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Death toll in Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 21 in one of the war's biggest attacks

Massive attack on Kyiv comes hours after Ukraine said Putin wanted to capture the capital again

Independent UK - Top Stories - 20 minutes ago

'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 22

The latest barrage deployed the largest number of weapons on the capital and hit locations over a wide area.

BBC News - Top Stories - 37 minutes ago

At least 22 killed in Kyiv as Zelenskyy warns of 'massive Russian strike'

Dozens also injured as Ukraine's forces defend against ballistic missiles, drone barrage targeting capital.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 46 minutes ago

Russia Bombards Ukraine's Capital, Killing 22 in Revenge Strikes

Ukraine has persistently targeted Russia's all-important oil refineries, exerting painful pressure on Moscow for months.

Newsweek - World - 46 minutes ago

Russia bombards Kyiv in one of war's biggest strikes, at least 21 people killed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed delays in allied air defence deliveries, saying, "If our partners had delivered on their promises in a timely manner, we could have saved more homes and lives today."

Channel NewsAsia - World - 51 minutes ago

Russian missiles and drones kill at least 21 on 'night of horror' for Ukraine's capital

Zelenskiy cuts short visit to Ireland to rush home, Kyiv mayor declares day of mourning in city for Friday

Irish Times - World - 1 hour ago

'Night Of Horror': Major Russian Attack Kills 20 In Kyiv As Ukraine Keeps Striking Moscow's Oil Sector

Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital for hours during the night, with many people sheltering at subway stations.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Russia Launches Major Attack on Kyiv, Killing at Least 21 People

Explosions echoed throughout Kyiv overnight as thousands of residents sought safety in bomb shelters and underground metro stations

Epoch Times - World - 1 hour ago

Russia launches major attack on Kyiv, killing at least 21

Russian Defence Ministry said it was a retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities

The Globe and Mail - World - 3 hours ago

A major Russian attack kills 21 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes disrupt Moscow's oil sector

The attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across the city.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 21, injures scores

Ballistic and cruise missiles and drones were used in what Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said was the largest attack on the city since the war began.

Deutsche Welle - World - 3 hours ago

Baby sleeps as explosions light up Kyiv during massive Russian attack

Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at the Ukrainian capital overnight, killing at least 18 people and wounding more than 90 as strikes tore through residential buildings. (Credit: East2West)

Fox News - World - 3 hours ago

Death toll of Russian strikes on Kyiv rises to 21 killed, nearly 90 injured

ALBAWABA- The death toll from Russia's massive overnight missile and drone strikes on Kyiv has risen to 21 people, while nearly 90 others were injured,

Albawaba - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Russian drones exposed weaknesses at bases housing US nukes in Europe, report says

Russian drones probed European bases, including U.S. nuclear sites, exposing gaps in allied air defenses and response strategies.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Russia Bombards Ukraine's Capital, Killing 18 in Revenge Strikes

Ukraine has persistently targeted Russia's all-important oil refineries, exerting painful pressure on Moscow for months.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Major Russian Attack Kills 20 In Kyiv As Ukraine Keeps Striking Moscow's Oil Sector

Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital for hours during the night, with many people sheltering at subway stations.

Huffington Post - World - 4 hours ago

Russian attack kills at least 20, injures scores and causes damage across Ukraine capital

Russia said the attack – the second-deadliest on Kyiv so far this year – was in retaliation for recent strikes on its civil infrastructure.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 4 hours ago

Keir Starmer 'utterly appalled' by deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv

Moscow’s strikes killed at least 18 people in the Ukrainian capital and injured scores more.

Evening Standard - Politics - 4 hours ago

Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine as Poland scrambles jets Finland tightens airspace

Western governments are closely monitoring the situation as the impact on energy infrastructure is being evaluated in the hours after the attackOn Thursday, Russia’s defense ministry said it...

International The News - World - 5 hours ago

Watch: BBC at site of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv flats

Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine's capital.

BBC News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Russian air strikes leave many dead, injured in Kyiv

Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, killing more than a dozen people and wounding over 50, as drones and missiles struck residential buildings in what Russia said was a retaliation for recent attacks on its civil infrastructure.

The Globe and Mail - World - 5 hours ago

Watch: BBC at site of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv flats -- Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine's capital.

Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine's capital.

BBC News - World - 5 hours ago

Russia Launches Most Destructive Strike Of The Year Against Ukraine As War Reaches Grim Milestone

At least 18 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a new Russian attack against Ukraine.

International Business Times - World - 6 hours ago

Russian athletes are paying the price for dirty politics – again -- Opinion

From Portugal to Romania, fear, funding pressure, and rule-bending are shutting young competitors out in the name of ‘fairness’

Russia Today - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Russian Troop Deaths Four Times Higher Than All U.S. Combat Losses Since WWII

Russian forces faced 450,000 battlefield deaths in Ukraine, according to latest figures.

Newsweek - World - 6 hours ago

At least 18 killed as massive Russian bombardment rocks Kyiv

At least 18 people were killed early Thursday when Russia launched one of its largest overnight air assaults on Kyiv, bombarding the Ukrainian capital with...

Daily Sabah - World - 6 hours ago

Russian Embassy in Sweden hit with drone attack

ALBAWABA - The Russian Embassy in Sweden said that a drone dropped red paint on their embassy overnight, while no one was harmed, "This ... is not just

Albawaba - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Deadly, large-scale Russian attack shakes Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes batter Moscow's oil sector -- -

Russia hammered Kyiv with an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 21 civilians in the city and injuring scores more, in what Moscow said was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities.

CBC News - World - 6 hours ago

Russian athletes are paying the price for dirty politics – again

From Portugal to Romania, fear, funding pressure, and rule-bending are shutting young competitors out in the name of ‘fairness’

Russia Today - World - 6 hours ago

Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says

Russia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe that repeatedly disrupted civilian aviation, as it monitored military sites and tested the air defenses of NATO nations. That's according …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 8 hours ago

Ukraine's Emergency Service says Russia's overnight drone and missile attack killed 17 civilians in Kyiv

Ukraine’s Emergency Service says Russia’s overnight drone and missile attack killed 17 civilians in Kyiv.

Bay to Bay News - World - 9 hours ago

Photos show aftermath of large-scale Russian attack overnight in Kyiv

KYIV (AP) — Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s capital overnight into Thursday that killed many people and injured scores as loud explosions shook Kyiv for hours. This is a …

Bay to Bay News - World - 9 hours ago

Russia's staggering losses push Ukraine war casualties past 2 million

Russia has suffered as many as 450,000 deaths and 1.4 million total casualties since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to a new analysis.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

At least 13 killed after 'most massive' assault on Ukrainian capital since Russia's invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia "has been preparing this massive strike against Ukraine for some time now".

SBS - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Who are the Russian couple behind the Empire State Building proposal?

Angela Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Beerkus, 32, are the Russian couple identified as the climbers who scaled the Empire State Building's antenna on July 1, unfurled a banner, and got engaged before being...

International The News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Deadly Russian barrage pounds Ukraine capital

Russian missile and drone strikes rocked Kiev early Thursday, killing at least nine people and wounding dozens, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a “massive attack.”

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 11 hours ago

Russian missiles and drones kill at least 13 and cause damage across Ukraine capital

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s capital overnight into Thursday that killed at least 13 people and injured scores as loud explosions shook Kyiv for hours.

New York Post - World - 11 hours ago

The Russian couple were swiftly taken into custody by NYPD for the hair-raising stunt.

The Russian couple were swiftly taken into custody by NYPD for the hair-raising stunt.

BBC News - US News - 12 hours ago

Russian intense attack kills 13, injures at least 56 in Kyiv

ALBAWABA - Russia launched a barrage of missiles and strike drones on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight on July 1-2, Kyiv Independent reported W

Albawaba - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Russia launches large-scale drone, missile attack on Kyiv

At least eight people are dead, according to a local official, with dozens of locations damaged across the city

The Globe and Mail - World - 14 hours ago

Ukrainian authorities say Russian missiles and drones kill at least 8 and cause damage across Kyiv

Ukrainian authorities say Russian missiles and drones kill at least 8 and cause damage across Kyiv.

Bay to Bay News - World - 14 hours ago

Russia strikes Ukraine capital with missiles and drones, wounds five

KYIV: Russian missile and drone strikes rocked Kyiv early on Thursday (Jul 2), setting off fires and wounding at least five people, after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Moscow was preparing a "massive attack".Russia has routinely launched waves of missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities, including

Channel NewsAsia - World - 16 hours ago

Analysis -- Some Russians are turning on Putin as drones hit Moscow. Does it matter? -- Aloysius Wong -- News -- - -- World

After the largest Ukrainian drone offensive on the Russian capital and other strikes on energy infrastructure, confidence in Putin's leadership has seemed to waver among civilians and prominent nationalists alike. But analysts are skeptical whether it is enough to turn the tide.

CBC News - World - 18 hours ago

Russian Intelligence Service Claims Mexican Cartels Moving into Europe, Working with Ukraine After U.S. Crackdown

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) is reporting publicly that Ukraine is helping Mexican drug cartels move into the European market through its poorly guarded borders. The move is aimed at helping drug cartels move into new markets in response to increased enforcement and operations in Latin America by the U.S. government. | Border / Cartel Chronicles

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Ukrainians Strike Major Russian Oil Refinery for Second Time This Week

Ukrainian forces struck Russia's major Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery for second time in one week, Zelensky says

Ufa refinery one of Russia’s largest producers of oil and gas products; Russian long-range attacks on Ukraine continue

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Is Ukraine's campaign of targeting Russian refineries working?

Fuel shortages in the country are unlikely to force Putin into concessions for peace.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 1 day ago

WATCH: Arguments, Fights Erupt in Russian Gasoline Lines Caused by Ukraine Strikes on Oil Facilities

Gasoline shortages caused by the war with Ukraine have besieged Russians with endless gas stations lines, heated arguments and even a MMA worthy fistfight at one filling station captured on video.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Russia's Fuel Crisis Spirals As Ukraine Strikes Oil Sites

The latest Ukrainian strike on Russian oil facilities reached more than 800 miles beyond the frontlines of fighting.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Armenia looks to Europe for escape route as Russia tightens the screws

EU acts with relative immediacy in another geopolitical battleground between Russia and the West

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries Spark Fuel Shortages

The lines are growing at Russian gas stations after months of Ukrainian attacks have set oil refineries ablaze and choked supplies.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

'State sanctioned' Russian mob ran $1B Medicare scam out of NY, compromised 1M medical records: feds

The crime syndicate made $10.6 billion in fraudulent claims in total, according to prosecutors. They were paid $941 million, which the gang are charged with promptly laundering through China, Israel,...

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia Approved Secret China Military Training At Top Level: Reuters

European powers, which have viewed Russia as their main security threat, have watched warily as ties have grown closer between Moscow and Beijing.

Huffington Post - World - 1 day ago

Explosion in Monaco reportedly wounds Ukrainian tycoon with ties to Russia

Media reports identified Ukrainian construction tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev as being among the injured. He has said he renounced his Ukrainian citizenship nearly a decade ago, and he was targeted by Ukrainian sanctions in 2023 for ties to Russia. A woman and a child were also hurt.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Ukrainian-born oligarch with Russian ties reportedly injured in Monaco explosion

Police in Monaco and France were searching for a ‌suspected bomber on Tuesday after three people were wounded by an explosion in the wealthy principality, which two sources said was an attack on a Ukrainian-born oligarch.

CBC News - World - 2 days ago

Fuel shortages spread in Russia as Ukraine ramps up attacks

The recent surge in Ukrainian attacks into Russian territory has caused fuel shortages to spread ​from Russian-annexed Crimea to nearby parts of southern...

Daily Sabah - Business - 3 days ago

Putin Admits Fuel Shortages In Russia As Ukraine Keeps Hitting Key Infrastructure

Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted there are fuel shortages in the country as Ukraine keeps hitting key energy infrastructure with increased drone strikes.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Petrofac pays £569,000 to HMRC for breaching Russia sanctions rules

The energy services business was investigated by HMRC after self-reporting breaches that occurred in 2022 and 2023.

Evening Standard - Business - 3 days ago

Putin's fuel shortage admission signals growing strain on Russia's energy infrastructure

Putin's comments mark the first time he has detailed the extent to which Ukraine's deep-strike successes have hampered Russia's fuel production.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Russia rejects Turkish ceasefire push in Ukraine ahead of Nato summit, sources say

Ankara had hoped a ceasefire could pave the way for Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey during the July Nato summit, but Moscow remains firm on its Donbas demands

Middle East Eye - US News - 3 days ago

Putin admits fuel shortages as Ukrainian drones set another Russian oil refinery ablaze

Putin also said that Russia will import more fuel and speed up repair works at oil facilities to end the “temporary deficit.”

New York Post - World - 3 days ago

For the sake of good old NATO, we need to keep Russia in play

Türkiye is positioned as a key intermediary not only between Moscow and Kyiv, but the whole NATO bloc

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 3 days ago

At least 2 dead after Ukraine drone assault sets fire to major oil refinery in Russia: report

Ukraine has markedly stepped up its long-range attacks on Russian military industries and energy facilities in recent months.

New York Post - World - 4 days ago

The Russia-Ukraine War Is a Test Case for the Future of Military Communications

Ukraine's military now relies on an estimated 100,000 satellite internet terminals, making it one of the world's largest wartime users of low-Earth-orbit (LEO) communications systems.

International Business Times - World - 5 days ago

Russian citizens told 'switch to Android' after Apple blocks key Russian apps

Russian government lashes out at Apple's "bizarre" decisions.

Ars Technica - Technology - 5 days ago

Roger Stone divulges details on his 2019 jail stay, claims juror bias in Russia probe case

Roger Stone reveals details about his 2019 FBI arrest and jail stay in Florida, sharing stories of cellmate interactions during the Russia investigation.

Fox News - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Bill Gates' Russian lover and mystery over her London City Hall visit

The billionaire Microsoft co-founder accused paedophile financier Epstein of plotting to blackmail him over his extramarital affairs

Evening Standard - World - 7 days ago

International Space Station leak crisis: NASA, Russia clash over Zvezda module repairs

The NASA and Russian federal space agency, Roscosmos, have been at odds regarding the future of the PrK tunnel, a section connecting the Russian Zvezda module to an aft docking port. Since 2019, the...

International The News - Technology - 13 days ago

Russian frigate fires warning shot at yacht in the Channel

The maritime clash, at around 11.40am on Tuesday, is understood to have involved the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich in waters between the Isle of White and Normandy

Evening Standard - World - 15 days ago

NASA orders ISS crew to evacuate after Russian module air leak

NASA directed astronauts aboard the International Space Station to take shelter in their spacecraft and be ready for a possible evacuation Friday as...

Daily Sabah - World - 27 days ago

Russian SMEs growing on stronger supply chains to giants

Large Russian businesses are increasingly turning to smaller domestic suppliers, increasing their economic footprint, according to a panel at SPIEF 2026

Russia Today - Business - 28 days ago

The initiative will unite leading business and scientific minds from multiple countries, the Russian president has said

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the launch of a new international AI alliance during the Eurasian Economic Forum in Astana

Russia Today - Business - 1 month ago

Defying Western pressure: Russia and China deepen economic partnership

Moscow and Beijing have expanded coordination in energy, trade, and infrastructure as they push for a more multipolar economic system

Russia Today - Business - 1 month ago

Why were Russian disinformation, government propaganda and AI-generated campaigning ineffective in Hungarian elections 2026?

In Hungary, AI fakes were more of an irritating factor, Russian disinformation did not reach the public, and EU regulations on transparency worked by forcing platforms to ban political ads.

Global Voices - Top Stories - 1 month ago

EU buys record volumes of Russian LNG – report

EU imports of Russian LNG rose to a record in Q1 2026 despite Brussels’ plans to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027

Russia Today - Business - 1 month ago

Ukraine-Israel row erupts over grain Russia got from occupied areas

A diplomatic dispute has broken out between Ukraine and Israel over grain exports that Kyiv says were taken from territories under Russian control, with...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 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 - 2 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 - 3 months ago

Forbidden movies: Russia bans films that reject so-called 'traditional values'

'Traditional values' in the law include patriotism, service to the fatherland, high morals, a strong family, productive labor, and the priority of the spiritual over the material.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 3 months ago

Iran war fuels 'significant' rise in Russian energy demand: Kremlin

The war in Iran has driven a sharp rise in demand for Russia's oil and gas, the Kremlin said Friday, helping lift exports that have been hit in recent...

Daily Sabah - Business - 3 months ago

Russian man arrested under anti-terror law after talking about yoga

The Yarovaya law includes restrictions on religious groups and followers of 'non-traditional' religions

Independent UK - Weird - 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

Medvedev beats Rublev in all-Russian final

Daniil Medvedev won the ATP Dubai Duty Free tournament, beating compatriot Andrey Rublev in two sets in Saturday’s final

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Russian star dethrones UFC pound-for-pound king

Russia’s Islam Makhachev handed Alex Volkanovksi his first loss in a decade, in an instant classic in the UFC 284 main event

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Russian youngster wins Australian Open junior title

Alina Korneeva defeated compatriot Mirra Andreeva in Saturday’s final in Melbourne

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Djokovic hits out at media after father's Russian flag row (VIDEO)

Novak Djokovic says his father was mistranslated in a video which showed him alongside Russian supporters at the Australian Open

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