Ukraine's drone assault ignites major oil refinery in Russia
Read full article: Ukraine's drone assault ignites major oil refinery in RussiaUkraine has intensified its drone attacks on Russia, setting fire to a major oil refinery in the south and killing at least two people, according to Russian authorities.
Ukraine strikes industrial facility in Volgograd; Russian drone kills man in Sumy
Read full article: Ukraine strikes industrial facility in Volgograd; Russian drone kills man in SumyUkraine struck a major industrial facility in the Russian city of Volgograd with FP-5 Flamingo missiles, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday, as a Russian drone attack killed a man in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region.
Zelenskyy says Russia is shifting air defenses to Moscow and other key sites after drone strikes
Read full article: Zelenskyy says Russia is shifting air defenses to Moscow and other key sites after drone strikesUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is moving air defenses to protect key targets like Moscow as Ukrainian drones hit deep inside the country.
Ukraine’s latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centers
Read full article: Ukraine’s latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centersUkrainian forces have struck a major natural gas processing plant and two key satellite communications centers in Russia.
A Russian drone strike in Ukraine kills 3 from one family, including a 13-year-old boy
Read full article: A Russian drone strike in Ukraine kills 3 from one family, including a 13-year-old boyA Russian drone strike on Sumy in northeastern Ukraine has killed three members of one family, including a 13-year-old boy.
Russia strikes an apartment block in Ukraine's city of Kharkiv and 1 person is killed
Read full article: Russia strikes an apartment block in Ukraine's city of Kharkiv and 1 person is killedRussian guided bombs have struck an apartment block in Kharkiv, Ukraine, killing at least one person and injuring nine, including a child.
The European Union has quietly sought to reopen communication with Russia
Read full article: The European Union has quietly sought to reopen communication with RussiaEU officials say that the European Union has reached out to Moscow in a tentative bid to open a line of communication so the continent is not sidelined in any potential talks to end Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital
Read full article: Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capitalUkraine has hit a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, disrupting hundreds of flights at the capital's airports.
Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties
Read full article: Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business tiesRussians President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, seeking to bolster business and other ties with members of the regional bloc.
UK military investigates after Russian warship fires warning shots near yacht in the Channel
Read full article: UK military investigates after Russian warship fires warning shots near yacht in the ChannelA Russian warship has fired warning shots near a U.K.-registered pleasure yacht in the English Channel.
Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker
Read full article: Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tankerUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin each spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, marking Trump's 80th birthday and ahead of this week’s G7 summit.
Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in southern Russia and triggers fire at sea terminal
Read full article: Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in southern Russia and triggers fire at sea terminalA Ukrainian drone attack has killed one person and injured three in Russia’s Krasnodar region, according to local officials.
Ukraine hits fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula
Read full article: Ukraine hits fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsulaIn a new blow to the Kremlin’s narrative that Moscow is winning the 4-year-old war in Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces have targeted fuel supplies to the Crimean Peninsula.
Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia
Read full article: Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in RussiaA series of long-range Ukrainian attacks hit targets deep inside Russia, part of Kyiv’s efforts to raise the costs of the war for the Kremlin by striking energy facilities and military industries.
Ukraine is ready to share drone technology with Nordic and Baltic countries, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Ukraine is ready to share drone technology with Nordic and Baltic countries, Zelenskyy saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Nordic and Baltic leaders at summit in Estonia amid tensions over Ukrainian drones straying into the region.
European leaders voice 'urgent need' to bolster Ukraine's defenses against ballistic missiles
Read full article: European leaders voice 'urgent need' to bolster Ukraine's defenses against ballistic missilesThe leaders of the U.K., Ukraine, France and Germany discussed the “urgent need” to ramp up production of weapons to combat Russia’s powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missiles in a meeting in London on Sunday.
Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks
Read full article: Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talksResidents of St. Petersburg have been told to stay indoors after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted the city.
Astronauts briefly take shelter during repair to fix leak on the International Space Station
Read full article: Astronauts briefly take shelter during repair to fix leak on the International Space StationAstronauts aboard the International Space Station have briefly taken shelter during a repair to fix a new leak.
Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it
Read full article: Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in itRussian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face meeting, saying he sees “no point” in it.
Venice Biennale artists demand names removed from visitors’ ballot and threaten lawsuit
Read full article: Venice Biennale artists demand names removed from visitors’ ballot and threaten lawsuitDozens of artists at this year’s Venice Biennale are threatening legal action if their names aren't removed from a visitor voting ballot.
Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum
Read full article: Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forumUkrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semis. Mensik ends Fonseca's run
Read full article: Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semis. Mensik ends Fonseca's runMarta Kostyuk, the top clay player this season and a strong supporter of Ukraine, has reached her first major semifinal at the French Open.
Macron says French Navy, backed by the UK, intercepted a sanctioned tanker from Russia
Read full article: Macron says French Navy, backed by the UK, intercepted a sanctioned tanker from RussiaThe French Navy, with UK support, has intercepted another Russia-linked oil tanker under international sanctions.
Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil infrastructure as Kyiv braces for more strikes
Read full article: Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil infrastructure as Kyiv braces for more strikesUkrainian drones struck oil facilities in two southern Russian regions overnight into Saturday, local officials said, the latest in a near-daily campaign targeting infrastructure that funds Moscow’s invasion.
Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say
Read full article: Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials sayRussian intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets as sanctions squeeze the country’s wartime economy.
Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials say
Read full article: Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials sayRomanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania.
Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones
Read full article: Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zonesAn annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees.
Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes
Read full article: Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pressing the United States for more Patriot air defense missiles to counter Russian attacks.
Zelenskyy asks Trump for more US air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv says
Read full article: Zelenskyy asks Trump for more US air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress asking for more air defense ammunition.
UK cyberspying chief calls AI 'an unstoppable force' and warns about Russia
Read full article: UK cyberspying chief calls AI 'an unstoppable force' and warns about RussiaBritain's cyberspying chief has warned that artificial intelligence is becoming an “unstoppable force” weaponized just below traditional warfare levels.
Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus
Read full article: Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally BelarusTrucks carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles rumbled over forest roads, submarines set sail from Arctic and Pacific ports, and crews scrambled into warplanes as Russia and neighboring Belarus held the final stage of their joint nuclear drills.
Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate
Read full article: Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalateUkrainian drones have struck another Russian refinery, igniting a fire and producing massive black smoke.
Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters
Read full article: Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jittersLithuania's president and prime minister have been taken to safe locations after a suspected drone was detected near the country's border with Belarus.
Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war
Read full article: Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran warPrime Minister Keir Starmer insists that Britain’s support for Ukraine remains strong, despite the U.K. delaying some new sanctions on Russian oil.
Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks
Read full article: Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacksThe Russian military has begun drills of its nuclear forces that will feature practice launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles.
Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit
Read full article: Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summitRussian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers as Iran war squeezes supply
Read full article: Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers as Iran war squeezes supplyTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will give a 30-day extension for countries to import Russian oil already in tankers at sea.
Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk raise trophies for war-torn Ukraine on the tennis court
Read full article: Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk raise trophies for war-torn Ukraine on the tennis courtIt’s more than just poignant and intentional handshake snubs from Ukrainian players on the tennis courts these days.
Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding a dozen others
Read full article: Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding a dozen othersRussian officials say overnight Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least four people including three near Moscow.
Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing
Read full article: Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to BeijingRussian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin says.
Latvian prime minister resigns after controversy over stray Ukrainian drones
Read full article: Latvian prime minister resigns after controversy over stray Ukrainian dronesLatvian center-right Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned after losing support from the Progressives Party, her left-leaning coalition partner.
Russia hammers Ukraine for a 3rd straight day, flattening a Kyiv apartment block and killing 9
Read full article: Russia hammers Ukraine for a 3rd straight day, flattening a Kyiv apartment block and killing 9Authorities say a massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine has demolished an apartment block in Kyiv, killing nine and wounding dozens.
Supporters of bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia hit number to force House vote
Read full article: Supporters of bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia hit number to force House voteSupporters of a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia have reached a critical threshold to force a vote in the House.
Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile and calls it the world's most powerful
Read full article: Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile and calls it the world's most powerfulRussia’s President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the test launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile as a key part of efforts to modernize the country’s nuclear forces.
Greece says attack sea drone found on island is Ukrainian, calls incident 'extremely serious'
Read full article: Greece says attack sea drone found on island is Ukrainian, calls incident 'extremely serious'Greece’s defense minister has confirmed that a military sea drone discovered on a Greek island last week is Ukrainian built.
Russia and Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting as US-brokered ceasefire nears its end
Read full article: Russia and Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting as US-brokered ceasefire nears its endMoscow and Kyiv have accused each other of disregarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s request to stop their attacks.
Russia accuses Ukraine of violating US-brokered 3-day truce
Read full article: Russia accuses Ukraine of violating US-brokered 3-day truceRussia and Ukraine accused each other of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on Sunday, with both sides saying that people had been killed or wounded by drone and artillery strikes carried out in the past 24 hours.
Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight security
Read full article: Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight securityRussian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence in a victory in Ukraine during a military parade in Moscow marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
Read full article: Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swapPresident Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners.
What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine
Read full article: What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in UkraineA three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, has eased tensions over a potential Ukrainian attack on a Red Square parade in Moscow.
Protesters in pink balaclavas swarm Russia's pavilion at Venice Biennale and release colored smoke
Read full article: Protesters in pink balaclavas swarm Russia's pavilion at Venice Biennale and release colored smokePunk group Pussy Riot and Ukraine's FEMEN feminist organization have swarmed the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, protesting outside the venue and releasing colored smoke.
Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire
Read full article: Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefireUkrainian authorities say Russian drone and missile strikes during the night and into daylight hours have killed at least 22 people and wounded more than 80 others.
Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier
Read full article: Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlierRussia's Defense Ministry has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers
Read full article: Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankersUkraine has launched a wave of strikes against Russia’s oil export infrastructure, hitting a key loading port on the Baltic Sea and three tankers that Ukraine alleges were illegally used to transport Russian crude.
Ukraine says a strike hit Tuapse oil terminal, the fourth attack on the region in 2 weeks
Read full article: Ukraine says a strike hit Tuapse oil terminal, the fourth attack on the region in 2 weeksUkrainian forces have struck an oil terminal in the Russian Black Sea city of Tuapse, according to Ukraine’s General Staff.
Zelenskyy says he's seeking details of Putin’s May 9 ceasefire proposal
Read full article: Zelenskyy says he's seeking details of Putin’s May 9 ceasefire proposalUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he's seeking more details about a short-term ceasefire that Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump.
UK expels Russian diplomat in retaliation for Moscow’s recent expulsion of a British official
Read full article: UK expels Russian diplomat in retaliation for Moscow’s recent expulsion of a British officialThe U.K. has expelled a Russian diplomat in retaliation for Moscow’s recent expulsion of a British official and the smear campaign that followed.
Russia to hold a Victory Day parade without military equipment for the 1st time in nearly 2 decades
Read full article: Russia to hold a Victory Day parade without military equipment for the 1st time in nearly 2 decadesThe Russian Defense Ministry says the traditional Victory Day parade will take place without military equipment.
Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record
Read full article: Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly recordUkraine’s defense minister says the country's armed forces shot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago.
Germany suspects Russia is behind Signal phishing that targeted top officials
Read full article: Germany suspects Russia is behind Signal phishing that targeted top officialsThe German government suspects Russia is behind phishing attacks on Signal targeting high-ranking politicians, military personnel, and journalists.
Russian drone attack wounds 14 while Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia-held area
Read full article: Russian drone attack wounds 14 while Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia-held areaAuthorities in Ukraine say a Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa has wounded 14 people including two children.
In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without a tilt into war
Read full article: In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without a tilt into warIn Baltic skies, there's a regular ballet of posturing between pilots from NATO nations and Russia.
More countries are turning to nuclear power 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster
Read full article: More countries are turning to nuclear power 40 years after the Chernobyl disasterThe 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster fueled global fears about nuclear energy and slowed down its development in Europe and other regions.
Justice Department reaches $1.25M settlement with Trump 2016 campaign aide over Russia probe
Read full article: Justice Department reaches $1.25M settlement with Trump 2016 campaign aide over Russia probeAn aide to President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign who was the target of secret surveillance during the FBI’s Russia investigation has reached a settlement with the federal government.
EU close to approving a $106B loan for Ukraine after months of deadlock
Read full article: EU close to approving a $106B loan for Ukraine after months of deadlockThe European Union is close to approving a 90 billion euro ($106 billion) loan package to support Ukraine’s military and financial needs for the next two years.
Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief says
Read full article: Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief saysThe head of the U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre warns that hostile nations like Russia, Iran and China are behind the most serious cyberattacks in the U.K. In a speech Wednesday, Richard Horne said British businesses need to prepare for large-scale cyberattacks, especially if the U.K. becomes involved in international conflicts.
US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial
Read full article: US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denialThe U.S. Treasury Department has extended its pause on sanctions on Russian oil shipments to ease shortages from the Iran war, days after Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out such a move.
Ukraine scrambles to supply air defenses as large-scale Russia attacks kill 16
Read full article: Ukraine scrambles to supply air defenses as large-scale Russia attacks kill 16Russia has launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, targeting civilian areas with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against RussiaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country's top priority is securing help to buy and build more air defense systems.
Ukraine and Germany launch plans for joint production of advanced drones and other defense systems
Read full article: Ukraine and Germany launch plans for joint production of advanced drones and other defense systemsUkraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems.
Swimming becomes first major Olympic sport to lift restrictions on Russian athletes
Read full article: Swimming becomes first major Olympic sport to lift restrictions on Russian athletesThe governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire
Read full article: Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefireRussia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday.
UK and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic
Read full article: UK and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the North AtlanticBritain and Norway have conducted a weekslong operation to deter Russian spy submarines near undersea cables in the North Atlantic.
