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Ukraine/Russia

Russia targeting 'ordinary life' with attacks on Ukraine's data centres, Zelensky says

Such strikes aim to disrupt "people's ability to stay connected, study, work", says Ukraine's president.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

U.S. proposes meeting with Ukraine, Russia in UAE, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President held talks with Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly this week

The Globe and Mail - World - 8 hours ago

NATO-Russia Tensions Keep Escalating. Danish Intelligence Now Warned Moscow Could Attack In The Coming Months.

Copenhagen said there is a "low but growing risk" of such an action, which could involve isolated strikes against infrastructure used to help Ukraine.

International Business Times - World - 9 hours ago

NHL's Kuzmenko returns to Russia after father killed by bear

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko returns to Russia before the start of the NHL season after his father was killed by a bear.

BBC News - Sports - 12 hours ago

Penguins' Andrei Kuzmenko takes leave after father's death in Russia from reported bear attack

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has taken a leave of absence from the club following the death of his father in Russia.

CTV News - Sports - 11 hours ago

Poland Says Russia May be Behind 'Arson' of Starlink Base Station That Impacted Ukrainian Military Internet

Intelligence investigating fire at a Starlink base that is crucial to providing internet coverage to central Europe and Ukraine.

Breitbart - Politics - 11 hours ago

Russia recruits up to 25,000 North Koreans to assemble drones, UN says - Pyongyang, which supports Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has helped staff and arm its forces. The UN says up to 25,000 North Koreans assemble drones in Russia, with most of their pay seized by Kim Jong-un's regime. 24/09/2026

Pyongyang, which supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has helped staff and arm its forces. The UN says up to 25,000 North Koreans assemble drones in Russia, with most of their pay seized by Kim Jong-un's regime.

Euronews - World - 11 hours ago

Exclusive: Turkey's Erdogan Says Russia-Ukraine War Risks Spreading to NATO

"Türkiye’s priority is to prevent the war from turning into a conflict that draws in other countries," Erdogan told Newsweek.

Newsweek - World - 13 hours ago

Russia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warns

The new threat assessment joins a growing chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.

CNBC - US News - 13 hours ago

CIA Warned European Allies That Russia Could Target Them With Drone Attacks: Report

The warning comes weeks after CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unusual trip to Moscow in late August.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia may test NATO with military attack in coming months, intelligence report warns

Denmark’s defence intelligence service has warned that Russia could launch a limited military attack against a NATO country within months.In a report published on Thursday, the agency...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Trump's best bet to cool the Ukraine war and cut oil prices starts with Elon Musk

If President Donald Trump really wants a cease-fire in Ukraine, he’ll pressure Elon Musk to let Kyiv use his Starlink system over Russian territory.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

Diesel Surpasses $9 at Some California Stations Amid Middle East, Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The price of diesel was $9.39 at a Valero station in Fremont, as prices at many other gas stations in the region remained near or above $9 per gallon.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Zelensky Warns U.N. that Russia's Putin Is 'Patient Zero' for Pandemic of War

Volodymyr Zelensky warned the U.N. that Vladimir Putin is “Patient Zero” for a conflict that could spread across Europe and beyond.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Rubio concerned Ukraine war could spread as Russia harries UK and allies

The Kremlin has been accused of waging a covert campaign against countries supportive of Kyiv, fuelling escalation fears.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Zelensky Urges Xi to Push Putin Toward Peace Ahead of Trump Visit

Ahead of Xi's meeting with Trump, Zelensky said the Chinese leader has unique leverage to help end the Ukraine war.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

2 dead, 23 injured in Ukraine after Russian drones attack Kyiv hours before Zelensky's UN address

The drones set off fires and damaged buildings in Kyiv and elsewhere in Ukraine overnight, authorities said.

New York Post - World - 2 days ago

Russia probes bear attacks, as official says town under 'siege'

At least six people have been killed in bear attacks in Russia’s vast Siberian region of Krasnoyarsk in a month, prosecutors said Wednesday, as an official in a neighbouring region reported bears had put one town “under siege.”

CTV News - World - 2 days ago

Russia And Ukraine Keep Targeting Energy Infrastructure. Zelenskyy Is Proposing a Meeting With Putin.

The Ukrainian President also asked for a "winter package of Patriot missiles" and licenses to produce them in the country.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Russia quietly modernises bomb shelters in Moscow and St Petersburg - Tens of millions of roubles have been allocated for repairs to shelters across Moscow districts and St Petersburg metro stations as Ukrainian drones struck another Russian refinery on Sunday, as the Kremlin's all-out war in Ukraine continues well into its fifth year. 22/09/2026

Tens of millions of roubles have been allocated for repairs to shelters across Moscow districts and St Petersburg metro stations as Ukrainian drones struck another Russian refinery on Sunday, as the Kremlin's all-out war in Ukraine continues well into its fifth year.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Russians abroad voted overwhelmingly against Putin's party, polls show - Two independent exit polls covering 27 countries put New People first with around 45% and United Russia as low as 2.8%, the reverse of official results inside Russia, where Putin's party took nearly 58%. Exit poll organisers said the gap "destroys the image of supposed support for the authorities." 22/09/2026

Two independent exit polls covering 27 countries put New People first with around 45% and United Russia as low as 2.8%, the reverse of official results inside Russia, where Putin's party took nearly 58%. Exit poll organisers said the gap "destroys the image of supposed support for the authorities."

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Trump suggests a Ukraine deal on Russia's war could be close

Russian missile and drone attacks struck at least four Ukrainian regions and killed five people, officials said

Los Angeles Times - US News - 3 days ago

NATO ally under constant air-raid sirens as Putin threatens to expand Ukraine war: 'We are next'

Sikorski stated that he would personally nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if the US President secured a "fair and honorable peace" for Ukraine.

New York Post - World - 3 days ago

Putin's party wins record Duma majority as EU vows sanctions - Five Western nations and Kyiv condemned the voting in occupied Ukraine as illegal, while a Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow on the final day of polling killed two people. 21/09/2026

Five Western nations and Kyiv condemned the voting in occupied Ukraine as illegal, while a Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow on the final day of polling killed two people.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Putin's party wins record 355 parliament seats, election official says - The election, held to elect members in all seats of the lower house State Duma, is the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. 21/09/2026

The election, held to elect members in all seats of the lower house State Duma, is the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

As Russia votes, the Kremlin offers the public few options – or incentives -- Fred Weir

Upcoming elections appear set to be more stage-managed than usual. But they still provide insight into public and Kremlin attitudes.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 4 days ago

UN condemns 'shocking pattern' of sexual violence by Russia in Ukraine - Russia was added in May to the UN Secretary-General's list of countries credibly suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict — codified into international law decades ago as war crimes and crimes against humanity. 19/09/2026

Russia was added in May to the UN Secretary-General's list of countries credibly suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict — codified into international law decades ago as war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

Russians go to polls with no party against Putin or war in Ukraine - The three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of a new draft, fears of mobilisation are overshadowing the vote. 18/09/2026

The three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of a new draft, fears of mobilisation are overshadowing the vote.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Russia holds nationwide Duma elections as war in Ukraine reshapes vote - Russia's parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma. 18/09/2026

Video. Russia’s parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Why the Kremlin fears even the 'managed opposition' in Russia

The risk of a protest vote was too high at the Duma elections so a pre-election crackdown was carried out.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 7 days ago

War in Ukraine: Odesa and Sumy suffer fires and casualties in new Russian attacks - Russia struck the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Sumy on 16 September, sparking fires and damaging homes and other buildings, according to Ukrainian emergency services and local officials. 17/09/2026

Video. Russia struck the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Sumy on 16 September, sparking fires and damaging homes and other buildings, according to Ukrainian emergency services and local officials.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

In the Arctic, the ice is moving – and so is the India-Russia agenda

Russia’s Arctic projects may offer India new opportunities in critical minerals, LNG, shipbuilding and Arctic-linked trade corridors

Russia Today - Opinion - 7 days ago

Russia 'sabotaging' power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace

Investigation finds no evidence of Russia's claims that Ukrainian attacks hit the nuclear power plant.

Aljazeera - Environment - 8 days ago

Russia used Claude AI for espionage, disinformation and drone swarms - Anthropic's latest report on the abuse of its AI model found that a Russian-linked hacking group used Claude to automate attacks on more than 20 organisations, including Ukrainian defence ministries and drone suppliers, while separate operators ran pro-Kremlin disinformation in Africa and Moldova. 16/09/2026

Anthropic's latest report on the abuse of its AI model found that a Russian-linked hacking group used Claude to automate attacks on more than 20 organisations, including Ukrainian defence ministries and drone suppliers, while separate operators ran pro-Kremlin disinformation in Africa and Moldova.

Euronews - World - 8 days 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 - 9 days 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 - 9 days 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 - 10 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 - 11 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 - 12 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 - 14 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 - 15 days ago

U.S. News - Russia hits Kyiv after fighting hiatus ends - Sept. 8 (UPI) -- 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.

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 - US News - 17 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 - 17 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 - 24 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 - 28 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 - 28 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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