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Ukraine hits Russian energy targets but denies striking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Ukraine has stepped up its attacks on Russia’s oil and gas facilities in recent months

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 33 minutes ago

Ukraine killed 21 Russian students and lied about it: What really happened in Starobelsk

Ukraine is denying committing a war crime in Starobelsk as the West looks away

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

World News - Zelensky warns that Ukraine is bracing for 'big attacks'

Ukraine on Friday said it expects Russia to launch 'big attacks' against it sometime on Friday or Saturday, and warned its citizens to take cover.

UPI - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Drone hits Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

ALBAWABA - Russia announced that a drone attack on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and accused the Ukrainian army of being behind the strike.Moscow

Albawaba - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Ukraine Hits Russian Energy Targets, But Denies Striking Kremlin-Occupied Nuclear Plant

Ukraine launched fresh strikes on Russian energy sites overnight, but denied Russian claims that it struck a Kremlin-occupied nuclear plant.

Breitbart - World - 4 hours ago

NATO member Romania accused Russia of a "grave and irresponsible escalation" after a Russian drone entered its airspace.

Romania accused Russia of a "grave and irresponsible escalation" after a Russian drone entered its airspace. German Chancellor Merz said "we need a strong NATO presence on the eastern flank" after the incident.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Ukraine's ramped-up drone power is transforming its fortunes against Russia

The country’s war effort was at a nadir. But mass drone production has come to the rescue

Irish Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

First Look -- Leaders eye on Belarus for signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine

Belarus’ exiled opposition leader visits Kyiv as the city recovers from Russia’s largest missile attack of the year. World leaders are closely watching Belarus’ potential support for Russia’s invasion.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 3 days ago

At least 5 Ukrainians killed in overnight Russian strikes, as Kyiv fires back at Moscow-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuke plant

Ukraine still controls the city of Zaporizhzhia and the north of the region, but most of the south, including the nuclear plant has fallen under Russian occupation since the start of the war.

New York Post - World - 20 hours 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 - 22 hours ago

Ukraine Continues Assault on Russian Oil Infrastructure with More Drone Strikes

Ukrainian drone strikes caused fires at more Russian oil facilities overnight into Saturday, local Russian officials said.

Breitbart - World - 23 hours ago

Ukraine Has Gained the Upper Hand Over Russia

Kyiv’s increased drone capabilities have offset the decrease in U.S. military aid.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Amount of Irish-made alumina exported to Russia hits highest level since start of Ukraine war

Figure emerges as Taoiseach argues sanctioning Aughinish Alumina would cause more harm to EU than Russia

Irish Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

EU and NATO pushing Romania toward war with Russia – MEP

The EU and NATO are using the drone incident in Romania to push the country toward a war with Russia, European Parliament member Diana Sosoaca told RT

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

NATO condemns Russia after drone hits apartment building in Romania

NATO members have condemned Russia after an explosive-laden drone struck an apartment building in Romania near the Ukrainian border, injuring two people. Romanian officials said the drone hit a...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war

Facing a battlefield stalemate in Ukraine and growing war fatigue among Russians, President Vladimir Putin appears ready to try to change the narrative around the conflict.

The Columbian - US News - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine bracing for "big attacks" by Russia in next 24 hours -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has received intelligence indicating Russia will launch an assault involving drones and missiles.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has received intelligence indicating Russia will launch an assault involving drones and missiles.

CBS News - World - 1 day ago

NATO Country Anticipates 'Proportionate Measures' Against Russia After Drone Crashes Into Apartment Building

Romanian President Nicușor Dan said he convened a meeting of his national defense council after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment building near the border with Ukraine.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Zelensky says he's pressing U.S. for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he hasn’t yet received a reply to a letter he sent earlier this week to President Trump and Congress asking for more of the American-made missiles.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 3 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 - 3 days ago

Birol warns Europe easing Russia sanctions would be a 'major mistake'

IEA chief says “knocking on Russia’s door” would be a repeat of past mistakes, even as the EU is rattled by a price shock stemming from the Strait of Hormuz shutdown. Agency warns of "biggest energy security crisis ever".

Euronews - Business - 3 days ago

The wars in Ukraine and Iran are more alike than you think

A European land war and an air and sea blitz in the Gulf would appear to be very different conflicts, but rapidly changing technology and tactics are actually making them ever more similar.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 4 days ago

As the Ukraine war drags on, addiction and self-medication are becoming a growing but largely unspoken problem.

As Russia's war in Ukraine drags on, addiction and self-medication are becoming a growing but largely unspoken problem. One that authorities are only starting to address, and one many fear will outlast the war itself.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 4 days ago

Ukraine live: Russia warns foreigners to leave after attack threat

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov piles pressures on the US to evacuate staff from its embassy

Independent UK - World - 5 days ago

Diplomats Told To Leave Kyiv As Russia Signals Its Deadliest Strikes On The Capital Are Still Ahead

Russia's Ministry of Defence has warned foreign nationals to evacuate Kyiv as it begins systematic strikes on military-industrial facilities, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 5 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 - 11 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 - 12 days ago

Russia pressures university students to become wartime drone pilots

Universities promise no frontline duty and perks if students enlist in military.

Ars Technica - Technology - 15 days ago

Three's a party: US, China, and now Russia are on the prowl in GEO

Instead of running silent and deep, most satellites easily stand out against the blackness of space.

Ars Technica - Science - 15 days ago

Boycotting Russia and Israel betrays the spirit of the Venice Biennale

It feels wrong to cancel artists because you disapprove of what their countries are up to, writes Melanie McDonagh

Evening Standard - Opinion - 17 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 - 18 days ago

Russia and Ukraine agree to renewed three-day ceasefire and prisoner swap, Trump says

The US president said the halt in fighting for Victory Day celebrations could mark the "beginning of the end" of the war.

SBS - Politics - 22 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 - 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 - 1 month 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 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 - 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 - 7 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