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Ukraine/Russia

EU rejects Trump's 'big beautiful' security deal with Russia

European leaders push back against Washington’s proposal for a broader security framework, warning that Moscow cannot dictate the continent’s future as US-led peace negotiations over Ukraine prepare to resume in Abu Dhabi.

Euronews - Entertainment - 1 hour ago

Ukraine is testing low-cost interceptor drones to counter the threat from Russia without breaking the wartime bank.

Ukraine is searching for cheaper ways to stop Russia’s new jet-powered drones. As Russia deploys faster technology, Ukraine is testing low-cost interceptor drones to counter the threat without breaking the wartime bank.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Russia, US, Ukraine to resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that a new round of trilateral negotiations involving Moscow, Washington and Kyiv is scheduled to begin...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Ukrainian President Zelensky presses Western allies for clear postwar security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his government is seeking specific security guarantees from Western allies for post-war support.

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 hours ago

Germany hopes to host world hockey championship — without Russia

International protests continue after a court ruled that Russia must be allowed to return to international ice hockey. Germany is seeking a solution that will allow the country to host next year's world championship.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 2 hours ago

Wayne Gretzky endorses Carney's decision to ban Russia from world juniors

Canada plans to defy ruling from sport court that ordered Russia’s reinstatement to tournaments despite war in Ukraine

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 3 hours ago

Wayne Gretzky praises Carney's decision to bar Russia from world juniors

Wayne Gretzky says he backs Canada’s decision to bar Russia from the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Alberta.

CTV News - World - 4 hours ago

Russian opposition leader: release of political prisoners should be part of Ukraine ceasefire negotiations

In his interview with VOA Russian, Kara-Murza explained that international attention helps prisoners resist the isolation that authoritarian regimes seek to impose on them.

Voice of America - World - 6 hours ago

Trump says Russia-Ukraine peace deal is 'very close' following White House talks

U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration that a comprehensive peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is very close follows a series of diplomatic developments at the White House,...

International The News - World - 7 hours ago

Russia warns Starlink and OneWeb could pose a risk to national sovereignty

In a major update, experts on Russia’s Security Council have said that Western satellite communications such as Starlink and OneWeb could be used to undermine the socio-political situation in...

International The News - Technology - 7 hours ago

The US president said the Ukraine war was close to being settled and that ending it might involve "all of Europe."

US President Donald Trump said the Ukraine war was close to being settled and that ending it might involve "all of Europe."

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Russia and Iran advance key rail link on India trade route

Russia and Iran have signed documents enabling engineering surveys on the Rasht-Astara railway, a crucial missing link in the North-South Transport Corridor connecting Russia and India

Russia Today - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Trump says he met with Putin envoy, sees Ukraine deal soon

The president said Thursday the war was close to being settled and that ending it might involve “a big, beautiful agreement” covering all of Europe.

NBC News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

The Outlook for Ukraine Is Still Murky After America's Midterms | Opinion

"Ukraine’s long-term security...requires the durability that only backing across party lines can provide."

Newsweek - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Russia is back in world sport, but who is drug testing its athletes?

DW has found that three-quarters of Russia's weightlifting team had no independent out-of-competition testing before this year's world championships, despite the country's doping history.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 11 hours ago

UK jailing of Indian sailor over Russia sanctions sets off 'perfect storm'

Captain Ajay Pant was in international waters when his allegedly 'shadow' tanker was captured by British soldiers.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Melania Trump hosted officials from Russia and Ukraine. Just what's behind her peace push? -- Briar Stewart

As President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans take stock after a devastating midterm election that saw the Democrats seize control of Congress, his wife Melania is preparing to host representatives who will almost certainly praise Washington's actions.

CBC News - World - 16 hours ago

Trump Meets With Putin's Envoy Ahead of Trilateral Talks With Russia, Ukraine

The president suggested that a ‘big agreement’ to end the war between Russia and Ukraine could be ‘very close.’

Epoch Times - US News - 17 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine exchange airstrikes as U.S. envoy describes renewed talks as productive

The latest Russian barrage underscored the scale of the rebuilding task, as did the ongoing search for people missing after an earlier strike.

NBC News - Politics - 18 hours ago

Russia hawk appointed as Germany's top commander

A staunch Kiev supporter, Lieutenant General Christian Freuding has repeatedly warned about a looming conflict between NATO and Russia

Russia Today - World - 20 hours ago

Russia, Ukraine exchange air strikes as U.S. envoy hails renewed security talks

Latest Russian aerial barrage underscored the scale of the rebuilding task

The Globe and Mail - World - 21 hours ago

Melania Trump Hopes Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire 'Inspires Greater Peace'

Melania Trump said she hopes the ceasefire in Oleshky, which produced tangible, positive results, will inspire greater peace.

Breitbart - World - 22 hours ago

Russia Shrugs Off U.S. Midterm Results: Trump Still Controls Foreign Policy

The Kremlin appeared to dismiss the idea that midterm election results would meaningfully change Russia's relationship with the United States.

Breitbart - World - 22 hours ago

Melania Trump hails Oleshky ceasefire as potential 'spark' for progress amid Ukraine-Russia war

Melania Trump called the Oleshky ceasefire "a spark in a world of darkness" as Russian and Ukrainian envoys praised the deal at a rare White House event.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Melania Trump urges lasting Ukraine truce at rare White House talks

U.S. first lady Melania Trump called for a more lasting cease-fire in Ukraine on Thursday as she hosted a rare White House meeting bringing together...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Melania Trump takes on historic diplomatic role while brokering Ukraine-Russia ceasefire

The 'Outnumbered' panel discusses Melania Trump's diplomatic efforts, including brokering a temporary limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

Fox News - Opinion - 1 day ago

Prime Minister says Russia will not be allowed to compete at 2026 world juniors in Alberta -- Sports -- - -- Hockey

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Russia will not be allowed to compete at next month's world junior hockey championship in Alberta. The International Ice Hockey Federation has yet to address Canada's refusal of the athletes.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

Russia and Ukraine trade airstrikes as reconstruction and security talks resume in Brussels

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at Russian targets. The Russian Defense Ministry said that its forces shot down nearly 500 drones overnight.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Russia State Media Bemoans Trump's Midterm Disaster: 'Very Painful'

"Trump lost everything," Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov said.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

European Freezers Keep Being Attacked By Hackers. Experts Believe Russia Is Behind.

Cyberattacks affecting supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe have raised concerns about Russian state-sponsored hackers exploiting outdated remote-control technology in connected appliances.

International Business Times - Technology - 1 day ago

Russia and Ukraine Head to White House for Melania Trump-Led Talks

Melania Trump will host Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House following a humanitarian cease-fire in Kherson, ahead of renewed U.S.-mediated peace negotiations.

OilPrice.com - World - 2 days ago

Russia strikes energy facilities in 10 Ukrainian regions overnight, prompting emergency shutdowns and water disruptions

Russia launched a sweeping, multi-wave bombardment of Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Tuesday, knocking out power to swathes of the country with missiles and drones.

New York Post - World - 2 days ago

Melania Trump will host Russia-Ukraine peace talks at White House

First lady Melania Trump will host Russia-Ukraine peace talks at the White House in hopes of building upon a limited cease-fire she brokered for a besieged Ukrainian city.

New York Post - World - 3 days ago

Ukraine's farmers dig in as Russia turns its sights back on grain shipments -- Dominique Soguel

Ukraine’s agricultural exports are under fire from Russia once again. Between drone attacks and rising diesel prices, the whole industry is strained.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Steve Witkoff Says U.S. Will Mediate Russia-Ukraine Talks Next Week

Steve Witkoff announced "working-level" talks between Russia and Ukraine scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Russia and Ukraine Will Hold Peace Talks After Over Eight Months But Significant Gaps Remain

Lower level U.S. officials will meet in Brussels with European counterparts this week to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Zelenskyy warns of large scale Russian missile, drone attacks against Ukraine

Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports from Kyiv on the rapidly evolving aerial defense tactics in the war on Ukraine on ‘Special Report.'

Fox News - Technology - 3 days ago

Trump Reportedly Pushes Return of Russian Gas to Europe Through Ukraine as Part of Energy Ceasefire

The initiative would use an American intermediary to sell Russian gas, potentially creating business opportunities for U.S. investors while providing Moscow with an incentive to halt attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Ice hockey chiefs mull options on Russia reinstatement

Ice hockey's ruling body is deciding how to respond to a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that allows Russia back into international competition. Germany hasn't ruled out pulling out as a tournament host.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 4 days ago

Europe -- Ukraine peace momentum builds, but Russia sticks to its guns

The United States may be pushing a peace plan for Ukraine and Russia, but neither country seems interested in discussing it – especially Russia.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 5 days ago

Why are US, Russia and China racing to put nuclear reactors on the moon?

Reactors could revolutionise moon exploration, providing energy for bases and mining, but risks of contamination remain.

Aljazeera - Science - 6 days ago

Iran Turns to Russia for Nuclear Power as IAEA Oversight Falters

Russia is expanding nuclear energy cooperation with Iran as international inspectors struggle to monitor Tehran’s nuclear activities.

OilPrice.com - World - 10 days ago

Has Russia Stopped Fearing NATO? | Opinion

"Moscow may conclude that the threshold is not really a line at all, but something that moves as Russia approaches it."

Newsweek - Opinion - 11 days ago

Russia sends three diesel tankers to US

Russia has dispatched three tankers carrying diesel fuel toward the US under an agreement reached between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump, deputy PM Alexander Novak has announced

Russia Today - Business - 13 days ago

Ukraine learns to fight without Starlink as Musk plays politics with satellites

Ukraine has changed drones and war-fighting tech to reduce reliance on Starlink.

Ars Technica - Technology - 14 days ago

Ukraine Welcomes Restored U.S. Intelligence Amid Russian Attacks

Zelenskyy welcomed restored U.S. missile-strike intelligence after Oslo peace talks while insisting Ukraine must participate in negotiations concerning its future.

OilPrice.com - World - 16 days ago

Russian spacecraft maneuvers in 'extreme proximity' to satellite used by Ukraine

Kosmos 2612 closed from hundreds of kilometers away to extreme proximity to ICEYE-X36."

Ars Technica - Science - 18 days ago

Trump Defends Russia Sanctions Waiver as Rift With Ukraine Deepens

President Trump defended waiving new sanctions against Russia to preserve peace negotiations, drawing criticism from Ukraine and US lawmakers as tensions with Kyiv deepen.

OilPrice.com - World - 18 days ago

Oil Retreats From 5-Month High as Markets Weigh Trump's Russia Sanctions Waiver

The administration says sanctions relief could boost diesel supplies and advance peace talks, even as attacks on energy infrastructure continue.

Epoch Times - Business - 18 days ago

Ukraine Defies Trump With Renewed Attacks on Russian Oil Infrastructure

Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries as Trump's proposed energy ceasefire collapses and US restrictions on military satellite services fuel tensions with Kyiv.

OilPrice.com - World - 21 days ago

Putin aide urges Musk to start building Russia-US tunnel

Russian presidential aide Kirill Dmitriev has urged Elon Musk to participate in building a proposed 70-mile tunnel under the Bering Strait linking Russia and the US

Russia Today - Business - 25 days ago

Russia plague death: Still only 'limited information' — ECDC

After a worker at a Russian plague research institute in Siberia died October 2, 2026, nearly 200 of her contacts were under medical observation. But authorities there denied pneumonic plague had caused the death.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 30 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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 - 2 months 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 - 3 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 - 6 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 - 7 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 - 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