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Ukraine strikes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

The vessel is part of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" - unregulated ships that Kyiv says are exporting large quantities of oil despite Western sanctions.

NBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Putin vows no more wars if West treats Russia with respect -- Russia's leader said during a TV marathon that claims that an attack on Europe was planned were "nonsense".

Russia's leader said during a four-hour TV marathon that claims that an attack on Europe was planned were "nonsense".

BBC News - World - 1 hour ago

Rubio is hopeful about Russia-Ukraine and Gaza peace efforts but clear about the challenges

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was hopeful but clear about the challenges facing the Trump administration’s Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas peace efforts and defended increasing U.S. military pressure on Venezuela during a marathon end-of-year news conference Friday.

CTV News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Ukraine 'hits Russian tanker in Mediterranean Sea for first time'

Vladimir Putin claimed the attack would not disrupt supplies, but vowed that the Kremlin's forces would still retaliate. A Ukrainian intelligence source alleged the ship was being used to circumvent international sanctions.

Sky News - World - 3 hours ago

Rubio reaffirms commitment to NATO -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio took questions from members of the press as the U.S. and European nations navigate turbulent waters with Russia. Rubio also weighed in on operations near Venezuela. CBS News' Olivia Gazis reports.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio took questions from members of the press as the U.S. and European nations navigate turbulent waters with Russia. Rubio also weighed in on operations near Venezuela. CBS News' Olivia Gazis reports.

CBS News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

EU weighs direct talks with Russia to avoid being sidelined over Ukraine

EU expected to push for greater input into negotiations between US, Moscow and Kyiv after agreement on €90bn loan

Irish Times - World - 4 hours ago

Rubio says 'progress but ways to go' in efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war

US top diplomat's remarks come as Ukraine negotiators travel to US for new round of talks on ending the conflict.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

At Putin's annual news conference, a Russian journalist pops the question — to his girlfriend

Russian President Vladimir Putin fielded many questions at his annual news conference. But amid the weighty queries from reporters about the fighting in Ukraine and other domestic issues, there also

Lancaster Online - World - 4 hours ago

Ukraine strikes Russian tanker in Mediterranean in 'unprecedented' attack

Ukraine has been attacking Russian oil refineries over the last two years, but has visibly widened its campaign in recent weeks

Independent UK - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Ukraine claims it struck a Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean Sea

Ukraine's Security Service says it struck a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker in neutral waters in the Mediterranean Sea for the first time, according to a security official.

NBC News - World - 4 hours ago

Rubio Fields Questions on Russia-Ukraine, Gaza and Venezuela at Wide-Ranging News Conference -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is weighing in on Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas peace efforts and defending the Trump...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is weighing in on Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas peace efforts and defending the Trump administration’s increasing military pressure on Venezuela during a rare, end-of-year news conference.

Military.com - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Russian journalist proposes to girlfriend during Putin's TV marathon

For regional journalist Kirill Bazhanov, it was just the moment. Dressed in a red bow tie and holding a poster reading “I want to get married”, Bazhanov caught the eye of the longtime ruler and got his chance.

CTV News - World - 5 hours ago

Putin says Russian forces will continue to advance in Ukraine

President’s end-of-year press conference appears largely aimed at preparing country’s population for war to continue

Irish Times - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

EU leaders agree on $106-billion loan to Ukraine after a plan to use Russian assets unravels

After almost four years of war, the International Monetary Fund estimates Ukraine will need $161 billion in 2026 and 2027. Its government is on the verge of bankruptcy.

Los Angeles Times - World - 6 hours ago

Putin Backs Trump's Peace Effort, Says Russia Accepted Compromises

The Russian president made the comments during his annual ‘Year in Review’ press conference.

Epoch Times - World - 6 hours ago

EU leaders fail to agree on stealing Russian assets for Ukraine: As it happened

The EU is expected to vote on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine

Russia Today - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Europe to loan Ukraine $105B to continue the fight against Russia

The deal, struck after marathon talks in Brussels, will funnel needed cash to Ukraine through a loan backed by the European Union’s own budget.

New York Post - World - 6 hours ago

Putin vows no more wars if West treats Russia with respect

Russia's leader said during a four-hour TV marathon that claims that an attack on Europe was planned were "nonsense".

BBC News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Denmark blames Russia for cyberattacks on water utility that left houses without water

Danish authorities say Russia carried out cyberattacks against Denmark's infrastructure and websites in 2024 and 2025. The Defense Intelligence Service reported Thursday that Moscow was responsible for attacks on a

Lancaster Online - World - 6 hours ago

Ukraine war live: Kyiv hits Russian tanker in Mediterranean in 'unprecedented' strike

Ukraine has been attacking Russian oil refineries over the last two years, but has visibly widened its campaign in recent weeks

Independent UK - Politics - 7 hours ago

EU to loan 90B euros to Ukraine; Russian assets left alone

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders decided on Friday to borrow cash to loan 90 billion euros ($105 billion) to Ukraine to fund its defense against Russia for the next two years rather than use frozen Russian assets, sidestepping divisions over an unprecedented plan to finance Kyiv with Russian sovereign cash.

Manila Times - World - 7 hours ago

Ukraine strikes Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in Mediterranean for first time -- 2 min read

Ukraine has struck a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea with aerial drones for the first time, an official said on Friday, reflecting the growing intensity of Kyiv’s attacks on Russian oil shipping.

First Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Rocket Report: Russia pledges quick fix for Soyuz launch pad; Ariane 6 aims high

South Korean rocket startup Innospace is poised to debut a new nano-launcher.

Ars Technica - Science - 7 hours ago

Ukraine war latest: Kyiv strikes Russian tanker in Mediterranean

Ukraine has been attacking Russian oil refineries over the last two years, but has visibly widened its campaign in recent weeks

Independent UK - World - 8 hours ago

Ukraine claims strike on oil tanker as Putin plays down peace prospects -- Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.

Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.

CBS News - World - 8 hours ago

Ukraine attacks Russian 'shadow' tanker

Ukraine says it has attacked a Russian “shadow fleet” tanker with aerial drones in the first such strike in the Mediterranean Sea since Moscow’s full-scale invasion nearly four years ago.

Sky News - World - 9 hours ago

Dramatic video released Friday shows a Russian oil tanker being blown up by Ukrainian drones in an 'unprecedented special operation' in neutral waters in the Mediterranean Sea.

Dramatic video released Friday shows a Russian oil tanker being blown up by Ukrainian drones in an "unprecedented special operation" in neutral waters in the Mediterranean Sea.

New York Post - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

EU agrees on $106B loan to Ukraine, but Russian assets plan unravels

European Union leaders agreed on Friday to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years,...

Daily Sabah - Business - 9 hours ago

Denmark blames Russia for 'destructive' cyberattacks

The intelligence service said the attacks were part of Russia's ‘hybrid war’ against the West

Independent UK - World - 9 hours ago

Who won - Russia or EU?

Brussels has struck a deal worth €90bn for Ukraine - an interest-free loan designed to keep the country fighting for up to two more years. But not every EU member is on board, explains Sky News' Europe correspondent, Alistair Bunkall.

Sky News - World - 9 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: EU agrees on US$105b loan for Kyiv without Russian assets

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that there would have been "severe consequences" if the European Union had followed through on its original plan to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine in the ongoing war. The bloc had agreed to loan Kyiv more than US$100 billion, but stopped short of greenlighting the

Channel NewsAsia - World - 9 hours ago

Ukrainian drones blow up Russian oil tanker in 'unprecedented special operation,' dramatic video shows

Dramatic video released Friday shows a Russian oil tanker being blown up by Ukrainian drones in an "unprecedented special operation" in neutral waters in the Mediterranean Sea.

New York Post - World - 9 hours ago

EU Leaders Agree on $105 Billion Loan to Fund Ukraine Without Using Russian Frozen Assets

‘This is good news for Ukraine and bad news for Russia and this was our intention,’ German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.

Epoch Times - World - 9 hours ago

Russia ups legal risk for European banks over frozen assets

The Bank of Russia has announced it will seek damages from European banks and financial entities over the freezing of its sovereign assets

Russia Today - US News - 10 hours ago

EU should be ready to engage with Russia – Macron

It will be “useful” to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron has said

Russia Today - World - 10 hours ago

EU finds more money for Ukraine, but fails to reach deal to release frozen Russian assets

European Union leaders have decided to borrow cash to loan 90 billion euros ($145 billion Cdn) to Ukraine to fund its defence against Russia for the next two years rather than use frozen Russian assets, sidestepping divisions over an unprecedented plan to finance Kyiv with Russian sovereign cash.

CBC News - World - 11 hours ago

EU leaders agree on €90-billion loan to Ukraine after Russian assets plan unravels

After almost four years of war, the International Monetary Fund estimates that Ukraine will need €137-billion.

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

EU leaders agree on €90-billion loan to Ukraine after Russian assets plan unravels -- Video -- 1:02

After almost four years of war, the International Monetary Fund estimates that Ukraine will need €137-billion.

The Globe and Mail - World - 12 hours ago

Lavrov touts Russia-Africa ties at Egypt conference

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is expected to hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa ministerial conference in Egypt

Russia Today - US News - 12 hours ago

EU 'will have to give back' Russian assets – Putin

The EU will eventually have to return Russia’s sovereign assets immobilized under sanctions, President Vladimir Putin has said

Russia Today - US News - 12 hours ago

Colombia boosts military presence following police station attack - Colombia's military has reinforced Buenos Aires, Cauca, after a bomb attack on a police station injured eight officers. The government blames FARC dissidents. 18/12/2025

Video. Colombia's military has reinforced Buenos Aires, Cauca, after a bomb attack on a police station injured eight officers. The government blames FARC dissidents.

Euronews - World - 13 hours ago

EU to lend Ukraine €90 billion, but not from Russian assets

EU leaders from the 27 member states failed to reach an agreement on using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. They also discussed EU enlargement and migration. DW has the latest.

Deutsche Welle - World - 13 hours ago

EU leaders agree on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine after plan to use Russian assets unravels

European Union leaders agreed on Friday to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years, but they failed to bridge differences with...

New York Post - World - 15 hours ago

Europe - LATEST - | EU leaders agree joint borrowing to fund Ukraine, setting aside plan to use Russian frozen assets

European Union leaders decided on Friday to borrow cash to fund Ukraine's defence against Russia for the next two years rather than use frozen Russian asse...

Independent.ie - World - 16 hours ago

Ukraine deal: EU leaders agree €90bn loan after frozen Russian assets plan fails

Crunch summit breaks up with agreement for EU loan to shore up Ukraine’s finances for next two years

Irish Times - World - 17 hours ago

EU agrees 90-billion-euro loan for Ukraine, but without Russian assets

BRUSSELS, Belgium — EU leaders struck a deal Friday to provide Ukraine a 90-billion-euro loan to plug its looming budget shortfalls — but failed to agree on using frozen Russian assets to come up with the funds.

Manila Times - World - 18 hours ago

European leaders opt for loans over plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

The decision followed hours of discussions among leaders on the technical details of an unprecedented loan based on frozen Russian assets.

SBS - World - 18 hours ago

EU changes tack from using frozen Russian assets to joint borrowing for Ukraine

BRUSSELS: European Union leaders decided on Friday (Dec 19) to borrow cash to fund Ukraine's defence against Russia rather than use ⁠frozen Russian assets, diplomats said."We have a deal. Decision to provide €90 billion of support to Ukraine for 2026-27 approved," EU summit chairman Antonio Costa posted o

Channel NewsAsia - World - 20 hours ago

EU's plan to steal Russian assets for Ukraine fails

The EU has rejected a proposal to steal Russia’s sovereign wealth held in teh bloc in order to finance Ukraine’s imploding economy

Russia Today - World - 21 hours ago

How the EU plans to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine -- Video -- 3:33 -- Yesterday

European Union leaders met on Thursday to discuss proposals, including a controversial call to use frozen Russian sovereign assets, mostly held in Belgium, to support Ukraine's financial needs for the coming years.

The Globe and Mail - World - 21 hours ago

Sliders from Ukraine and Russia will start consecutively at World Cup luge race at Lake Placid

Ukrainian and Russian athletes are scheduled to start a World Cup men’s luge race in consecutive order on Saturday, meaning it is almost certain that athletes from those nations will cross paths at least near the start of the track.

CTV News - Sports - 23 hours ago

Putin derides 'European swine' and claims West started war in Ukraine - Russia's president disparaged European leaders on Wednesday, calling Ukraine's allies "swine" who wanted "to feast on the collapse of Russia" as he blamed the West for Moscow's war against Ukraine and threatened to continue waging his full-scale invasion. 17/12/2025

Russia’s president disparaged European leaders on Wednesday, calling Ukraine’s allies “swine” who wanted “to feast on the collapse of Russia” as he blamed the West for Moscow’s war against Ukraine and threatened to continue waging his full-scale invasion.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Turkey asked Russia to take back S-400 system: Report

Erdogan's request to Putin comes as Ankara eyes rejoining F-35 programme

Middle East Eye - US News - 1 day ago

Western media peddle Russia's 'abduction' of Ukrainian children to prolong the proxy war

It is not Moscow, but rather the Kiev regime and its backers who are using children as “pawns of war”

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Putin ally says EU's plans to use frozen Russian assets at a 'dead end'

European officials are trying to convince a handful of EU member countries to back controversial plans for providing more financial support to Ukraine.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Tusk warns Europe can pay 'in money or blood' as frozen Russian assets for Ukraine debated

Crunch summit to unblock opposition to vital €90 billion loan for Ukraine under way in Brussels

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

3 Russians killed in Ukrainian drone strikes on Rostov region

ALBAWABA- Ukrainian drone attacks overnight killed three people in Russia’s southern Rostov region, Russian authorities said, underscoring the growing r

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 day ago

A British man who fought for Ukraine is jailed for 13 years by Russia

Hayden Davies, 30, was sentenced to 13 years in a maximum security prison camp after being convicted of being a paid mercenary, Russian prosecutors said.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

Either way the EU loses: Why ignoring the US on Russian assets will be the bloc's undoing

The EU is going to lose whichever way its members vote on a controversial plan to steal Russian assets

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Russia-Ukraine war: EU leaders debate use of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine defence

European leaders are gathering for a pivotal summit in Brussels to decide whether the EU will be loaning tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. Some members firmly oppose the move but without these funds, Kyiv's pocket is likely to run dry in a matter of months. William Denselow reports from Bru

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine Claims New Crimea Strike Destroyed Russia Fighter Jet, Air Defenses

Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 and has used the Black Sea peninsula to launch attacks since its 2022 invasion.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

China, Russia pulling ahead of NATO in Arctic drone capabilities: report -- Murray Brewster

NATO countries, including Canada, are falling behind Russia and China in the development of Arctic-capable drones — uncrewed aerial and land vehicles that are ideal for surveillance.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Trump's Top Europe Ally Predicts EU Plan to Spark War With Russia

Hungary's top diplomat tells Newsweek he counts on U.S. support in halting a plot to federalize the EU through war with Russia.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine War: Trump Ally Declares Russia Assets Plan 'Dead'

There is a European push to use the assets to finance a reparations loan for Ukraine and add pressure on Russia to make peace.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

UK PM tells Russian oligarch to 'pay up now' or face court -- Starmer said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians.

The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Putin Says Russia Will Use 'Military Means' to Extend Gains in Ukraine if Peace Talks Fail

Putin warned that Moscow will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

U.S. gaming platform Roblox pledges changes to get Russian ban lifted

U.S. gaming platform Roblox is willing to make changes to some of its features in Russia, it said on Wednesday, as it seeks to overturn a ban imposed on it earlier this month.

CTV News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

U.K. gives Abramovich last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has been given a final chance to turn over the 2.5 billion pounds (US$3.25 billion) that he promised to give victims of Russia’s war in Ukraine from the sale of Premier League club Chelsea, the British government said Wednesday.

CTV News - Sports - 2 days ago

How can Ukraine rebuild China ties scarred by Russia's war?

Beijing is a crucial trading partner of Kyiv, but its political ties have been hampered by Russia's full-scale invasion.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 2 days ago

On Russia's Front Line: New Photos Give Rare Glimpse of Ukraine War

War photographer Goran Tomasevic of The Globe and Mail spent more than a month taking photos of Russian forces fighting Ukraine

Newsweek - Top Stories - 2 days ago

South African men signed a contract in Russian - now their fate is sealed

Men are fighting on the frontline of a war they have no stake in, with weapons they have little training to wield. Sky News examines how South Africans are being tricked into joining Russians on the frontline in Ukraine.

Sky News - World - 2 days ago

How Putin's favourite pop star became 'most hated woman in Russia'

Vladimir Putin’s favourite singer has been stung by a public backlash after a court case left a young mother homeless and $3.3 million out of pocket.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 days ago

How Russia strikes back at EU asset seizure plan

The EU wants to support Ukraine with the help of frozen Russian state assets. But Moscow is fighting back, and is suing the Belgian financial services provider Euroclear, which manages the assets.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 3 days ago

Russia claims control of key Ukrainian city, rail hub of Kupiansk

Russia said Tuesday it controlled the key city of Kupiansk in northeast Ukraine, where Ukrainian forces recently claimed to have retaken territory. 'The...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 days ago

EU state offers to cover costs if Hungary cuts energy ties with Russia

Estonia could help Hungary cover penalties for terminating energy contracts with Russia, the Baltic country’s president has suggested

Russia Today - Business - 3 days ago

How Russia, China, Iran And North Korea Are Acting In Concert Against The US

Intelligence reports reveal a growing pattern of synchronized military, cyber and diplomatic activities among Washington's most consequential rivals, challenging traditional U.S. deterrence strategies.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Anti-Kremlin punk band Pussy Riot designated an extremist group by Russian court -- -

The Russian anti-Kremlin feminist punk band and art collective known as Pussy Riot was designated an extremist organization by a Moscow court on Monday, banning its activities inside Russia as part of a wider crackdown on dissenting voices.

CBC News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Trump blames Rob Reiner's killing on 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'

Donald Trump appeared to suggest that the fatal stabbing of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, was due to “Trump Derangement Syndrome”.

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

EU's permanent freeze on Russian assets sets stage for new confrontation with Moscow

ALBAWABA - The European Union has agreed to freeze €210 billion in Russian assets for an indefinite period of time. Moscow called this a hostile escalat

Albawaba - Business - 6 days ago

Bill Gates Blames Trump Administration for 'Lots of Deaths' Due to Global Aid Cuts

Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder reinvented himself as a creepy advocate for climate alarmism and other leftist causes, expressed concern over the projected increase in preventable child deaths, blaming them on cuts in global health funding by the Trump Administration.

Breitbart - Technology - 7 days ago

Russia strikes Turkish cargo vessel off Ukraine's Odesa

A major fire erupted after Russia targeted a Turkish cargo vessel anchored in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa in a missile attack on Friday. The cargo...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 7 days ago

Ukraine-Russia deal at 'decisive moment' as Trump pressures Zelensky for Christmas peace pact

Ukraine's leader said Wednesday he anticipates handing over a revised peace proposal to the US "in the near future."

New York Post - World - 8 days ago

NATO secretary general warns Russia could target alliance members next amid rising tensions

Russia's growing aggression prompts NATO warning as recent railway blast in Poland and airspace violations signal escalating security threats across Europe.

Fox News - World - 8 days ago

Europe must 'take action' against Russia or risk becoming its 'next target', says NATO boss

Mark Rutte warned "too many don’t feel the urgency" to stop Vladimir Putin

WalesOnline - World - 8 days ago

Hungover Russians delayed Ukraine's 'Pearl Harbor'-style attack on Moscow: report

It was just one of many hiccups Ukraine faced in the clandestine mission this past spring.

New York Post - World - 8 days ago

Major Italian bank winding down Russian operations – Kommersant

UniCredit Group has reportedly sold the assets of its leasing company in Russia as part of its exit strategy

Russia Today - Business - 10 days ago

India's Russian oil boom undermines Western sanctions, Ukrainian officials warn

India continues buying discounted Russian oil despite Western sanctions, then exports refined petroleum products to Europe, undermining restrictions.

Fox News - Business - 13 days ago

Judo's world governing body has dropped its ban on Russian athletes competing under their national flag.

Judo's world governing body has dropped its ban on Russian athletes competing under their national flag. The measure had been imposed over Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 14 days ago

Von der Leyen facing new pushback over 'crazy' Russian asset plan – FT

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to tap €210 billion in frozen Russian assets despite the legal concerns

Russia Today - Business - 15 days ago

Despite Russia's war of aggression and ongoing Ukrainization, Russian is still often spoken in school playgrounds. Why?

Despite Russia's war of aggression and ongoing Ukrainization, Russian is still often spoken in school playgrounds. Why? DW spoke with students, parents, teachers and experts.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 20 days ago

Company Inks $7M Deal to Provide Satellite Technology to US Army -- The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international...

The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international military community rethink war tactics.

Military.com - Technology - 1 month ago

Young Russian street singer charged for singing songs by prohibited musicians

The prosecution was triggered by viral videos of Stoptime’s performances on Nevsky Prospect, where the musicians played songs by artists labeled as “foreign agents”: Monetochka, Noize MC, Zemfira, and Pornofilmy.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Inside-net: Russia is dismantling free internet connections

The Russian authorities this year created a ‘white list’ of websites that are not to be blocked while everything else would not be available for users in Russia

Global Voices - Technology - 2 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 - 4 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 - 9 months 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 - 9 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 - 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 - 2 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 - 2 years ago

Russian youngster wins Australian Open junior title

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

Russia Today - Sports - 2 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 - 2 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 - 2 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 - 3 years ago