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Ukraine/Russia

Mali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coup

First sighting of Goita since rebel attacks comes as Russia seeks to dampen speculation over ally's military government.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 45 minutes ago

Friedrich Merz says Ukraine may need to give up territory to Russia to secure peace and advance its EU membership bid.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Ukraine may need to give up territory to Russia to secure peace and advance its EU membership bid.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 hour ago

Ukraine Says Israel Buying 'Stolen' Grain From Russia Not 'Legitimate Business'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is preparing sanctions against those profiting from the sale.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain 'stolen' by Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky said a vessel carrying grain had arrived at an Israeli port and was preparing to unload, calling the trade illegal and warning of sanctions against those involved.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 3 hours ago

Ukraine accuses Israel of importing Russian 'stolen' grain, Zelenskyy warns of sanctions

KYIV — Ukraine accused Israel on Tuesday of allowing the import of grain it says Russia stole from occupied areas, prompting a sharp exchange between officials.

Manila Times - World - 3 hours ago

Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain 'stolen' by Russia, as Zelenskyy warns of sanctions

Ukraine accused Israel on Tuesday of allowing the import of grain it says Russia stole from occupied territories, prompting a sharp exchange between officials in Kyiv and Jerusalem.

CTV News - Top Stories - 4 hours 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 - 4 hours ago

Russia to support Iran's sovereignty with all might

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – "We have supported the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran with all our might, and this support will continue in the future," according to Russian defense minister.

Mehr News Agency - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Ukraine's Zelensky Accuses Israel Of Allowing 'Stolen' Grain, FM Says Kyiv Not Providing Evidence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Israel of allowing a ship carrying what he described as a stolen grain cargo to dock in one of its ports.

International Business Times - World - 4 hours ago

Kyiv hits out at Israel for buying grain 'stolen' by Russia: Live

Prospect of EU membership could be used to convince Ukrainians to back peace deal in a referendum, Friedrich Merz says

Independent UK - World - 7 hours ago

Ukraine accuses Israel of receiving shipments of grain 'stolen' by Russia -- Israel's foreign minister says it has received no evidence to support the claim that a vessel carrying grain from occupied Ukraine has reached Haifa.

Israel's foreign minister says it has received no evidence to support the claim that a vessel carrying grain from occupied Ukraine has reached Haifa.

BBC News - World - 5 hours ago

Ukraine rebukes Israel for buying grain 'stolen' by Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Israel of "purchasing stolen goods," namely grain from regions occupied by Russia. Ukraine summoned Israel's ambassador on Monday, and now it says another such ship has docked.

Deutsche Welle - World - 6 hours ago

Zelenskyy slams Israel over grain shipments 'stolen' by Russia

Russia says that growing tensions between Ukraine and Israel are theirs to resolve.

SBS - World - 8 hours ago

Russia unveils 'Anti-aging Vaccine': A gene therapy targeting cellular decay

Russia has announced a major breakthrough with the introduction of an “anti-aging vaccine.’ This gene therapy aims to slow cellular decay by blocking the RAGE receptor, a key trigger for...

International The News - Health - 8 hours ago

Iran's interaction with Russia 'at highest level': Araghchi

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Referring to his visit to Russia as part of his three-nation regional tour, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has said that Tehran and Moscow continue their interaction at the highest level.

Mehr News Agency - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Germany accuses Russia of targeting politicians in phishing attack

Around 300 accounts belonging to individuals within the political sphere were compromised in the attacks

Independent UK - World - 22 hours ago

Baltic state's president calls for dialogue with Russia – media

Estonia’s President Alar Karis has told media the Ukraine conflict could end suddenly and emphasized the need to prepare for dialogue with Russia

Russia Today - World - 23 hours ago

North Korea opens memorial museum for troops killed in Russia-Ukraine war

North Korea has opened a memorial museum for its soldiers killed while fighting for Russia against Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Recent war showed Russia is Iran's great friend, ally

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with President of Russia Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday.

Mehr News Agency - World - 1 day ago

Iran Sends Foreign Minister to Russia After Trump Gives Up on In-Person Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Moscow, Russia, on Monday and is expected to meet dictator Vladimir Putin.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Iran's Top Diplomat Flies to Russia to Seek Putin's Backing as US Talks Stall

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on April 24 that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports is aimed at cutting off Tehran’s oil revenues and supply networks.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Russian strikes kill at least seven and injure dozens across Ukraine - Most of those killed and injured in Russian overnight attacks were in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, where an attack killed at least five and injured more than 30. 25/04/2026

Most of those killed and injured in Russian overnight attacks were in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, where an attack killed at least five and injured more than 30.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Kim Jong Un to continue support for Russia as North Korea opens memorial for Ukraine war dead

A Russian delegation including Defense Minister Andrei Belousov attended a completion ceremony for a memorial honoring North Korean soldiers killed while fighting in Russia’s ​Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces staged an incursion in 2024, KCNA said on Monday.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks stall, Israeli strikes continue

Abba Araghchi is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. Planned Iran-US talks in Pakistan collapsed at the weekend.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

Iran's Foreign Minister arrives in Russia to meet President Putin

ALBAWABA - Iran's Foreign Minister has arrived in Russia with plans to meet with President Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian officials, RT reporte

Albawaba - World - 1 day ago

Top Iranian diplomat arrives in Russia (VIDEO)

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia, where he is expected to meet with Vladimir Putin to discuss the Middle East war

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Diplomatic deadlock: Iran's Araghchi travels to Russia for talks with Putin

ALBAWABA - Following a round of meetings in Pakistan and Oman, Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, is heading to Russia as attempts to resume talks wit

Albawaba - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine marks Chornobyl anniversary amid fears of history repeating due to Russia war

Ukraine commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster on Sunday, amid fears that Russia's four-year war could spark a repeat of the world's worst nuclear accident that led to thousands of deaths and devastating environmental consequences.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine's Chernobyl 'liquidators' return 40 years after disaster - Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster in April 2026 as former clean-up workers returned to the site. 24/04/2026

Video. Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster in April 2026 as former clean-up workers returned to the site.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

At Least 16 Dead in Strikes in Ukraine Amid Chernobyl Disaster Anniversary

At least 16 people have been killed in strikes over the weekend across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

North Korea, Russia to Open Road Bridge That Further Blocks China's Access to Sea of Japan

The bridge stands near a rail bridge already blocking China’s access. It also enables Russia to exert more influence on the Korea Peninsula, analysts said.

Epoch Times - Business - 3 days ago

Russia targets Ukraine's grid, risking nuclear disaster. Ukrainians adapt to survive — what can the world learn?

When Russia targets Ukraine's energy system, it's not just turning off the lights — it's creating conditions for nuclear disaster. Each attack forces a rethink: more solar, more batteries, more distributed, harder-to-hit systems. For Ukrainians, this isn't about climate — it's about survival. What can the rest of the world learn from this?

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 4 days 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 - 4 days ago

Prince Harry delivers messages for Trump, Putin on surprise Ukraine visit

The trip came as Ukraine vowed it would not give up a “single millimetre” of its territory and landed a long-promised $147 billion European funding boost to help drive back Russia’s forces.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 4 days ago

US Space Command: Russia is now operationalizing co-orbital ASAT weapons

They’re putting operational systems up within orbit reach of our high-value satellites."

Ars Technica - Science - 5 days ago

Russia to block Kazakh oil flows to Germany via key pipeline

Germany has confirmed that Russia will block flows of Kazakh oil to a vital refinery that supplies much of Berlin's energy needs from May 1.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 5 days ago

US defends Russia oil sanctions waiver extension

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has explained the 30-day waiver extension on Russian oil sanctions as due to appeals from several countries

Russia Today - Business - 5 days ago

European defense names tumble on Ukraine-Russia deal progress reports

Shares in Europe closed higher on Friday as the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran continues to test investors' nerves.

CNBC - World - 15 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 - 16 days 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 - 17 days ago

Israeli Attack on Iranian Port Exposes Vulnerability in Russia Trade Route

Israel’s strike on Iran’s Caspian port has exposed a critical and largely hidden corridor used by Russia and Iran to exchange weapons, oil, and goods beyond Western oversight.

OilPrice.com - World - 27 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 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 - 6 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