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Ukraine/Russia

Ukraine war latest: Kyiv's forces make gains on battlefield

Ukrainian forces take back over 200 sq km in just five days, wiping out weeks of Russian gains

Independent UK - World - 21 minutes ago

Where Russia's war in Ukraine stands amid Geneva peace talks

Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States are meeting for a third round of peace talks in Geneva today. Yet with front lines stalled and no movement on key conditions, how likely are substantive results?

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 47 minutes ago

Citi Sees Oil Prices Falling to $60 if Trump Secures Iran and Russia Deals

Citi analysts say oil prices could fall to $60 per barrel if diplomatic breakthroughs with Iran and Russia materialize this summer.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

US man jailed in Russia after trying to take Kalashnikov out of Moscow

The U.S. State Department advises against all travel to Russia and has repeatedly told its citizens to leave immediately

Independent UK - World - 2 hours ago

Putin Gives Expanded Delegation 'Detailed Instructions' for Ukraine Talks

The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine is near its fourth anniversary. Peace talks are stuck on the issue of territory.

Newsweek - World - 22 hours ago

Russian woman carries Ukraine placard at Winter Olympics opening ceremony

MILAN (AP) — Anastasia Kucherova, a Russian living in Milan, voiced her opposition to Russia’s war against Ukraine with a highly symbolic, if anonymous, act: Carrying the Ukraine team placard …

Bay to Bay News - World - 3 hours ago

Trump ups pressure on Kyiv as Russia, Ukraine hold peace talks in Geneva

Kremlin says the talks are likely to focus on the issue of Ukrainian territory that Russian wants Kyiv to cede.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Ukraine hits Russian oil terminal as Moscow's drone strikes intensify - Ukraine hits Russian oil terminal and air defence in occupied Crimea as Moscow's drone strikes and power cuts intensify ahead of fresh US-brokered peace talks in Geneva. 16/02/2026

Ukraine hits Russian oil terminal and air defence in occupied Crimea as Moscow's drone strikes and power cuts intensify ahead of fresh US-brokered peace talks in Geneva.

Euronews - World - 4 hours ago

New round of Russia-US-Ukraine talks to take place in Geneva

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – A new round of Russia-US-Ukraine talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, on February 17-18.

Mehr News Agency - World - 5 hours ago

Expectations are low for the latest US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine

A Ukrainian delegation is heading to Geneva for another round of U.S.-brokered talks with Russian officials, days before next week’s fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor. There

Lancaster Online - World - 6 hours ago

Beijing caught red-handed fueling Russia's war while promising Ukraine support

China accused of enabling Russia's war while offering Ukraine humanitarian aid at Munich conference. U.S. official says Beijing could end conflict.

Fox News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Germany's break with Russia left it hooked on expensive US gas – AfD

By decoupling from cheap Russian energy, Germany cemented its dependence on costly US gas imports, AfD party co-chair Alice Weidel has said

Russia Today - World - 12 hours ago

Hungary Seeks Croatian Help As Russian Oil Flows Via Ukraine Halted

Hungary and Slovakia have formally requested Croatia's help to authorize the transit of Russian crude oil via the Adria pipeline after flows through the Ukrainian section of the Druzhba pipeline were suspended on January 27.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Kremlin says main Ukraine issues will be discussed in Geneva talks, including territory

Ukraine's "main issues" are to be discussed in peace talks held in Geneva this week, the Kremlin says.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 15 hours ago

Expectations are low for latest U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian delegation was heading to Geneva on Monday for another round of U.S.-brokered talks with Russian officials, ahead of next week’s fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale i

The Columbian - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

North Korea Builds Neighborhood for Families of Soldiers Killed Fighting Ukraine

North Korea's Kim Jong-un participated in an inauguration ceremony for a neighborhood built for families of soldiers killed fighting Ukraine.

Breitbart - World - 16 hours ago

Back to the 19th century: Why is Russia targeting Ukraine's energy grid?

Moscow’s strikes are aimed at dismantling the Soviet-built unified energy system that underpins Kiev’s industry and military potential

Russia Today - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Russia Ukraine Peace Talks: Major Hurdle Looms Ahead of Meeting

With the most contentious issue remaining unsolved, many are skeptical of a breakthrough from the upcoming talks.

Newsweek - World - 18 hours ago

Ukraine casualties surged last year as US-backed piece talks failed

US-backed peace talks with Kyiv and Moscow have made little progress - meanwhile Vladimir Putin has ramped up his deadly attacks

Independent UK - World - 19 hours ago

World News -- Navalny killed by Russia with frog poison, U.K. government says -- Russia is responsible for the 2024 poisoning death of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny while he was imprisoned after blaming a previous attempt on his life on Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia is responsible for the 2024 poisoning death of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny while he was imprisoned after blaming a previous attempt on his life on Russian President Vladimir Putin.

UPI - World - 20 hours ago

Zelensky Tells Russian Elites Living in West to 'F*** Away' Home

Ukraine has consistently called for more stringent sanctions on Russia, particularly on Moscow's energy industry.

Newsweek - World - 21 hours ago

Ukraine team heads for Geneva talks as Moscow, Kyiv build military pressure

Representatives of Ukraine, Russia and US to meet for third round of trilateral negotiations to end the four-year war.

Aljazeera - US News - 21 hours ago

World News -- Ukraine's ex-energy minister detained while trying to leave the country -- A Ukraine anti-corruption law enforcement initiative has detained former Energy Minister German Galushchenko as he was attempting to leave the country, authorities said.

A Ukraine anti-corruption law enforcement initiative has detained former Energy Minister German Galushchenko as he was attempting to leave the country, authorities said.

UPI - World - 21 hours ago

Kim Jong Un unveils homes for families of troops killed in Ukraine war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un led the inauguration ceremony for a street in Pyongyang constructed for the families of soldiers killed while dispatched to aid Russia, state-run media reported.

UPI - US News - 22 hours ago

Navalny's mom calls for justice as Russia rejects dart frog poison claim -- Late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny's mom says a European assessment that he was poisoned in prison "confirms what we knew from the very beginning."

Late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny's mom says a European assessment that he was poisoned in prison "confirms what we knew from the very beginning."

CBS News - World - 22 hours ago

Russia Responds to Navalny Dart Frog Poison Claims

Alexei Navalny died in February 2024 after he was transferred to a high-security penal colony above the Arctic Circle in Russia.

Newsweek - World - 23 hours ago

North Korea opens a housing district for families of its soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war

In recent months, North Korea has intensified propaganda glorifying troops deployed to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine, which analysts see as an effort to bolster internal unity and curb potential public discontent.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

IOC moves closer to reinstating Russia by LA28, but backlash may put its return on ice

The support for Ukrainian athletes at the Milan-Cortina Games suggests there may be challenges with reinstating Russia and Belarus for the LA28 Olympics.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

EU needs to talk to Russia – Austrian chancellor

The EU needs to engage in direct talks with Russia to resolve the Ukraine conflict, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker has said

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy ally arrested trying to flee Ukraine as massive corruption probe deepens

Ukrainian authorities detained former energy minister Herman Halushchenko in the Operation Midas probe investigating alleged $100 million kickbacks.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Head of military's space division warns Russia is considering putting nuclear weapons in orbit -- Politics

The head of Canada's military space division says the country "should absolutely be" concerned about Russia's potential capabilities amid global fears the Kremlin is considering putting nuclear weapons in place to target satellites.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump says Zelensky must 'get moving' with Ukraine peace talks

"Russia wants to make a deal and Zelensky is going to have to get moving. Otherwise, he's going to miss a great opportunity."

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine Detains Former Minister in Corruption Probe

Anti-corruption agencies have been investigating an alleged kickback scheme in Ukraine's energy sector for over a year and a half.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine hits Russia port, Moscow claims new gains ahead of talks

A Ukrainian drone strike sparked fires at a Black Sea port in Russia Sunday, officials said, as Moscow claimed further battlefield gains and ahead of new...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Iran volleyball team invited to Russia

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – The Russian Volleyball Federation has officially invited the Iran men’s national team for friendly matches.

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 1 day ago

Rubio, Zelenskyy meet ahead of next round of peace talks with Russia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of another round of peace talks with Russia happening in Geneva next week. William Denselow is tracking this story for CNA from the Munich Security Conference, and he explains how the US and European partners are seeking way

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 days ago

Zelensky says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine

Drone strikes killed one person in Ukraine and another in Russia on Saturday ahead of the next round of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Geneva.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 2 days ago

Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, European nations say

The foreign ministries of the UK, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands said analysis in European labs of samples taken from Navalny’s body “conclusively confirmed the presence” of the neurotoxin.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 days ago

Russia murdered Alexei Navalny with deadly frog poison, European countries conclude

UK, Sweden, France, Germany and Netherlands say they're "confident" Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with a lethal toxin from South American poison dart frogs.

Fox News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Britain blames Russia for poisoning Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin

Two years on from the death of Mr Navalny at a Siberian penal colony, the UK and its allies have pinned the blame on the Russian state.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Tehran to host 19th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Commission

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – The 19th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Commission will be held in Tehran from Feb. 16 to 18 with both sides expressing optimism about the expanding scope of bilateral cooperation, Iran’s Minister of Oil Mohsen Paknejad said.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 2 days ago

Who was Alexei Navalny and why would Russia poison him?

Mr Navalny campaigned against official corruption and organised major anti-government protests in Russia.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, say five European countries

U.K., France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands say they are reporting Russia for a breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention

The Globe and Mail - World - 2 days ago

Drone Strikes Kill 2 in Ukraine and Russia Ahead of US-Brokered Peace Talks in Geneva

The talks take place against a backdrop of continued fighting along the roughly 750-mile front line.

Military.com - US News - 2 days ago

Ukraine and Russia Trade Drone Strikes Ahead of U.S.-Brokered Peace Talks in Geneva

Drone strikes killed one person in Ukraine and another in Russia, officials said, ahead of fresh talks next week aimed at ending the war.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Drone strikes kill 2 in Ukraine and Russia ahead of U.S.-brokered peace talks

Talks between envoys will take place next week in Geneva, days ahead of the fourth anniversary of the all-out Russian invasion

The Globe and Mail - World - 2 days ago

Mary Regan: Sinn Féin's attitude to Europe is coming under the spotlight following Ukraine vote

When the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky first addressed the Dáil via video link back in 2022, Mary Lou McDonald was amongst his most ardent support...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 3 days ago

Trump Says Zelensky 'Has to Get Moving' on Peace Talks, Warns of 'Great Opportunity' as Russia Seeks Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump publicly pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accelerate the country's engagement in peace negotiations with Moscow.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Sports News -- Ukraine Olympian disqualified for helmet honoring Ukrainian,war dead -- Ukrainian Vladyslav Heraskevych is banned from the Olympics for refusing to replace a helmet that honored dead compatriots, officials said Thursday.

Ukrainian Vladyslav Heraskevych is banned from the Olympics for refusing to replace a helmet that honored dead compatriots, officials said Thursday.

UPI - Sports - 3 days ago

Starmer joins Ukraine talks with Rubio and Zelensky at security summit

Efforts to end the war are high on the agenda at the Munich Security Conference.

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 days ago

A New Round of US-Brokered Talks Between Russia and Ukraine Is Set for Geneva Next Week

Envoys from Russia and Ukraine are to meet for a new round of U.S.-brokered talks in Geneva next week as both sides keep fighting and trading long-range strikes.

Military.com - US News - 3 days ago

US Seeks To Reassure Allies As Munich Security Conference Opens Amid NATO, Ukraine Focus

European leaders look for clearer U.S. commitments on defense as the war in Ukraine enters its third year.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Olympics Ban Ukrainian Athlete for Helmet Depicting Athletes Killed by Russia

Ukrainian skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych is banned from the Winter Olympics for a helmet depicted athletes killed by Russia.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

Russia fully blocks WhatsApp, talks up state-backed alternative

“Due to Meta’s unwillingness to comply with Russian law, such a decision was indeed made and implemented,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

NBC News - Technology - 4 days ago

Russia has tried to fully block WhatsApp and 'drive users to state-owned surveillance app'

Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp in the country, the company said, the latest move in an ongoing government effort to tighten control over the internet.

New York Post - Technology - 4 days ago

Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens -- The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."

The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."

CBS News - Technology - 4 days ago

WhatsApp says Russia has tried to fully block the messaging app

WhatsApp says Russia tried to fully block the app, escalating internet controls and pushing users toward a state-backed alternative.

One America News Network - Technology - 4 days ago

Russia blocks WhatsApp for failing to 'comply' with local laws: Kremlin

Meta-owned WhatsApp claimed on Wednesday that Russia 'attempted to fully block' the messaging app in the country to push users to a competing...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 4 days ago

Russia shrugs off Trump's tariff threats on those who provide oil to Cuba

The comments came in response to a question about whether Russia was concerned about the Trump administration's tariff threats.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

Why the European Left Should Support Peace in Ukraine

Endorsing a negotiated settlement does not require the left to justify Russia’s invasion or advocate legal recognition of its territorial gains.

The Nation - World - 4 days ago

There's an India-U.S.-Russia love-hate triangle — and it's complicated

An audacity of opacity has seen observers suggest that India is being "strategically ambiguous" when it comes to the U.S. trade deal.

CNBC - World - 5 days ago

Russia exports record crude to China

China’s energy imports from Russia rose more than fourfold and are set to rise further, the head of the Trade Policy Institute has told RT

Russia Today - Business - 6 days ago

In a surprise statement, the head of world football has said he believes it is time for Russia to return to the pitch.

In a surprise statement, the head of world football has said he believes it is time for Russia to return to the pitch.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 6 days ago

Ukraine and Russia to exchange hundreds of POWs after peace talks

Ukraine and Russia will exchange 157 prisoners each following peace talks that officials say were ‘productive’

Evening Standard - World - 11 days ago

Ukraine and Russia Reach POW Swap Deal as Peace Negotiations Continue

U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine have produced a new prisoner exchange but remain stalled over fundamental disputes on territory and security guarantees, even as the war grinds on.

OilPrice.com - World - 11 days ago

Peace Talks Resume in Abu Dhabi as Russia Continues to Strike Ukraine

U.S.-facilitated peace talks between Ukraine and Russia resumed in Abu Dhabi even as Russia launched fresh missile and drone strikes across Ukraine.

OilPrice.com - World - 12 days ago

Ukraine Prepares for New Peace Talks Amid Escalating Russian Bombardment

Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are preparing for a new round of trilateral talks in the UAE even as Russia continues deadly air strikes on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.

OilPrice.com - World - 14 days ago

Identifying dead Ukrainian soldiers returned from Russia

In Odesa, forensic teams work in converted train cars to identify fallen soldiers. Many arrive unnamed, yet experts document every clue and run DNA tests to match them with families. Warning: This video contains distressing images.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 14 days ago

Odessa A'zion drops out of Latina 'Deep Cuts' role following backlash

Earlier this week, TheWrap revealed that the 'Marty Supreme' star was cast as Zoe Gutierrez, a Latina character in the A24 film adaptation of Holly Brickley’s debut novel, prompting pushback online.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 18 days ago

Peace Talks to Resume in Abu Dhabi as Ukraine War Grinds On

The United States, Ukraine, and Russia are preparing to resume peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi, even as intense fighting, territorial disputes, and unresolved security guarantees continue to define the war.

OilPrice.com - World - 21 days ago

Company Inks $7M Deal to Provide Satellite Technology to US Army -- The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international...

The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international military community rethink war tactics.

Military.com - Technology - 3 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 - 4 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 - 11 months 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 - 11 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 - 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 - 3 years ago