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Ukraine/Russia

World News -- Zelensky says North Korean missiles used in deadly strikes overnight -- Ukraine accused Russia of using North Korean missiles against Dnipropetrovsk province that killed at least 6 people as part of wider airborne assault.

Ukraine accused Russia of using North Korean missiles against Dnipropetrovsk province that killed at least 6 people as part of wider airborne assault.

UPI - World - 3 hours ago

World News -- Zelensky says Russia war is strengthening North Korea military -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Monday that North Korea is gaining battlefield experience and improving its military capabilities through its support for Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Monday that North Korea is gaining battlefield experience and improving its military capabilities through its support for Russia.

UPI - World - 9 hours ago

Former U.S. Marine released from detention in Russia after four years

Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine, was released from detention in Russia and was on his way back to the United States on Tuesday.

UPI - Top Stories - 38 minutes ago

US Marine Robert Gilman freed after being imprisoned for more than four years in Russia

Trump announced that American citizen and former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman was freed after being imprisoned in Russia for more than four years, where he was detained in 2022 under the Biden...

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

US Marine veteran Robert Gilman released by Russia

Massachusetts GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve discusses U.S. Marine veteran Robert Gilman's release from a Russian prison on 'America Reports.'

Fox News - Opinion - 1 hour ago

Former US Marine freed from prison in Russia

Former US Marine Robert Gilman was released from a Russian prison after more than four years following talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with no prisoner exchange.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 hour ago

Russia Frees Former US Marine Robert Gilman, Trump Says

The American teacher will soon return to the United States after being jailed for more than four years in a Russian prison, the U.S. president said.

Epoch Times - World - 2 hours ago

Trump Promises Cheeseburger to Robert Gilman, Marine Released From Russia

Donald Trump says Marine Robert Gilman is returning home from Russia after a humanitarian release.

Newsweek - US News - 2 hours ago

North Korean ballistic missiles used by Russia in deadly attack in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says -- News

Russian forces ‌killed seven people early Tuesday in an attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia that involved North Korean ballistic missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

CBC News - World - 2 hours ago

Fyodor Lukyanov: Russia must end the Ukraine war on its own terms - ANALYSIS

The old transatlantic order is weakening, but Moscow cannot afford to wait for Western divisions to solve the Ukraine conflict

Russia Today - World - 2 hours ago

Russia frees ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detention

The US government had recently designated Gilman as wrongfully detained.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health

Trump said Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was released on a humanitarian basis, after he had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.

BBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Russia freed ex-US Marine Robert Gilman on 'humanitarian basis' – Trump

Ex-US Marine Robert Gilman was originally incarcerated in 2022 for 3.5 years over assaulting a Russian police officer, receiving an additional sentence for repeatedly attacking jail officials

Russia Today - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says -- Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.

Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.

BBC News - World - 4 hours ago

Ukraine: Russia fired North Korean missiles in deadly attack

KYIV — Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least nine people overnight and wounded dozens, Kyiv said on Tuesday, accusing Moscow of launching North Korean missiles in the raid.

Manila Times - World - 4 hours ago

Former U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released, his advocates say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has released an American military veteran who spent more than four years in prison on disputed charges under abusive conditions and was said to be gravely ill and at risk of d

The Columbian - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Ukraine Drone Attack Hits Major Oil Refinery Deep Inside Russia

Ukraine says it struck the Orsknefteorgsintez refinery in Russia's Orenburg region, the latest hit in its campaign against Russian fuel supply.

OilPrice.com - Business - 6 hours ago

Moscow is getting more North Korean missiles, Zelensky says, as Russia bombards Ukraine

Ukrainian President says Russian forces used ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea in their overnight attack on the southeastern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia

The Globe and Mail - World - 6 hours ago

Russia launches massive overnight barrage on Ukraine, leaving nine dead

Video. Russia killed at least nine people in Ukraine overnight on Tuesday, as missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk, according to regional authorities.

Euronews - World - 7 hours ago

A Ukrainian drone crash in Bulgaria reveals gaps in the country's defenses, and highlights its changed Ukraine policy.

The explosion of a Ukrainian decoy drone in Bulgaria near the Romanian border reveals gaps in Bulgaria's defenses, raises questions and shines a light on the country's policy shift on the war in Ukraine.

Deutsche Welle - World - 8 hours ago

Zelenskyy warns Russia is preparing for escalation as North Korea boosts support

His comments come shortly after deadly Russian attacks on cities across Ukraine overnight.

CNBC - US News - 10 hours ago

Russian aerial attacks kill 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy warns Moscow is getting more North Korea help

Russia has bombarded Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones, and bombs, killing at least nine civilians. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Moscow is receiving military help from …

Bay to Bay News - World - 11 hours ago

Ukraine says Russia fired North Korean missiles in deadly attack

KYIV: Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least nine people overnight and wounded dozens, Kyiv said on Tuesday (Aug 11), accusing Moscow of launching North Korean missiles in the raid.The allegation comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned - without providing evidence - that Moscow was

Channel NewsAsia - World - 11 hours ago

Video Shows Ukraine Drone Strike on Russian Air Defense System, Kyiv Says

Ukraine has stepped up its attacks on Russian assets in Crimea in recent months, vowing to cut off the peninsula from Moscow.

Newsweek - World - 12 hours ago

13 killed, 90 injured in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine - 13 people were killed and some 90 others were wounded over the past 24 hours as Russian attacks as the Kremlin intensifies its bombardment of Ukrainian cities. Meanwhile, Moscow says five people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian cities. 09/08/2026

13 people were killed and some 90 others were wounded over the past 24 hours as Russian attacks as the Kremlin intensifies its bombardment of Ukrainian cities. Meanwhile, Moscow says five people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian cities.

Euronews - World - 13 hours ago

Ireland could use EU presidency to push for peace between Ukraine and Russia

Disinterested, neutral brokers are vital on today’s fraught world stage

Irish Times - World - 14 hours ago

Newly released documents open a path to the true origins of the Russia hoax

It’s past time to put those who built and ran this Russia hoax under the microscope.

New York Post - Opinion - 21 hours ago

Ukraine must pay for deadly ship strike – Iran

Iran has demanded compensation from Ukraine over a deadly attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea

Russia Today - World - 23 hours ago

Peru Confirms over 450 Nationals Fighting for Russia Against Ukraine

Peru's Foreign Ministry confirmed that at least 459 of its nationals have enlisted to fight for Russia in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy Says More North Korean Troops Are Headed To Russia And Asks For More Support From South Korea

Ukrainian President Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that 30,000 to 50,000 North Korean troops are being deployed in Russia.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Ukrainian drone strike kills at least 13 in Russia in deadliest attack in 2 years

A Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian industrial city killed at least 13 people on Monday, including a child, the deadliest attack on the country in more than two years.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine Targets Another Russian Refinery As Part Of Its Deadliest Attack In Years

A new Ukrainian drone strike against Russia became the deadliest in more than two years, killing 13 people.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Ukrainian drone attack on oil hub deep inside Russia kills 13

Ukrainian military said it hit an oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Russia launches fresh appeal against World Athletics sanctions

Russian athletes have been banned from international events since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022

Independent UK - Sports - 1 day ago

US Senate approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill targeting energy - The package would impose sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions and the so-called shadow fleet used to evade restrictions on Moscow's oil exports. It would also allow President Donald Trump to set tariffs of up to 500% on Russian imports, including gas and oil. 07/08/2026

The package would impose sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions and the so-called shadow fleet used to evade restrictions on Moscow's oil exports. It would also allow President Donald Trump to set tariffs of up to 500% on Russian imports, including gas and oil.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Russia to hand over control of two key Mediterranean bases to Syria

Hmeimem air base and Tartus naval base will serve as joint Syrian-Russian training centres under new bilateral deal

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine war live: Russian strike destroys WHO warehouse in Ukraine

Eight people were wounded in the attack on Odesa

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Russia rules out Ukraine conflict 'freeze'

Moscow has rejected the prospect of freezing the Ukraine conflict, saying any lasting peace must address what it describes as the root causes of the hostilities

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Syria, Russia seal deal on future of Moscow's Mediterranean bases

Syria and Russia have agreed a deal to reorganize Russia’s presence at the Hmeimim and Tartus military bases in western Syria after nearly 18 months of...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Overnight strikes between Russia and Ukraine kill 7 civilians, injuring dozens more

One of the Russian missiles hit a high-rise apartment, causing over a dozen injuries.

New York Post - World - 2 days ago

Russia begins sending back its experts to Bushehr power plant

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Rosatom Chief Executive Alexey Likhachev announced that an initial team of five Russian specialists is now working at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 2 days ago

Russia, Ukraine Exchange Overnight Strikes That Leave Seven Dead

Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Zelensky visits Moscow-friendly Serbia as Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill 4

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Serbia for talks on economic ties and security issues

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

Ukrainian drones destroy 12 Russian tankers as Kyiv escalates tactics to stop Moscow from evading sanctions, export oil

Two grandparents and their 3-year-old grandson were killed after multiple Russian drones destroyed their home.

New York Post - World - 3 days ago

Russian Attacks Kill Four in Kyiv and Surrounding Region as Air Defenses Fall Short

Four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding region, officials said.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

US Senate Nod For Russia Sanctions. Ukraine Cheers Move, But Will Moscow Blink

The backers of the bill and the Trump administration believe that such a step would force Russia to tone down its war rhetoric and drag it to talks to end the conflict, which has raged on since 2022. Russia has not shown any signs of backing down.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Lindsey Graham Championed a Russia Sanctions Package Before His Death. The Senate Just Passed It.

The Senate approved a Russia sanctions bill pushed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham before his death in July.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham breezes through Senate, heads to House

A measure to impose new sanctions on Russian oil purchasers easily cleared the Senate and heads to the House.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

Senate Passes Bill to Impose New Sanctions on Russia and Iran

The bill must next go to a vote in the House of Representatives before the president can sign it into action.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

Fires rage after Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv - Firefighters battled multiple warehouse and building fires overnight after Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 across Kyiv and the surrounding region. 05/08/2026

Video. Firefighters battled multiple warehouse and building fires overnight after Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 across Kyiv and the surrounding region.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

Ukraine Keeps Hitting Russia's Biggest Refineries Thousands Of Miles From The Border

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said forces again hit a large Russian refinery as attacks thousands of miles from the border continue.

International Business Times - World - 5 days ago

The wars in Iran and Ukraine converged years ago

Tehran was effectively at war with Kyiv well before an Iranian ship was targeted in the Caspian Sea in late July

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 5 days ago

Commentary: Why Washington can no longer treat Ukraine and Iran as separate wars

As the two wars increasingly collide, what looked like a geopolitical win for Russia has also become an opportunity for Ukraine, says international security professor Stefan Wolff.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 5 days ago

World braces for new wave of food price surges due to Middle East, Ukraine wars, FAO warns

Rome: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned Wednesday that the world is bracing for a new wave of food price surges due to...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 6 days ago

Ukraine Calls for Faster Patriot Deliveries After Deadly Russian Missile Barrage

A massive Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 15 people in Kyiv and the surrounding region as Ukraine appealed for more Patriot interceptors.

OilPrice.com - World - 6 days ago

Soldier kills four in Crimea, Moscow-installed governor says - Crimea, a peninsula illegally annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, has for weeks been the target of Ukrainian retaliatory attacks aimed at disrupting the logistics of Russian forces deployed in southern Ukraine. 04/08/2026

Crimea, a peninsula illegally annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, has for weeks been the target of Ukrainian retaliatory attacks aimed at disrupting the logistics of Russian forces deployed in southern Ukraine.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Why Ukraine is targeting Russia's biggest online retailer

Wildberries, Russia's largest online marketplace, faces a wave of attacks. Ukraine says the strikes target a company linked to Russia's war effort, bringing the conflict closer to everyday Russian consumers.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 6 days ago

Why Have China and Russia Just Stepped Out Of The Shadows In The U.S.-Iran War?

Russia and China are reportedly expanding support for Iran, providing intelligence, satellite navigation, and advanced weaponry.

OilPrice.com - World - 8 days ago

Iran to hold camp in Russia ahead of Asian Volleyball C'ship

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iran's national men's volleyball team will depart for a 10-day training camp in Russia on Aug. 20 as part of their final preparations for the 2026 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship.

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 9 days ago

Ukraine hits Iranian vessels, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act'

The latest attacks by Ukraine, combined with Saudi military strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, represent a widening of the Middle East conflict.

CNBC - World - 12 days ago

Russia accuses Telegram CEO Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism in its latest digital crackdown

Russian authorities said they had charged Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, the latest step by the Kremlin to bring the internet and digital communications under its control.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 13 days ago

U.S. Senate Advances Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill in 86-12 Vote

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly voted to advance legislation that would expand sanctions on Russia and Iran while giving the president new authority to target major buyers of Russian energy.

OilPrice.com - World - 13 days 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 - 14 days ago

Iran defeated by Ukraine at 2026 VNL Week 3

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iran were beaten by Ukraine 3-1 at the Week 3 of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Wednesday.

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 27 days ago

America Extends Its Lead Over Russia and Saudi Arabia in Oil Output

American oil output and exports continue to rise, with production expected to exceed 14 million bpd in 2027 and crude exports hitting record highs as buyers sought alternatives during the Strait of Hormuz crisis

OilPrice.com - Business - 28 days ago

The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router

With residential proxies all the rage, CISA urges router users to be vigilant.

Ars Technica - Business - 28 days ago

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 - 3 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 - 4 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 - 4 months 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 - 4 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 - 10 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

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