Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze
Read full article: Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablazeUkrainian drones hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture the Patriot air defense systems.
Kremlin hails 'important step' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia
Read full article: Kremlin hails 'important step' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on RussiaThe Kremlin has welcomed as an “important step” the International Olympic Committee’s decision to remove many of its restrictions on Russia, a big step closer to letting it field a full team when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games.
Russian attacks kill 4 across Ukraine, striking Kyiv for second straight day
Read full article: Russian attacks kill 4 across Ukraine, striking Kyiv for second straight dayOfficials say Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine have killed four people, including two in Kyiv, as Moscow kept up its pressure on the capital in the latest phase of the war, now in its fifth year.
Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says
Read full article: Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report saysRussia 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.
Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis
Read full article: Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisisLines are growing at Russian gas stations -- and so is the frustration and uncertainty as several months of Ukrainian attacks have set oil refineries ablaze and choked supplies for motorists across the vast country.
Ukrainian drones set another Russian oil refinery ablaze as Putin admits fuel shortages
Read full article: Ukrainian drones set another Russian oil refinery ablaze as Putin admits fuel shortagesUkraine 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 says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsula
Read full article: Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsulaUkraine says its forces struck a railway bridge, a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea as Kyiv’s military authorities seek to isolate the vital Russian-held peninsula in the latest stage of the 4-year-old war.
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.
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.
A man who set fire to homes linked to Starmer is in jail. His Russian-speaking handler slipped away
Read full article: A man who set fire to homes linked to Starmer is in jail. His Russian-speaking handler slipped awayA shadowy figure known as El Money orchestrated arson attacks in London linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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.
Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West
Read full article: Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the WestArmenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will focus on its geopolitical future as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer ties with the EU and the U.S. That is despite Armenia's longstanding relations with Russia that are favored by most of the country's opposition parties.
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.
Massive Russian attack kills 22 people across Ukraine, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting
Read full article: Massive Russian attack kills 22 people across Ukraine, officials say, as Moscow escalates fightingRussian forces launched a massive aerial attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, and officials say at least 22 civilians were killed and 138 were wounded.
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.
With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war
Read full article: With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his warPresident Vladimir Putin is facing a battlefield stalemate in Ukraine and growing war fatigue among Russians and appears ready to change the narrative around the conflict.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say
Read full article: Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials sayThree Western intelligence officials from different countries have told The Associated Press that a campaign of targeted killings they blame on Russia has ramped up since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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.
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.
AP Was There: Early Chernobyl victims buried in Moscow cemetery
Read full article: AP Was There: Early Chernobyl victims buried in Moscow cemeteryIn the weeks after the April 26, 1986, explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, it was difficult to get any information about the scope of the disaster, aside from terse announcements from the government of the Soviet Union.
Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief will say
Read full article: Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief will sayThe 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 will emphasize that 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.
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.
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war
Read full article: Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran warPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine.
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.
Russia's internet crackdown leads to a spring of growing discontent
Read full article: Russia's internet crackdown leads to a spring of growing discontentAnger and frustration is growing in Russia over government restrictions on the internet that have disrupted daily life, hurt businesses and brought condemnation from both Kremlin critics and supporters alike.
Central African Republic's president sworn in for a third term after disputed election
Read full article: Central African Republic's president sworn in for a third term after disputed electionCentral African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has been sworn in for a third term three months after a disputed election.
Russia thwarts protests over the blocking of a popular messaging app, but frustration persists
Read full article: Russia thwarts protests over the blocking of a popular messaging app, but frustration persistsAuthorities in nearly a dozen regions across Russian have refused to authorize protests in recent weeks over internet censorship and the blocking of Telegram, a popular messaging app.
Ukraine faces growing pressure because of the war in Iran as Russia readies a new offensive
Read full article: Ukraine faces growing pressure because of the war in Iran as Russia readies a new offensiveWith U.S.-brokered Ukraine peace talks on hold due to the war in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to try to expand his military gains via new offensives against his southern neighbor that will put even more pressure on Kyiv.
Analysis: Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels
Read full article: Analysis: Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heelsTwo weeks into the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has increasingly been knocked back on his political heels.
Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'
Read full article: Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and won’t help bring a stop to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine.
Russian court convicts 19 people over deadly 2024 Moscow concert hall attack
Read full article: Russian court convicts 19 people over deadly 2024 Moscow concert hall attackA Moscow court has convicted 19 people of involvement in the 2024 shootings that killed 149 and injured more than 600 at a concert hall in Moscow.
Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the US
Read full article: Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the USBelarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 18 more prisoners as part of his recent effort at a rapprochement with the United States.
Putin hosts Hungary's foreign minister for energy supply talks as war in Mideast causes disruptions
Read full article: Putin hosts Hungary's foreign minister for energy supply talks as war in Mideast causes disruptionsRussian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó for talks in Moscow.
Russia condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran as 'unprovoked act of armed aggression'
Read full article: Russia condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran as 'unprovoked act of armed aggression'Russia has condemned U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and urged an immediate stop to the campaign and a return to diplomacy.
2 journalists in Belarus imprisoned as part of a crackdown on free speech, media groups say
Read full article: 2 journalists in Belarus imprisoned as part of a crackdown on free speech, media groups sayA media rights group says a court in Belarus has convicted two independent journalists on charges of high treason and given them long prison sentences, the latest move in the government’s crackdown on dissent and free speech.
An attacker detonates an explosive device in Moscow, killing a police officer and himself
Read full article: An attacker detonates an explosive device in Moscow, killing a police officer and himselfRussian officials say an unidentified assailant has detonated an explosive device next to a patrol vehicle in Moscow, killing himself and a police officer and leaving two other officers injured.
Hungary threatens to block fresh EU sanctions against Russia over oil deliveries
Read full article: Hungary threatens to block fresh EU sanctions against Russia over oil deliveriesHungary is threatening to block new EU sanctions on Russia and slow EU help for Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries resume.
Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks
Read full article: Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talksA Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for fresh U.S.-brokered peace talks.
Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclear
Read full article: Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclearRussia has attacked Ukrainian cities again overnight as Ukraine accuses Russia of dragging its feet on new U.S.-brokered peace talks.
Russia says it will stick to New START's nuclear arms limits as long as the US does
Read full article: Russia says it will stick to New START's nuclear arms limits as long as the US doesRussia's top diplomat says that Moscow will observe the limits of the last nuclear arms pact with the United States that expired last week as long as it sees that Washington does the same.
Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks
Read full article: Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia breached its commitment to hold off on energy infrastructure attacks for a week when it launched a major assault on Ukraine overnight.
Putin hosts Syria's interim leader for talks, with Russian military bases on the agenda
Read full article: Putin hosts Syria's interim leader for talks, with Russian military bases on the agendaSyria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has arrived in Moscow for his second time in less than four months for talks, and Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized his readiness to help the country rebuild its war-battered economy.
Russian drones kill 3 and wound children in Ukraine as Zelenskyy urges speedier diplomacy
Read full article: Russian drones kill 3 and wound children in Ukraine as Zelenskyy urges speedier diplomacyOfficials in Ukraine say that a heavy Russian drone attack on Odesa has killed at least three people and wounded 23, including children and a pregnant woman.
Russia offers cash bonuses, frees prisoners and lures foreigners to replenish its troops in Ukraine
Read full article: Russia offers cash bonuses, frees prisoners and lures foreigners to replenish its troops in UkraineRussian authorities use various strategies to recruit new troops to replenish its supply of soldiers for its nearly 4-year-old full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Envoys push a US plan for ending Russia's war in Ukraine
Read full article: Envoys push a US plan for ending Russia's war in UkraineThe U.S.-led push to end Russia’s nearly 4-year-old war in Ukraine gained momentum late last year and is moving ahead in 2026, with leaders, diplomats and envoys working on trying to reach a deal.
Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key moment
Read full article: Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key momentUkrainian, Russian and U.S. envoys are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington’s push to end Moscow’s nearly 4-year-old invasion.
Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with glee, gloating and wariness
Read full article: Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with glee, gloating and warinessRussian officials and media are reacting to President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland with a mix of glee and caution.
Russia's top diplomat says NATO faces a deep crisis over Greenland
Read full article: Russia's top diplomat says NATO faces a deep crisis over GreenlandRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says the bid by U.S. President Donald Trump to take over Greenland poses a “deep crisis” for NATO and raises questions about the alliance’s preservation as a single military-political bloc.
Russia batters Ukraine's power grid again as officials seek momentum in US-led peace talks
Read full article: Russia batters Ukraine's power grid again as officials seek momentum in US-led peace talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has launched more than 300 drones and missiles in a nighttime attack on Ukraine's power grid.
Ukrainian drone strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands in Russia-occupied southern Ukraine
Read full article: Ukrainian drone strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands in Russia-occupied southern UkraineKremlin-installed authorities in Russia-occupied parts of southern Ukraine say Ukrainian drone strikes have damaged energy networks.
US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace
Read full article: US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peaceThe United States is accusing Russia of a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation” of the nearly four-year war in Ukraine at a time when the Trump administration is trying to advance negotiations toward peace.
Russia uses its new ballistic missile in a major attack on Ukraine and a warning to West
Read full article: Russia uses its new ballistic missile in a major attack on Ukraine and a warning to WestRussia has launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.
Russian drone strikes cause major blackouts in two regions of Ukraine
Read full article: Russian drone strikes cause major blackouts in two regions of UkraineRussian drone strikes have knocked out power in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region and left over 600,000 households in Dnipropetrovsk without electricity.
US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin
Read full article: US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's PutinThe U.S. military operation in Venezuela can be seen as both a benefit and a burden for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service, Moscow says
Read full article: Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service, Moscow saysRussia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service, Russia’s Ministry of Defense says, as negotiators continue to search for a breakthrough in peace talks to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Central African Republic's incumbent president, a Russian ally, eyes a third term in key elections
Read full article: Central African Republic's incumbent president, a Russian ally, eyes a third term in key electionsThe Central African Republic voted on Sunday to elect a new president and federal lawmakers.
Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says
Read full article: Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he will meet on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida.
Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland
Read full article: Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartlandUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia’s war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized zone monitored by international forces.
Explosion in Moscow kills 3 people. Official says Ukrainian intelligence was behind it
Read full article: Explosion in Moscow kills 3 people. Official says Ukrainian intelligence was behind itRussian investigators say that an explosion in Moscow has killed three people, including two police officers.
The killing of a general in Moscow follows a series of assassinations Russia blames on Ukraine
Read full article: The killing of a general in Moscow follows a series of assassinations Russia blames on UkraineRussia has accused Ukraine of carrying out a number of high-profile attacks against prominent Russians since Moscow invaded its neighbor nearly four years ago.
Russian strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for talks on peace plan
Read full article: Russian strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for talks on peace planA Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa has killed eight people and wounded 27, according to Ukraine’s emergency service.
Putin tells his annual news conference that the Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be met
Read full article: Putin tells his annual news conference that the Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be metPresident Vladimir Putin has emphasized that Moscow’s troops are advancing across the battlefield in Ukraine and has voiced confidence that the Kremlin will achieve its goals militarily if Kyiv doesn't agree to Russia’s conditions in peace talks.