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Ukraine war live: Zelensky celebrates 'hit' against Moscow with new anti-drone weapon

Four men and a woman were killed on the bus attack in Nikopol

Independent UK - Politics - 6 hours ago

Mearsheimer: There's no diplomatic way out of the Ukraine war -- FEATURE

John Mearsheimer discusses the Ukraine war, Trump’s diplomacy, the legacy of 9/11 and the global shift from unipolarity to a multipolar order

Russia Today - US News - 1 hour ago

House nears vote on Russia sanctions bill named after late Senator Lindsey Graham

If the House passes the bill, it would go to President Trump to be signed into law.

Boston Globe - Politics - 3 hours ago

Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in Ukraine kills 5 people and wounds at least 7 others

The strike occurred in the Nikopol district of Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, near the war's southern front line. Oleksandr Hanzha, head of the regional military administration, said that all five were killed at the scene while the seven wounded were receiving medical care.

Los Angeles Times - World - 5 hours ago

Russia stages early voting in occupied Ukraine ahead of national election - Russia has begun early voting in its parliamentary elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine's Donetsk region, with armed personnel accompanying election officials and voters. 15/09/2026

Video. Russia has begun early voting in its parliamentary elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine’s Donetsk region, with armed personnel accompanying election officials and voters.

Euronews - World - 5 hours ago

War between Russia and Europe would be 'very short', says Lavrov

Veteran Putin ally Sergei Lavrov suggested a fight with Europe would not prove difficult for Moscow

Independent UK - World - 6 hours ago

House set to pass sweeping Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham

The Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill is on a path to become law after the House votes in favor.

CNBC - Politics - 6 hours ago

Sweeping Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Advances Toward House Vote

The House has cleared a procedural path toward a final vote on sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions legislation that would give President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy.

OilPrice.com - World - 8 hours ago

'Not yet too late' to stop space arms race: Russia

Russia believes there is still time to prevent an arms race in space by drawing up a legally-binding international treaty to outlaw the deployment of offensive weapons there and called on the United States and other nations to set aside their skepticism about the idea, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday.

CTV News - World - 8 hours ago

Zelensky celebrates major 'hit' against Moscow after anti-drone weapon test success

Moscow accused Denmark of ‘dangerous’ fly-bys near its warships

Independent UK - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Russia says there is still time to stop an arms race in space after US orbital weapons admission

The US acknowledged this week that the Pentagon is operating weapons in Earth's orbit, a landmark moment in the militarisation of space.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 9 hours ago

Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer

After NHL career goal-scoring leader Alex Ovechkin appeared in an ad for Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party that came to light this week, the Washington Capitals said their long-time captain was asked to participate in the video campaign while back in his home country this summer.

CTV News - Sports - 9 hours ago

Russia, Ukraine trade new strikes on energy sites

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker discusses Russia and Ukraine trading new strikes on energy sites despite ceasefire efforts and Iran rejecting talks with the U.S. amid the Strait of Hormuz standoff.

Fox News - World - 10 hours ago

Trump says Ukraine and Russia agree to halt strikes on energy targets - Trump's announcement comes after he called on Ukraine to halt its attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure during a trip to Ireland over the weekend. 14/09/2026

Trump's announcement comes after he called on Ukraine to halt its attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure during a trip to Ireland over the weekend.

Euronews - World - 17 hours ago

Indictment says FBI shut down Russian plot to kill U.S. individuals and target Ukraine supporters

The intelligence services of the Russian Federation are plotting to carry out targeted killings in the United States and in European nations supporting Ukraine, U.S. federal authorities said Tuesday.

CTV News - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Zelenskyy's comparison of Canada to Ukraine is imperfect — but it matters

Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Canada's deteriorating relationship with the United States "dangerous" and pointed to Ukraine as a warning. The comparison is imperfect, but increasingly difficult to dismiss. From economic coercion to questions of sovereignty, Canada is confronting an unsettling truth Ukraine knows intimately: powerful neighbours can rewrite the rules.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

NATO country could cease to exist in days if it attacks Russia – Putin aide

Putin aide Nikolay Patrushev says Poland could cease to exist within days if it enters a war with Russia after Radoslaw Sikorski touted NATO superiority

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Eto'o could face Cameroon probe over alleged Russia payment

Ex-Chelsea and Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o faces a probe over allegations of embezzlement in his Cameroon FA role.

Aljazeera - Sports - 1 day ago

Goldberg: The war in Ukraine is becoming very inconvenient for Trump

It is utterly dishonorable to watch the president excoriate and victim-blame Ukrainians on a geopolitical scale.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 1 day ago

Odessa A'zion And Rachel Sennott's "Deeply Painful" Emmys Segment Is Being Dragged Online Because, Well, Just Watch It For Yourself

“This feels like when the ‘popular girls’ have to present their group project to the class.”

BuzzFeed News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Poland and Ukraine condemn Russian strikes near their border - The strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near to the border a short time after another train carrying various foreign dignitaries passed through the same track. 14/09/2026

The strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near to the border a short time after another train carrying various foreign dignitaries passed through the same track.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Russia Strikes Near NATO's Doorstep. A Drone Attack by Poland Border Raises Fears of a Wider Escalation.

The strike hit a locomotive near Yahodyn, roughly two kilometers from the Polish border, shortly after a diplomatic train carrying former prime ministers and European security officials passed through the area.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Drone strikes hit key Ukraine-Poland supply route, sparking border fires - Ukraine said a Russian drone strike ignited a fire at a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing with Poland in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September. Video filmed close to the crossing showed flames and thick smoke as firefighters tackled the blaze. 14/09/2026

Video. Ukraine said a Russian drone strike ignited a fire at a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing with Poland in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September. Video filmed close to the crossing showed flames and thick smoke as firefighters tackled the blaze.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

NATO Jets Down Drone In Lithuanian Airspace After Bloc Warns Strikes Will Drive Support For Ukraine

Antanas Matutis, commander of the Lithuanian air force, said that the wreckage had been found, and the drone “likely” was carrying explosives.

Huffington Post - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine says it's open to halting attacks on Russian energy after Trump's calls to do so

"The World's Diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran," Trump said in a social media post.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Russia raps barring Iran's nuclear chief from IAEA meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna has condemned blocking Iranian nuclear chief from attending the IAEA meeting.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 2 days ago

Trump Says Russia, Ukraine Agreed to Stop Energy Target Attacks

The price for diesel has soared in recent weeks, hitting an all-time high in the United States on Monday.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Russia, Ukraine agree to halt energy facility strikes, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to refrain from attacks on each other's energy infrastructure, a day after...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Diesel Hits New High of $6.23 as Trump Urges Ukraine to Halt Russian Refinery Attacks

Diesel prices have risen more than 80 cents in a month, adding pressure to transportation costs and inflation.

Epoch Times - Business - 2 days ago

Cuban dance teacher ordered EU sabotage attacks from Russia

In 2024, a Cuban man coordinated a series of arson attacks in four EU countries while operating on behalf of Russian intelligence services. DW Investigations tracked him back to a Latin dance studio in Russia.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Australia exposed to growing risk from deepening China-Russia-North Korea alliance

Experts, including a former CIA chief, warn that security in Asia is under threat as the three powers work ever more closely on missiles, drones and other tech in the war on Ukraine.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 3 days ago

Former British PM Boris Johnson Evacuated From Ukraine Train After Russia Drone Strike: Reports

Boris Johnson was reportedly forced to evacuate from his train travelling in Ukraine after the rail line was hit in a Russian drone strike.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Trump Calls on Ukraine to Halt Strikes on Russian Diesel, Saying Attacks Causing Shortage

U.S. President Donald Trump called on Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying the attacks are causing a fuel shortage.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

World Athletics' Russia stance remains unchanged, Sebastian Coe says

World’s Athletics President Sebastian Coe reportedly says the administrative viewpoint on sanctions imposed on Russia will not change. According to Coe, athletes from Russia and Belarus have...

International The News - Sports - 3 days ago

Ukrainian Drones Kill Two in Russia as Moscow Hits Main Port Hub in Black Sea

Civilians were killed and injured overnight as Russia and Ukraine continued to attack each other with waves of drones.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Weekend of Russian airstrikes kills at least 10 across Ukraine

Russian airstrikes in several Ukrainian regions Saturday killed 10 people, injured dozens and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure, local...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 days ago

Russia expands nuclear team at Iran's Bushehr plant

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev said 47 of the company's specialists have returned to the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran and Russia intends to raise that number to 150.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 3 days ago

US House to Vote on Russia Sanctions Bill Next Week

The Senate passed the bill in an 86–11 vote on Aug. 7, nearly a month after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

Europe -- 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 - 5 days ago

Russia Strikes Moldova Border as Ukraine Hits Black Sea Port

Russian drone attacks killed two people at a Ukraine-Moldova border crossing and one in Kyiv as Ukraine struck military and oil infrastructure at Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.

OilPrice.com - World - 6 days ago

Russia Is Targeting the Supply Chains That Feed Kyiv. Food Prices Could Be the Next Casualty.

Russian attacks have damaged or destroyed food warehouses serving several of Ukraine's largest supermarket chains, leaving partially empty shelves across the capital.

International Business Times - World - 6 days ago

Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across border - Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border, linking the two countries over the Tumen River. 08/09/2026

Video. Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border, linking the two countries over the Tumen River.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

An End To The Russia-Ukraine War Could Lead To Renewed Washington-Moscow Ties, Kremlin Says

However, Russia has resumed intense strikes against Ukraine following visits from U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv.

International Business Times - World - 7 days ago

Trump, Putin speak after US envoys visit Moscow and Kyiv in new peace push

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin held a one-hour call to discuss a Ukraine peace deal following visits by US envoys to Moscow and Kyiv.

New York Post - World - 8 days ago

Russia hits Kyiv after fighting hiatus ends

At least 2 people in Kyiv were killed after a Russian strike on the Ukrainian capital, ending the pause in attacks during the visit by U.S. envoys.

UPI - Top Stories - 8 days ago

At least 3 dead, 16 wounded in Russian attacks on Kyiv after meetings with Kushner, Witkoff

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's meetings appeared to produce no significant breakthrough as both countries resumed their deadly air war Tuesday.

New York Post - World - 8 days ago

Russia resumes heavy strikes on Ukraine after US envoy departure

ALBAWABA - Explosion rocked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on early Tuesday as Russia resumed its war after a three-day halt for US envoy visit.Putin had ea

Albawaba - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Trump Envoys Shuttle Between Moscow and Kyiv as U.S. Revives Ukraine Peace Push

The Trump administration has restarted its Ukraine peace effort, but there is still no public evidence that Russia has softened its core demands.

OilPrice.com - World - 9 days ago

General charged over Kyiv children's hospital strike shot in Russia - Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich, commander of a heavy bomber division and charged in absentia by Ukraine over the 2024 Okhmatdyt children's hospital strike, was shot twice by a motorbike gunman near Engels airbase and airlifted to Moscow in serious condition. 03/09/2026

Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich, commander of a heavy bomber division and charged in absentia by Ukraine over the 2024 Okhmatdyt children's hospital strike, was shot twice by a motorbike gunman near Engels airbase and airlifted to Moscow in serious condition.

Euronews - World - 11 days ago

Ukraine Pushes Congress for Russia Sanctions Before Election Recess

Ukraine is pressing the US House to approve sweeping new sanctions and tariff powers targeting Russia and its energy customers before Congress leaves Washington for the midterm elections.

OilPrice.com - World - 12 days 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 anger.

OilPrice.com - World - 15 days 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 - 15 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 - 19 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 - Business - 19 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 - 23 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 - 23 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

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 - 5 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 - 6 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 - 11 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