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Ukraine/Russia

Russia seizes assets of French firms, summons UK envoy over Ukraine support

Kremlin calls UK's support for Ukraine an endorsement of 'terrorism' after recent escalation in weapons supply.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 10 minutes ago

Ukraine war live: France vows response after Russian 'hybrid' attacks

Russia will pretend strike was accidental to 'paralyse' Nato response, says Donald Tusk

Independent UK - World - 1 hour ago

A sweeping U.S. sanctions bill offers Ukraine new leverage on Russia, but enforcement looms

This week’s passage of a long-sought, sweeping package of U.S. sanctions aimed at cutting off some of the financial resources President Vladimir Putin relies on to fund the war gives Ukraine another potential source of leverage.

Los Angeles Times - World - 44 minutes ago

Zelensky hosts world leaders for regional summit in Ukraine amid Russian invasion

The inaugural summit of the so-called “Carpathian Eight” brings together Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary, with the European Union also involved.

New York Post - World - 45 minutes ago

The West won't fight Russia itself. Eastern Europe may have to

NATO’s eastern flank is pushing the West toward a tougher line on Russia, even as its own states risk becoming the frontline of a conflict

Russia Today - World - 1 hour ago

Zelensky welcomes leaders from 7 countries for a regional summit

The inaugural summit of the so-called “Carpathian Eight” brings together Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary, with the European Union also involved.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 hour ago

Russia says Nestle, Auchan asset seizures payback for Europe's actions

Hostile actions by 'unfriendly' countries have played a role in Russia's ⁠decision to take control of the assets of Swiss ⁠food giant Nestle and...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition -- The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward. -- Sep 17

The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.

CBS News - Politics - 2 hours 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.

Euronews - World - 2 hours ago

Zelenskyy launches 'Carpathian Eight' initiative as Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has unveiled a new regional grouping of eight countries named “Carpathian Eight”, a bloc consisting of central and eastern European countries....

International The News - World - 3 hours ago

Ghalenoei calls up 18 players for Uzbekistan and Russia friendlies

TEHRAN - Iran football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has called up 18 players from the domestic league for the national team’s upcoming FIFA international window, with Iran set to face Uzbekistan and Russia in friendly matches.

Tehran Times - Sports - 4 hours ago

Hundreds of civilians, POWs suffer sexual abuse in Ukraine war: UN

GENEVA: Hundreds of civilians and prisoners have been subjected to sexual violence and torture - overwhelmingly by Moscow's forces - since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the UN reported on Friday (Sep 18).The UN Human Rights Office attributed 89 per cent of the documented cases to "Russian authorities - incl

Channel NewsAsia - World - 4 hours ago

'Voters get to choose — just not the result': Russia's parliamentary election reaches occupied Ukraine

Russian State Duma elections will be held in occupied Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia amid accusations of armed voter intimidation.

Fox News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

NATO member warns bloc seeking pretext for war with Russia

Europe risks a direct Russia-NATO war, Slovakia’s Robert Fico has warned, vowing to keep his country out of any conflict

Russia Today - World - 5 hours ago

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

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 - 6 hours ago

From the Magazine - As Russia votes, the Kremlin offers the public few options – or incentives - By - Fred Weir - / 7 min

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 - 6 hours ago

SCO's energy future in China-Russia-Iran triangle

Eurasia’s energy landscape is shifting as major producers and consumers move toward deeper regional cooperation

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 8 hours 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 - 8 hours ago

Russia votes for new parliament in controlled elections

Russia is holding elections for the State Duma for the first time since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine in 2022. The party of President Vladimir Putin is expected to win the highly controlled affair.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Russia planning attacks on NATO territory, Polish PM warns

Russia not ready for any peace talks ‘without the total capitulation of Ukraine,’ Donald Tusk says

The Globe and Mail - World - 16 hours ago

Russia Cuts Off Gas to Armenia Days After Diversification Announcement

Armenia is accelerating efforts to diversify its gas supplies as Russian deliveries are temporarily suspended and Yerevan explores alternatives including Iran and potentially Azerbaijan.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

No relief in sight for U.S. drivers as gas and diesel prices surge -- The Iran war and Russia-Ukraine conflict are knocking out global refining capacity, pushing fuel prices higher, analysts said.

The Iran war and Russia-Ukraine conflict are knocking out global refining capacity, pushing fuel prices higher, analysts said.

CBS News - Business - 19 hours ago

A sweeping US sanctions bill offers Ukraine new leverage on Russia, but enforcement looms

Ukraine believes Russia will only negotiate seriously if the war becomes too costly. Kyiv sees punitive sanctions as key to this strategy. This week, the U.S. House approved a sweeping sanctions …

Bay to Bay News - World - 20 hours 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 - 20 hours ago

'I'm Russian,' Ovechkin says about decision to film United Russia ad

Alexander Ovechkin said on Thursday that his decision to appear in a political campaign advertisement for the United Russia party, which is backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, simply boiled down to his nationality.

CTV News - Sports - 22 hours ago

Ukraine Hits Refinery as Moscow Prepares to Extend Diesel Export Ban

Ukraine drones hit a Rosneft-Gazprom Neft refinery near Moscow as Russia moves to extend its diesel export ban through October.

OilPrice.com - Business - 1 day ago

Russia strikes Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, Poland scrambles jets

Sirens sounded in eastern Poland and two Polish airports temporarily suspended flights after Russia launched its attack in western Ukraine

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Gulf, Russia supply losses squeeze global diesel market

Supply losses from Gulf countries and Russia are placing more pressure on the global diesel market, pushing up diesel prices and refining margins in...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia-Ukraine peace deal at risk? Kremlin responds to new US sanctions

The Kremlin has responded to the Russia sanction bill passed by the Congress and sent it to Trump to sign into law. On Thursday, Russia warned that if Trump signs the sanction bill against Russia,...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

US Congress passes Lindsey Graham's Russia sanctions bill

The US House has passed a bill authorizing President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

House nears vote on Russia sanctions bill named after Graham

WASHINGTON — The House was expected to vote Wednesday on a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive Russian President Vladimir

The Columbian - Politics - 1 day ago

House passes Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham, sends to Trump

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

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

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

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 - World - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 2 days 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 - 2 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 - 2 days 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 - 3 days 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 - World - 3 days 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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 5 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 - 5 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 - 5 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 - 7 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 9 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 - 10 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 - 10 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 - 10 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 - 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 - 13 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 - 16 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 - 17 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 - 21 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 - 21 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 - 24 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 - 25 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