Putin and Modi held talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties amid US pressure
Read full article: Putin and Modi held talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties amid US pressureRussian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an annual summit, focusing on diversifying economic ties.
US Treasury slaps $7.1M fine on New York firm for managing properties for Putin ally
Read full article: US Treasury slaps $7.1M fine on New York firm for managing properties for Putin allyThe U.S. Treasury has imposed a $7 million fine on a New York property management firm for allegedly violating Russia-related sanctions.
Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications
Read full article: Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communicationsRussian authorities say they have imposed restrictions on Apple's video calling service FaceTime, alleging it was being used for organizing what it called “terrorist activities.”.
Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine
Read full article: Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin.
Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forces
Read full article: Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forcesExclusive drone footage obtained by The Associated Press shows a devastated Ukrainian town nearly encircled by Russian forces near the city that Moscow this week claimed to now control.
Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 million
Read full article: Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 millionA rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution has sold for more $30 million.
US-Russia talks on Ukraine were 'constructive' but work remains, Putin adviser says
Read full article: US-Russia talks on Ukraine were 'constructive' but work remains, Putin adviser saysTalks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were constructive, but much work remains.
Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw
Read full article: Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdrawRussian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine as a starting point for talks.
US-Russian crew of 3 starts 8-month mission on the International Space Station
Read full article: US-Russian crew of 3 starts 8-month mission on the International Space StationA U.S.-Russian crew of three has started a mission at the International Space Station after their launch on a Russian spacecraft.
Things to know about the growing pressures facing Zelenskyy during a crucial week of diplomacy
Read full article: Things to know about the growing pressures facing Zelenskyy during a crucial week of diplomacyPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a crucial week of diplomacy, testing his ability to stand his ground while demonstrating to the United States that he is willing to compromise.
Proposed peace plan for Ukraine leaves country in a delicate position between US and Russia
Read full article: Proposed peace plan for Ukraine leaves country in a delicate position between US and RussiaAn American proposal to end the war in Ukraine puts the country in a delicate diplomatic position — caught between placating its most important ally, the United States, and not capitulating to Russia, its much larger neighbor that launched a full-scale invasion nearly four years ago.
Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by Russia
Read full article: Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by RussiaUkraine has asked the Vatican to formalize its role facilitating negotiations for the return of Ukrainian children and civilians taken by Russia during the war.
With an eye on Russia, EU wants to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short notice
Read full article: With an eye on Russia, EU wants to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short noticeThe European Union has introduced a new defense package to speed up the deployment of tanks and troops across its 27 nations.
Russian attack kills 25 in Ukraine’s Ternopil as Zelenskyy meets Erdogan in Turkey
Read full article: Russian attack kills 25 in Ukraine’s Ternopil as Zelenskyy meets Erdogan in TurkeyA Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's western city of Ternopil has killed at least 25 people, including three children.
Poland says 2 Ukrainians working for Russia are suspected in railway track blast
Read full article: Poland says 2 Ukrainians working for Russia are suspected in railway track blastPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says two Ukrainian citizens working for Russia are suspected of blowing up a railway line in Poland.
Zelenskyy will visit Turkey in a new bid to jump-start talks to end Russia's invasion
Read full article: Zelenskyy will visit Turkey in a new bid to jump-start talks to end Russia's invasionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Turkey this week to revive talks on ending Russia's invasion, which began nearly four years ago.
Central African Republic leader cleared for third term in key vote followed closely by Russia
Read full article: Central African Republic leader cleared for third term in key vote followed closely by RussiaThe Central African Republic’s top court has cleared President Faustin Archange Touadera to run in December’s election.
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35
Read full article: Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing six people and wounding at least 35, including a pregnant woman.
Ukrainian strikes disrupt power and heating to 2 major cities in Russia
Read full article: Ukrainian strikes disrupt power and heating to 2 major cities in RussiaUkrainian strikes have disrupted power and heating in two major Russian cities near the Ukrainian border, according to local Russian officials.
Orbán says Trump will not punish Hungary for buying Russian energy, reducing impact of sanctions
Read full article: Orbán says Trump will not punish Hungary for buying Russian energy, reducing impact of sanctionsHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his country has received an exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy after a meeting in the White House with President Donald Trump.
Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic move to boost the Trump initiative
Read full article: Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic move to boost the Trump initiativeKazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords between Israel and Arab and Muslim majority countries in a move aimed at boosting the initiative that was a hallmark of President Donald Trump’s first administration.
Ukraine says it has hit a major Russian oil refinery with long-range drones
Read full article: Ukraine says it has hit a major Russian oil refinery with long-range dronesUkrainian drones have struck a major oil refinery in Russia’s Volgograd region for the second time in nearly three months, according to Ukraine’s general staff.
Ukraine gets more Patriot air defense systems to counter deadly Russian attacks
Read full article: Ukraine gets more Patriot air defense systems to counter deadly Russian attacksUkraine has received more U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems to counter Russia's attacks, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
2 people killed in Ukraine’s Odesa region as Russia continues to target power grid
Read full article: 2 people killed in Ukraine’s Odesa region as Russia continues to target power gridAt least two people have been killed in a drone attack in Ukraine’s Odesa region, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Ukraine says it hit a key fuel pipeline near Moscow that supplies Russian forces
Read full article: Ukraine says it hit a key fuel pipeline near Moscow that supplies Russian forcesUkraine’s military intelligence said it hit an important fuel pipeline in the Moscow region that supplies the Russian army.
Orbán to press Trump for Hungary's exemption from new US sanctions on Russian oil
Read full article: Orbán to press Trump for Hungary's exemption from new US sanctions on Russian oilHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán plans to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to exempt Hungary from new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil when he visits Washington next week.
Russia blasts Ukraine's power grid again, causing outages across the country and killing 6
Read full article: Russia blasts Ukraine's power grid again, causing outages across the country and killing 6Russia has launched another massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing power outages across the country.
Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years
Read full article: Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 yearsPresident Donald Trump has appeared to suggest on social media that the U.S. resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades.
Putin claims Russian troops have surrounded 2 Ukrainian cities but Ukraine says that's not true
Read full article: Putin claims Russian troops have surrounded 2 Ukrainian cities but Ukraine says that's not trueRussian President Vladimir Putin is claiming that Ukrainian forces are surrounded by the Russian army in two key eastern cities and is offering to negotiate a deal for their surrender.
Putin says Russia's nuclear-armed underwater drone was tested successfully
Read full article: Putin says Russia's nuclear-armed underwater drone was tested successfullyPresident Vladimir Putin says Russia has conducted a successful test of a new atomic-powered and nuclear-capable underwater drone, declaring that the new weapon can’t be intercepted.
Lawmakers move to extend Russia's compulsory military draft to a year-round process
Read full article: Lawmakers move to extend Russia's compulsory military draft to a year-round processRussian lawmakers have endorsed a bill mandating year-round military conscription, rather than just in the spring and fall, as authorities seek to fill the ranks as fighting in Ukraine grinds through a fourth year.
Putin brandishes a new nuclear-powered missile as he digs in over Russia's demands on Ukraine
Read full article: Putin brandishes a new nuclear-powered missile as he digs in over Russia's demands on UkraineBy holding nuclear drills and boasting about the successful test of a pioneering nuclear-powered cruise missile, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a message to President Donald Trump: Moscow wouldn’t be cowed into concessions on Ukraine.
Kremlin says its test of a nuclear-powered missile reflects security concerns
Read full article: Kremlin says its test of a nuclear-powered missile reflects security concernsA Kremlin official says Russia’s test of a nuclear-powered missile that it claims can’t be stopped by air defenses reflects Moscow’s determination to look out for its security interests.
Russian missile and drone attacks kill 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy pleads for air defense
Read full article: Russian missile and drone attacks kill 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy pleads for air defenseOfficials say Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday have killed at least four people and wounded 20.
Russia faces a shrinking and aging population and tries restrictive laws to combat it
Read full article: Russia faces a shrinking and aging population and tries restrictive laws to combat itRussia has grappled with a shrinking and aging population for decades, with President Vladimir Putin viewing it as a threat to national security.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges US to broaden Russian oil sanctions and seeks long-range missiles
Read full article: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges US to broaden Russian oil sanctions and seeks long-range missilesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the United States to expand sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies to the whole sector.
Lithuanian president says Russian military planes violated the Baltic country's airspace
Read full article: Lithuanian president says Russian military planes violated the Baltic country's airspaceLithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says Russian military planes violated Lithuania’s airspace on Thursday evening.
Pump prices could rise after US, EU hit Russian oil companies with new sanctions and oil spikes
Read full article: Pump prices could rise after US, EU hit Russian oil companies with new sanctions and oil spikesOil prices spiked Thursday after the U.S. announced massive new sanctions on Russia’s oil industry in an attempt to get Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and end Moscow’s brutal war on Ukraine.
Putin deplores US sanctions as 'unfriendly' while EU joins in heaping restrictions on Russia
Read full article: Putin deplores US sanctions as 'unfriendly' while EU joins in heaping restrictions on RussiaThe European Union has heaped more economic sanctions on Russia, adding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new punitive measures the previous day against the Russian oil industry.
EU leaders agree to future Ukraine funds but make little headway on a plan to use Russia's assets
Read full article: EU leaders agree to future Ukraine funds but make little headway on a plan to use Russia's assetsEuropean Union leaders have ordered the bloc’s executive branch to come up with options for meeting Ukraine’s pressing economic and military needs over the next two years.
Putin directs drills of Russian nuclear forces as his summit with Trump is put on hold
Read full article: Putin directs drills of Russian nuclear forces as his summit with Trump is put on holdRussian President Vladimir Putin has directed drills of the country’s strategic nuclear forces that featured practice missile launches.
Ukraine's top slider condemns decision that may allow Russians to compete in Olympics
Read full article: Ukraine's top slider condemns decision that may allow Russians to compete in OlympicsUkraine's top Olympic sliding contender is frustrated with the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation's potential decision to allow Russian athletes to compete in the Milan-Cortina Games.
Ukrainians disappointed after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting fails to immediately secure Tomahawk missiles
Read full article: Ukrainians disappointed after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting fails to immediately secure Tomahawk missilesUkrainians are expressing disappointment as the U.S. may not provide long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv.
French police arrest 4 in alleged plot targeting exiled Russian activist and Putin critic
Read full article: French police arrest 4 in alleged plot targeting exiled Russian activist and Putin criticFrench police have detained four people suspected of plotting an attack on exiled Russian rights activist Vladimir Osechkin.
A former security guard at the US Embassy in Norway is convicted of spying for Russia and Iran
Read full article: A former security guard at the US Embassy in Norway is convicted of spying for Russia and IranA former security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Norway has been convicted of espionage after a court in Oslo found that he spied for Russia and Iran.
India seeks to import more US oil and gas under pressure from Trump to stop Russian oil purchases
Read full article: India seeks to import more US oil and gas under pressure from Trump to stop Russian oil purchasesIndia is looking to increase its purchases of crude oil and natural gas from the U.S. as it diversifies its energy supplies following criticism by U.S. President Donald Trump over its imports of discounted Russian oil.
Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Hungary. He first meets Friday with Zelenskyy at the White House
Read full article: Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Hungary. He first meets Friday with Zelenskyy at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has announced plans to meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
A look at some world leaders who have fled uprisings
Read full article: A look at some world leaders who have fled uprisingsA military coup this week in Madagascar forced the president into exile, joining a list of international leaders who fled their countries or went into hiding during uprisings to avoid incarceration or retaliation.
Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa meets with Putin in Moscow
Read full article: Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa meets with Putin in MoscowSyria’s interim leader, who led a swift rebel offensive last year that ousted former Syrian President Bashar Assad despite years of Moscow’s support, made his first visit to Russia and held talks with President Vladimir Putin.
Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billion
Read full article: Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billionGermany plans to send more than $2 billion in military aid to Ukraine amid concerns about dwindling Western support.
Russia makes more precise drones and is using them to attack Ukraine’s vital rail network
Read full article: Russia makes more precise drones and is using them to attack Ukraine’s vital rail networkRussia is intensifying drone strikes on Ukraine’s rail network, a critical lifeline for commercial freight, passenger traffic and military logistics.
Russian aerial attack hits a Ukrainian hospital, days before Zelenskyy meets Trump
Read full article: Russian aerial attack hits a Ukrainian hospital, days before Zelenskyy meets TrumpUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces have launched powerful glide bombs and drones against Kharkiv and hit a hospital.
Zelenskyy to visit Washington this week seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meeting
Read full article: Zelenskyy to visit Washington this week seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meetingUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will travel to the United States this week for talks on the potential U.S. provision of long-range weapons.
Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawks if Moscow doesn't settle war soon
Read full article: Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawks if Moscow doesn't settle war soonPresident Donald Trump is warning Russia that he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Moscow doesn't settle its war there soon.
North Korea displays new long-range missile at a military parade celebrating Kim Jong Un
Read full article: North Korea displays new long-range missile at a military parade celebrating Kim Jong UnNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has showcased his military's most powerful weapons at a massive parade attended by foreign leaders.
Melania Trump says 8 children are reunited with families after ongoing talks with Putin
Read full article: Melania Trump says 8 children are reunited with families after ongoing talks with PutinFirst lady Melania Trump says eight children displaced by the Russia-Ukraine war have been reunited with their families after ongoing talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
NATO begins a big nuclear exercise next week. Protecting the weapons is a key part of the drill
Read full article: NATO begins a big nuclear exercise next week. Protecting the weapons is a key part of the drillNATO has announced that its major annual nuclear exercise, "Steadfast Noon," is starting next week.
Russian strikes wound at least 20 in Ukraine's capital as child is killed in separate attack
Read full article: Russian strikes wound at least 20 in Ukraine's capital as child is killed in separate attackUkrainian authorities say that Russian drone and missile strikes wounded at least 20 people in Kyiv and damaged residential buildings and caused blackouts across swathes of Ukraine.
Putin says Russian air defenses were to blame for Azerbaijani jet's crash last year, killing 38
Read full article: Putin says Russian air defenses were to blame for Azerbaijani jet's crash last year, killing 38President Vladimir Putin said Russia’s air defense were to blame for downing an Azerbaijani jetliner in December that killed 38 people.
Ukraine's new missiles and drones cause gas shortages in Russia, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Ukraine's new missiles and drones cause gas shortages in Russia, Zelenskyy saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine's new long-range missiles and drones are causing significant gas shortages in Russia.
Russian strike seriously damages Ukrainian power plant as winter approaches, officials say
Read full article: Russian strike seriously damages Ukrainian power plant as winter approaches, officials sayUkrainian authorities say a Russian strike has seriously damaged one of Ukraine’s thermal power plants in an overnight attack, as Moscow pursued its campaign to deny Ukrainians heat, light and running water as winter approaches.
Kremlin welcomes Trump's comments on Putin's offer to extend the New START nuclear arms pact
Read full article: Kremlin welcomes Trump's comments on Putin's offer to extend the New START nuclear arms pactThe Kremlin has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about Russia’s offer to extend the last remaining nuclear arms treaty with the United States, saying it raises hope for keeping the pact alive after it expires in February.
At least 5 people are killed in a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine
Read full article: At least 5 people are killed in a large-scale Russian attack on UkraineAt least five people were killed after Russia launched drones, missiles and guided aerial bombs at Ukraine overnight in a major attack that officials there said targeted civilian infrastructure.
At least 1 dead and dozens injured as Russian drones strike a Ukrainian railway station
Read full article: At least 1 dead and dozens injured as Russian drones strike a Ukrainian railway stationRussian drones have struck a Ukrainian railway station in an attack that killed one person and wounded dozens.
Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt ties
Read full article: Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin has warned the United States that supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will seriously damage relations between Moscow and Washington but will not change the situation on the battlefield.
Captain of oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet will face trial in France
Read full article: Captain of oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet will face trial in FranceFrench authorities have announced the captain of an oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet will face trial in February.
Zelenskyy and UN atomic agency head warn of heightened risk at huge Ukrainian nuclear plant
Read full article: Zelenskyy and UN atomic agency head warn of heightened risk at huge Ukrainian nuclear plantUkraine’s president and the U.N. nuclear agency head are raising concerns about safety risks at the Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
After missile strike near Kyiv, volunteers and one café owner help stitch life back together
Read full article: After missile strike near Kyiv, volunteers and one café owner help stitch life back togetherA Russian missile has struck a neighborhood on the edge of Kyiv, leaving destruction in its wake.
Ukraine nuclear plant enters fifth day on emergency power as Zelenskyy announces $90B arms deal
Read full article: Ukraine nuclear plant enters fifth day on emergency power as Zelenskyy announces $90B arms dealUkraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant entered its fifth day running on emergency generators Saturday, creating mounting safety concerns at Europe’s largest nuclear facility.
Russia tells UN: No intent to attack Europe, but aggression will get a 'decisive response'
Read full article: Russia tells UN: No intent to attack Europe, but aggression will get a 'decisive response'Russia’s top diplomat is insisting to world leaders that Russia has no intention of attacking Europe.