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Burnham and Macron agree to scale up action on small boats -- The leaders also discussed Ukraine and "the UK's drive to get closer to Europe", No 10 says.

The pair discussed small boats, defence and Ukraine in Burnham's first bilateral talks in Downing Street.

BBC News - World - 11 minutes ago

Putin Says There's a Chance of Ukraine Peace Deal, Wants to Restore Full US Relations

The Russian leader said contact between Kyiv and Moscow was ongoing between their respective intelligence agencies.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 23 minutes ago

Ukraine acting like 'nation of rapists' – MP

Violent draft tactics make Ukraine look like a “nation of rapists,” Verkhovna Rada lawmaker Georgy Mazurashu has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 50 minutes ago

Russia to close German cultural centers amid deepening tensions with Europe over supporting Ukraine

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's announcement came after Berlin blamed Moscow for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on Aug. 4.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 hour ago

Carney says he'll tell Putin to end Ukraine war if Trump welcomes him to G20 summit

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’ll tell Russian President Vladimir Putin to “get out of Ukraine” if they speak at the G20 summit in December.

CTV News - Politics - 1 hour ago

Putin sees Ukraine peace deal chance as Kyiv cites 'new dynamic'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday a deal to end the war in Ukraine was possible, while Kyiv said it expected fresh momentum in peace talks....

Daily Sabah - World - 1 hour ago

Ukraine sees 'new dynamic' as Putin says chance of deal remains

After four and a half years of Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II, it is rare ​for either ⁠side to offer an upbeat assessment of peace ‌prospects.

NBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Putin and Iran 'need each other desperately,' expert says, as Russia voices support for regime

Vladimir Putin declared full solidarity with Iran as an expert said both nations "need each other desperately" during the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.

Fox News - World - 16 hours ago

Russia to close German cultural centers as Moscow and Europe spar over Ukraine

German officials previously accused Russia of an attempted attack on a Ukranian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport.

New York Post - World - 5 hours ago

Russia to Close German Cultural Centers After Berlin Pins Leipzig Drone Plot on Moscow

Putin called Germany’s move a serious error, in comments to journalists on Sept. 1.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Russia will close German cultural centers after Berlin blames Moscow for airport drone plot

The tit-for-tat escalation comes after Germany said it was closing both the Russian Consulate in Bonn and the Russian cultural center in Berlin.

NBC News - Health - 5 hours ago

Trump doesn't understand the forever war he's created with Iran – and Russia

Trump remains mesmerized by Putin even as the Kremlin helps Iran kill Americans and weaken US influence around the globe, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Independent UK - Politics - 5 hours ago

Putin says Ukraine peace deal is possible, warns of new obstacles

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signalled that a peace deal with Ukraine is still possible but new obstacles complicate restarting peace talks. Speaking at an economic forum in Russia's...

International The News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Russia remained India's top oil supplier in August

Russia remained India’s largest crude supplier in August, selling 2.1 million barrels per day, or 45% of total oil imports despite the threat of US sanctions

Russia Today - US News - 6 hours ago

India news: Jaishankar offers help to end war in Ukraine

Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar says India is prepared to assist efforts to end the war in Ukraine, as the foreign minister visits Kyiv. DW has more.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Russia to close German cultural centers

Russia will shutter German cultural centers across the country, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sept. 3.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 7 hours ago

Zelensky blasts rival Ukrainian spy agencies for gunfight with each other during mission to foil Russian terrorist plot

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky blasted the country’s two top spy agencies for shooting at each other on the streets of Kyiv while a Russian terrorist plot was reportedly being foiled.

New York Post - World - 8 hours ago

Europe -- In Russia-occupied Crimea, Ukrainian attacks land differently for divided residents

Crimea has been targeted this summer by a Ukrainian drone and missile offensive meant to isolate the Russian-occupied peninsula. While all sides are feeling the economic impact and loss of tourism, some are heartened and others resentful.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 9 hours ago

Russia to close German cultural centers after Berlin blames Moscow for airport drone plot

Russia says it will shutter German cultural centers across the country. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced the move Thursday at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. It comes after Berlin …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 10 hours ago

UK premier, Macron to hold talks on migrants, Ukraine -- m read

Burnham and Macron seek closer post-Brexit ties on migration and Ukraine

Gulf News - World - 10 hours ago

Russia-Germany tensions escalate as Moscow closes Goethe-Institut centers

Russia and Germany relations hit a rock bottom after Moscow announced on Thursday to close German cultural centers across the country. According to Foreign Minister Sergry Lavrov, Germany’s...

International The News - World - 11 hours ago

Moscow will close German cultural centers across Russia after Berlin accuses Kremlin of airport drone plot

Moscow will close German cultural centers across Russia after Berlin accuses Kremlin of airport drone plot.

Bay to Bay News - World - 12 hours ago

The German government has blamed Russia for an attempted attack in Leipzig. Yet many say the response has been too mild.

The German government is holding Russia responsible for an unsuccessful attack in Leipzig. Yet many feel that its response has been too mild.

Deutsche Welle - World - 16 hours ago

Skiers, snowboarders from Russia and Belarus get neutral status terms from FIS for new season

Athletes, coaches and officials from the countries must sign a declaration of neutrality in order to compete

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 19 hours ago

Russia-NATO Shadow War Pushes Europe to the Brink

"We may be headed toward a more dangerous version of the 1962 Cuban missile crisis," one Russian expert told Newsweek.

Newsweek - World - 21 hours ago

Zelensky plans to visit Canada next week, but trip yet to be finalized, sources say

Ukrainian President last visited Canada in December, when he met with the Prime Minister in Halifax

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 23 hours ago

Did the Leipzig incident bring Russia and NATO closer to all-out war?

Discovery of bomb-laden drones at German airport is an escalation of the hybrid warfare Moscow has waged against Ukraine’s allies

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russian strikes kill 2 Ukrainian civilians as Moscow and Kyiv threaten to raise the stakes

Officials say Russian aerial attacks have killed two civilians and wounded six in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro. The Kyiv and Odesa regions also were heavily targeted Wednesday. The air war …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

Russia hit with new German punishments over Leipzig drone discovery

Germany’s foreign minister announced the closure of Russia’s cultural center in Berlin, suspected by German officials of serving as an espionage hub.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Spain's leader says Russia and Israel fueled immigration "disinformation" -- Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it." -- Sep 1

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it."

CBS News - World - 1 day ago

EU vows more pressure on Russia after attempted drone attack at airport in Germany

Germany blames Moscow for the attack, characterizing it as part of hybrid warfare meant to intimidate and cause divisions in countries that have rallied around Ukraine

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Kyiv school year begins under the shadow of air raid sirens

Video. Kyiv children began the new school year with a ceremony interrupted by an air raid alert, hours after Russian missile strikes hit the capital.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Palantir CEO backs ousted Ukraine defense minister's new defense tech startup

Fedorov is launching a defense tech company backed by Palantir CEO Alex Karp, aiming to turn Ukraine’s wartime experience into new technologies.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Sberbank buys Delhi business towers for Russia-India trade hub

Russia’s Sberbank has acquired two business towers in New Delhi where it plans to set up a center for trade and business cooperation

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Eurasian nations gather in Bishkek to forge new alliances - Heads of 21 global and rising powers gather in Bishkek for the SCO summit as wars strain the global order. China and Russia have previously used the SCO to project their influence and their stand against the West, but the middle powers are now there to seek new economic and political momentum. 31/08/2026

Heads of 21 global and rising powers gather in Bishkek for the SCO summit as wars strain the global order. China and Russia have previously used the SCO to project their influence and their stand against the West, but the middle powers are now there to seek new economic and political momentum.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Why we need to start treating Trump's America like Russia

Expansionist desires, aggressive military actions, and the consolidation of power in its internal affairs used to attack political enemies, Keir Giles explains how, while writing his new book, he came to realise the two countries are becoming exceedingly hard to tell apart

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Germany Says Russia Responsible For Drone Attack At Leipzig Airport

The attack was not an isolated incident, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned.

Huffington Post - World - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Germany Directly Blames Russia For Attempted Drone Attack At Airport. EU Anticipates 'Clear Response'

"The attempted attack at Leipzig Airport on 4 August fits the established pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe," said Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Türkiye-Russia ties at new high, Erdoğan says as he meets Putin

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye and Russia have brought their relations to an unprecedented level, highlighting deepening cooperation in...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 2 days ago

Russia Is Trying to Make Its Disappointing Su-57 a Six-Gen Fighter Jet

While Russia claims its Su-57 is already one of the most advanced jets in operation anywhere, Western experts have their doubts.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Sixth straight day of Russian strikes leaves at least 12 dead in Kyiv region

Ukrainian authorities say that Russia has launched a large aerial assault on Ukraine’s capital and surrounding region.

New York Post - World - 2 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 - 2 days ago

India's Modi Presses Putin to Wrap Up Ukraine Invasion: 'Move Away from Endless War'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian strongman Vladimir Putin to "move away from endless war."

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Russia Promises To Increase Hits On Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure. Concerns Of a Winter Offensive Grow.

Moscow claims it is planning to conduct "massive strikes" against Ukraine's energy infrastructure in response to ongoing drone attacks against Russian economic targets.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Russian Military Strikes Destroy 10 Million Books in Ukraine

Kyiv says Russia hopes to "destroy the infrastructure that allows Ukrainian literature, language, and knowledge to reach readers."

Newsweek - World - 3 days ago

Russia to mobilise 600,000 troops this year and next, Ukraine says - Ukrainian intelligence said Moscow has already decided to call up 300,000 this year and 300,000 in 2027, driven by massive losses and a collapse in voluntary recruitment. Kyiv expects the announcement to come after September's elections. 28/08/2026

Ukrainian intelligence said Moscow has already decided to call up 300,000 this year and 300,000 in 2027, driven by massive losses and a collapse in voluntary recruitment. Kyiv expects the announcement to come after September's elections.

Euronews - World - 4 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 - 6 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 - 6 days ago

From patron to partner: Syria's new relationship with Russia -- Dominique Soguel

For many years, Syria’s government relied heavily on support from Russia just to stay in power. Now, Damascus has a very different relationship with Moscow.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 7 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 - 9 days ago

Video: Russia launches rocket into space with military satellite

Russia says it has launched a military satellite into space on the back of a Soyuz-2.1 rocket from Arkhangelsk.

Aljazeera - Science - 10 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 - 10 days ago

Russia Bars Anti-War Opposition Party From Election

Russia has barred the openly anti-war Yabloko party from September’s parliamentary election as authorities intensify pressure on critics of the war in Ukraine.

OilPrice.com - World - 16 days ago

Ukraine Has Shattered the Myth of Russian Military Might

Ukraine has severely degraded Russia’s conventional forces while forcing Moscow to adapt rapidly to a new era of drone-driven warfare.

OilPrice.com - World - 17 days ago

Russia and Ukraine trade major drone and missile strikes

ALBAWABA- Russia and Ukraine exchanged large-scale drone and missile strikes on Sunday, further intensifying the long-range aerial campaign that has bec

Albawaba - World - 18 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

The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router

With residential proxies all the rage, CISA urges router users to be vigilant.

Ars Technica - Business - 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 5 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 - 10 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