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EXCLUSIVE: Russia adapts fertilizer, coal terminals in Baltic, Arctic ports to export Black Sea grain

E.U. drops sanctions on two of Russia’s richest oligarchs despite Kyiv’s outcry

Lithuania has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM says

Ukraine's growing fleet of new high-speed interceptors is downing Russia's fastest attack drones

Russia targets Zaporizhzhia after Ukraine launches 1,000-drone weekend barrage

All EU sanctions linked to Russia's war may expire as France, Slovakia seek to delist oligarchs

Russia strikes Kyiv, other cities hours after US sanctions passed

Russia's Syzran and Saratov oil refineries on hold after drone attacks, sources say

Russia launches Progress 96 with 3 tons of cargo to the space station (video)

Two Democrats cross aisle to help tee up final vote on Russia sanctions bill

Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad

North Korea's Kim vows to expand ties with Russia, backs victory in 'sacred war'

Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station

Russian drone hits passenger train headed from Kyiv to Warsaw

A Russian drone strike hits a passenger train near the Polish border as international reports detail escalating border tensions.

Russian nuclear head says Ukraine attacked fuel trucks, endangered Zaporizhzhia plant

Russian nuclear officials accuse Ukraine of attacking fuel trucks near the Zaporizhzhia plant.

Russia refuses to stop attacking Ukraine during peace negotiations, Lavrov says

Ukraine is fighting Russia anywhere it can

Ukraine is engaging Russian forces across multiple theaters, stretching the conflict far beyond traditional European frontlines.

Why a Russian screening of an 81-year-old Soviet-era film to a tiny audience has alarmed Taiwan

An 81-year-old Soviet-era film screening by Russia has sparked alarm and historical tensions in Taiwan.

Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv as pause during US envoy visits ends

Deadly missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv following the conclusion of visits by U.S. envoys.

Two Russian Su-35 Jets Collide in Mid-Air Over Kursk Region

Two Russian Su-35S fighter jets have collided in mid-air over the Kursk region, according to developing reports.

North Korea and Russia open their first road bridge, a symbol of expanding ties

Russia and North Korea have opened their first shared road bridge, marking a new milestone in bilateral connectivity.

Smirking Putin says it's a 'military secret' whether Russia will launch attacks on British soil

Putin's claim that any strike on the UK remains a ‘military secret’ ignites defence debates across Britain and Europe.

Putin Moves to Escalate War in Ukraine With Talks at Dead End

Putin’s surprise turn from stalled talks to possible nuclear‑linked strikes on Kyiv ignites market unease.

Putin will draft 300,000 new troops after September elections, Zelenskiy says

President Zelenskiy states that Russia will draft 300,000 new troops following upcoming September elections.

Russian missile barrage kills at least 13 people in Ukraine’s Kyiv

A devastating Russian missile and drone barrage strikes Ukraine's Kyiv region, leaving at least 13 people dead and dozens injured.

BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes

Russian missiles reduced Kyiv’s famed book market to ash, killing at least seven and scorching millions of volumes.

Ukraine targets Moscow in mass drone attack as Russia bombards Kyiv

Ukraine’s massive drone barrage on Moscow marks a sharp escalation as Russia’s air raids pummel Kyiv.

Fired Ukrainian defense minister says Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia

Ukraine's political turmoil spikes as protests demand a dismissed minister's return and the fired defense chief declares a new 'technological war' with Russia

Port infrastructure damaged in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Leningrad Oblast, governor says

Ukrainian drones damage Russia’s key Baltic port Ust‑Luga, sparking a fire and prompting claims of 51 intercepted drones.

Ukrainian drone strike kills at least 12 inside Russia, authorities say

Ukrainian drones slammed Russia’s Tatarstan region, killing at least a dozen in one of the deadliest cross‑border attacks this year

Three crew injured as cargo ship hit by drone attack near Russia's Novorossiysk

Three crew members were injured after a drone strike hit a Turkish cargo ship carrying produce near Russia's Novorossiysk.

Trump says he'll 'ask Putin' about Russia helping Iran target US bases in Middle East

Trump to ask Putin about Russia aiding Iran targeting US bases

Why Ukraine is targeting Russia's retail giant Wildberries

Ukraine is increasingly targeting Wildberries infrastructure as the retail giant continues to facilitate sales of military-related equipment during the ongoing conflict.

Russia cancels St. Petersburg Navy Day parade for second straight year amid Ukrainian drone threat

Russia scrapped St. Petersburg’s Navy Day parade again, pointing to a lingering Ukrainian drone threat.

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russian cities of Belgorod, Rostov-on-Don

Ukrainian drones have reportedly targeted the Russian cities of Belgorod and Rostov-on-Don, resulting in casualties and infrastructure fires.

Vessel sinks a week after being struck by Russian fire, Ukrainian officials say

Vessel sinks after Russian strike in Black Sea

Spacecraft brings Russians, American back to earth

A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts have returned to Earth following an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station.

At least 11 killed in Ukrainian and Russian strikes as holiday camp hit

Mutual strikes between Russia and Ukraine have resulted in multiple fatalities, including reports of a hit on a tourist camp.

Putin Gets Spectacularly Ambushed After Leaving His Bunker

Kazakhstan's president has called on Vladimir Putin to freeze the war in Ukraine during a high-profile meeting.

Another 300,000 troops can not help Russia overcome Ukraine’s "drone wall”, says Austrian expert

Military experts and analysts highlight how Ukraine's "drone wall" and evolving special operations are reshaping the conflict with Russia.

Zelenskyy warns of 'massive' Russian attack within 48 hours

President Zelenskyy has warned of an imminent 'massive' Russian attack expected within 48 hours following strikes on Kyiv.

Rubio meets Russia's Lavrov in Manila to try to revive prospect of US helping end war in Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held high-level discussions in Manila regarding the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine’s strike on Russian retail giant Wildberries’ warehouses may have cost sellers at least 150 billion rubles

Ukraine is targeting the infrastructure of Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, resulting in significant warehouse destruction.

Ukraine again hits warehouses of Russia's top online retailer Wildberries, Russia says

Ukraine is targeting the infrastructure of Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, in an expanding drone campaign.

Zelensky reviews 11 candidates to replace Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky, Bloomberg reports

President Zelensky has appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine's new commander-in-chief following a review of 11 potential candidates.

Russia’s Belgorod Reservoir dam damaged in suspected Ukrainian strike, satellite images show

Tensions escalate in Russia's Belgorod region following a deadly bus strike and reported damage to the local reservoir dam.

We're ready to make any Russian move cost far more than it's worth

NATO is intensifying preparations and strategic planning to deter potential Russian aggression through 2030.

Russia unleashes one of biggest ballistic missile attacks of the Ukraine war, Kyiv says

Russia has launched a significant ballistic missile strike on Kyiv, resulting in casualties and localized fires.

Major Russian overnight attack rocks Kyiv with ballistic missiles, damages residential buildings

Russia launched one of the largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv since the start of the war, causing casualties and damaging residential buildings.

'Shameless': Greece and LNG remain roadblock in new Russia sanctions

Greece has become a focal point of tension within the EU after blocking new Russian sanctions to protect its LNG and shipping interests.

Sanctioned Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Spills Oil Near Oman Coast

A sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker is leaking oil near the coast of Oman, sparking environmental and regulatory concerns.

Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Depot in Moscow Region and Logistics Hubs

A coordinated drone strike targeting Moscow and surrounding regions has resulted in multiple casualties and significant industrial fires.

Putin Suffers Humiliating Popularity Plunge as Crisis Spirals

Vladimir Putin's approval ratings have hit a wartime low following fuel shortages and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Russia roils global market for diesel after Ukraine attacks

Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil infrastructure are causing domestic fuel shortages and disrupting the global diesel market.

Ukraine’s reforming defence minister is under fire

Ukraine faces internal political unrest following the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and a broader government leadership overhaul.

Lithuania says Russia is planning attacks on infrastructure

Lithuanian officials report potential plans by Russia to conduct targeted attacks on critical infrastructure.

WSJ: The leader Xi Jinping once called his ‘role model’ is now Beijing’s supplicant, and China is making Putin wait for the gas deal Moscow badly needs

Geopolitical reports highlight a shifting power dynamic between China and Russia as Beijing exerts new pressure on Moscow regarding energy negotiations.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 14, 2026

Military operations in Donbas intensify as reports highlight Russian recruitment challenges and ongoing strikes in Odesa.

'Russian Leadership Has Gone Crazy Over War'

Concerns over Russian leadership and the shifting tactical landscape of the war in Ukraine have dominated recent international reporting.

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin strikes civilian ship near Black Sea port after threatening ‘powerful’ attacks

Russian forces have launched a series of strikes on commercial cargo ships near the Odesa region, resulting in multiple fatalities among civilian crews.