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No sign of progress as U.S.-Ukraine-Russia talks get underway -- It is the first such trilateral diplomatic push since negotiations were suspended following the start of the war with Iran. -- Nov 10

It is the first such trilateral diplomatic push since negotiations were suspended following the start of the war with Iran.

CBS News - World - 15 minutes ago

Russia, Ukraine peace talks continue in Abu Dhabi for Round 2 following 'Constructive' opening session

The second day of high-stakes, U.S.-mediated trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States has concluded in Abu Dhabi. Russian, Ukrainian and US officials began a second...

International The News - Top Stories - 30 minutes ago

Russia-US-Ukraine trilateral talks: What are the experts saying? -- Exclusive

Russian experts examine the Abu Dhabi trilateral talks, Washington’s changing approach, and Moscow’s vision for a new European security architecture

Russia Today - US News - 52 minutes ago

Russia-Ukraine agree 'biggest' prisoner release after talks

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was "happy" with U.S. mediators' change in approach during talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi, set to continue into a second day on Nov. 11, but emphasised the need for security guarantees for his country.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 1 hour ago

UAE talks yield biggest Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap -- m read

Russia and Ukraine agree on a major prisoner swap during US-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant humanitarian breakthrough in the conflict.

Gulf News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Russia and Ukraine agree to large-scale prisoner swap as talks conclude with no major breakthrough

Kushner says he and Witkoff will travel to Moscow on Thursday to meet with Putin, then fly to Dublin to meet with Zelensky

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 hour ago

Russia-US-Ukraine trilateral: What you need to know about the talks that could define Europe's security architecture

Russia, the US and Ukraine are set to meet in Abu Dhabi to discuss peace and European security as Kiev’s backers desperately seek a place at the table

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

US envoys head for Moscow as trilateral talks on Ukraine war end

U.S. envoys will travel to Moscow Thursday to meet with President Vladimir Putin following two days of U.S.-mediated peace talks between Russian and...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

US soldier arrested for Russia spying: What we know

A 41-year-old man has been arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of offences under the National Security Act.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

US, Russia, Ukraine wrap up Abu Dhabi talks with prisoner exchange

Peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US concluded in the United Arab Emirates. The two day talks were the first such meeting since February. DW has the latest updates.

Deutsche Welle - World - 3 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of POWs

Officials at U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine said Wednesday that the sides have agreed a large exchange of prisoners of war.

New York Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Putin aide reveals outcome of trilateral Ukraine talks

Medinsky has said the Abu Dhabi talks focused on European security and yielded an agreement in principle on a large-scale prisoner exchange

Russia Today - US News - 3 hours ago

U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in U.K.

A U.S. official told CBS News the suspect is a senior officer based at Imjin Barracks, home to the headquarters for NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps.

CBS News - Technology - 5 hours ago

US soldier arrested in England on suspicion of spying for Russia

The FBI says the case is of “the utmost concern” to Washington and its allies, while army counterintelligence chiefs warn that insider threats are “real and persistent”.

Euronews - World - 6 hours ago

American soldier arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia

The 41-year-old man is being detained in London under the U.K.'s National Security Act.

CNBC - Opinion - 6 hours ago

UK arrests US soldier suspected of spying for Russia

LONDON: A member of the US army suspected of spying for Russia was arrested in Britain on Tuesday (Nov 10), London police said, following an investigation with support from the American military and law enforcement.The case is the latest espionage allegation involving suspected Russian agents in Britain, a cl

Channel NewsAsia - World - 7 hours ago

Rubio pushes for UK and European allies to have seat at Ukraine peace talks

UK national security adviser Jonathan Powell was among those involved in diplomatic efforts in Abu Dhabi.

Evening Standard - Politics - 8 hours ago

US calls for new Europe security at Russia-Ukraine talks

ABU DHABI — Washington called for a 'new' security framework on the first day of US-led talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was 'happy' with the changes in approach by US mediators.

Manila Times - World - 9 hours ago

US attempts new peace push at first Russia-Ukraine talks in nine months

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the US-brokered meeting as very productive, without giving details.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 12 hours ago

British Police Arrest U.S. Soldier Based at NATO HQ Over Russia Spy Claims

A senior U.S. Army soldier based at NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps HQ was arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of spying for Russia.

Breitbart - World - 13 hours ago

Abu Dhabi talks signal a major shift in the Ukraine peace process

Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi are moving beyond territory to Europe’s security order, bringing Moscow’s longstanding demands into the negotiating agenda

Russia Today - World - 15 hours ago

More than 400K Russians killed in Ukraine war, leaked records reveal

Russia's Ukraine war death toll is nine times greater than all Soviet and Russian fatalities in all wars combined since World War II.

New York Post - World - 15 hours ago

Norway's ice hockey team says Russia replacing it at World Juniors

The wrangling over Russia's return to international ice hockey continues, with Norway saying it has been kicked out of the next major tournament to accommodate Russia. Switzerland has joined a "boycott."

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 15 hours ago

Ukraine-Russia peace talks were 'constructive and quite substantive,' Zelensky says

Day one of the new round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US to end the bloody war was "constructive," top officials claimed.

New York Post - World - 17 hours ago

Senior US Army soldier arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia

U.K. police arrested a senior U.S. Army soldier in a Russia-linked espionage probe, drawing a sharp warning from FBI Director Kash Patel.

Fox News - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

US soldier arrested in Britain, suspected of spying for Russia

The 41-year-old soldier was arrested in southwestern England as part of a counterterrorism investigation.

Stars and Stripes - World - 17 hours ago

US soldier arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia

London Metropolitan Police says its 'counterterror' forces worked closely with the FBI and US military to make arrest.

Aljazeera - World - 18 hours ago

Russia, Ukraine engage in 4-hour session on first day of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi

Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States opened Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates, as Washington made another push to end the war that followed Moscow's all-out invasion of its neighbour nearly five years ago.

CBC News - World - 19 hours ago

U.S. Army soldier arrested in U.K. on suspicion of spying for Russia

The 41-year-old man was arrested “as part of an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing” near the ⁠city of Gloucester, ​in the west ⁠of England, British police said.

NBC News - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

UK arrests US army member suspected of helping Russia

A 41-year-old remains in custody at a London police ‌station

Irish Times - World - 20 hours ago

US seeks wider European role in revived Ukraine peace effort

European officials concerned that Russia may insist Nato decrease its military footprint across eastern Europe

Irish Times - World - 20 hours ago

US mercenary arrested by India ties case to Russia-Ukraine conflict

US national Matthew VanDyke vows to reveal shocking details about his arrest in India, claiming his imprisonment was tied to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Russia Today - US News - 21 hours ago

Trump Sees Opportunity for Russia-Ukraine Peace in Abu Dhabi Talks: The Main Sticking Points

Russia and Ukraine are holding their first U.S.-brokered peace talks since February, but major disputes over territory, ceasefire terms and security guarantees remain unresolved.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Fight Russia or face your commanders: How abuse drives Ukrainian troops into battle

Can Kiev rein in its troops? Torture allegations against Ukraine’s assault regiments put discipline and civilian oversight under scrutiny

Russia Today - Opinion - 21 hours ago

Marco Rubio signals progress in US-led Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi as “very productive”, although he warned that significant work...

International The News - World - 22 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine hold nearly 4 hours of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi

Russia, Ukraine, and the United States held three-way talks in the United Arab Emirates to address the ongoing war

Los Angeles Times - World - 22 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine to resume U.S.-led peace talks on Wednesday

Ukraine and Russia wrapped up the first day of new U.S.-led peace talks, as Washington and Kyiv’s European allies stressed the importance of credible security guarantees as part of any deal to end the

The Columbian - US News - 23 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine hold first peace talks since February as U.S. renews push to end war

The two-day session in Abu Dhabi will focus on establishing future security guarantees for the warring countries, White House says

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Erdoğan, Guterres discuss Iran tensions, Ukraine war at COP31

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to easing escalating tensions between Iran and the United States and advancing...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 1 day ago

Ukraine Peace Talks Face an Uphill Battle as Winter Approaches

Renewed US-led peace talks between Russia and Ukraine face major obstacles, including territorial disputes, conflicting security demands, and Moscow's apparent unwillingness to compromise.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 day ago

Canada's secretary of sport questions Russia competing as neutrals at Alberta world juniors -- Abdulhamid Ibrahim

Adam van Koeverden, Canada's Secretary of State for Sport, has cast doubt on whether Russia can compete as a neutral team at the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Alberta.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

US brokers peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi

Russian and Ukrainian officials are in Abu Dhabi for their first peace talks in nine months brokered by Washington. Ukrainian officials met representatives from Europe, NATO and the US just before talks began. France has stressed that Europe needs to be involved to ensure its security, but the Kremlin has maintained

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Putin needs to understand that the war in Ukraine is untenable

Instead of appeasing Moscow, negotiations must make clear that the consequences of continuing the war outweigh the risks of ending it for Russia

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 1 day ago

US-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi

Russia, Ukraine, and the US began two-day peace talks in Abu Dhabi to discuss security guarantees and a way to end the war.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy claims Russia is seeing 'record losses' in Ukraine war as peace talks resume

Nine months have passed since the last US-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

Russia and Ukraine Keep Ignoring Donald Trump

Russia and Ukraine are scheduled to meet in the Middle East on Tuesday to kick off new U.S.-brokered peace talks.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Volodymyr Zelensky Claims Russia Attacking Ukraine with North Korean Missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia used North Korean KN-23 ballistic missiles to attack energy facilities around Kyiv

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Russia Brings In Gas Restrictions After Ukraine Strikes

Russia and Ukraine are scheduled to meet in the Middle East on Tuesday to kick off new U.S.-brokered peace talks.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Russia Targets Ukraine's Power Grid Ahead of Crucial Abu Dhabi Peace Talks

Russian attacks have caused widespread power outages across Ukraine as President Donald Trump signals a potential territorial compromise ahead of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi.

OilPrice.com - World - 2 days ago

Can India and Russia help Africa move beyond raw mineral exports?

Russian mining expertise and Indian manufacturing and IT strengths could help drive Africa’s industrial growth

Russia Today - Opinion - 2 days ago

Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv region, damaging infrastructure - Russian strikes have damaged infrastructure in the Kyiv region and left a kindergarten in ruins in the Ukrainian capital. Firefighters battled a major blaze as Ukraine faced renewed attacks on its energy network. 7 November 2026

Video. Russian strikes have damaged infrastructure in the Kyiv region and left a kindergarten in ruins in the Ukrainian capital. Firefighters battled a major blaze as Ukraine faced renewed attacks on its energy network.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

UK to host Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky for state visit in 2027

The visit would aim to project solidarity with Ukraine in what will be the fifth year of its war against Russia

Independent UK - Politics - 2 days ago

Russia ready to explore CIS plus Iran format: MFA

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Moscow is prepared to explore the CIS plus Iran format together with partners interested in this initiative, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said in an interview with local Russian media.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 3 days ago

Russia Targets Emergency Workers at Site of Deadly Strike, Ukraine Claims

A Russian drone struck emergency workers on rescue missions in southern Ukraine, hitting a former school, Ukraine authorities claimed.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Azerbaijan and Ukraine forge new energy defence and trade agreements - An Azerbaijani delegation led by its energy minister travelled to Ukraine to sign a 2026-2027 Action Plan. Bilateral talks focused on emergency winter grid equipment, joint manufacturing, and expanding European transit via the Trans-Balkan route. 6 November 2026

An Azerbaijani delegation led by its energy minister travelled to Ukraine to sign a 2026-2027 Action Plan. Bilateral talks focused on emergency winter grid equipment, joint manufacturing, and expanding European transit via the Trans-Balkan route.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Iran won't surrender. Can Russia give Trump another way out?

Putin’s meeting with Iran’s security chief signals closer coordination as Tehran weighs the risk of renewed US attacks and Moscow’s diplomatic role

Russia Today - US News - 3 days ago

UK preparing to host Volodymyr Zelensky for state visit in 2027

The visit would aim to project solidarity with Ukraine as it faces continued Russian attacks.

Evening Standard - Politics - 4 days ago

Nine Wounded in Ukraine Missile Strikes Ahead of Talks With Russia and United States

Missile explosions struck across Ukraine Saturday, wounding at least nine people, as Kyiv and Moscow prepared for new talks next week.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

Trump weighs Iran strikes as Ukraine talks head to Abu Dhabi - With the midterms over, attention turns to Donald Trump's next move on Iran, as US officials reportedly warn Gulf allies to prepare for new strikes. Ukraine talks head to Abu Dhabi next week. We also look at the wave of bomb threats on European flights and a new book on Emmanuel Macron. 6 November 2026

With the midterms over, attention turns to Donald Trump's next move on Iran, as US officials reportedly warn Gulf allies to prepare for new strikes. Ukraine talks head to Abu Dhabi next week. We also look at the wave of bomb threats on European flights and a new book on Emmanuel Macron.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

Spain: Zelensky urges Latin America to help repair Ukraine's power grid - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid. 5 November 2026

Video. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

'Exactly what Africa needs': Why the continent is choosing Russia

Experts tell RT what African countries expect from a partnership with Russia

Russia Today - Opinion - 4 days ago

Russia warns Starlink and OneWeb could pose a risk to national sovereignty

In a major update, experts on Russia’s Security Council have said that Western satellite communications such as Starlink and OneWeb could be used to undermine the socio-political situation in...

International The News - Technology - 5 days ago

The Outlook for Ukraine Is Still Murky After America's Midterms | Opinion

"Ukraine’s long-term security...requires the durability that only backing across party lines can provide."

Newsweek - Opinion - 5 days ago

Russia is back in world sport, but who is drug testing its athletes?

DW has found that three-quarters of Russia's weightlifting team had no independent out-of-competition testing before this year's world championships, despite the country's doping history.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 5 days ago

Russia plans ticket fee to bankroll struggling aircraft industry - From 2027, passengers would pay 500 roubles on domestic flights and 1,000 on international flights to fund the lease and operation of 258 Russian-built aircraft, as sactions over Moscow's all-out war in Ukraine continue to bite. 5 November 2026

From 2027, passengers would pay 500 roubles on domestic flights and 1,000 on international flights to fund the lease and operation of 258 Russian-built aircraft, as sactions over Moscow's all-out war in Ukraine continue to bite.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Democrats win Senate in rebuke of Trump as Poland's crisis drags on - A blue wave has swept the US in the midterm elections, with Democrats winning the Senate and heading for a big House majority as votes are still being counted on the West Coast. We bring live analysis from Philadelphia and Brussels, plus Poland's crisis, Ukraine talks and the EU enlargement race. 4 November 2026

A blue wave has swept the US in the midterm elections, with Democrats winning the Senate and heading for a big House majority as votes are still being counted on the West Coast. We bring live analysis from Philadelphia and Brussels, plus Poland’s crisis, Ukraine talks and the EU enlargement race.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Russia and Ukraine Head to White House for Melania Trump-Led Talks

Melania Trump will host Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House following a humanitarian cease-fire in Kherson, ahead of renewed U.S.-mediated peace negotiations.

OilPrice.com - World - 7 days ago

Why are US, Russia and China racing to put nuclear reactors on the moon?

Reactors could revolutionise moon exploration, providing energy for bases and mining, but risks of contamination remain.

Aljazeera - Science - 11 days ago

Iran Turns to Russia for Nuclear Power as IAEA Oversight Falters

Russia is expanding nuclear energy cooperation with Iran as international inspectors struggle to monitor Tehran’s nuclear activities.

OilPrice.com - World - 15 days ago

Russia sends three diesel tankers to US

Russia has dispatched three tankers carrying diesel fuel toward the US under an agreement reached between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump, deputy PM Alexander Novak has announced

Russia Today - Business - 18 days ago

Ukraine Welcomes Restored U.S. Intelligence Amid Russian Attacks

Zelenskyy welcomed restored U.S. missile-strike intelligence after Oslo peace talks while insisting Ukraine must participate in negotiations concerning its future.

OilPrice.com - World - 21 days ago

Russian spacecraft maneuvers in 'extreme proximity' to satellite used by Ukraine

Kosmos 2612 closed from hundreds of kilometers away to extreme proximity to ICEYE-X36."

Ars Technica - Science - 22 days ago

Trump Defends Russia Sanctions Waiver as Rift With Ukraine Deepens

President Trump defended waiving new sanctions against Russia to preserve peace negotiations, drawing criticism from Ukraine and US lawmakers as tensions with Kyiv deepen.

OilPrice.com - World - 23 days ago

Oil Retreats From 5-Month High as Markets Weigh Trump's Russia Sanctions Waiver

The administration says sanctions relief could boost diesel supplies and advance peace talks, even as attacks on energy infrastructure continue.

Epoch Times - Business - 23 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 - 30 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 - 1 month 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 - 2 months 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 - 2 months 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 - 2 months 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 - 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 - 7 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