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Russian strikes hit key power plant in Kyiv, Zelensky says

The Ukrainian president says the ballistic missile strikes came with "no early warning from our partners".

BBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Zelenskyy says Russia isn't honoring Trump's energy ceasefire -- Within a day of President Trump announcing an "energy ceasefire," Ukraine said Russia had struck a power plant and other energy facilities across the country. -- Oct 12

Within a day of President Trump announcing an "energy ceasefire," Ukraine said Russia had struck a power plant and other energy facilities across the country.

CBS News - World - 4 hours ago

Growing number of Republicans criticize Trump's Russia diesel deal

A dozen US senators, including six Republicans, call on U.S. President to rescind arrangement with Russia

The Globe and Mail - World - 4 hours ago

There is another health threat brewing in Russia that deserves more attention and alarm, says Lara Williams for Bloomberg Opinion.

There is another health threat brewing in Russia that deserves more attention and alarm, says Lara Williams for Bloomberg Opinion.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 4 hours ago

US President Donald Trump wants to allow the purchase of Russian diesel, drawing criticism. What should Ukraine do next?

Donald Trump plans to allow the purchase of Russian diesel, drawing criticism at home and abroad. What is behind the US president’s decision and what should Ukraine do next? DW spoke with experts.

Deutsche Welle - World - 5 hours ago

Zelensky says Ukraine received no intelligence on incoming missile strike on Kyiv

US president says both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky want the war to end, but ‘there is a lot of hatred between the two of them’ and they ‘don't know how to get there’

Independent UK - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

12 U.S. senators, including 6 Republicans, tell Trump to drop diesel deal with Russia

A dozen U.S. senators, including six of U.S. President ‌Donald Trump's fellow Republicans, called on the president on Tuesday to rescind his diesel oil deal with Russia, saying it provides Moscow with more fuel to finance its war on Ukraine and will ​not benefit Americans.

CBC News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Zelenskyy: Ukraine received no intel from partners about missiles

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine received no early warning from its partners about five Russian ballistic missiles that hit civilian infrastructure in the capital of Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tu

The Columbian - US News - 7 hours ago

Russia arrests Japanese reporter for alleged espionage

Suspect was arrested on Russia's far-eastern Sakhalin Island before being transferred to Moscow, says Russia's FSB.

Aljazeera - World - 7 hours ago

Zelensky claims West gave no warning of latest Russian strike

Vladimir Zelensky says Kiev received no advance warning of a Russian missile strike, despite Donald Trump’s assurances of continued US intelligence sharing

Russia Today - US News - 7 hours ago

Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy both want to end Russia's war on Ukraine

Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy both want to end Russia’s war on Ukraine

Aljazeera - US News - 8 hours ago

Is Zelensky right to say data centre strikes have taken down Russian bots?

Experts say there is no evidence that Russian trolls have been affected by Ukraine’s Yandex attacks.

BBC News - Technology - 8 hours ago

Iran, Russia Ramping Up Campaigns in UK, MI5 Chief Says

The head of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency said that Moscow remained the ‘No .1 aggressor’ but Tehran had begun attempting to hit ‘harder targets.’

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Diesel futures jump, signaling higher prices to come despite Trump's Russia deal

“Absolutely stunning price spikes in wholesale diesel today,” a top energy analyst said.

NBC News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Bipartisan senators call Russia diesel deal a "betrayal" of Ukraine -- A bipartisan group of senators urged President Trump to withdraw from his diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin and rescind a move to waive sanctions on Russia's energy sector.

A bipartisan group of senators urged President Trump to withdraw from his diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin and rescind a move to waive sanctions on Russia's energy sector.

CBS News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

World - Analysis - Zelenskyy says Ukraine had 'no warning' from its partners about Russian ballistic missile attack

With Trump's declaration of an 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine, the U.S. president appears to be increasing pressure on Kyiv to halt its attacks on Russian refineries while simultaneously pursuing fuel deals with Moscow.

CBC News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Bulgaria points to Russia as drones hit more cargo ships

Six crew members rescued and 10 others missing in attack near Nato territorial waters

Irish Times - World - 9 hours ago

Ukraine received no intelligence from partners about missiles headed to Kyiv, Zelensky says

Trump told reporters that U.S. has not stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, saying that America continues to do so in hopes of bringing an end to the war

The Globe and Mail - World - 9 hours ago

Russia funnels nearly half its budget into war as social funds shrink

Russia’s 2027 draft budget allocates a record share to defence and security, as regions quietly divert funds for foster children and orphans to war payments and “coffin money” for soldiers’ families is cut by up to 95% in some areas.

Euronews - World - 10 hours ago

Russia Accused of Immediately Breaking Ceasefire Touted by Trump

Moscow continues to bombard Ukraine despite Trump’s claims of a truce on energy site attacks.

Newsweek - World - 10 hours ago

Trump's diesel deal with Russia equals less than two weeks of U.S. demand

President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia comes as he is under pressure to reduce fuel prices with the U.S. midterm elections less than a month way.

CNBC - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Volodymyr Zelensky Says Russia Attacked Ukrainian Facilities Despite Trump's 'Energy Ceasefire'

President Donald Trump declares an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, in which both sides would stop attacking energy plants.

Breitbart - World - 12 hours ago

Trump claims Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire as Baltics stay on alert - Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, we hear from Latvia's FM Baiba Braže, Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack, and France's debt fears. 12/10/2026

Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, we hear from Latvia's FM Baiba Braže, Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack, and France's debt fears.

Euronews - World - 12 hours ago

Trump's diesel deal opens a new rift with Europe over Ukraine

Trump calls for Zelenskyy to be replaced, while Europe devotes summit to funding Ukraine.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Ukraine got no warning about Russian attack, Zelensky says after Trump reportedly threatened to cut off intel, weapons

Ukrainian officials did not get a heads-up from "our partners" about the latest Russian assault on civilian sites in Kyiv.

New York Post - World - 13 hours ago

Could Ukraine Strikes on Russian Data Center Impact Bots? What We Know

Yandex data centers have faced three days of Ukrainian strikes.

Newsweek - World - 13 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine conflict near an end? US, Europe draft four-point peace settlement: Report

The United States and Europe are working on drafting a four-point proposal to settle the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. As reported by Washington Post columnist David Ignatius, citing sources,...

International The News - World - 14 hours ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no intelligence from partners on incoming missile strike on Kyiv

Ukraine received no early warning from its partners about a Russian missile strike on Kyiv, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He emphasized that intelligence from partners is crucial to …

Bay to Bay News - World - 15 hours ago

Trump slams 'radical lunatics' over claims Russia and China aid Iran

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at political opponents that claim Russia and China are helping Iran, saying both countries have “too much to lose”

Russia Today - World - 15 hours ago

Trump says does not believe China, Russia helping Iran

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he does not believe that China and Russia are helping Iran, adding that they...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Trump Dismisses Claims That China, Russia Are Helping Iran

Trump has previously said that both Chinese and Russian leaders have assured him that they would not supply arms to Iran.

Epoch Times - US News - 16 hours ago

Trump's right to push a Ukraine-Russia energy cease-fire — but it must be real

President Donald Trump’s announcement Sunday that Ukraine and Russia reached an “energy cease-fire” clearly jumped the gun, but he’s absolutely right to be pushing hard for such a deal. That...

New York Post - Opinion - 16 hours ago

China, Russia have 'too much to lose' by enabling Tehran: Trump

President Donald Trump said Monday he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran, stating that Moscow and Beijing have 'too much to lose' by...

Daily Sabah - World - 16 hours ago

Energy prices rise after Trump's 'energy ceasefire' fails to move Russia or Ukraine

Shortly after President Donald Trump announced that the two nations would spare each other’s energy assets, Russia attacked a power station in Kharkiv.

NBC News - Business - 16 hours ago

5 Hard Truths for Trump About How Russia and China Help Iran

Donald Trump doesn't believe China and Russia are helping Iran in its war with the U.S. The record suggests otherwise.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Putin wants Ukraine deal more than Zelensky – Trump

Vladimir Putin is more willing than Vladimir Zelensky to reach a peace deal, Donald Trump has said, after suggesting that Ukraine needs a “new president”

Russia Today - World - 18 hours ago

Zaporizhzhia airstrikes kill 17 as Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine - Zaporizhzhia was hit by deadly Russian airstrikes on Saturday, 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children, Ukrainian officials said. Rescuers searched rubble for survivors as the city faced renewed strikes on residential areas. 11/10/2026

Video. Zaporizhzhia was hit by deadly Russian airstrikes on Saturday, 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children, Ukrainian officials said. Rescuers searched rubble for survivors as the city faced renewed strikes on residential areas.

Euronews - World - 20 hours ago

Merz: Trump Russia diesel deal 'out of question' for Europe

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia would be "out of the question" for Germany and the EU. Meanwhile, the ruling coalition has been rocked by a major resignation.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 day ago

Burnham triggers talk of a Brexit reversal after accusing Russia of meddling in vote

The new claim about the fraught 2016 referendum has set off an almighty row in Britain, where merely talking about whether leaving the EU was a good idea or not can send some into conniptions.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

Trump's Russia Diesel Deal: Experts Weigh in on Price Impacts at the Pump

Trump says the deal will bring prices down fast. Analysts tell Newsweek the promised volumes are too small to dramatically change the market.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

The Kremlin relishes in the U.S.-Russia diesel deal and Trump's criticism of Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia is still striking Ukraine's energy facilities despite President Trump's claim of an energy ceasefire.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Russia was not ready for the data center war it started with Ukraine

Russian bloggers warn Russia’s hyper-centralized digital economy is vulnerable.

Ars Technica - Technology - 1 day ago

Trump defends Russia diesel deal: 'I made the right choice'

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the U.S. easing sanctions on Moscow "plays into Russia's hands."

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

'Putin does not read Truth Social': Zelensky says Russia broke energy ceasefire

Russia has violated an energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday, urging Washington to step in to ensure that Moscow abided by the terms of the putative agreement.

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump's squeeze on Ukraine exposes Europe's strategic weakness

EU leaders are confronted with the limits of their own support for Ukraine as Washington pressures Kyiv

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy says Russia strikes energy facilities despite Trump claim of an energy ceasefire

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Russia has continued to strike Ukraine's energy facilities even after U.S. President Donald Trump said a day earlier that

The Columbian - US News - 1 day ago

Trump Announces Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire on Energy Infrastructure Strikes… Zelensky Offers Elections

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a ceasefire on attacking each other's energy industries.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy says Moscow struck energy facilities despite Trump's energy truce

There is cautious optimism - but some confusion too - nearly a day after US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Moscow of violating the truce, hours after its announcement, with Kyiv reporting strikes on energy facilities.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine looks to President Erdoğan for Putin talks

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says only U.S. President Donald Trump or Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan can bring Ukrainian and Russian...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating Trump's energy ceasefire as drone attacks continue

If Russia doesn't agree to Trump's energy ceasefire, Ukraine will respond, Zelenskyy said Monday morning.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump Declared an Energy Ceasefire Between Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv Says Moscow is Not Abiding By It.

"There were ​Russian violations of the energy ceasefire announced by President Trump," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Here's what Trump's latest U-turn really means for Russia and Ukraine

Washington’s diesel waiver sidelines Ukraine. Will Trump now curb intelligence assistance to pressure Kiev?

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Trump Says Russia And Ukraine Agree To 'Energy Ceasefire' But Kyiv Says Attacks Continue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia was still hitting energy infrastructure in Kyiv and in the city of Kharkiv.

Huffington Post - World - 1 day ago

Putin aide urges Musk to start building Russia-US tunnel

Russian presidential aide Kirill Dmitriev has urged Elon Musk to participate in building a proposed 70-mile tunnel under the Bering Strait linking Russia and the US

Russia Today - Business - 1 day ago

Trump declares Ukraine war 'energy ceasefire'; Zelenskyy is waiting for details

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is waiting on details from Washington.

CNBC - US News - 2 days ago

Watch: What's behind Trump's energy ceasefire claim? -- The US president made the announcement in a social media post, which was an apparent surprise to Ukraine and Russia is yet to comment.

The US president made the announcement in a social media post, which was an apparent surprise to Ukraine and Russia is yet to comment.

BBC News - US News - 2 days ago

PM says UK backs energy ceasefire after claims Ukraine and Russia had agreed one

The Ukrainian president said Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire was ‘good news for everyone’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to 'energy ceasefire'

Volodymyr Zelensky said it was ‘news for me’ but that Ukraine would agree if Russia did.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump says "energy ceasefire" reached between Russia, Ukraine

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to what he called an energy ceasefire. Trump wrote on h...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 2 days ago

Trump says Russia and Ukraine reach 'energy ceasefire' but gives no details

President Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an 'energy ceasefire,' though details are unclear.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 2 days ago

How Russia turned sanctions into a diesel deal

Donald Trump has struck a deal to import hundreds of thousands of tons of Russian diesel into the US. The deal has angered Ukraine's president, who is calling it a gift to Putin and the Kremlin's war machine.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 2 days ago

Trump Claims Ukraine And Russia Have Reached An Energy Ceasefire. Zelensky Says He Was Unaware Of Any Deal.

The president said that an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine has come into immediate effect. Zelensky responded by saying it was "news" to him.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Trump: Russia and Ukraine Agree to 'Energy Ceasefire'

The announcement was made after Trump reached a deal with Putin on Oct. 9 to supply diesel to the U.S. and global markets.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

U.S. Pressures Zelensky To Halt Strikes On Russian Oil Infrastructure. He Says Ukraine Will Stop When Russia Does.

The day after Trump said that Ukraine needed a new leader, Zelensky declared that he would be willing to de-escalate with Russia if the Kremlin showed the same willingness.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Trump says Ukraine should get a new president, blaming Zelenskyy for gas prices

Ukrainian and European officials on Saturday reacted to Trump's Russian diesel deal with dismay, saying it will help pay for Putin's war efforts.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

AI, drones and destruction: New face of Russia-Ukraine war

The Russia-Ukraine war is redefining modern warfare, as AI, drones and data reshape the foundations of military power

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 2 days ago

Putin offers help to end Iran war while Russia continues its own - The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do "everything in our power" to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators. 09/10/2026

The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do “everything in our power” to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

'It's Time for Ukraine to Get a New President,' Trump Says

The U.S. president has repeatedly called for Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil refineries in recent weeks.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Trump Suggests Ukraine Remove Zelensky and Replace Him With Leader 'Who Can Make a Deal'

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine should consider replacing President Volodymyr Zelensky to end the war with Russia.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Iran, Russia officials discuss oil exploration in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – In a meeting with Iran's ambassador to Russia, the CEO of the Caspian Oil Company highlighted the potential for expanding exploration activities and developing hydrocarbon structures in the southern basin of Caspian Sea.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 3 days ago

Russia Agrees to Supply US With Diesel, Trump Says

The deal includes immediate shipments to supply the strained global market.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

Trump's diesel agreement with Putin accused of contradicting Russia sanctions law

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a searing statement that the U.S. easing sanctions on Moscow "plays into Russia's hands."

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

Trump eases Russia sanctions, says Putin will release diesel as prices spike

Escalations in the Russia-Ukraine war have caused diesel costs to spike this fall, repeatedly setting all-time records.

NBC News - Business - 4 days ago

Trump says Russia has agreed to deliver millions in diesel fuel after 'highly successful discussion'

Trump says Putin agreed to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel fuel immediately, with millions more tons to follow as prices soar past $6 a gallon.

Fox News - Business - 4 days ago

Fire rages at Yandex data centre after Ukraine drone attack - A Yandex data centre in Russia's Ryazan region caught fire and was taken offline after what the company said was a Ukrainian drone attack. 08/10/2026

Video. A Yandex data centre in Russia’s Ryazan region caught fire and was taken offline after what the company said was a Ukrainian drone attack.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

Kyiv open to dialogue with South Korea after it recalls ambassador - Kyiv says it is open to "constructive dialogue" with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea's decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy's violation of the non-disclosure agreement. 09/10/2026

Kyiv says it is open to “constructive dialogue” with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea’s decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy’s violation of the non-disclosure agreement.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

Iran and Russia used ChatGPT for propaganda by 'fake journalists', OpenAI says

The American tech giant said it banned Russian and Iranian accounts that had been using ChatGPT models to generate content and fake journalist personas to spread false narratives about the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and sow division.

Euronews - Environment - 4 days ago

Tens Died in Ukraine in a New Russian Attacks. Zelenskyy is Accusing The U.S. of 'Unwillingness' to Help.

"Open ​Starlink for Ukraine. You did open it when you were responding to Iran," Zelenskyy said.

International Business Times - World - 4 days ago

Ukraine intensifies drone strikes on data centers of Russia's Yandex

Ukraine struck and partly disabled a data center operated by Russian technology company Yandex on Friday, a day after it hit a similar but more significant...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 4 days ago

South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine in North Korean prisoner row - Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations. 08/10/2026

Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

WHO wants more answers from Russia about lab worker's death, as pneumonic plague concerns linger -- Jamey Keaten

A top official with the World Health Organization said Wednesday the UN health agency doesn't know how a lab worker in Siberia died amid concerns about plague, and is urging Russia to provide more information.

CBC News - Health - 5 days ago

Russia dismisses transparency calls amid reports of second plague case - Rospotrebnadzor said nearly 5,000 tests found no dangerous pathogens and saw "no epidemic risk," while the Kremlin called most media reporting "false" and said it had no knowledge of a US demarche formally requesting additional information. 07/10/2026

Rospotrebnadzor said nearly 5,000 tests found no dangerous pathogens and saw "no epidemic risk," while the Kremlin called most media reporting "false" and said it had no knowledge of a US demarche formally requesting additional information.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Trump to talk plague with Putin as Russia plays down fears of outbreak - The Kremlin welcomed the offer while Russia's health watchdog shot back that Moscow was "ready to assist the US in tackling infectious disease outbreaks" as the WHO asked Russia for additional information. 07/10/2026

The Kremlin welcomed the offer while Russia's health watchdog shot back that Moscow was "ready to assist the US in tackling infectious disease outbreaks" as the WHO asked Russia for additional information.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Ukraine is not likely to go offline despite attacks

As Russia targets Ukraine's data centers more and more, experts say the country's internet system is too robust to shut down entirely. However, services could become more expensive.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 5 days ago

Trump doesn't think Russia plague incident is bioweapon, plans Putin call Wednesday

Nearly 200 people were placed under medical observation earlier this week in Russia's Irkutsk region in eastern Siberia over suspected exposure to plague.

CNBC - Health - 6 days ago

Russia denies plague death but quarantines 200 without explanation - Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a maternity ward. 06/10/2026

Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a maternity ward.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Russia pushes back on plague death reports, defends WHO notification

On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia informed the World Health Organization about the death of a laboratory worker at a Siberian plague research facility that occurred last...

International The News - Health - 6 days ago

Russia plague death: Still only 'limited information' — ECDC

After a worker at a Russian plague research institute in Siberia died October 2, 2026, nearly 200 of her contacts were under medical observation. But authorities there denied pneumonic plague had caused the death.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 6 days ago

Are Europe and Russia Slow-Walking to World War III?

Dangerous rhetoric has been escalating on both sides for some time now.

The Nation - World - 6 days ago

WHO deems Russia plague risk 'low' following lab technician's fatal illness

Following the recent laboratory fatality in Siberia, the World Health Organization has stated that the overall risk of a plague epidemic in Russia remains low.WHO statement follows the death of 28...

International The News - Health - 6 days ago

What to know about plague amid reports of Russian lab worker's death -- Reports of a lab worker dying in Russia after allegedly being exposed to plague have raised concerns, even as the WHO says the public health risk is low.

Reports of a lab worker dying in Russia after allegedly being exposed to plague have raised concerns, even as the WHO says the public health risk is low.

CBS News - Health - 7 days ago

Russia denies lab worker died of plague as quarantine stays in place - Rospotrebnadzor said tests found no pathogen linked to the deceased lab worker's work at the Irkutsk anti-plague institute, but more than 60 colleagues remained isolated inside the building and several hospitals stayed closed without explanation. 05/10/2026

Rospotrebnadzor said tests found no pathogen linked to the deceased lab worker's work at the Irkutsk anti-plague institute, but more than 60 colleagues remained isolated inside the building and several hospitals stayed closed without explanation.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Russia plague quarantine following lab death: Should we be worried?

Plague is still endemic to Siberia, the location of the first known prehistoric human outbreak.

Aljazeera - Science - 7 days ago

Russia hits Kyiv as Merz visits; Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Ukraine was met with Russian missiles as he pledged €1.3 billion to Kyiv. In Iran, the country's deputy foreign minister says Washington is reviewing Tehran's proposal to end the war. And in Brazil, Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election. 05/10/2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Ukraine was met with Russian missiles as he pledged €1.3 billion to Kyiv. In Iran, the country's deputy foreign minister says Washington is reviewing Tehran’s proposal to end the war. And in Brazil, Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Trump offers U.S. help to Russia after plague death; WHO assesses the situation as low risk

WHO said it was in contact with Russian authorities, and has offered support if needed, while assessing the risk to the general public as low based on available information.

CNBC - Health - 8 days ago

Russia hospitalizes almost 200 people after death from plague: Reports

Nearly 200 people are under medical observation in Russia’s Irkutsk region over suspected exposure to plague, according to local media reports.

CNBC - Health - 8 days ago

Russia leads world in cat ownership — yet has 2.8 million strays - Nearly 59% of Russian households own at least one cat, the highest rate globally, but the 2022 mobilisation order left hundreds of thousands of animals abandoned when owners fled the country or were sent to the front in Ukraine. Up to 98% of Russia's stray cats and dogs were once domestic pets. 03/10/2026

Nearly 59% of Russian households own at least one cat, the highest rate globally, but the 2022 mobilisation order left hundreds of thousands of animals abandoned when owners fled the country or were sent to the front in Ukraine. Up to 98% of Russia's stray cats and dogs were once domestic pets.

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

Iran national football team loses to Russia in friendly match

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's national men's football team was defeated by Russia 2-0 in a friendly match on Tuesday.

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 14 days ago

New North Korea bridges build on strong China, Russia ties

Two recently opened bridges are expected to ease trade and transport between North Korea and its powerful neighbors. The new connections come as Pyongyang builds strategic ties with China and Russia.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 14 days ago

Zelenskyy Warns Russia Wants to Widen War Beyond Ukraine

Russian drones killed at least four in Ukraine overnight as Zelenskyy says Moscow plans $12 billion for jet-powered drones and Trump urges a deal.

OilPrice.com - World - 15 days ago

Trump and the chain of setbacks in Iran, China and Russia

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Contrary to the image Donald Trump has tried to project of American power and influence in the world, recent days have been marked, for him, by a series of setbacks.

Mehr News Agency - Opinion - 16 days ago

Europe -- 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

Russia hits Kyiv after fighting hiatus ends

At least 2 people in Kyiv were killed after a Russian strike on the Ukrainian capital, ending the pause in attacks during the visit by U.S. envoys.

UPI - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Russia resumes heavy strikes on Ukraine after US envoy departure

ALBAWABA - Explosion rocked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on early Tuesday as Russia resumed its war after a three-day halt for US envoy visit.Putin had ea

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 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 - 2 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 - 6 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 - 7 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 - 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