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Germany Says Russia Responsible For Drone Attack At Leipzig Airport

The attack was not an isolated incident, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned.

Huffington Post - World - 22 minutes ago

Zelenskyy warns airlines Russian skies not safe due to Ukraine drones

KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday warned airlines and passengers that Russian airspace would be 'completely unsafe' and filled with Ukrainian drones for the duration of the war.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 27 minutes ago

Russia attempted attack at airport last month using explosive-laden drone, Germany says

The German government is blaming Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives, and announced it would shut down a Russian consulate, among other measures against Moscow.

CBC News - World - 1 hour ago

Russia pounds Kyiv for more than 12 hours, killing at least a dozen in 6th straight day of attacks

Russia launched a large aerial assault in and around Ukraine’s capital overnight into Tuesday morning, killing at least 12 people and wounding more than a dozen others, including three children, local authorities said.

CTV News - World - 1 hour ago

Ukraine Diplomacy Heats Up and Russian Minister Returns to G20 -- Zelenskyy is preparing for renewed US-led peace diplomacy as Russia's finance minister's return to an in-person G20 meeting triggered European…

Zelenskyy is preparing for renewed US-led peace diplomacy as Russia’s finance minister’s return to an in-person G20 meeting triggered European anger.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Germany blames Russia for airport drone plot, shuts down consulate

Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said authorities found elements that are “known to us from other Russian hybrid operations and its war against Ukraine.”

NBC News - Business - 2 hours ago

Sixth straight day of Russian strikes leaves at least 12 dead in Kyiv region

Ukrainian authorities say that Russia has launched a large aerial assault on Ukraine’s capital and surrounding region.

New York Post - World - 9 hours ago

Germany blames Russia for drone attack, orders consulate shut

Germany on Tuesday accused Russia of orchestrating an attempted explosives-laden drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport, announcing the closure of...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Germany points finger at Russia over Leipzig airport drone attack, prompting Moscow response

Alarm bells went off among German authorities when they discovered explosive-laden drones inside the secure area of Leipzig/Halle Airport on Aug 4.Initially, Russia's name has been thrown into the...

International The News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack -- A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.

A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.

BBC News - World - 5 hours ago

Germany says Russia was behind last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered last month, close to Ukrainian cargo planes

Irish Times - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Germany blames Russia for attempted airport drone attack

Investigators believe an explosives-laden drone was deliberately targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport in early August. The German government said on Tuesday that it held Russia "responsible."

Deutsche Welle - World - 5 hours ago

German government blames Russia for attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport using explosive-laden drone

German government blames Russia for attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport using explosive-laden drone.

Bay to Bay News - World - 5 hours ago

Germany to blame Russia for attempted drone attack on Ukrainian cargo plane at airport

Airport workers had found a drone laden with explosives and a detonator at the airport, an important civilian freight and NATO logistics hub in eastern Germany.

New York Post - World - 6 hours ago

Türkiye-Russia ties at new high, Erdoğan says as he meets Putin

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye and Russia have brought their relations to an unprecedented level, highlighting deepening cooperation in...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Russia Is Trying to Make Its Disappointing Su-57 a Six-Gen Fighter Jet

While Russia claims its Su-57 is already one of the most advanced jets in operation anywhere, Western experts have their doubts.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Ukraine: Russia threatens 'devastating' Baltic response

Any escalation in the Baltic region will lead to a significant response, Moscow said. Follow DW for more.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Modi tells visibly tense Putin to end Ukraine war 'for humanity's sake'

India is one of ​the ⁠biggest buyers of Russian oil and that trade is helping Moscow replenish its budget despite Western sanctions

Independent UK - Politics - 8 hours ago

Russian air attacks kill 12 in Kyiv region on 6th day of strikes

Russian air attacks killed 12 people and injured several more in Kyiv and the surrounding region early on Tuesday, authorities said, in the sixth consecutive day of strikes on the Ukrainian capital.

CBC News - World - 8 hours ago

Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?

BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.

BBC News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Iran is 'little war' compared to US spending on Ukraine – Trump

The Iran conflict is a “little war” compared with the $300 billion worth of arms Joe Biden gave Ukraine for free, US President Donald Trump has said

Russia Today - World - 10 hours ago

Russia condemns Japan-US-Australia 'Orient Shield' military drills–Here's why

Russia on Tuesday slammed upcoming joint military exercises between Japan, United States and Australia, citing it as a move to threaten its national security. According to the Kremlin, it had...

International The News - World - 11 hours ago

Russian air attacks kill 12 in Kyiv region

It was the sixth consecutive day of strikes on the Ukrainian capital

The Globe and Mail - World - 12 hours ago

6th day of Russian strikes in, around Ukraine capital Kyiv kill 12

At least 12 people were killed and several more wounded Tuesday when Russia struck Kyiv and the surrounding region for the ⁠sixth consecutive day....

Daily Sabah - World - 12 hours ago

India's Modi tells Russia's Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity's sake

Indian Prime ‌Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday that the war in Ukraine needed to end for humanity's sake and that New Delhi would support every peace effort to...

New York Post - World - 12 hours ago

Leaders of China, Russia and India meeting to counter U.S. influence

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is billed as a counterweight to U.S. global influence. Talks between Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are expected Tuesday.

NBC News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

U.S. Oil Deal Pushes China and Russia Out of Venezuelan Fields

A U.S.-backed oil company controlled by Alejandro Betancourt is taking over Venezuelan projects previously operated by Chinese and Russian companies under a sweeping new U.S.-Venezuela oil agreement.

OilPrice.com - Business - 14 hours ago

Nine killed, over a dozen injured as Russia strikes Kyiv region for sixth successive day

KYIV: Nine people were killed and over a dozen injured in Russian air attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region on Tuesday (Sep 1), authorities said, in the sixth consecutive day of strikes on the Ukrainian capital.Attacks both in Ukraine and Russia continue as efforts are ongoing to find a solution to end t

Channel NewsAsia - World - 14 hours ago

India's Modi Presses Putin to Wrap Up Ukraine Invasion: 'Move Away from Endless War'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian strongman Vladimir Putin to "move away from endless war."

Breitbart - World - 19 hours ago

Russia is rattling NATO's nerves, but how far will Moscow go?

Russia may not be preparing to invade NATO, but something more ambiguous could be coming. Intelligence warnings point to provocations designed to rattle the alliance, sow confusion and test its resolve. With uncertainty surrounding Washington’s response, Moscow may see an opportunity to probe NATO’s most vulnerable point: its political unity.

CBC News - Politics - 21 hours ago

Russia Promises To Increase Hits On Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure. Concerns Of a Winter Offensive Grow.

Moscow claims it is planning to conduct "massive strikes" against Ukraine's energy infrastructure in response to ongoing drone attacks against Russian economic targets.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians

Russia has intensified its aerial attacks in recent months, more than four years after it invaded its neighbor. Almost constant air raid alerts in the Kyiv region in recent days have severely disrupted daily routines.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Xi, Putin deepen China-Russia ties at SCO summit in Bishkek

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged Monday to deepen their countries’ strategic partnership as they met on the...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Russia strikes Kyiv for fifth straight day in attempts to 'wear down' Ukraine

Zelensky shared on social media that Ukraine is struggling to fend off Russia's constant jet-propelled drones.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Russian Military Strikes Destroy 10 Million Books in Ukraine

Kyiv says Russia hopes to "destroy the infrastructure that allows Ukrainian literature, language, and knowledge to reach readers."

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Russia warns of 'massive strikes' on Ukraine energy infrastructure

Russia's Defense Ministry has announced preparations for "massive strikes" on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

The Twisted Irony of Ukraine Staging 'The Odyssey'

Kyiv's retelling of Homer's epic turns drones into monsters and Mariupol into Ithaca. The ending may be much harder to reproduce.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

How Ukraine is beating Russia at its own game with drone strikes

Ukraine is striking deeper into the heart of Russia than ever before with swarms of drones that have led Russians into a panic.Experts say that Kyiv’s resourcefulness is a result of studying Moscow, Maira Butt reports

Independent UK - World - 2 days ago

Russia to mobilise 600,000 troops this year and next, Ukraine says - Ukrainian intelligence said Moscow has already decided to call up 300,000 this year and 300,000 in 2027, driven by massive losses and a collapse in voluntary recruitment. Kyiv expects the announcement to come after September's elections. 28/08/2026

Ukrainian intelligence said Moscow has already decided to call up 300,000 this year and 300,000 in 2027, driven by massive losses and a collapse in voluntary recruitment. Kyiv expects the announcement to come after September's elections.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Russian Strikes on Kyiv Region in Ukraine Kill at Least 37, in One of Year's Deadliest Attacks

At least 37 people have been killed following a Russian strike close to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, officials said Saturday.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Russia not seeking direct confrontation with Nato – Western officials

Senior figures in Moscow have recently accused Ukraine’s allies, including the UK, of ‘playing with fire’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 4 days ago

The U.S.-Iran War Hit The Six Month Mark. Russia Believes Washington Has Been Weakened By The Conflict.

Different reports have claimed that the U.S. is experiencing severe shortages of equipment and ammunition as a result of its operations against Tehran, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times - World - 4 days 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 - 4 days ago

Türkiye's diesel imports from US, India hit record high after Russia ban

Türkiye increased its imports ⁠of diesel from the United States and India in August to record levels, shipping data showed, as a ​Russian ban on...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Middle East -- From patron to partner: Syria's new relationship with Russia

For many years, Syria’s government relied heavily on support from Russia just to stay in power. Now, Damascus has a very different relationship with Moscow.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 5 days ago

Ukraine Is Stepping Up Attacks Inside Russia. Putin Could Now Seize 'Critical Infrastructure.'

Authorities will be able to take control if private owners fail to protect the infrastructure.

International Business Times - World - 6 days ago

Grain exports stall as Ukraine steps up attacks on Russia

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure on the Black Sea are disrupting grain and oil exports from the port of Novorossiysk and other key hubs.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 6 days ago

This Russian cartoon is a global hit. Ukraine calls it a national security threat.

Kyiv says the animated series “Masha and the Bear,” which has become a global success since it launched in 2009, poses “a threat to Ukraine’s national security.”

NBC News - World - 7 days ago

Burnham challenges Putin on Ukraine trip as UK-Russia tensions grow

The UK is providing Ukraine with the blueprints to long-range SCALP missiles, the prime minister announced in Kyiv

Independent UK - Politics - 7 days ago

Russia and China expand trade via Arctic sea route

Russia and China are expanding Arctic trade links as the first Chinese container ship reaches Murmansk via the Northern Sea Route

Russia Today - Business - 7 days ago

Video: Russia launches rocket into space with military satellite

Russia says it has launched a military satellite into space on the back of a Soyuz-2.1 rocket from Arkhangelsk.

Aljazeera - Science - 8 days ago

Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine to announce long-range missile support

The prime minister is to chair his first meeting of the coalition of the willing as he arrives in Kyiv on Monday

Independent UK - Politics - 8 days ago

Moscow withdraws UK ambassador as tensions mount over Ukraine war

Former Russian ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin left his post on July 21, having been in the role for over seven years

Independent UK - Politics - 8 days 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 - 8 days ago

Ukraine and Iran Wars Expose the Flaws in Nuclear Deterrence | Opinion

Kyiv and Tehran's attacks on their nuclear-armed opponents have yet again shown that deterrence is a failure.

Newsweek - Opinion - 9 days ago

Russia Bars Anti-War Opposition Party From Election

Russia has barred the openly anti-war Yabloko party from September’s parliamentary election as authorities intensify pressure on critics of the war in Ukraine.

OilPrice.com - World - 14 days ago

Ukraine Has Shattered the Myth of Russian Military Might

Ukraine has severely degraded Russia’s conventional forces while forcing Moscow to adapt rapidly to a new era of drone-driven warfare.

OilPrice.com - World - 15 days ago

Russia and Ukraine trade major drone and missile strikes

ALBAWABA- Russia and Ukraine exchanged large-scale drone and missile strikes on Sunday, further intensifying the long-range aerial campaign that has bec

Albawaba - World - 16 days ago

Ukraine hits Iranian vessels, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act'

The latest attacks by Ukraine, combined with Saudi military strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, represent a widening of the Middle East conflict.

CNBC - World - 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 5 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 - 10 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