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NATO and Ukraine to Discuss Russia’s Hypersonic Missile Strike

Ambassadors from NATO and Ukraine will convene on Tuesday in the NATO-Ukraine Council to address the missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

Zelensky Urges Strong Global Response to Russian Hypersonic Missile Strike

The Ukrainian leader said Wednesday’s overnight attack on the city of Dnipro was “damning proof that Russia definitely does not want peace.”

U.S. Targets Gazprombank in New Sanctions Package

Washington accused Gazprombank of facilitating payments for soldiers and enabling Russia’s purchase of military equipment for the war.

U.S. Cites Changing Russian Tactics as Reason for Reversing Landmine Policy

Rights groups have condemned the move, saying that Ukraine’s use of the mines would violate the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty.

Russia’s FSB Arrests German Man for Alleged Sabotage of Energy Infrastructure in Kaliningrad

The man, identified as Nikolai Gaiduk, was accused of being involved in a March 2024 explosion at a gas distribution station in Kaliningrad.

North Korea Sent More Weapons to Russia, South Korean Lawmaker Says

Among the weapons said to have been shipped are 70mm self-propelled artillery and 240mm long-range rocket launchers.

Kim Jong Un Meets With Russia’s Natural Resources Minister in Pyongyang

Kim said the meeting was intended to “further promote” trade and scientific exchange, noting that relations between the two countries have “reached...

Abkhazian Leader Resigns Amid Protests Over Russian Investment Plan

Aslan Bzhania’s resignation is part of a deal under which protesters agreed to vacate government buildings they stormed last week.

Russian Drone Strike Kills 7 in Ukraine’s Sumy Region, Zelensky Says

“Tragically, as of now, we know that seven people, including a child, were killed in this attack,” Zelensky wrote on social media.

Russian Court Jails 2 Men for Vandalizing Memorial to Fallen Soldiers in Ukraine

Security footage shown in court captured the pair, visibly intoxicated, kicking over vases of flowers at the memorial on the night of March 10.

France Remains Open to Ukraine Using French Missiles Against Targets in Russia, Minister Says

“We openly said that this was an option that we would consider,” French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said.

Zelensky Says Wants to End War by Diplomacy Next Year

Zelensky spoke a day after saying the war will end "sooner" than it otherwise would have done once Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Ukraine Will Face Severe Hardship if Russia Targets Its Energy Grid This Winter, UN Warns

“If they were to target the energy sector again, this could be a tipping point,” said Matthias Schmale, the UN’s humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine...

Ukraine Arrests Army Officer Accused of Spying for Russia

The man, a lieutenant colonel, was accused of providing Russia with details about Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance missions.

U.K. Scrambles Jets to Monitor Russian Military Plane Over North Sea

Two Royal Air Force Typhoon jets from Lossiemouth, Scotland, shadowed the Russian Bear-F aircraft as it flew over the North Sea.

Russia Launches First Combined Drone and Missile Attack on Kyiv Since Summer

Ukraine’s air force said it intercepted four missiles and downed 37 drones launched by Russia across eight regions overnight and into Wednesday morning...

Niger Invites Russian Firms to Mine Uranium, Other Resources

The move comes after authorities in Niger suspended French nuclear group Orano’s mining permit for one of the world’s largest uranium deposits.

Iranian Bank Cards Now Usable in Russia

Transactions have been made possible by linking Iran’s Shetab interbank network with Russia’s Mir payment system.

Russian Doctor Jailed 5.5 Years for Criticizing War During Patient Visit

Nadezhda Buyanova was arrested in February after the ex-wife of a soldier killed in Ukraine said she criticized the war during an appointment.

Shoigu Tells China’s Foreign Minister That U.S. ‘Containment’ Must Be Countered

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu is in Beijing this week for talks with Chinese officials and to attend an airshow.

Russian Strike on Zelensky’s Hometown Kills Mother, 3 Children, Minister Says

The Monday strike on Kryvyi Rih, President Zelensky’s hometown, hit a Soviet-era residential building, burying people beneath debris.

Court Rejects U.S.-Russian Woman’s Appeal Against ‘Treason’ Sentence

Ksenia Karelina was sentenced to 12 years in prison after she allegedly donated around $50 to a pro-Ukraine charity.

Russia’s FSB Says It Foiled Ukrainian Helicopter Plot

Authorities said Ukrainian intelligence officers tried to recruit a helicopter pilot and have him fly his aircraft to an area under Kyiv’s control.

Rwanda Counting on Russia to Train Nuclear Power Specialists

Rwanda, a small landlocked country with a population of around 13 million, generates around half its electricity from thermal sources, another 44 percent...

Burkina Faso Says Country Prefers Russia Partnership Over France

The country’s Foreign Minister told AFP, “There is no room for fear, because we know what we want and where we want to go.”

Russia Says Summoned Canadian Diplomat to Reject Sabotage Accusations

Moscow said the accusations were spread in a “coordinated manner, in the context of a hybrid war.”

Pro-Russia Hackers Ramp Up Cyber Attacks on South Korea, Presidential Office Says

Officials did not reveal the names of the hacking groups but said the South Korean government will enhance its capabilities to respond to such attacks...

Russian Man Jailed 13 Years for Donating $54 to Ukrainian Army

Alexander Kraychik was found guilty of “high treason” after he provided “financial assistance” aimed “against the security of the Russian Federation...

Russia Signs Security, Energy Deals With Venezuela

The new agreements include “intelligence and counter-espionage issues,” the use of drones and petroleum exploration technology.

Zelensky Says He Hopes Trump ‘Victory’ Will Bring ‘Just Peace in Ukraine Closer’

“We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump’s decisive leadership,” the Ukrainian president said.

Russia Launches ‘Record’ Number of Satellites Into Orbit, Including 2 Iranian-Built Devices

In total, the mission placed 51 Russian satellites, one Russian-Chinese device, a Russian-Zimbabwean satellite and two Iranian satellites into orbit.

Russian Strike on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Kills 6, Governor Says

Regional authorities said another nine people were wounded after Russian forces struck an infrastructure facility.

Moscow Court Upholds 12.5-Year Sentence for U.S.-Russian Man on Drug Charges

Robert Woodland was arrested in January for trying to hide 47 grams of mephedrone, and he was sentenced to jail in July.

Putin Met North Korean Foreign Minister, Kremlin Says

The North Korean Foreign Minister also met with her Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on her week-long trip to Russia.

Russia to Launch Private Iranian Satellites Into Orbit

Iran says the satellites will be used for agriculture, environmental monitoring and communications in remote areas.

Russia Claims Capture of New Eastern Ukraine Villages: Defense Ministry

Russia has been making swift advances in the eastern Donetsk region for weeks, taking dozens of towns and villages.

Moscow Denies ‘Baseless’ Claim Russia Behind Fake US Election Video

The faked video appeared to show Haitian immigrants talking about voting multiple times for Kamala Harris.

North Korea Says It Will Stand by Russia Until ‘Victory’ Over Ukraine

“We repeat that we will always stand firmly by our Russian comrades until victory day,” North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui said.

Germany Charges Russian Dual National Over Alleged Terror Plot

The man, identified only as Dieter S, was also charged with fighting for a pro-Moscow militia in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region.

3 Killed, 35 Wounded in Russian Strike on Ukraine’s Kharkiv

The city’s mayor said people were trapped in the upper floors of the building, adding that the airstrike destroyed several floors.

Police in Annexed Crimea Charge Woman Over 10-Year-Old Daughter’s ‘Pro-Ukraine’ Video

“Taking into account the age of the schoolgirl, her 38-year-old mother will be held administratively liable,” law enforcement officials said.

U.S. Sanctions Nearly 400 Firms, Accusing Them of Aiding Russia’s War Effort

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the entities and individuals were enabling Moscow’s war against Ukraine by supplying advanced technology.

North Korean Foreign Minister Arrives in Moscow for Talks With Lavrov

The visit comes amid Western warnings that thousands of North Korean troops are training in Russia and could be deployed to fight Ukraine.

Russia Says It Captured Village in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Region

The village of Kruhliakivka lies around 20 kilometers south of Kupiansk, a city in the Kharkiv region that Moscow is trying to encircle.

Russian Court Jails Ukrainian Man Over Ex-Submarine Commander’s Murder

Sergei Denysenko was arrested after army recruitment officer and former submarine commander Stanislav Rzhitsky was shot dead while jogging in a park.

U.S. Man Jailed in Russia Interviewed on State TV

Gordon Black was jailed for threatening to kill his Russian girlfriend whom he met online and stealing $102 from her.

Russian Army Says It Has Captured Key Town of Selydove in Eastern Ukraine

Selydove, with a pre-war population of 20,000, was home to the only Donetsk region coal mine still under Kyiv’s control.

North Korea’s Foreign Minister Arrives in Russia for Talks

Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui is headed to Moscow for talks with Russian officials, state media reported, her third visit to Russia this year.

U.K. Sanctions 3 Russian PR Firms, Senior Managers

The companies were accused of running “interference operations” in Ukraine and other European countries.

NATO Chief Says North Korean Troops Sent to Russia’s Kursk Region

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte decried the deployment as a sign of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “growing desperation.”

Russian Overnight Attacks on Ukraine Kill 6

The strikes came less than two days after Russia finished hosting the BRICS summit, where Putin faced calls from world leaders to end the war.

Russian Police Launch Manhunt After 6 Inmates Escape Prison

Prison guards in the western Lipetsk region were alerted to the prisoners’ disappearance after carrying out a routine inspection.

UN Chief Guterres Calls for ‘Just Peace’ in Ukraine

Antonio Guterres was in Russia for the first time since 2022 and was due to hold talks with Vladimir Putin later on Thursday.

Putin Warns Against ‘Illusory’ Attempts to Defeat Russia

The Kremlin leader made the remarks ahead of his first meeting with UN chief Antonio Guterres in more than two years.

Ukraine Accuses Russian Troops of Executing 4 POWs

Ukrainian prosecutors said the four national guard servicemen were captured on Oct. 6 near the Donetsk region town of Selydove.

U.S. Officials Confirm North Korea Sent Troops to Russia

But officials said the exact purpose of Pyongyang’s military deployments remained unclear.

North Korea Sent 1,500 More Troops to Russia, South Korea’s Spy Agency Tells Lawmakers

The latest deployment brings the total number of North Korean troops in Russia to 3,000, lawmaker Park Sun-won told reporters.

Belarus to Hold Next Presidential Election on Jan. 26

Widespread fraud was reported during the last presidential election in 2022, triggering weeks of mass protests and a crackdown on dissent.

Russian Troops Advance in Key Stronghold, Ukrainian Military Spokesman Says

Russian forces advanced over a key waterway in the eastern Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar, marking a setback for Kyiv’s embattled forces.

Russia Summons German Ambassador Over NATO Baltic Sea Command Center

The protest comes after Germany inaugurated the new naval command center in the port city of Rostock.

IMF Raises Russia’s Growth Forecast for 2024

The IMF now expects the Russian economy to expand by 3.6% this year, up from a previous forecast of 3.2%.

Indian PM Modi Calls for Quick End to Ukraine War in Meeting With Putin

“We believe that disputes should only be resolved peacefully. We totally support efforts to quickly restore peace and stability,” he said.

French Researcher Appeals 3-Year Jail Sentence, Moscow Court Says

Laurent Vinatier was working for a Swiss conflict mediation NGO at the time of his arrest in June.

Russian Drone Attacks Kill 3, Including Child, in Ukraine’s Sumy Region

Ukraine’s air force said it downed nearly two dozen Iranian-designed attack drones over the Sumy region overnight.

Russian Navy Ships Arrive in Myanmar for Joint Drills

Moscow held similar exercises with the Myanmar military junta last year.

Seoul Summons Russian Ambassador to Protest North Korean Troop Deployment

Authorities in Seoul said the move “poses a significant security threat not only to South Korea but to the international community” as well.

U.S. Posts $10 Million Reward Citing Russian Election Interference

The State Department singled out Russian media organization Rybar LLC, which also operates a Telegram channel popular among pro-Ukraine-war hardliners...

Russia Says Captured Another Village in Eastern Ukraine

Russia said it has taken the village of Zoryane, enabling its troops to approach the industrial hub of Kurakhove.

Russia, Ukraine Swap 190 POWs - Ministry

Ukrainian human rights center Zmina said a prominent rights activist, Maksym Butkevych, was freed in the swap.

Indian PM Modi to Visit Russia for BRICS Summit

It will be the Indian leader’s second trip to Russia this year following a visit to Moscow this summer that drew condemnation in Ukraine.

North Korea Sending ‘Large-Scale’ Troop Deployments to Fight in Ukraine War, Seoul Says

South Korea’s intelligence agency released detailed satellite images of what it said was Pyongyang’s first troop deployment to Russia.

U.S. Sanctions Chinese Firms Producing Drones for Russia

The U.S. Treasury Department accused “China-based” experts of helping Russia to design and develop one of its long-range attack drones.

Ukrainian Soldier Recounts U.S. Man's Torture in Russian Detention

Stephen Hubbard was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison last month on accusations of having fought for the Ukrainian military.

U.K. Issues Largest Sanctions Yet on Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’

Despite previous sanctions, a study by the Kyiv School of Economics found that Russia still exports around 4.1 million barrels a day via its shadow fleet...

U.K. Police Investigate Warehouse Package Fire Amid Russian Sabotage Fears

The incident occurred at a DHL warehouse near Birmingham on July 22. No one was injured in the fire, which was put out by staff and the fire brigade.

Russian Airstrikes Kill 10 in Northwestern Syria, War Monitor Says

Russia's air force hit "a sawmill, a furniture workshop and an olive presser" on the outskirts of Idlib, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

2 Russians Appear in Polish Court Over Wagner ‘Propaganda’

The men were detained in August 2023 for distributing leaflets about the Wagner Group in the cities of Warsaw and Krakow.

German Chancellor Scholz Hints Possible Talks With Putin as Berlin Explores Ways to End War

"It is time for us to do everything we can to explore how we can get to a situation where this war doesn't carry on indefinitely," Scholz said.

Russian Military Says Captured Village Near Ukaine's Pokrovsk

Moscow said its troops captured the village of Krasnyi Yar, which lies around 10 kilometers southeast of the critical logistics hub.

Spain Busts Chemicals Firm Evading Russia Sanctions

The firm used Armenia and Kyrgyzstan to send the sanctioned goods to Russia by land.

Kremlin Says Defense Pact With North Korea 'Unambiguous'

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the wording in the mutual defense treaty signed by Moscow and Pyongyang this summer "does not need to be clarified."

Russian Olympic Committee Chief Announces Surprise Resignation

A professional fencer, Stanislav Pozdnyakov was elected as the committee chief in 2018 as Russia faced a string of doping scandals.

Russia Reduces Consular Staff in Norway

Russia's two consulates in Norway said they would be temporarily suspending their consular services due to the staff cuts.

Russian Strike Kills 1, Wounds 16 in Southern Ukraine

Photos released by first responders showed several buildings engulfed in flames and firefighters working to extinguish the blaze.

Russian Court Hands French Researcher 3-Year Prison Sentence for Breaking 'Foreign Agent' Law

Laurent Vinatier was arrested in June and charged with gathering information on Russia's army without being registered as a "foreign agent."

Ukraine Says Destroyed Army Transport Plane in Russia

Ukraine's defense intelligence agency posted a video of what it said was an arson attack, showing a fire burning inside the military aircraft.

Russia Says Captured Another East Ukrainian Village Near Key Town

Moscow's Defense Ministry said its forces have now taken Mykhailivka, a village at the gates of the town of Selydove.

Zelensky Says Ukrainian Forces ‘Holding the Line’ in Kursk

Russia earlier this week claimed it had recaptured two villages in the Kursk region.

Fire at Chechnya Petrol Station Kills Four, Including Children

The petrol station close to the center of Chechnya’s capital, Grozny, was almost totally destroyed in the deadly blast.

Ukraine, Russia Say Foiled Dozens of Drone Attacks

Moscow did not confirm it had attacked Ukraine, and said it had downed 47 drones over its own territory.

Alexei Navalny Wrote He Knew He Would Die in Prison in New Memoir

The late Kremlin critic’s memoir, written before and during his imprisonment, will be released on October 22.

Ukrainian Reporter Died in Russian Detention, Kyiv Says

Victoria Roshchyna disappeared in August last year after traveling to Russian-held east Ukraine for a report.

Toll From Russian Strike on Odesa Rises to 8

The regional governor said Wednesday’s attack was the third strike on a civilian vessel in four days.

Russia Says Shot Down Ukrainian Drone Barrage

Kyiv said it was carrying out the strikes in response to Russian bombardment of its territory.

Russian Opposition Activist Slits Wrists in Court -Rights Group

Suvorova was arrested in 2023 for allegedly filing a false police report after she said that she was attacked by a police officer.

Russia Jails U.S. ‘Mercenary’, 72, for Nearly 7 Years

Prosecutors claimed that Hubbard, who had been living in Ukraine since 2014, was paid to serve in a territorial defense unit.

Russia Arrests Dutch Citizen for ‘Violence Against Police’

Harry Johannes Van Wurden — whose name was only given in Cyrillic — was placed in detention for two months.

‘Russian Spy’ Whale Likely Died of Infection – Norwegian Police

The whale, nicknamed “Hvaldimir,” a pun on the Norwegian word for whale (hval) and the whale’s purported ties to Moscow, first appeared in 2019.

Russia Calls On West to Lift Sanctions on Afghanistan

Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, did not say whether his country would lift its own terrorist designation on the Taliban.

Moldova Uncovers ’Unprecedented’ Pro-Russia Vote Rigging

The scheme is said to include more than 100,000 people with the right to vote in Moldova.