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Moscow brands Canada as 'warmonger' amid drone production deal with Ukraine -- News -- - -- Canada

Moscow is calling Canada a "warmonger" for signing a drone-production deal with Ukraine and is vowing to publish the address of a Canadian company working with Kyiv.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Hamilton drone maker that made deal with Ukraine isn't bothered by threats from Russia - Jeffery Tram - News - Canada - Hamilton - | 9 hours ago - |

The CEO of Sentinel Research and Development in Hamilton says threats from Russian officials won't deter the company from building drones for Ukraine under a newly announced partnership backed by the Canadian government.

CBC News - World - 44 minutes ago

Ukraine will ask for $20B from allies to keep up momentum against Russia

Ukraine is seeking an additional $20 billion in military funding from its allies to cement what it sees as its current battlefield advantage over Russia, a Ukrainian defense source said on Friday.

New York Post - World - 1 hour ago

A battlefield volunteer in Ukraine war has a story. She wants Europe to hear it. -- Howard LaFranchi

Anastasia Fomitchova left her life in Paris to join the fight for her native Ukraine. She was inspired to write a book about the bravery and unflinching humanity of those she served alongside as a medic. Her message to Europeans: It’s their war, too.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

EU says to resume membership talks with Ukraine Monday

The European Union announced it would resume membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova on Monday.

CTV News - World - 2 hours ago

Ukraine To Ask Allies For Tens Of Billions To Build On Battlefield Gains Against Russia: Report

Ukraine is set to ask allies for tens of billions to build on recent gains against Russia, according to a new report.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Four civilians killed by Ukrainian attacks on Russia

Four civilians have been killed more than 20 others wounded by Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s Bryansk and Belgorod regions, according to the local authorities

Russia Today - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

India Accuses West of Double Standards Over U.S. Russia Oil Sanctions

Indian FM Jaishankar says the U.S. told India to buy Russian oil in 2022 to stabilize markets, calling Western sanctions “double standards.”

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Analysis - The 2029 warning: NATO's race to rearm ahead of Russia - A series of sobering warnings about the prospect of war in Europe have emerged over the last few weeks. Germany's defence minister and senior military leaders say Russia could be ready to threaten a NATO member by 2029. The warning comes as intelligence points to a rapid Russian military buildup, Europe scrambles to rearm and Washington signals it expects allies to stand increasingly on their own. Politics - | 2 hours ago

A series of sobering warnings about the prospect of war in Europe have emerged over the last few weeks. Germany's defence minister and senior military leaders say Russia could be ready to threaten a NATO member by 2029. The warning comes as intelligence points to a rapid Russian military buildup, Europe scrambles to rearm and Washington signals it expects allies to stand increasingly on their own.

CBC News - Politics - 11 hours ago

Ukraine, Russia exchange drone strikes as energy, rail systems hit

Russian and Ukrainian forces carried out some of the most far-reaching drone strikes in recent weeks overnight into Friday, hitting energy production sites...

Daily Sabah - World - 12 hours ago

EU could 'sleepwalk' into conflict with Russia – ex-German navy chief

Former German Navy chief Kay-Achim Schonbach has warned that the EU risks becoming a party to the Ukraine conflict by abandoning diplomacy with Russia

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Could Russia save the global economy?

Global energy markets are still grappling with the price and supply shock caused by the war in Iran. Could Russia solve the problem? Business Beyond takes a closer look at US plans to bring Moscow back into the frame.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 1 day ago

5 Grim Warning Signs for Putin in Ukraine

Perspective: Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has passed a bleak and revealing milestone.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia calls Canada 'warmonger' for signing drone production deal with Ukraine

Moscow vows to publish address of Canadian company working with Kyiv; Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada will not be intimidated

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Russia Discusses 'Possible Reformatting' of Military Bases in Syria

The Russian Foreign Ministry says cooperation with the new Syrian government is “developing very actively."

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country's forces struck several military and energy infrastructure sites, including a military factory that he said supplied components for Russian drones and missiles.

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

Russia calls for 'restraint' in Iran war after new strikes

Moscow, Russia: Russia on Wednesday urged restraint in the Iran war after Washington and Tehran traded new strikes in the worst escalation since the...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 2 days ago

Russia reports record-high employment rate

Russia’s employment rate climbed to a record high of 61.5%, but officials warn of labor shortages, low productivity and workforce pressures

Russia Today - Business - 4 days ago

The US Should Recognize Ukraine as an Asset, Not a Liability | Opinion

A firmer American response in Europe would also force Beijing to think twice before testing U.S. credibility in Taiwan.

Newsweek - Opinion - 4 days ago

Starmer hosts Zelensky, Macron and Merz; Russian strikes hit nuclear site, kill 3 in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has insisted that Europe play a key role in any negotiations to end the war with Russia as he arrived for talks in London with key European allies. A Russian drone hits a nuclear storage site in Ukraine, less than 10 miles from Chernobyl.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 4 days ago

Russian drone hits nuclear fuel storage facility near Chernobyl, Ukraine says

"An extremely critical infrastructure facility – and an extremely vile Russian strike," Zelenskiy wrote on X, adding that Russia had used a Shahed attack drone.

New York Post - World - 5 days ago

As Russia and Ukraine press drone war, NATO finds itself caught in crossfire -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

Ukraine’s defensive efforts against Russia are increasingly bringing its supportive European neighbors under fire. What are NATO nations to do?

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 6 days ago

U.S. Lawmakers Push New Ukraine Aid and Russia Sanctions

The House advanced a new Ukraine aid and sanctions bill despite Trump administration opposition, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Russia’s invasion had become a strategic disaster.

OilPrice.com - World - 8 days ago

Stalemate or Escalation in Ukraine

With the war in Ukraine grinding into stalemate, the danger is no longer breakthrough but escalation beyond anyone’s control.

The Nation - World - 9 days ago

Russia Weighs $50 Million Plan to Influence Armenia's Election

Russia allegedly explored covert measures, including transporting Russia-based Armenian citizens to vote, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan heads into Armenia’s parliamentary election with a growing lead.

OilPrice.com - World - 10 days ago

Is the Taliban-Russia MoU good for Afghanistan?

The recently signed agreement is unlikely to advance the country's long-term national interests.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 10 days ago

Russia Signs Military Cooperation Deal With Afghanistan's Taliban Government

Russia and Afghanistan’s Taliban government have signed a military cooperation agreement that underscores growing political and security ties, even as major arms transfers remain unlikely due to economic and logistical constraints.

OilPrice.com - World - 13 days ago

Jammin' on UK defence secretary's jet as Russia blamed for GPS interference

Estonian academic fingers mobile tower-mounted devices as Kremlin tries to swat Ukrainian forces

Register UK - Technology - 14 days ago

Ukraine war live: EU's top diplomat warns against walking into Kremlin's 'trap'

Two people injured after Russian drone strike sparks fire in 10-storey building

Independent UK - Politics - 15 days ago

Defying Western pressure: Russia and China deepen economic partnership

Moscow and Beijing have expanded coordination in energy, trade, and infrastructure as they push for a more multipolar economic system

Russia Today - Business - 23 days ago

Did Trump Trade Taiwan To China To End The Iran And Russia Wars?

Analysts believe Beijing may be positioning itself as a mediator in the Iran conflict while quietly seeking greater strategic flexibility from Washington on Taiwan and broader geopolitical issues.

OilPrice.com - World - 25 days ago

Zelenskyy Meets Palantir CEO as Ukraine Doubles Down on AI Warfare

Zelenskyy met Palantir CEO Alex Karp as Ukraine expands AI drone defense through the Brave1 Dataroom, with 100+ companies training combat models.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 month ago

Ukraine-Israel row erupts over grain Russia got from occupied areas

A diplomatic dispute has broken out between Ukraine and Israel over grain exports that Kyiv says were taken from territories under Russian control, with...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago

Trump says Prince Harry 'not speaking for UK' on Ukraine

Trump responds to Duke of Sussex’s speech in Kyiv on Thursday, in which he called for US to show leadership over Ukraine war

Evening Standard - World - 1 month ago

Russia sees opportunity in thawing Arctic. But it's looking for partners, too. -- Fred Weir

Russia is ramping up efforts to take advantage of the opening Arctic, both through military and economic means, and through international cooperation.

Christian Science Monitor - Science - 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 - 2 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 - 2 months ago

Forbidden movies: Russia bans films that reject so-called 'traditional values'

'Traditional values' in the law include patriotism, service to the fatherland, high morals, a strong family, productive labor, and the priority of the spiritual over the material.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 2 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 - 8 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