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Ukraine hit with deadly wave of Russian drone strikes in Kyiv and across the country

At least two people were killed when a drone hit the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv on Monday, as Russia pounded the heart of the Ukrainian capital with some of the most persistent drone strikes since the start of the war.

CBC News - World - 1 hour ago

Russian drone hits cultural landmark in Kyiv -- Russia struck a cultural landmark in Ukraine on Monday, the National Academy of Sciences, killing at least seven people and wounding dozens more. They also attacked apartment buildings, offices and data centers. CBS News international reporter Aidan Stretch was forced to take shelter shortly after creating this report. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean also has more on the war.

Russia struck a cultural landmark in Ukraine on Monday, the National Academy of Sciences, killing at least seven people and wounding dozens more. They also attacked apartment buildings, offices and data centers. CBS News international reporter Aidan Stretch was forced to take shelter shortly after creating this report. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean also has more on the war.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Russia paying US recruits $26,000 to become cannon fodder in Ukraine war

“When an American suddenly ends up fighting on Russia’s side ... They are invited onto television... and presented as proof that ‘ordinary Americans support Russia.'"

New York Post - World - 3 hours ago

New Ukraine offensive Operation Vivaldi recaptures several towns — and takes out 2,000 Russian troops

Ukrainian forces have liberated three more villages and restored full control to two others on Monday in a push that saw Russia suffer 2,000 casualties, officials said.

New York Post - World - 3 hours ago

People escape historic Kyiv building hit by Russian drone -- The BBC's Paul Adams reports from the scene of the strike on Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences.

The BBC's Paul Adams reports from the scene of the strike on Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences.

BBC News - World - 9 hours ago

At least two dead as Russian drones hit Kyiv Science Academy

Nine dead, more than 80 injured in Russian drone strikes throughout Ukraine, says President Volodymyr Zelensky

The Globe and Mail - World - 6 hours ago

Russia pummels Kyiv in latest deadly daytime attack

Russian drones struck Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, killing one person and wounding others.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 6 hours ago

The US wants a Ukraine peace deal. Here's why Russia isn't biting. -- Fred Weir

The White House may be pushing for talks between Russia and Ukraine, but the Kremlin remains committed to “my way or the highway” negotiation tactics.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 2 days ago

'A really special moment' for Ukraine as Svitolina seals team's spot in Billie Jean King Cup final

Elina Svitolina slammed her racket on the court to celebrate earning Ukraine a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time Saturday in Shenzhen, China. The seventh-ranked Svitolina beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-2 to seal a 2-0 victory over two-time defending champion Italy in the semifinals of the women's tennis team event.

CBC News - Sports - 8 hours ago

Photos of fires, injuries and fear after deadly Russian attacks on Kyiv

KYIV (AP) — Rescuers carried injured people to safety as firefighters battled blazes after deadly Russian aerial attacks struck apartment buildings, offices and cultural sites in Kyiv, wounding …

Bay to Bay News - World - 8 hours ago

Seoul summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoner-of-war row -- Last week Zelensky revealed Ukraine had sent two captured North Koreans to South Korea - which Seoul says was meant to be a secret.

Last week Zelensky revealed Ukraine had sent two captured North Koreans to South Korea - which Seoul says was meant to be a secret.

BBC News - World - 10 hours ago

Leftist South Korea Demands Ukraine Apologize After Zelensky Reveals North Korea Soldiers Shipped to Seoul

South Korea demanded an apology on Sunday from Ukraine after Zelensky told the U.N. that he had sent captured North Koreans to the South.

Breitbart - World - 10 hours ago

At least five killed in separate attacks as Russia hits Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences

‘Russia is deliberately expanding the boundaries of what it believes the world will tolerate,’ said foreign minister Andrii Sybiha

Irish Times - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Swinney warns Russia poses 'significant threat' after terror plot at RAF base

Five men were arrested in the early hours of Sunday over a potential terror plot near an RAF base in England.

Evening Standard - Politics - 12 hours 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 - 12 hours ago

Pope Leo urges concessions for peace as Ukraine war drags on

METZ, France: Pope Leo said on Monday (Sep 28) that negotiators seeking to end war in Europe must be willing to sacrifice some positions to achieve peace, as efforts to end Russia's bloody war in Ukraine continue to fail.The first US pope, speaking to European leaders in Metz, home of Robert Schuman, a foundi

Channel NewsAsia - World - 13 hours ago

South Korea fumes at Ukraine after Zelensky dishes on transfer of captured North Korean soldiers

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed last week that Kyiv had transfered two captured North Koreans to Pyongyang's southern neighbor in January 2025, enraging Seoul.

New York Post - World - 13 hours ago

Russia hammers Ukraine's capital with major daytime drone strike -- A wave of Russian strikes hit Ukraine Monday, killing at least 7 people, including a woman hit by a daytime strike on the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv.

A wave of Russian strikes hit Ukraine Monday, killing at least 7 people, including a woman hit by a daytime strike on the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv.

CBS News - World - 13 hours ago

South Korea summons Ukraine envoy as North Korean POW transfer sparks diplomatic row

South Korea’s foreign ministry summoned Ukraine’s acting ambassador on Monday in a bid to protest against Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s unilateral disclosure of the transfer of North...

International The News - World - 14 hours ago

How is Russia recruiting Belarusians to fight in the war in Ukraine? Russia's recruitment drive targeting Belarusians has become a key tool to boost manpower on the battlefield and exploits economic hardship and isolation. 27/09/2026

Russia's recruitment drive targeting Belarusians has become a key tool to boost manpower on the battlefield and exploits economic hardship and isolation.

Euronews - World - 15 hours ago

Are Russia-US arms talks heading for a restart? Kremlin responds

The Kremlin on Monday responded to the possibility of restarting arms control talks between Russia and the United States. According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, the arms control talks between...

International The News - World - 16 hours ago

Seoul seeks apology after Ukraine reveals transfer of North Korean POWs

Seoul: The Republic of Korea s presidential office has demanded an apology from Ukraine for denying an agreement to keep the transfer of two North Kor...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

South Korea Demands Apology From Ukraine Over Disclosure Of North Korean PoW Transfer

South Korea’s presidential office said the incident had seriously damaged trust between the two governments and could harm bilateral relations.

Huffington Post - World - 17 hours ago

Ukraine says Russian drones kill 14, hit Kyiv and Odesa infrastructure

Video. Ukraine reports 14 dead and 57 injured after a massive Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Odesa on 27 September, damaging schools, hospitals and key infrastructure.

Euronews - World - 19 hours ago

Russia strikes Ukraine as Putin denies plans to attack Europe - On Saturday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had also carried out a "double strike" attack on a logistics facility serving fast-food chain McDonald's. 26/09/2026

On Saturday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had also carried out a "double strike" attack on a logistics facility serving fast-food chain McDonald’s.

Euronews - World - 20 hours ago

S Korea demands Ukraine apology over disclosure of N Korea's POW transfer

South Korean presidential office 'expresses strong regret over Ukraine's unilateral disclosure'.

Aljazeera - World - 23 hours ago

Finland and Sweden scramble fighter jets together against Russia in historic first

Finnish and Swedish fighter jets scrambled together for the first time on Sept. 24 to intercept Russian military aircraft over the Gulf of Finland.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Canada says Russia's Ukraine invasion has transformed threats to Canadian Arctic

Threats facing Canada’s Arctic have “shifted significantly” amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and changing global security concerns, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Pro-Russia Serbian President Vučić Resigns To Run For Prime Minister. Russia And The EU Will Follow The Election Closely.

Vučić is the leading figure of Serbian politics, having served as president since 2017 and prime minister between 2014 and 2017. His critics accuse him of turning Serbia into an autocracy.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Britain and Russia have been to war before. Ask the British fleet how that went

Britain promised a triumph in the Baltic. Russia’s defenses stood in the way. The forgotten Crimean War campaign still resonates today.

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Strikes kill 8 in Ukraine, 1 in Russia after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate

Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight and on Sunday, killing at least six people in Ukraine and one in Russia, officials said, hours after Moscow rejected German calls to ease off its escalation toward NATO.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Strikes kill 6 in Ukraine, 1 in Russia after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged strikes, resulting in the deaths of at least six people in Ukraine and one in Russia, after Moscow's top diplomat rejected a German plea to back off its escalation toward NATO.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Strikes across Ukraine kill at least eight as Russia rejects Germany's call for de-escalation

Ties between Russia and Germany soured following an attempted drone attack last month at Leipzig airport that Berlin blamed on the Kremlin

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Russia Unveils Upgraded Su-57 Fighter Jets After Ukraine War Woes

Russia has used its Su-57 for long-range operations against Ukraine but kept the jets far away from frontline fighting.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Russian Strikes Kill Two in Ukraine as Moscow Rejects German Calls to De-Escalate

Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least two people overnight, hours after Moscow rejected German calls to ease off its escalation.

Breitbart - World - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

First Germany-Russia talks since Ukraine invasion: Why now?

Amid worsening ties and fresh security tensions, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met Sergei Lavrov at the UN. Why is Berlin engaging Moscow now, and what could it mean for Ukraine?

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Exclusive: Sen. Dave McCormick Says China, Russia Fueling U.S. Data Center Backlash

Sen. Dave McCormick says China and Russia are running a campaign to turn Americans against AI and data centers.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

The drones Russia could strike Europe with from Mediterranean fleet - Russia keeps up air strikes on Ukraine with an expanding fleet of drones, from the Shahed-136 to the jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5, while boosting production in Alabuga. 25/09/2026

Russia keeps up air strikes on Ukraine with an expanding fleet of drones, from the Shahed-136 to the jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5, while boosting production in Alabuga.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Russia's Foreign Minister Promises UN That Russia Will Fight On As Ukraine Continues Attacks On Russian Oil Refineries.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov told delegates that Moscow's "fight" would be "seen through to the end" on the same day that Ukraine confirmed further missile strikes on Russian oil refineries.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

At Least Seven Killed as Russia and Ukraine Trade Aerial Strikes

Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine Saturday, officials said, as Ukraine killed at least three in Krasnodar.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

NATO-Russia Tensions Keep Escalating. Danish Intelligence Now Warned Moscow Could Attack In The Coming Months.

Copenhagen said there is a "low but growing risk" of such an action, which could involve isolated strikes against infrastructure used to help Ukraine.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Poland Says Russia May be Behind 'Arson' of Starlink Base Station That Impacted Ukrainian Military Internet

Intelligence investigating fire at a Starlink base that is crucial to providing internet coverage to central Europe and Ukraine.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

Russia recruits up to 25,000 North Koreans to assemble drones, UN says - Pyongyang, which supports Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has helped staff and arm its forces. The UN says up to 25,000 North Koreans assemble drones in Russia, with most of their pay seized by Kim Jong-un's regime. 24/09/2026

Pyongyang, which supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has helped staff and arm its forces. The UN says up to 25,000 North Koreans assemble drones in Russia, with most of their pay seized by Kim Jong-un's regime.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Russia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warns

The new threat assessment joins a growing chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.

CNBC - US News - 3 days ago

CIA Warned European Allies That Russia Could Target Them With Drone Attacks: Report

The warning comes weeks after CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unusual trip to Moscow in late August.

International Business Times - World - 4 days ago

Diesel Surpasses $9 at Some California Stations Amid Middle East, Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The price of diesel was $9.39 at a Valero station in Fremont, as prices at many other gas stations in the region remained near or above $9 per gallon.

Epoch Times - US News - 5 days ago

Well-done hack flames 3.2M Burger King Russia users -- HIBP confirms cybercrims stuck a straw into marketing reservoir, sucking up six-years of leaky Whopper secrets

HIBP confirms cybercrims stuck a straw into marketing reservoir, sucking up six-years of leaky Whopper secrets

Register UK - Technology - 5 days ago

Russia quietly modernises bomb shelters in Moscow and St Petersburg - Tens of millions of roubles have been allocated for repairs to shelters across Moscow districts and St Petersburg metro stations as Ukrainian drones struck another Russian refinery on Sunday, as the Kremlin's all-out war in Ukraine continues well into its fifth year. 22/09/2026

Tens of millions of roubles have been allocated for repairs to shelters across Moscow districts and St Petersburg metro stations as Ukrainian drones struck another Russian refinery on Sunday, as the Kremlin's all-out war in Ukraine continues well into its fifth year.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Russians abroad voted overwhelmingly against Putin's party, polls show - Two independent exit polls covering 27 countries put New People first with around 45% and United Russia as low as 2.8%, the reverse of official results inside Russia, where Putin's party took nearly 58%. Exit poll organisers said the gap "destroys the image of supposed support for the authorities." 22/09/2026

Two independent exit polls covering 27 countries put New People first with around 45% and United Russia as low as 2.8%, the reverse of official results inside Russia, where Putin's party took nearly 58%. Exit poll organisers said the gap "destroys the image of supposed support for the authorities."

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Putin's party wins record Duma majority as EU vows sanctions - Five Western nations and Kyiv condemned the voting in occupied Ukraine as illegal, while a Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow on the final day of polling killed two people. 21/09/2026

Five Western nations and Kyiv condemned the voting in occupied Ukraine as illegal, while a Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow on the final day of polling killed two people.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Putin's party wins record 355 parliament seats, election official says - The election, held to elect members in all seats of the lower house State Duma, is the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. 21/09/2026

The election, held to elect members in all seats of the lower house State Duma, is the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

As Russia votes, the Kremlin offers the public few options – or incentives -- Fred Weir

Upcoming elections appear set to be more stage-managed than usual. But they still provide insight into public and Kremlin attitudes.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 7 days ago

UN condemns 'shocking pattern' of sexual violence by Russia in Ukraine - Russia was added in May to the UN Secretary-General's list of countries credibly suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict — codified into international law decades ago as war crimes and crimes against humanity. 19/09/2026

Russia was added in May to the UN Secretary-General's list of countries credibly suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict — codified into international law decades ago as war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Russians go to polls with no party against Putin or war in Ukraine - The three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of a new draft, fears of mobilisation are overshadowing the vote. 18/09/2026

The three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of a new draft, fears of mobilisation are overshadowing the vote.

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

Russia holds nationwide Duma elections as war in Ukraine reshapes vote - Russia's parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma. 18/09/2026

Video. Russia’s parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma.

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

In the Arctic, the ice is moving – and so is the India-Russia agenda

Russia’s Arctic projects may offer India new opportunities in critical minerals, LNG, shipbuilding and Arctic-linked trade corridors

Russia Today - Opinion - 10 days ago

Russia 'sabotaging' power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace

Investigation finds no evidence of Russia's claims that Ukrainian attacks hit the nuclear power plant.

Aljazeera - Environment - 11 days ago

Sweeping Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Advances Toward House Vote

The House has cleared a procedural path toward a final vote on sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions legislation that would give President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy.

OilPrice.com - World - 12 days ago

Goldberg: The war in Ukraine is becoming very inconvenient for Trump

It is utterly dishonorable to watch the president excoriate and victim-blame Ukrainians on a geopolitical scale.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 13 days ago

Russia raps barring Iran's nuclear chief from IAEA meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna has condemned blocking Iranian nuclear chief from attending the IAEA meeting.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 14 days ago

Russia expands nuclear team at Iran's Bushehr plant

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev said 47 of the company's specialists have returned to the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran and Russia intends to raise that number to 150.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 15 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 - 17 days ago

Russia Strikes Moldova Border as Ukraine Hits Black Sea Port

Russian drone attacks killed two people at a Ukraine-Moldova border crossing and one in Kyiv as Ukraine struck military and oil infrastructure at Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.

OilPrice.com - World - 18 days ago

U.S. News - Russia hits Kyiv after fighting hiatus ends - Sept. 8 (UPI) -- 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.

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 - US News - 20 days 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 - 20 days ago

6th day of Russian strikes in, around Ukraine capital Kyiv kill 12

At least 12 people were killed and several more wounded Tuesday when Russia struck Kyiv and the surrounding region for the ⁠sixth consecutive day....

Daily Sabah - World - 27 days 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

Russia and China expand trade via Arctic sea route

Russia and China are expanding Arctic trade links as the first Chinese container ship reaches Murmansk via the Northern Sea Route

Russia Today - Business - 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

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 - 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 - 5 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 - 6 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 - 11 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