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House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition -- The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House.

The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.

CBS News - Technology - 36 minutes ago

Russian missile and drone attacks injure at least 19, including children, in Ukraine

A Russian barrage of missiles and drones targeting Ukraine’s capital and the surrounding region injured at least 19 people overnight and into Thursday morning, authorities said.

CTV News - World - 1 hour ago

Ukraine plans record defence spending in 2027

"All possible internal resources of the state are being channelled towards ensuring Ukraine can effectively resist the aggressor," said Ukraine's Finance Minister Sergiy Marchenko.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine peace deal at risk? Kremlin responds to new US sanctions

The Kremlin has responded to the Russia sanction bill passed by the Congress and sent it to Trump to sign into law. On Thursday, Russia warned that if Trump signs the sanction bill against Russia,...

International The News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

US Congress passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill

U.S. lawmakers approved broad new sanctions on Sept. 16 designed to squeeze Russia over its war in Ukraine, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump after months of delay.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 3 hours ago

Russian barrage of missiles and drones on Ukraine injures at least 19, including children

A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital and surrounding areas has injured at least 19 people, according to authorities. President Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces struck targets in …

Bay to Bay News - World - 3 hours ago

Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine injure at least 16, including children

A Russian barrage of missiles and drones targeting Ukraine's capital and the surrounding region injured at least 16 people overnight and into Thursday morning, local authorities said.

CBC News - World - 3 hours ago

Poland has reiterated its support for Ukraine and pledged a "nonprovocative but serious response" to Russian drones.

After Russia's recent drone attacks on targets close to the Ukraine-Poland border, Warsaw has doubled down on its support for Kyiv and pledged a "nonprovocative but serious response" to Moscow.

Deutsche Welle - World - 4 hours ago

US Congress passes broad new sanctions bill to pressure Russia

U.S. lawmakers approved sweeping new sanctions Wednesday to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump...

Daily Sabah - World - 4 hours ago

Ukraine war live: Oil refinery north of Moscow hit by drone strikes

Moscow confirms death of Major General Anton Grunis just weeks after he received 'Hero of Russia' medal from Putin

Independent UK - World - 5 hours ago

Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia

The bill marks the first time in more than two years the US Congress has passed legislation supporting Ukraine

Aljazeera - US News - 12 hours ago

Sen Mike Rounds: Russia and China want US to slow down AI momentum

Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., discusses the debate over regulating artificial intelligence in the United States on 'The Story.'

Fox News - Technology - 12 hours ago

House Passes Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill

The Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass the bill in honor of the late Sen. Lindsay Graham. It now heads to Trump’s desk for a signature.

Epoch Times - World - 13 hours ago

U.S. House passes Russia sanctions bill, sending to Trump

Bill passes by 262 to 159, as dozens of Democrats break with party leaders to join most Republicans in favour

The Globe and Mail - World - 14 hours ago

US Congress passes Lindsey Graham's Russia sanctions bill

The US House has passed a bill authorizing President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy

Russia Today - World - 14 hours ago

House nears vote on Russia sanctions bill named after Graham

WASHINGTON — The House was expected to vote Wednesday on a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive Russian President Vladimir

The Columbian - Politics - 14 hours ago

House passes Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham, sends to Trump

The Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill is on a path to become law after the House votes in favor.

CNBC - Politics - 14 hours ago

Mearsheimer: There's no diplomatic way out of the Ukraine war

John Mearsheimer discusses the Ukraine war, Trump’s diplomacy, the legacy of 9/11 and the global shift from unipolarity to a multipolar order

Russia Today - World - 16 hours ago

Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in Ukraine kills 5 people and wounds at least 7 others

The strike occurred in the Nikopol district of Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, near the war's southern front line. Oleksandr Hanzha, head of the regional military administration, said that all five were killed at the scene while the seven wounded were receiving medical care.

Los Angeles Times - World - 19 hours ago

Russia stages early voting in occupied Ukraine ahead of national election - Russia has begun early voting in its parliamentary elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine's Donetsk region, with armed personnel accompanying election officials and voters. 15/09/2026

Video. Russia has begun early voting in its parliamentary elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine’s Donetsk region, with armed personnel accompanying election officials and voters.

Euronews - World - 20 hours ago

War between Russia and Europe would be 'very short', says Lavrov

Veteran Putin ally Sergei Lavrov suggested a fight with Europe would not prove difficult for Moscow

Independent UK - World - 20 hours 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 - 23 hours ago

Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer

After NHL career goal-scoring leader Alex Ovechkin appeared in an ad for Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party that came to light this week, the Washington Capitals said their long-time captain was asked to participate in the video campaign while back in his home country this summer.

CTV News - Sports - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Odessa A'zion And Rachel Sennott's "Deeply Painful" Emmys Segment Is Being Dragged Online Because, Well, Just Watch It For Yourself

“This feels like when the ‘popular girls’ have to present their group project to the class.”

BuzzFeed News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Poland and Ukraine condemn Russian strikes near their border - The strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near to the border a short time after another train carrying various foreign dignitaries passed through the same track. 14/09/2026

The strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near to the border a short time after another train carrying various foreign dignitaries passed through the same track.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Russia Strikes Near NATO's Doorstep. A Drone Attack by Poland Border Raises Fears of a Wider Escalation.

The strike hit a locomotive near Yahodyn, roughly two kilometers from the Polish border, shortly after a diplomatic train carrying former prime ministers and European security officials passed through the area.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Drone strikes hit key Ukraine-Poland supply route, sparking border fires - Ukraine said a Russian drone strike ignited a fire at a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing with Poland in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September. Video filmed close to the crossing showed flames and thick smoke as firefighters tackled the blaze. 14/09/2026

Video. Ukraine said a Russian drone strike ignited a fire at a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing with Poland in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September. Video filmed close to the crossing showed flames and thick smoke as firefighters tackled the blaze.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

NATO Jets Down Drone In Lithuanian Airspace After Bloc Warns Strikes Will Drive Support For Ukraine

Antanas Matutis, commander of the Lithuanian air force, said that the wreckage had been found, and the drone “likely” was carrying explosives.

Huffington Post - World - 2 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 - 2 days ago

Trump Says Russia, Ukraine Agreed to Stop Energy Target Attacks

The price for diesel has soared in recent weeks, hitting an all-time high in the United States on Monday.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Russia, Ukraine agree to halt energy facility strikes, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to refrain from attacks on each other's energy infrastructure, a day after...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Diesel Hits New High of $6.23 as Trump Urges Ukraine to Halt Russian Refinery Attacks

Diesel prices have risen more than 80 cents in a month, adding pressure to transportation costs and inflation.

Epoch Times - Business - 2 days ago

Former British PM Boris Johnson Evacuated From Ukraine Train After Russia Drone Strike: Reports

Boris Johnson was reportedly forced to evacuate from his train travelling in Ukraine after the rail line was hit in a Russian drone strike.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Trump Calls on Ukraine to Halt Strikes on Russian Diesel, Saying Attacks Causing Shortage

U.S. President Donald Trump called on Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying the attacks are causing a fuel shortage.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

World Athletics' Russia stance remains unchanged, Sebastian Coe says

World’s Athletics President Sebastian Coe reportedly says the administrative viewpoint on sanctions imposed on Russia will not change. According to Coe, athletes from Russia and Belarus have...

International The News - Sports - 3 days ago

Ukrainian Drones Kill Two in Russia as Moscow Hits Main Port Hub in Black Sea

Civilians were killed and injured overnight as Russia and Ukraine continued to attack each other with waves of drones.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

Weekend of Russian airstrikes kills at least 10 across Ukraine

Russian airstrikes in several Ukrainian regions Saturday killed 10 people, injured dozens and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure, local...

Daily Sabah - World - 4 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 - 4 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 - 5 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 - 6 days ago

Russia Is Targeting the Supply Chains That Feed Kyiv. Food Prices Could Be the Next Casualty.

Russian attacks have damaged or destroyed food warehouses serving several of Ukraine's largest supermarket chains, leaving partially empty shelves across the capital.

International Business Times - World - 7 days ago

Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across border - Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border, linking the two countries over the Tumen River. 08/09/2026

Video. Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border, linking the two countries over the Tumen River.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Trump, Putin speak after US envoys visit Moscow and Kyiv in new peace push

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin held a one-hour call to discuss a Ukraine peace deal following visits by US envoys to Moscow and Kyiv.

New York Post - World - 8 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 - 8 days ago

At least 3 dead, 16 wounded in Russian attacks on Kyiv after meetings with Kushner, Witkoff

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's meetings appeared to produce no significant breakthrough as both countries resumed their deadly air war Tuesday.

New York Post - World - 8 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 - 9 days ago

Trump Envoys Shuttle Between Moscow and Kyiv as U.S. Revives Ukraine Peace Push

The Trump administration has restarted its Ukraine peace effort, but there is still no public evidence that Russia has softened its core demands.

OilPrice.com - World - 9 days ago

Ukraine Pushes Congress for Russia Sanctions Before Election Recess

Ukraine is pressing the US House to approve sweeping new sanctions and tariff powers targeting Russia and its energy customers before Congress leaves Washington for the midterm elections.

OilPrice.com - World - 12 days ago

Ukraine Diplomacy Heats Up and Russian Minister Returns to G20

Zelenskyy is preparing for renewed US-led peace diplomacy as Russia’s finance minister’s return to an in-person G20 meeting triggered European anger.

OilPrice.com - World - 15 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 - 16 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 - 20 days 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 - 20 days 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 - 23 days 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 - 24 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 - 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 - 1 month 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