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Ukraine/Russia

Moscow threatens 'massive strike' in centre of Kyiv if WWII commemoration is disrupted

Kostiantynivka is part of Ukraine’s heavily fortified fortress belt in the country’s east

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Ukraine and Russia announce separate ceasefires

President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a two-day ceasefire in the conflict with Ukraine on May 8-9 to mark Russia's World War Two victory anniversary,...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Ukraine and Russia declare separate truces

Russia said it will declare a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-9 for its Victory Day celebrations, while Ukraine said it will have its own ceasefire, calling Russia’s proposal “not serious.”

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 hour ago

Russia and Ukraine declare competing ceasefires

Moscow's declaration of May 9 truce comes as Kyiv revels in its adversary's 'fear' of Ukrainian drones.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Ukraine and Russia declare separate ceasefires as enmity deepens

Political quarrelling has deepened between the two countries as the US' diplomatic eye has been drawn to the Middle East.

SBS - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Russia declares unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark anniversary of WWII's Victory Day

Putin has turned Victory Day into a key pillar of his tenure and has tried to use it to justify the war

The Globe and Mail - World - 2 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine declare separate ceasefires ahead of WWII anniversary -- Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations​.

Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations​.

CBS News - World - 2 hours ago

Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 WWII anniversary ceasefire

President Putin has unilaterally declared a two-day truce amid commemorations of the end of World War II in Moscow. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy proposed his own truce starting a couple of days earlier.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

How to escape Russia's army: Soldiers serving in Ukraine seek a way out

Russia's army faces a desertion crisis as it continues to use waves of soldiers to attack Ukraine's defensive positions.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Ukraine attacks Russian oil port, 'shadow fleet' tankers — as Moscow hits civilian targets

A nighttime drone strike sparked a blaze at Russia’s largest oil exporting port on the Baltic Sea, the port of Primorsk, according to Russian regional Gov. Alexander Drozdenko.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers

Ukraine has launched a wave of strikes against Russia’s oil export infrastructure, hitting a key loading port on the Baltic Sea and three tankers that Ukraine alleges were illegally used to transport Russian crude.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Zelensky thanks King for 'strong words' on Ukraine in US

The Ukrainian president told Sir Keir Starmer he was grateful for Charles’s words ‘supporting our people’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy has no cards to play against Russia or the West

The president seems unable to secure for Ukrainian people a gain that can compensate for a painful peace.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine hits Russian oil-loading port, 'shadow fleet' tankers

Ukraine on Sunday launched a wave of strikes against Russian oil targets, hitting a key loading port on the Baltic Sea and two tankers that Ukraine alleges were illegally used to transport Russian crude.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine strikes Russia's Primorsk port, stepping up attacks on energy infrastructure

Kremlin says global oil prices may rise further if Ukraine continues to hit Russia’s oil infrastructure, Russian TV reports

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine strikes Russian tankers near Novorossiysk port

ALBAWABA - Ukrainian forces struck two Russian shadow fleet vessels near the entrance to the port in the city of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea in Russia

Albawaba - World - 1 day ago

How culture became one of Ukraine's most powerful weapons against Russia

Ukrainians’ resolve to produce art tied to their home nation has been strengthened by the war

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Zelensky warns of 'unusual activity' on Belarusian side of Ukraine border, as fears of Putin ally joining the war grow

Ukrainian officials said Saturday that “unusual activity” and "minor provocations" were seen on the Belarusian side of its border, leading to fears of escalation in its four-year long war with...

New York Post - World - 2 days ago

Russia Claims Frontline Progress in War With Ukraine, as Drone Strike Kills Two in Kherson

Two people were killed after a Russian drone attacked a minibus in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, local officials said Saturday.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine Strikes Oil Depots Deep Inside Russia, Sending Prices Soaring

Ukrainian drones are flying deep into Russia to strike oil facilities, sending up plumes of smoke that can be seen from space.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Syria Still Leans on Russia for Oil Supply

Russia remains Syria’s top oil supplier and has even boosted its sales so far this year despite the fact that the Middle Eastern country emerged from a 14-year-long civil war leaning West and deposing Russia-backed leader Bashar al-Assad.

OilPrice.com - Business - 3 days ago

Russia to Bolster Military Cooperation with Nicaragua

Russia is set to increase its military presence in Nicaragua after it ratified a cooperation agreement with the communist Ortega regime.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Iran, Russia consult on nuclear cooperation

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – A senior Rosatom official met Iran's ambassador in Moscow on Thursday to discuss scientific, technical and technological exchanges between the two countries' atomic energy bodies.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 3 days ago

'Environmental disaster': Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries rock Russia

Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia's largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain.

Aljazeera - Environment - 4 days ago

Ukraine told to hike taxes to unlock Western aid – media

Ukraine faces pressure from the EU and IMF to overhaul its tax system as both reportedly tie future aid to fiscal reforms amid a widening budget gap.

Russia Today - Business - 5 days ago

Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain 'stolen' by Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky said a vessel carrying grain had arrived at an Israeli port and was preparing to unload, calling the trade illegal and warning of sanctions against those involved.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 6 days 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 - 6 days ago

Russia unveils 'Anti-aging Vaccine': A gene therapy targeting cellular decay

Russia has announced a major breakthrough with the introduction of an “anti-aging vaccine.’ This gene therapy aims to slow cellular decay by blocking the RAGE receptor, a key trigger for...

International The News - Health - 6 days 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 - 10 days ago

US Space Command: Russia is now operationalizing co-orbital ASAT weapons

They’re putting operational systems up within orbit reach of our high-value satellites."

Ars Technica - Science - 11 days ago

US defends Russia oil sanctions waiver extension

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has explained the 30-day waiver extension on Russian oil sanctions as due to appeals from several countries

Russia Today - Business - 12 days 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 - 22 days 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 - 23 days ago

Israeli Attack on Iranian Port Exposes Vulnerability in Russia Trade Route

Israel’s strike on Iran’s Caspian port has exposed a critical and largely hidden corridor used by Russia and Iran to exchange weapons, oil, and goods beyond Western oversight.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month ago

'A setback': EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions as war drags on

European Union countries have failed to reach a consensus and agree on a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, mainly due to objections from...

Daily Sabah - Business - 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 - 6 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