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EU adds new sanctions against Russia with Greek LNG shipping carve-out

The European Union passed new sanctions against Russia, but added a carve-out for Greece to keep shipping Russian gas to other countries.

UPI - Top Stories - 56 minutes ago

Laura Loomer meets with Zelenskyy in Ukraine after major reversal on the war

Laura Loomer, President Donald Trump's ally with a reputation for incendiary social media comments, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday after a dramatic about-face regarding …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 1 hour ago

Ousted Ukraine defence minister rejects Zelensky's offer to rejoin government in different role

Mykhailo Fedorov says he will ‘not accept any position other than’ defence minister

The Globe and Mail - World - 3 hours ago

Why Ukraine is targeting Wildberries, Russia's version of Amazon

Leading Russian online retailer Wildberries halted operations at one of its warehouses following a Ukrainian drone attack overnight on Thursday, as Kyiv broadens its campaign against a company at the heart of Russia's consumer economy.

The Globe and Mail - World - 4 hours ago

Ukraine Brings War Closer to Home For Russian Civilians By Attacking Country's Amazon Equivalen

Ukrainian attacks on the sprawling Russian warehouses of country´s biggest online retailer and its Amazon equivalent produced stark images.

Breitbart - Politics - 4 hours ago

Rubio Meets Russian Counterpart to Discuss Ukraine War

In addition to the Ukraine war, regional and international issues were discussed, including the situation in the Persian Gulf.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Ukraine hits Russia's largest online marketplace, hurting small businesses and bringing the war home

Ukrainian attacks on Russian warehouses have targeted Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer. Kyiv's drones hit facilities over the weekend near Moscow and in the Tambov region, killing eight …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 7 hours ago

Lavrov-Rubio meeting: Ukraine war, dead Anchorage plan, renewed bilateral ties (VIDEO)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks in Manila, Philippines

Russia Today - World - 7 hours ago

Rubio says US remains committed to ending Ukraine war after high-stakes meeting with Lavrov

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced today that the United States is all set to play a positive role in helping halt the war in Ukraine after talks with Russian Minister Sergei Lavrov on the...

International The News - World - 8 hours ago

Russia warns US against 'unacceptable' arms sales to Ukraine

Russia on Thursday warned Washington against making what it described as 'unacceptable' arms deliveries to Ukraine during talks between Foreign Minister...

Daily Sabah - World - 9 hours ago

Rubio says US committed to helping end Ukraine war after meeting Lavrov

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that the United States remains prepared to play a "constructive role" in helping ​bring an end to the war in Ukraine, following talks with...

New York Post - World - 9 hours ago

U.S. committed to helping end Ukraine war but no quick deal, Marco Rubio says

The meeting was held on the sidelines of an annual gathering by foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Manila.

NBC News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

How Ukraine Military Shake-Up Could Help Win the War

Ukraine's president has replaced Oleksandr Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapatyi as his commander-in-chief.

Newsweek - World - 11 hours ago

Top US and Russian diplomats discuss Ukraine war in Manila

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov 'reaffirmed ​readiness' for political ​and diplomatic settlement to Russia-Ukraine war.

Aljazeera - US News - 11 hours ago

US, Ukraine Sign Agreement for Drone Testing

Ukraine and Russian leaders also start discussing plans to restart peace agreements.

Epoch Times - US News - 23 hours ago

Russia is recruiting men from the world's poorest countries to send them to the front in the Ukraine war.

More and more, Russia is recruiting men from the world’s poorest countries to send them to the front in the Ukraine war. Why are people joining up?

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine peace, Europe's militarization, Iran war and nuclear proliferation: Lavrov's ASEAN briefing

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed Ukraine peace efforts, European militarization, the Iran conflict, nuclear proliferation and ties with ASEAN

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia

Ukraine has made significant progress in the war this year, and a rift between the country’s outgoing army chief and its defense minister threatened to derail its efforts.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Ukraine turns to new military leadership in war with Russia

A rift between the outgoing army chief and its defence minister threatened to derail the country’s progress over the last year

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Zelensky sacks Ukrainian Commander in Chief Syrsky in major military shake-up

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky, the second man in the position since Russia’s invasi...

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine targets Russia's top online retailer with more strikes on warehouses

The regional governor said a young ​woman had been killed and three other people were being treated in hospital.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Volodymyr Zelensky Faced Backlash Over The Firing Of a Popular Minister. He Is Backtracking

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky removed the country's army chief following backlash over the ousting of the popular defense minister.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Zelensky Fires Army Chief In Win For Protesters Backing Ex-Defense Minister

Ukrainian president may bow to protests to replace his commander-in-chief.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Zelensky fires top Ukrainian General Syrsky

Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief, Aleksandr Syrsky was reportedly in conflict with fired Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov and has been the target of recent protests

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukrainian leadership crisis: Why Zelensky sacked his defense minister

The dismissal of Ukrainian defense minister Mikhail Fedorov by Vladimir Zelensky has prompted a major political crisis now risking spilling into the military

Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago

Andy Burnham and Irish premier discuss legacy and Ukraine in first phone call

‘Great to speak to new UK PM Andy Burnham this morning,’ Micheal Martin said.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

IMF approves new Ukraine cash tranche despite anti-corruption 'slippage'

The IMF has approved a new $690 million tranche for Ukraine after acknowledging delays and missed anti-corruption reform benchmarks

Russia Today - World - 2 days ago

Iran-Russia cooperation in developing oil, gas fields continues

TEHRAN- The Manager of Engineering and Development at the National Iranian Oil Company, referring to the meeting between Iran's Oil Minister and Russia's Minister of Energy, emphasized the continuation of cooperation between the two countries in developing oil and gas fields.

Tehran Times - Business - 3 days ago

Trump Seeks To Club Iran In Russia Sanctions Bill. Can Middle East Peace Hopes Stay Afloat

Trump's call to Republicans is to include Iran in the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 also signals his tacit support for Ukraine, following Putin's stubborn stance that offers no possibility of an end to Russia's war with Ukraine.

International Business Times - World - 4 days ago

Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

Russia has attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and bombs, killing at least six people.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 4 days ago

The other AI superpower: How Russia and China are building an alternative to Silicon Valley

From healthcare to education, a new model of technological development aims to put everyday users – not monopolies – first

Russia Today - Opinion - 7 days ago

Iran defeated by Ukraine at 2026 VNL Week 3

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iran were beaten by Ukraine 3-1 at the Week 3 of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Wednesday.

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 8 days 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 - 9 days ago

Ukrainian drone strikes forced Russia to stop shipping in vital sea corridor

Ukraine’s drone blitz halted Russia’s Sea of Azov shipping in under a week.

Ars Technica - Technology - 9 days ago

Latin America needs a new vocabulary for an age of geopolitics -- The CSIS published an analysis in the spring asking: Could Russia and China coordinate to challenge U.S. influence in Latin America and the Caribbean?

The CSIS published an analysis in the spring asking: Could Russia and China coordinate to challenge U.S. influence in Latin America and the Caribbean?

UPI - Opinion - 10 days ago

Trump to Meet Zelenskyy at NATO Summit as Ukraine War Diplomacy Resumes

U.S. President Trump will meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the NATO summit as the United States seeks to revive peace diplomacy while urging European allies to assume greater responsibility for their own defense.

OilPrice.com - World - 17 days ago

Russia Escalates Kyiv Strikes Days Before NATO Summit Showdown

Russia's largest Kyiv strike this year killed 27 people, prompting US lawmakers to demand more Ukraine aid ahead of the NATO summit.

OilPrice.com - World - 20 days ago

Fuel shortages spread in Russia as Ukraine ramps up attacks

The recent surge in Ukrainian attacks into Russian territory has caused fuel shortages to spread ​from Russian-annexed Crimea to nearby parts of southern...

Daily Sabah - Business - 24 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 - 2 months 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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 9 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