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Russia Benefiting From US-Iran War While Impacts on China Are 'Complicated': Analysts

How, or if, the United States’ primary adversaries can capitalize on its Middle East ‘distraction’ depends on the conflict’s duration, scholars say.

Epoch Times - Business - 37 minutes ago

Ukraine planned to bankrupt Putin with war dead – but Trump wrecked it

Ukraine’s campaign to force the Kremlin into paying vast amounts of compensation for Russia’s war dead has been undermined by Trump’s oil bonus for Putin, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Independent UK - World - 2 hours ago

NHL Commissioner Says Russia May Stay In Penalty Box For 2028 World Cup Of Hockey

Gary Bettman poured cold water Monday on Russia’s chances of returning for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.

Fox News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Nordic leaders meet in Oslo with Carney as Arctic tensions sharpen over Greenland, Russia -- Politics

Leaders from the five Nordic countries and Canada gathered in Oslo for a mini-summit on Arctic security amid rising geopolitical tensions. Discussions follow a massive NATO exercise in northern Norway and focus on Russian military risks, the fallout from U.S. threats to seize Greenland and energy security.

CBC News - Politics - 11 hours ago

The war in the Middle East already has one big winner: Russia

Skyrocketing oil prices will add billions to Moscow’s coffers, allowing Putin to prolong his war on Ukraine

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Oil shock update: 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 - 13 hours ago

For Ukraine and Russia, widening Iran war presents peril and possibility -- Howard LaFranchi

From soaring oil prices to depleted interceptors, the Iran war’s impacts reverberated quickly in the Ukraine conflict. And the needs of the Mideast combatants – intelligence and anti-drone measures – have created diplomatic and strategic openings for both Russia and Ukraine.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine Eyes Major Black Sea Gas Development With Romania's OMV Petrom

Ukraine’s state energy company Naftogaz is in early-stage discussions with Romania’s OMV Petrom about jointly developing a potentially significant offshore gas discovery in the Black Sea

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Oscar-winner Sean Penn skips ceremony to visit Ukraine

He won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his performance in political drama One Battle After Another

The Globe and Mail - World - 18 hours ago

Moscow talks give Russia-Kenya dialogue 'new impetus' – Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held talks with his Kenyan counterpart, Musalia Mudavadi

Russia Today - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Cheap drones, costly defence: Lessons from Ukraine -- m read

Discover how Ukraine's innovative drone defense strategies are reshaping modern warfare and offering new solutions to Gulf states against drone threats.

Gulf News - Opinion - 1 day ago

Milano-Cortina Paralympics come to a close with another boycott by Ukraine at Games marked by Russia's return -- Tales Azzoni -- Sports

A closing ceremony boycotted by Ukraine signalled the end of the Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics on Sunday, hours after the U.S. Para ice hockey team won the final gold medal of the Games that were marked by the return of the Russian flag and national anthem to the global sports stage.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Quiet advantage: What Russia and China may gain from US-Iran war

The U.S.-Iran war may reshape global power, quietly shifting the balance toward Russia and China

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 1 day ago

Zelensky says Ukraine is waiting on U.S. and Russia to set next round of talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready for the next trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, but the meeting depends on Washington and Moscow.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Waiting on US and Russia to Set Next Round of Talks

The U.S. has postponed its sponsored talks between the two sides due to the war in the Middle East.

Military.com - US News - 1 day ago

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 and wounds 15, with peace talks stalled

A Russian missile and drone strike has hit the Kyiv region and killed at least four people and injured 15, as Ukraine-Russia peace talks remain on hold since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

Russian strike on the Kyiv region kills 4 and wounds at least 15, with peace talks stalled

A combined missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region killed at least four people and wounded at least 15 overnight into Saturday, according to the head of the regional administration.

CTV News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Russian Strike on Kyiv Region Kills Four, Wounds at Least 15

A combined missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region killed at least four people and wounded at least 15 overnight into Saturday.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

US eases oil sanctions at an ideal time for Russia

The United States has further eased sanctions on oil from Russia in an attempt to bring energy prices down as strikes on Iran continue. The news is a huge boost to the Kremlin, just when it needed one.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 3 days ago

Carney says Russia sanctions should stay as U.S. temporarily eases some restrictions on oil

As the United States issued a 30-day licence for countries to buy Russian oil and petroleum products that have already been loaded on a vessel, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada's position is to maintain sanctions on Russia, 'including on the shadow fleet, which is moving this oil.'

CBC News - Politics - 3 days ago

Is Russia the real winner in Iran war?

Paul Kelso looks at how soaring oil prices are benefiting Vladimir Putin and Russia's war against Ukraine. Russian oil is not transported through the Strait of Hormuz - that means it is cheap and in demand.

Sky News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Zelensky says U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'

The U.S. Treasury Department announced Thursday a 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions. The step aims to free up Russian cargoes stranded at sea and ease supply shortages caused by the Iran war.

Los Angeles Times - World - 3 days ago

UK calls for allies to keep pressure on Russia after US eases oil sanctions

No 10 said the decision ultimately lay with the US but that Britain remained committed to bringing ‘maximum’ financial strain on Moscow.

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 days 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 days 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 days ago

Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Awaits White House Sign-off on US Drone Production Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Kyiv last year.

Military.com - US News - 4 days 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 - Opinion - 4 days 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 - 6 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 - 12 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 - 21 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 - 25 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 - 27 days 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 - 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

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