology to US Army -- The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international...

The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international military community rethink war tactics.

Military.com - Technology - 3 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 - 3 months ago

Inside-net: Russia is dismantling free internet connections

The Russian authorities this year created a ‘white list’ of websites that are not to be blocked while everything else would not be available for users in Russia

Global Voices - Technology - 3 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 - 10 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 - 10 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 - 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 - 2 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