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Russia sentences 19 people for deadly concert hall attack that killed 149 people - News - World - | 1 hour ago

A court in Moscow on Thursday convicted 19 people of involvement in the 2024 shooting rampage at a Moscow concert hall that killed 149 people and wounded over 600 in one of the deadliest attacks in the capital in years.

CBC News - World - 31 minutes ago

Analysis - Putin is trying to pitch himself as peacemaker in Iran, but Russia also sees opportunity - Briar Stewart - News - World - | 4 hours ago

The Kremlin wants to exert its influence in the Middle East and has publicly said its support for Iran, a strategic ally, is unwavering. But experts say there are limits to how far Moscow will go: It does not want to antagonize Washington, and it also stands to gain economically from a global energy crisis.

CBC News - World - 50 minutes ago

The war of signals: How Russia and China help Iran see the battlefield

Electronic warfare and intelligence sharing are eroding decades of US-Israeli dominance in the Gulf.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Russia Is Raking In Billions Because of Trump's Iran War

Russia has taken in nearly $600 million per day in fossil fuel revenues since the U.S. and Israel launched their attack.

Newsweek - World - 2 hours ago

War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign -- Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.

Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.

BBC News - World - 6 hours ago

Ukrainian troops 'claw back' almost all of key area from Russia as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discuss war and Middle East

Ukraine claims to have taken back almost all of its territory in a key region that Vladimir Putin wanted to turn into a “buffer zone”.

Independent.ie - World - 7 hours ago

Ukraine hits Russian plant that creates electronics for missiles

Ukraine has hit a manufacturing plant in Russia that manufactures control systems for missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday.

UPI - US News - 10 hours ago

Russia accuses Britain of helping Ukraine in missile strike that killed 6 -- News

The Kremlin on Wednesday accused British specialists of involvement in a deadly Ukrainian strike on the Russian city of ‌Bryansk that used British Storm Shadow missiles and said it would take Britain's role "into account."

CBC News - World - 17 hours ago

Germans protest against Russia on Paralympic podium

German cross-country skiers turn their backs on the Russian gold medallists on the Winter Paralympics podium in protest against the nation's inclusion at the Games.

BBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

Russia points finger at UK over Ukrainian strike on missile plant

Ukraine says it has hit a missile plant in a Russian border region, with Storm Shadows used in the attack. The Kremlin claimed it was "clear" the attack would not have been possible without UK involvement. A Russian official said six people were killed in the strike.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

Max Boot: Why Russia and China are the countries winning the US-Iran war

The Middle East first came to dominate US defence policy in the 1970s – the decade of the Arab oil embargo, the Iran hostage crisis and the Soviet invasion...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The Russia-Ukraine war redefined our region

Russia’s war in Ukraine has militarized the Black Sea and raised the strategic stakes for Türkiye

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 1 day ago

Urals tops Brent: Will the US-Israeli war on Iran make Russia richer?

The US-Israeli war on Iran has sent oil prices skyrocketing, and Russia stands to gain in the immediate term

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia told Trump it has not shared intelligence with Iran during war: Witkoff

U.S. officials have said Russia has given Iran information that could help its forces strike U.S. military assets in the Middle East, MS Now has reported.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

Russia and Ukraine both claim frontline progress with U.S.-brokered talks on hold

U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine are on hold as Washington’s attention is gripped by the Iran war, which has drawn the international spotlight from Ukraine’s plight as it strives to hold back Russia’s bigger army.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

How Nuclear Waste Can Save Military Satellites and Lunar Exploration -- Russia and China can black out military satellites in seconds. A Latvian startup says nuclear-waste generators using 5x less...

Russia and China can black out military satellites in seconds. A Latvian startup says nuclear-waste generators using 5x less fuel could keep satellites—and lunar bases—running.

Military.com - US News - 2 days ago

Why Zelensky should fear Trump's war with Iran

As the US confronts Iran, Ukraine and Europe fear losing weapons, influence, and leverage in peace talks with Russia. The stakes go far beyond the Middle East.

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Trump, Putin Discuss Iran, Ukraine Wars in Phone Call: Kremlin

The two leaders also touched on the situation in Venezuela and the war in Ukraine.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Putin Says The Energy Crisis Has Arrived, Russia Ready To Work With Europe

Oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel on Monday, reaching peaks unseen since 2022, as the Iran war triggered a global energy crisis.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

Paralympians focusing on Milan-Cortina Games amid tensions over Iran and Russia

Athletes competing at the Milan-Cortina Paralympics are trying to stay focused on their events amid war breaking out in Iran and tensions over Russia's involvement in the Games.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 6 days ago

Russia is back at the Paralympic Games – and this is just the start

Ten athletes will compete for Russia and Belarus at the Paralympic Games and parade under their national flags in Friday’s opening ceremony in Verona, despite condemnation across Europe

Independent UK - Sports - 7 days ago

Calmes: On Iran, Russia and China, Trump's weakness for strongmen explains his foreign policy

There is no Trump doctrine because this president is highly suggestible by authoritarians such as Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 7 days ago

Ukraine war: German parts make their way into Russian drones

Hundreds of thousands of German parts have been found in drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine, despite sanctions. The Russian military apparently values German components highly.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 10 days ago

'A setback': EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions as war drags on

European Union countries have failed to reach a consensus and agree on a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, mainly due to objections from...

Daily Sabah - Business - 16 days ago

Is an energy war brewing between Ukraine and EU states? (VIDEO)

What’s behind the warning by Hungary and Slovakia that they could cut energy supplies to Ukraine after it halted Russian oil transit?

Russia Today - Business - 20 days ago

Russia producing Iran's Bushehr NPP equipment

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Russia’s Minister of Energy, Sergei Tsivilev, confirmed that equipment for phases 2 and 3 of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant is being manufactured in Russia and will be shipped to Iran.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 22 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 5 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