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Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia alone is responsible for the war in Ukraine, after President Trump said he should be replaced.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia alone is responsible for the war in Ukraine, after President Trump said he should be replaced.

CBS News - World - 5 hours ago

Watch: What's behind Trump's energy ceasefire claim? -- The US president made the announcement in a social media post, which was an apparent surprise to Ukraine and Russia is yet to comment. -- World

The US president made the announcement in a social media post, which was an apparent surprise to Ukraine and Russia is yet to comment.

BBC News - US News - 4 minutes ago

Zelensky accuses Russia of striking power plant after Trump's claim of energy ceasefire - Moscow is yet to comment on the purported ceasefire, which Trump said had been agreed by both sides.

The US president, who is under pressure domestically to bring down fuel prices, provided few details in his post on social media.

BBC News - Top Stories - 4 minutes ago

Updated -- Trump announces Russia-Ukraine 'energy ceasefire,' which Zelenskyy says he hasn't seen but supports

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he has discussed the possibility of an energy ceasefire with Russia with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Finnish President Alex Stubb and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte but is waiting for more information from the United States.

CBC News - World - 20 minutes ago

Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire, but Zelenskyy says that's 'news for me'

President Donald Trump made a similar announcement a month ago, only for the two sides to continue their aerial attacks on each other’s energy facilities.

NBC News - Health - 33 minutes ago

Zelenskyy says Russia violated energy truce announced by Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had pushed for a 60-day full ceasefire.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 45 minutes ago

Lawmakers push back on Trump's fuel deal with Russia

The North Carolina Republican also condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling him a “failed leader.”

NBC News - Entertainment - 46 minutes ago

Zelenskyy expressed surprise at President Trump's announcement of an energy ceasefire and said he was seeking further details, while Russia has yet to confirm its agreement.

WASHINGTON: Russian strikes hit multiple Ukrainian power plants on Sunday (Oct 11) after US President Donald Trump's claim that both sides had agreed to stop hitting each other's energy infrastructure, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.Zelenskyy, in a post on social media, said a drone had hit a Ky

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Ukraine and the EU have accused the US of boosting Putin's war effort by making a deal to supply the US with fuel.

Donald Trump has struck a deal to import hundreds-of-thousands of tons of Russian diesel into the US. The deal has angered Ukraine's president. He is calling the deal a gift to Putin and the Kremlin's war machine.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 hour ago

'Do not break it': Ukraine backs 'energy ceasefire' after Trump declares surprise deal is done

Trump’s brief social media post said only that the ceasefire took effect immediately and that both sides had agreed to it. “Do not break it!” he wrote.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 hour ago

Kyiv Pushes Back On Trump's Call For A New Ukrainian President As Drones Hit Russian Data Hub

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia alone is responsible for the war in Ukraine.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

'You're Russian now': Ukrainians raised in Crimea share how Russia trained them to become future soldiers

Three Ukrainians who grew up in occupied Crimea describe how Russia trained them to become future soldiers for its war on Ukraine, including school classes on how to handle weapons — part of a larger pattern of Russian indoctrination of children that has raised alarm in the international community.

CBC News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Trump declares Ukraine war 'energy ceasefire'; Zelenskyy is waiting for details

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is waiting on details from Washington.

CNBC - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

'Effective immediately': Trump says Russia and Ukraine reach 'energy ceasefire' but gives no details

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to what he described as an “energy ceasefire.”

CTV News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Republican senator says Trump diesel agreement with Russia may be illegal

US President Trump's bid to bring down diesel prices by easing sanctions on Russia prompts rare Republican criticism.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to 'energy ceasefire'

Volodymyr Zelensky said it was ‘news for me’ but that Ukraine would agree if Russia did.

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to an 'energy ceasefire' but Kyiv says attacks continue

U.S. President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an “energy ceasefire” in the 4 1/2-year-old war, but he offered no details on it and Kyiv reported continued

Lancaster Online - Business - 2 hours ago

Trump announces Russia diesel fuel agreement

Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports on a Houthi missile attack at a Saudi Arabian airport and President Donald Trump announcing a diesel fuel agreement with Russia.

Fox News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Russia, Ukraine reach energy cease-fire 'effective immediately,' Trump reveals — catching Kyiv off-guard

President Trump announced Sunday that Russia and Ukraine have reached an energy cease-fire days after he roiled Kyiv by unveiling a diesel purchasing deal with Moscow.

New York Post - World - 3 hours 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 - 3 hours ago

Trump says Russia and Ukraine reach 'energy ceasefire' but gives no details

President Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an 'energy ceasefire,' though details are unclear.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 4 hours ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy tells ABC he will organise elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire

WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday (Oct 11) in response to critical comments from US President Donald Trump that he will organise elections in Ukraine if Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to a 60-day ceasefire."Please tell Putin, give us two months, 60 days o

Channel NewsAsia - World - 4 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine reach energy ceasefire, Trump says

U.S. President’s brief social media post said only that the ceasefire took effect immediately

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Putin aide urges Elon 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 - 5 hours ago

Trump Announces Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire on Energy Infrastructure Strikes… Zelensky Offers Elections

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a ceasefire on attacking each other's energy industries.

Breitbart - Politics - 5 hours ago

Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war, but Zelenskiy says deal is 'news to me'

Kyiv says Russia still bombing Ukraine on Sunday, with several energy sites damaged

Irish Times - World - 5 hours ago

Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum, Andy Burnham says

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, claiming he received confirmation after raising the issue at Downing Street.Speaking on The Rest is...

International The News - World - 5 hours ago

Trump Announces "Energy Ceasefire" Between Russia and Ukraine

Zelensky offered to halt strikes on Russian refineries only if Moscow stops attacking his country's energy infrastructure.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Britain defends Zelenskyy as Trump blames Ukraine for rising US diesel prices

Britain has reaffirmed its support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after US President Donald Trump called for him to be replaced and announced a controversial deal to purchase Russian...

International The News - World - 5 hours ago

Trump Claims Ukraine And Russia Have Reached An Energy Ceasefire. Zelensky Says He Was Unaware Of Any Deal.

The president said that an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine has come into immediate effect. Zelensky responded by saying it was "news" to him.

International Business Times - World - 5 hours ago

Trump: Russia and Ukraine Agree to 'Energy Ceasefire'

The announcement was made after Trump reached a deal with Putin on Oct. 9 to supply diesel to the U.S. and global markets.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire -- m read

Russia and Ukraine agree to halt energy strikes, announces Trump in a major breakthrough.

Gulf News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire – Trump

The US president says Moscow and Kiev have agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, effective immediately

Russia Today - World - 7 hours ago

Ukraine steps up strikes on Russia's tech infrastructure, damaging third data center in 4 days

A Ukrainian drone attack shut down a data center run by Russian technology giant Yandex, the company said Sunday, the third strike on its facilities in

Breitbart - World - 7 hours ago

Ukraine will hold elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire, Zelensky says

Trump criticized Zelensky for attacking Russian oil refineries after the U.S. temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian fuel

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Ukraine strikes Yandex data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant -- It is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex, forcing the company to suspend its operations.

It is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex, forcing the company to suspend its operations.

BBC News - World - 8 hours ago

Will Ukraine stop hitting Russian refineries? Zelensky sets a condition

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that Ukraine is ready to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow calls off its own strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure after US...

International The News - World - 9 hours ago

Trump says Ukraine should get a new president, blames Zelenskyy for U.S. diesel prices -- News

U.S. President Donald Trump says it's time for Ukraine to get a new president, suggesting current Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not done enough to end his country's war with Russia.

CBC News - World - 9 hours ago

U.S. Pressures Zelensky To Halt Strikes On Russian Oil Infrastructure. He Says Ukraine Will Stop When Russia Does.

The day after Trump said that Ukraine needed a new leader, Zelensky declared that he would be willing to de-escalate with Russia if the Kremlin showed the same willingness.

International Business Times - World - 9 hours ago

Can diesel prices fall after Trump-Russia deal?

Upcoming midterm elections in the U.S. stand as a main reason behind the Trump administration's sudden announcement that Russian diesel would be...

Daily Sabah - Business - 10 hours ago

Trump tells Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy in Russia diesel deal spat

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday called for Ukraine to 'get a new leader' following Volodymyr Zelenskyy's criticism of Washington’s decision...

Daily Sabah - World - 11 hours ago

Trump says Ukraine should get a new president, blaming Zelenskyy for gas prices

Ukrainian and European officials on Saturday reacted to Trump's Russian diesel deal with dismay, saying it will help pay for Putin's war efforts.

CNBC - Politics - 11 hours ago

Mystery surrounds young worker's death at Russia lab studying severe diseases

GENEVA — The World Health Organization said Saturday it still doesn’t know what caused the death of a young worker at a lab in Russia that focuses on plague and other illnesses.

Manila Times - World - 11 hours ago

AI, drones and destruction: New face of Russia-Ukraine war

The Russia-Ukraine war is redefining modern warfare, as AI, drones and data reshape the foundations of military power

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 12 hours ago

Trump calls for Ukraine election, says Zelenskyy failed to end war

Trump has called for Ukraine to hold elections, implying Zelenskyy missed opportunities to end the war with Russia.

Aljazeera - US News - 12 hours ago

Trump calls on Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy amid tensions over Russia deal

US leader suggests Zelenskyy has not done enough to end the war amid tensions with Kyiv over a diesel deal with Russia.

Aljazeera - World - 15 hours 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 - 16 hours ago

Trump: Replace Zelensky With Leader 'Who Can Make a Deal'

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine should consider replacing President Volodymyr Zelensky to end the war with Russia.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

'It's Time for Ukraine to Get a New President,' Trump Says

The U.S. president has repeatedly called for Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil refineries in recent weeks.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Trump says Ukraine should get a new president as he blames Zelensky for U.S. diesel prices

Russian strikes have killed at least 20 people in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, including three children, a day after President Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Watch: 'Time for Ukraine to get a new president', says Trump

The US president's said President Volodymyr Zelensky "wants to make problems for the world".

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump tears into Zelensky: 'Time for Ukraine to get a new president'

President further vented that Ukraine’s president ‘better damn well stop’ after being asked about his deal to buy diesel from Vladimir Putin

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Ukraine rattled as Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, says Zelenskyy should be replaced

The decision to ease sanctions is an abrupt reversal, just weeks after Trump signed a bill in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to punish other countries for buying sanctioned Russian oil.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Trump says Ukraine needs a new president, blames Zelensky for high diesel prices

Kyiv warned deal would help bankroll Moscow’s war in Ukraine

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

'Time for a new president': Trump calls on Zelensky to go amid diesel stoush

The US president said Ukraine “better damn well stop” striking Russia’s diesel refineries and called for Zelensky to be replaced with someone who would make a deal with Vladimir Putin.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Trump promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war in a day. Now he's funding it

After nearly two years back in power Trump has not only failed to end the war, he has now committed to funding it.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

Russia kills 20 in Ukraine as US hosts 'productive' talks to end war

US says it held talks with European and Ukrainian officials to ensure lasting peace before winter approaches.

Aljazeera - World - 1 day ago

US president Donald Trump says it is time for Ukraine to get rid of Zelenskiy

Zelenskiy says deal ‘plays into Russia’s hands – allowing it to kill more, wage war for longer’

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Trump rips into president Zelensky — insisting it's time for Ukraine to 'get a new president'

President Trump ripped into Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday telling reporters outside the White House that it's time for Ukraine to “get a new president.”

New York Post - Politics - 1 day ago

In Shocking Announcement, Trump Says U.S. To Get Diesel From Russia

Trump says the U.S. will obtain diesel from Russia, relaxing years of U.S. pressure on Moscow to combat prices ahead of midterms.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russian strikes kill 8 in Ukraine as Trump's diesel deal backfires

Russian strikes killed at least eight people, including three children, in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region on Saturday, as President Donald Trump’s...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Trump agrees diesel supply deal with Russia

‘Gifts to Putin will not bring peace ‌or ‌any ​benefit to the civilised world,’ says Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

U.S.-Ukraine-European negotiators meet in Miami as Trump announces diesel deal with Russia

Negotiators for the U.S., Ukraine and Europeans held six hours of talks in Miami on Friday with the aim of reaching agreement on a unified proposal to end the war in Ukraine, a person familiar with the talks said.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia Agrees to Supply US With Diesel, Trump Says

The deal includes immediate shipments to supply the strained global market.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Trump's diesel agreement with Putin accused of contradicting Russia sanctions law

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a searing statement that the U.S. easing sanctions on Moscow "plays into Russia's hands."

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump eases Russia sanctions, says Putin will release diesel as prices spike

Escalations in the Russia-Ukraine war have caused diesel costs to spike this fall, repeatedly setting all-time records.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Russia to supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel to U.S. and global market, Trump says

The move comes weeks before the November midterm elections, with diesel prices near record highs and inflation remaining a concern for voters

The Globe and Mail - Business - 2 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 - 2 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 - 2 days ago

NATO asks Russia 'not to worry' about nuclear drills

NATO’s upcoming nuclear drills in Italy are pre-planned and no reason for Russia to “miscalculate,” the bloc’s nuclear policy director, Nassima Barrows, has said

Russia Today - World - 2 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 - 2 days ago

Tens Died in Ukraine in a New Russian Attacks. Zelenskyy is Accusing The U.S. of 'Unwillingness' to Help.

"Open ​Starlink for Ukraine. You did open it when you were responding to Iran," Zelenskyy said.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Ukraine intensifies drone strikes on data centers of Russia's Yandex

Ukraine struck and partly disabled a data center operated by Russian technology company Yandex on Friday, a day after it hit a similar but more significant...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 2 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 - 2 days ago

Berlin counts billions spent at home as Ukraine aid – study

Only €41.7 billion of Germany’s reported €100 billion in support actually went to Ukraine, with much of the rest spent at home or pledged for the future

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 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 - 3 days ago

South Korea Recalls Envoy to Ukraine After Being Accused of Shipping Fuel to Russia

South Korea announced it would recall its envoy to Ukraine because it did not apologize enough revealing a transfer of North Korean soldiers.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Drone hits data center of Russia's 'Google' in 1st for Ukraine war

Drones hit a data center owned by Russia's Yandex, the country's leading AI and technology company said on Thursday, ⁠in the first major attack...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 3 days ago

Ukraine faces a shortage of troops to relieve tired fighters at the front

A shortage of combat-ready troops has plagued Ukraine ever since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022

Los Angeles Times - World - 3 days ago

Tedros Says Russia Not Giving W.H.O. 'Full Picture' of Suspected Plague Situation

W.H.O. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus said his agency has no evidence of any outbreak of plague in northeastern Russia.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Ed Miliband announces new sanctions on Russia during visit to Ukraine

The crackdown was announced as the Foreign Secretary visited the site of a Russian missile strike on a residential building in the Chernihiv region.

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 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 - 3 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 - 3 days ago

Ukraine is not likely to go offline despite attacks

As Russia targets Ukraine's data centers more and more, experts say the country's internet system is too robust to shut down entirely. However, services could become more expensive.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 3 days ago

The Russia Plague Paradox Is Frightening

Perspective: Pneumonic plague sounds like the nightmare scenario. Strangely, it may be the more reassuring one.

Newsweek - World - 3 days ago

What to know about pneumonic plague after woman in Russia dies from mysterious illness

Key details are unknown, including whether the woman, who worked at a lab in Siberia, was infected with plague at all.

NBC News - Health - 3 days ago

Ukraine Is Taking Back Ground in a Key Region as Russia's Long Offensive Continues to Stall

The months-long Ukrainian counteroffensive in the northern Donbas, dubbed Operation Vivaldi, has recaptured dozens of square miles.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

World Health Organization Says No Sign of Plague Spreading in Russia

W.H.O. director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says his agency has seen no evidence of plague spreading in Siberia beyond the initial case.

Breitbart - World - 4 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 - US News - 4 days ago

How exactly did a lab worker in Russia die in plague case? Official says WHO doesn't know

A top official with the World Health Organization said Wednesday the UN health agency doesn’t know how a lab employee in Siberia died amid concerns about plague, and she called on Russia to provide more information.

CTV News - Health - 4 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 4 days ago

Are Europe and Russia Slow-Walking to World War III?

Dangerous rhetoric has been escalating on both sides for some time now.

The Nation - World - 4 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 - 4 days ago

What to know about plague amid reports of Russian lab worker's death -- Reports of a lab worker dying in Russia after allegedly being exposed to plague have raised concerns, even as the WHO says the public health risk is low.

Reports of a lab worker dying in Russia after allegedly being exposed to plague have raised concerns, even as the WHO says the public health risk is low.

CBS News - Health - 4 days ago

Russia denies lab worker died of plague as quarantine stays in place - Rospotrebnadzor said tests found no pathogen linked to the deceased lab worker's work at the Irkutsk anti-plague institute, but more than 60 colleagues remained isolated inside the building and several hospitals stayed closed without explanation. 05/10/2026

Rospotrebnadzor said tests found no pathogen linked to the deceased lab worker's work at the Irkutsk anti-plague institute, but more than 60 colleagues remained isolated inside the building and several hospitals stayed closed without explanation.

Euronews - World - 5 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 - 5 days ago

Russia hits Kyiv as Merz visits; Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Ukraine was met with Russian missiles as he pledged €1.3 billion to Kyiv. In Iran, the country's deputy foreign minister says Washington is reviewing Tehran's proposal to end the war. And in Brazil, Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election. 05/10/2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Ukraine was met with Russian missiles as he pledged €1.3 billion to Kyiv. In Iran, the country's deputy foreign minister says Washington is reviewing Tehran’s proposal to end the war. And in Brazil, Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election.

Euronews - World - 5 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 - 5 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 - 6 days ago

Russia leads world in cat ownership — yet has 2.8 million strays - Nearly 59% of Russian households own at least one cat, the highest rate globally, but the 2022 mobilisation order left hundreds of thousands of animals abandoned when owners fled the country or were sent to the front in Ukraine. Up to 98% of Russia's stray cats and dogs were once domestic pets. 03/10/2026

Nearly 59% of Russian households own at least one cat, the highest rate globally, but the 2022 mobilisation order left hundreds of thousands of animals abandoned when owners fled the country or were sent to the front in Ukraine. Up to 98% of Russia's stray cats and dogs were once domestic pets.

Euronews - World - 6 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 - 12 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 - 12 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 - 13 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 - 14 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 - 25 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

Türkiye's diesel imports from US, India hit record high after Russia ban

Türkiye increased its imports ⁠of diesel from the United States and India in August to record levels, shipping data showed, as a ​Russian ban on...

Daily Sabah - 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

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 - 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 - 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