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Ukraine/Russia

Russia Wants 30,000 More North Korean Troops for Ukraine War, Zelensky Says

Zelensky says Russia is preparing to receive 30,000 additional North Korean troops as military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang deepen.

Newsweek - World - 2 hours ago

Iranian foreign minister, pro-regime media threaten Kyiv with 'ballistic missiles': 'All of Ukraine is within reach'

It comes one day after President Trump issued a warning to China and Russia against providing weapons to Iran, saying "If they did, it would be very bad for them."

New York Post - World - 2 hours ago

Ukraine strikes set fire to 'Russia's Amazon,' marking the 7th attack on chain suspected of supplying Moscow's military

Videos from the scene showed employees frantically fleeing the logistics hub, as vehicles went up in flames in the parking lot, with thick plumes of black smoke towering over the area.

New York Post - World - 2 hours ago

Ukraine agrees to send war drones to the US, report says

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports on how Ukraine will collaborate with the Pentagon’s drone dominance program and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s military shakeup on ‘Fox Report.’

Fox News - World - 3 hours ago

Iran warns Ukraine after attack on commercial ship

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned a military attack by Ukraine on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday morning, July 25.

Mehr News Agency - World - 3 hours ago

He spent years playing and coaching hockey alongside Russians. Then Putin invaded Ukraine - Briar Stewart - News - World - | July 25

Hockey-player-turned-Ukrainian-soldier Oleksandr Matviychuk is recovering after nearly being killed while on a military mission last year. Plastic surgeons have spent the past year reconstructing his face, one painful surgery at a time.

CBC News - World - 3 hours ago

Ukraine strikes Siberia refinery as Kazakh leader tells Putin war should end

MOSCOW: Ukrainian drones struck a Siberian oil refinery on Saturday (Jul 25) and disrupted a Urals athletics competition, as Kazakhstan's president told Russian President Vladimir Putin the Ukraine war sho

Channel NewsAsia - World - 3 hours ago

15 killed in latest attacks in Russia and Ukraine, officials say

The exchange comes as Ukraine’s successful drome attacks have stalled the Russian army’s advances in an expanded campaign by Kyiv

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Europe -- IOC drops Russia ban, but it might not be all good news for the Kremlin

Russia’s exile from international sports competition might be in the process of ending – though at a potential domestic political cost for Moscow.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 6 hours ago

Ukrainian drone strike on tourist resort in Russia kills twelve

Eleven people have been killed and at least 16 others wounded in a Ukrainian attack on tourist bases in Russia’s Zaporozhye Region

Russia Today - US News - 7 hours ago

8 killed in Zaporizhzhia as Russia, Ukraine trade fresh strikes

Moscow-installed officials said Saturday that Ukrainian forces struck holiday camps in the partially Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region, killing eight...

Daily Sabah - World - 10 hours ago

At Least Eleven Killed as Ukraine and Russia Trade Drone Strikes

Ukraine attacked tourist resorts in partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia, killing eight, while a Russian drone strike killed three people.

Breitbart - World - 13 hours ago

Russian attack kills 3 in Ukraine as Romania downs second drone in 2 days

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia was preparing missiles for a large attack.

New York Post - World - 13 hours ago

Musk should stop providing Starlink services to Ukrainian military if he wants to save lives – Russia

ussia has urged Elon Musk to stop providing Starlink services to the Ukrainian military, arguing the satellite network enables long-range drone strikes that kill civilians

Russia Today - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Russian ballistic strike kills 10 after Ukraine's Zelensky hosts US company making Patriots

KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian attack Friday on a site near Kyiv that was hosting a defense industry event killed at least 10 people and wounded nearly 100 others, Ukrainian government and industry officials said.

Manila Times - World - 19 hours ago

UN human rights chief wins second term despite opposition from US, Israel and Russia

UNITED NATIONS — UN human rights chief Volker Türk won a second term Friday despite opposition from the United States, Russia and Israel to keep him in one of the most controversial United Nations posts for four more years.

Manila Times - World - 20 hours ago

Trump Says Russia and China Have Agreed Not to Sell Weapons to Iran

The U.S. president said it would not be in the best interest of Russia or China to participate in the Iran war.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Wildberries is the Amazon of Russia. Ukraine is trying to destroy it -- David Michael Lamb

For nearly a week now, Ukraine has repeatedly attacked huge warehouses belonging to Wildberries, the massive online retailer often referred to as the Amazon of Russia. The drone attacks have destroyed billions of dollars worth of goods.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Russian Retailer Wildberries Says Ukraine Struck 3 More Warehouses

The strikes are seen as part of Ukraine’s widening offensive against the Russian economy and supply chains.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The Iran War Kills US Troops, the US and Saudi Arabia Strike a Nuclear Deal, Zelensky Fires His Top General

Danny and Derek break down the week’s global headlines, from Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Gaza to Lebanon, Ukraine, the DRC, Trump’s tariffs, and US foreign policy.

The Nation - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump's Saudi Nuclear Deal Fiasco May Finally Push Ally to China and Russia

A former Saudi official told Newsweek the U.S. will lose partners if it "continues to listen to Israel on every little thing."

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Netanyahu, Zelensky to meet Trump at White House, attend senator's funeral

The Israeli and Ukrainian leaders are each scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington and attend Republican senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine opens probe into defence event after deadly Russian strike

Ukrainian attack on oil facility in Russia kills six and injures 26 others

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv -- The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day.

The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

No Breakthrough as Top U.S. and Russian Diplomats Meet Over Ukraine

Rubio and Lavrov held direct talks on Ukraine but acknowledged that previous peace proposals have failed, leaving negotiations at an impasse.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 day ago

Russia and Ukraine exchange deadly attacks

Zelensky has described the targets as logistics hubs involved in supplying Russian forces with drone components and other equipment

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Satellite Images Show Russian Tu-95MS Bomber Destroyed by Ukraine Drone

The Tupolev conducts most of Russia's long-range missile strikes against Ukraine.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

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

Laura Loomer, an ardent ally of U.S. President Donald Trump with a reputation for incendiary social media commentary, sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday after a dramatic turnaround on the war that could have political reverberations back in Washington.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Drones hit Wildberries warehouses in Russia for second week running - Fires broke out at Wildberries warehouse sites in Krasnodar and Stavropol after overnight drone attacks, injuring 15 people and forcing both facilities to suspend operations. 22/07/2026

Fires broke out at Wildberries warehouse sites in Krasnodar and Stavropol after overnight drone attacks, injuring 15 people and forcing both facilities to suspend operations.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Nord Stream Sabotage Suspect Claimed to Have Been Working For Ukraine Military: Report

A top suspect in the destruction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline allegedly admitted to be an agent of the Ukrainian military.

Breitbart - World - 1 day 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 - US News - 2 days ago

US already at war with Russia – Tucker Carlson (VIDEO)

Tucker Carlson told RT Washington is already at war with Russia, blamed the “neocon war lobby” for prolonging the Ukraine conflict, and warned of a wider confrontation

Russia Today - World - 2 days ago

Amid grinding war, protesting Ukrainians still want their voices heard -- Ukraine is experiencing its largest domestic protests since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. The spark to the unrest was the summary dismissal on July 15, 2026, of the country's youthful defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, appointed just six months ago.

Ukraine is experiencing its largest domestic protests since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. The spark to the unrest was the summary dismissal on July 15, 2026, of the country's youthful defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, appointed just six months ago.

UPI - Opinion - 2 days 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 - US News - 2 days ago

US, Ukraine Sign Agreement for Drone Testing

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

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days 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 - 3 days 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 - World - 3 days 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 - 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 - 6 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 - 10 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 - 12 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 - 12 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 - 12 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 - 19 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 - 26 days 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