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CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell - Kyiv on edge amid fears over possible strike - Air raid sirens sounded across Kyiv on Wednesday as Ukraine's capital prepared for a possible Russian airstrike that did not come. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv had already announced it was closing temporarily Wednesday because of a "potential significant air attack," and a Ukrainian military official told CBS News it had information that Russia could try to strike the center of Kyiv with ballistic missiles. Holly Williams reports from Kyiv. 6H ago - 02:18

Air raid sirens sounded across Kyiv on Wednesday as Ukraine's capital prepared for a possible Russian airstrike that did not come. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv had already announced it was closing temporarily Wednesday because of a "potential significant air attack," and a Ukrainian military official told CBS News it had information that Russia could try to strike the center of Kyiv with ballistic missiles. Holly Williams reports from Kyiv.

CBS News - Top Stories - 39 minutes ago

Putin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zoo -- It comes after Pyongyang's reported deployment of thousands of soldiers to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine -- Asia

It comes after Pyongyang's reported deployment of thousands of soldiers to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine

BBC News - World - 1 hour ago

The Take: Is the Russia-Ukraine war entering uncharted territory?

After Ukraine strikes Russian territory with US missiles, what’s next?

Aljazeera - World - 1 hour ago

What is Storm Shadow missile? Ukraine hits Russia with UK weapon

The missile carries a range of around 155 miles and is designed to evade detection despite flying low after being launched

Independent UK - World - 2 hours ago

UK Storm Shadow missiles used inside Russia for first time - latest

It comes after Biden has approved the provision of anti-personnel landmines to Kyiv, as Putin ramps up Russia’s nuclear threat

Independent UK - World - 3 hours ago

U.S. closes Kyiv embassy after receiving information on 'potential significant air attack'

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv closed on Wednesday after receiving "specific information of a potential significant air attack," it said.

UPI - US News - 2 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: US decision to supply landmines to Ukraine criticised

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has now extended beyond 1,000 days. It has entered a new phase with a major shift in the position of the US and UK in agreeing to supply long-range missiles for Ukraine's use against targets inside Russia. That has had repercussions.

SBS - World - 2 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,001

These were the key developments on the 1,001st day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Aljazeera - World - 3 hours ago

U.S. reopens Kyiv embassy after Ukraine firing of ATACMS missiles into Russia prompted potential strike threat -- Yesterday

The strikes were widely reported by Russian war correspondents on Telegram and confirmed by an official on condition of anonymity

The Globe and Mail - World - 4 hours ago

British state media confirms 'Storm Shadow' strike deep inside Russia

London allegedly follows Washington in allowing Kiev to use Western long-range weapons against Russian territories

Russia Today - World - 5 hours ago

Ukraine live updates

The US is warning of a potential air strike on its embassy in Kyiv following a "specific" threat. Meanwhile, a former army chief has warned that Donald Trump's impending presidency could see Ukraine "forced to the negotiating table". Listen to the latest Daily podcast as you scroll.

Sky News - World - 5 hours ago

Ukraine launches UK Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia, a day after using US ATACMS

KYIV: Ukraine fired a volley of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia on Wednesday (Nov 20), the latest new Western weapon it has been permitted to use on Russian targets a day after it fired US ATACMS missil

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Ukraine launches British cruise missiles into Russia

The Biden administration also announced it will give Ukraine antipersonnel mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield advances.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 5 hours ago

US Support for Ukraine and Israel Is Eating into Weapons Stockpiles, Indo-Pacific Commander Says -- Head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Samuel Paparo cautioned that the U.S. providing or selling billions of dollars worth...

Head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Samuel Paparo cautioned that the U.S. providing or selling billions of dollars worth of air defenses to both Ukraine and Israel is now impeding his ability to respond in the Indo-Pacific.

Military.com - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Europe preps for WWIII as secret docs reveal plans for 800K troops in case Russia invades NATO

The alarm is not contained to Germany. Sweden and Norway have also recently issued pamphlets and literature instructing citizens of how to prepare should the Ukraine War conflict boil over into their...

New York Post - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Ukraine fires British Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, reports say

It’s reported that Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow long-range missiles into Russia for the first time. It follows U.S. President Joe Biden’s reported decision earlier this week to approve the use of American longer-range missiles on targets deep inside Russia. Henry Ridgwell reports.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

UK-trained elite commandos approached to fight for Russia against Ukraine

Investigation: The UK trained and paid special forces to fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan. As hundreds of these fighters live in danger while Britain delays decisions on whether to give them sanctuary, the UK’s adversaries are circling. Holly Bancroft, Fahim Abed, May Bulman and Jessica Purkiss report

Independent UK - Politics - 6 hours ago

Ukraine accuses Russia of spreading fake warning of major air attack

Russia staged "a massive information-psychological attack" against Ukraine by spreading a fake warning, purportedly from Ukrainian military intelligence, about an imminent mass air attack, Kyiv's top spy agency said on Wednesday.

CBC News - World - 7 hours ago

Western human rights groups blast Biden over Ukraine land mines

Western human rights organizations have condemned US President Joe Biden for supplying Ukraine with anti-personnel land mines

Russia Today - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Russia's Ukraine invasion has failed to meet Putin's goals '1,000 days later,' US Defense Secretary Austin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has failed to meet any of his goals in Ukraine, even after more than 1,000 days of war, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday.

New York Post - World - 7 hours ago

US Will Allow Ukraine to Use American Antipersonnel Land Mines Against Russian Forces

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the Biden administration will allow Ukraine to use American-supplied antipersonnel land mines to help slow Russia’s battlefield progress in the war.

Military.com - US News - 15 hours ago

US to reopen Kyiv embassy amid threat of Russian attack

The U.S. and Canada closed their embassies in Kyiv, amid the threat of a Russian attack on Ukraine's capital, but the State Department announced that...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

US shuts Kyiv embassy citing strike threat after Ukraine fires ATACMS at Russia

KYIV: The United States shut its embassy in Kyiv on Wednesday (Nov 20) morning due to what it called the threat of a significant air attack, a day after Ukraine used Amer

Channel NewsAsia - World - 8 hours ago

Ukraine fires UK Storm Shadow missiles into Russia: media

Ukraine has fired UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for the first time, British media reported on Wednesday, after being given the green light from London.Several missiles were launched...

International The News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Starmer faces calls to give Commons statement over use of Storm Shadow in Russia

The government is refusing to comment on reports Ukraine has fired UK-made missiles into Russia for the first time. The move came on the same day the defence secretary announced cuts to Britain's own military resources.

Sky News - Politics - 8 hours ago

Some US weapons may be delivered to Ukraine after Biden's term ends, Pentagon says

Pentagon officials tell VOA it might take weeks or months for some aid to arrive in Ukraine

Voice of America - World - 8 hours ago

US plans to reopen embassy in Kyiv after threat of Russian attack

Information received by US indicates a combined drone and missile attack on the capital, Ukraine’s national broadcaster reports

Irish Times - World - 8 hours ago

Ukraine fires long-range Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for 1st time

Ukrainian armed forces fired UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for the first time on Wednesday, the second long-range assault after the US approved their usage earlier this week.

New York Post - World - 9 hours ago

First Look -- How wind and solar is restoring Ukraine's energy and resisting Russian missile attacks -- Russia has consistently targeted Ukraine's energy facilities, forcing companies to constantly rebuild and go weeks without power. Clean energy has begun to replace damaged coal and gas power plants, and it is proving more reliable and harder to destroy.

Russia has consistently targeted Ukraine’s energy facilities, forcing companies to constantly rebuild and go weeks without power. Clean energy has begun to replace damaged coal and gas power plants, and it is proving more reliable and harder to destroy.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 9 hours ago

Russia gifts North Korea zoo animals after being given troops

An African lion, two bears, two domestic yaks, 25 pheasants, 40 mandarin ducks and five white cockatoos were sent to North Korea.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Oil settles down on strong US supply, losses capped by Ukraine escalation

Brent crude futures for January were down 46 cents at $72.85 a barrel by 1:03 p.m. ET. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures for December, due to expire on Wednesday were down 29 cents at $68.84

The Globe and Mail - Business - 10 hours ago

US moves to shut Kyiv embassy after threats of 'significant' air attack

The threats come a day after Ukraine launched a series of US-made missiles into Russian territory, with Ukrainian officials claiming Russia is using intimidation tactics against their allies.

SBS - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Too little too late? Ukrainians react to US permission to strike deep into Russia

Many Ukrainians welcome the U.S. decision to let Ukraine use U.S.-supplied missiles to strike deep into Russian territory. But on the streets of Ukraine's capital, many also say they feel the decision is too little too late. Anna Chernikova reports from Kyiv. VOA footage by Vladyslav Smilianets.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Trudeau says G20 leaders' statement on Ukraine is not strong enough -- Dylan Robertson -- -

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday the final leaders' statement from the G20 summit in Brazil is not strong enough on the war in Ukraine.

CBC News - Politics - 11 hours ago

Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles at targets inside Russia for first time

Ukraine has fired UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for the first time since the beginning of the conflict, the Guardian understands according to multiple sources.

Tehran Times - World - 11 hours ago

Ukraine has seen success in building clean energy, which is harder for Russia to destroy

Maxim Timchenko, who runs the largest private energy company in Ukraine, pulls out a piece of paper with bar charts showing how much new electricity his company has brought online this year in the cou

Washington Times - World - 11 hours ago

US agrees to give Ukraine anti-personnel mines

The Biden administration has given Kyiv the go-ahead to use American land mines against Russian troops, with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin calling it a positive step. Domitilla Sagramoso at King's College London spoke with DW about the implications of the move.

Deutsche Welle - World - 11 hours ago

COP29: Ukraine pledges to build back greener

On the sidelines of the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Euronews spoke to Ukraine’s environment minister Svitlana Grynchuk about why the country remains committed to climate action, and isn’t waiting for the bombing to stop before ‘building back green’.

Euronews - Environment - 11 hours ago

Russian Ally Belarus Arrests Hundreds of People for Ukraine Support

At least 1,671 Belarusians were detained for their anti-war stance or for showing support for Ukraine, human rights activists say.

Newsweek - World - 11 hours ago

The West is about to sell out Ukraine in a world-historic betrayal

As Vladimir Putin threatens nuclear escalation and Joe Biden promises to send more military equipment to Ukraine, there are warnings of “World War Three” on all sides. Pay them no heed. What lies ahead is not an apocalypse but a world-historic betrayal.

Evening Standard - Opinion - 12 hours ago

Ukraine Fires British Storm Shadow Long-Range Missiles on Russia for First Time: Report

Ukrainian forces reportedly have attacked targets in Russia with British-made Storm Shadow missiles for the first time.

Breitbart - World - 12 hours ago

British Storm Shadow missiles used inside Russia for first time: Ukraine war latest

Ukraine hits Putin’s ammunition warehouse with ATACMS near Kursk on 1,000th day of war

Independent UK - Politics - 14 hours ago

Now Ukraine fires British missiles at Russia for first time

Russians share photographs of exploded fragments showing markings of UK-made Storm Shadow weapons

Independent UK - Politics - 12 hours ago

Storm Shadow strikes show Britain is serious about supporting Ukraine

Long-range missiles may help to erode Russia’s dominance on the battlefield – and dash its hopes of an all-out victory this year

Telegraph UK - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Ukraine's Zelensky says North Korea may send up to 100,000 troops to Russia

North Korea could send up to 100,000 troops to aid Moscow in its war against Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned, amid reports that the North was sending additional long-range artillery systems.

UPI - World - 13 hours ago

Coast Guard Set to Receive New Icebreaker by Year's End, Bolstering US Presence in Arctic -- The need for ships with icebreaking capabilities is growing as China and Russia increase their presence in the Arctic...

The need for ships with icebreaking capabilities is growing as China and Russia increase their presence in the Arctic, officials told members of a House subcommittee Thursday.

Military.com - Opinion - 13 hours ago

British Storm Shadow missiles fired into Russia for first time

It comes after US president Joe Biden agreed to allow Kyiv to fire American long-range Atacms weapon

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Russia to Ban Countries that Allow Gender Reassignment from Adopting Russian Babies

Citizens of countries where transitioning between genders is legal will no longer be permitted to adopt Russian children following a bill that was supported by the nation's upper legislative house.

International Business Times - World - 13 hours ago

Staff at Irish embassy in Ukraine told to work from home as tensions escalate

It comes after the US closed its embassy in Kyiv because of a ‘potential significant air attack’ by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces.

Evening Standard - Politics - 14 hours ago

Biden Admin Reverses Policy, Approves Anti-Personnel Mines for Ukraine

The Pentagon said the administration has approved transfers of non-persistent landmines, ‘which become inert after a preset period of time.’

Epoch Times - US News - 14 hours ago

Russia plans new tax for selling crypto – media

Income derived from crypto transactions and mining activities will reportedly be subject to a tax of up to 15%

Russia Today - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

U.S. will allow Ukraine to use American antipersonnel land mines against Russian forces

The war, which reached its 1,000-day milestone on Tuesday, has largely been going Russia's way in recent months.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 14 hours ago

Ukraine uses UK-made Storm Shadow missiles to strike Russia

Ukraine has used British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to strike Russian territory for the first time, a report said Wednesday, citing a Western official...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

US and other embassies in Kyiv closed amid warning of 'significant air attack'

Air raid sirens sounded in the Ukrainian capital and other cities during the day, according to reports - while the US said it was going to start allowing Ukraine to use American-supplied anti-personnel landmines to help fight Russian troops.

Sky News - World - 14 hours ago

Ukraine fires UK-supplied missiles at targets inside Russia

Reports suggest fragments from the Storm Shadow missiles have been discovered in Russia's Kursk region. But there is no confirmation about their use and questions remain about how much impact the weapons will have on the conflict.

Sky News - Politics - 14 hours ago

Russia denies cutting Baltic Sea cables as tensions rise

Over the weekend two cables in the Baltic Sea were cut — including one connected to Germany — with European governments suspecting foul play. A Chinese vessel that was in the area has also raised suspicions.

Deutsche Welle - World - 14 hours ago

EU sticks to Biden as Putin eyes Trump on Ukraine deal

For now, the EU is only considering working with the Biden administration with regards to a Ukraine peace deal, EU sources told Euractiv as tensions between Russia, Ukraine and the US continue to rise.

Euractiv - Politics - 14 hours ago

World News -- Moscow says its Bryansk region attacked with U.S.-made long-range missiles -- Moscow said Tuesday that Ukraine had attacked Russian soil for the first time with U.S.-supplied ATACMS long-range missiles, a day after U.S. President Joe Biden reportedly gave his permission for the weapons to be used.

Moscow said Tuesday that Ukraine had attacked Russian soil for the first time with U.S.-supplied ATACMS long-range missiles, a day after U.S. President Joe Biden reportedly gave his permission for the weapons to be used.

UPI - World - 14 hours ago

Western embassies shut down in Kyiv due to potential Russian air threat

ALBAWABA- Following the lead of the United States, Spain, Italy, and Greece have announced the temporary suspension of services at their embassies in Ky

Albawaba - World - 15 hours ago

Biden has pivoted to allow Ukraine to use US missiles in Russia. Why now?

Analysts point to shifting realities on battlefield, looming Trump presidency as likely reasons for long-awaited move.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Seoul's Spy Agency Reveals Latest North Korean Military Aid to Russia

The National Intelligence Service also said Kim Jong Un could be preparing to visit Russia, where he has sent thousands of troops.

Newsweek - World - 15 hours ago

This may be the beginning of the end of the war in Ukraine -- Andrew Hammond

With Donald Trump’s election victory upending the conflict, Moscow and Kyiv are now just looking to maximize battlefield gains ahead of a likely peace negotiation as Europe works to find a united way forward

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 15 hours ago

Zelenskyy warns Ukraine will lose the war if US cuts military funding, Trey Yingst reports

Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst provides key takeaways from his conversation with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy after Putin lowered Russia's threshold for nuclear arms.

Fox News - World - 15 hours ago

Some European delegates criticise G20 statement for not condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Some European delegates at the G20 summit in Brazil have expressed regret that the meeting's official communique did not underscore Russia's responsibility for the Ukraine war. The statement highlighted the suffering in Ukraine and called for peace, but there was no condemnation of Russia. In a break with tradition, th

Channel NewsAsia - World - 16 hours ago

US shuts embassy in Ukrainian capital Kyiv after warning of 'potential significant' air attack

The US embassy in Kyiv has temporarily shut, after receiving a warning of a "potential significant" air attack. Washington also urged Americans in the Ukrainian capital to be prepared to take shelter in the event of an air alert. There's been growing concerns of a major Russian retaliation, after Ukraine launched long-

Channel NewsAsia - World - 16 hours ago

British embassy in Kyiv stays open as US closes its mission over air strike fear

The US embassy was temporarily closed because of ‘specific information’ about a ‘potential significant air attack’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 16 hours ago

Türkiye seeks calm amid US 'mistake' to send missiles to Ukraine

President Erdoğan warned against the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict as he lamented the outgoing U.S. administration's decision to allow...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 16 hours ago

US closes Kyiv embassy over 'potential significant air attack,' tells Americans in Ukraine to be ready to seek shelter

The U.S. Embassy recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced.

New York Post - World - 17 hours ago

More embassies shut as tensions grow amid US embassy 'threat' in Kyiv

‘Out of an abundance of caution, the Embassy will be closed, and Embassy employees are being instructed to shelter in place’

Evening Standard - World - 18 hours ago

Russia lowers nuclear threshold after Biden allows missile strikes by Ukraine

Former CIA Chief of Station Dan Hoffman joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss Putin lowering Russia's nuclear threshold.

Fox News - World - 18 hours ago

Kremlin Accuses Biden of 'Doing Everything' to Prolong War in Ukraine

The Biden administration is doing everything it can to prolong “war in Ukraine” before the octogenarian Democratic president departs, Russia declared.

Breitbart - World - 18 hours ago

Russia-Austria gas spat stokes fears of new EU energy crisis

Gazprom cut gas deliveries to Austria nation in a row over compensation linked to previous supply issues. DW explores how the disruption could affect energy security in Europe this winter.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Kremlin Says US 'Doing Everything' To Prolong 'War' In Ukraine

Russia on Wednesday accused the US of prolonging the "war in Ukraine" by stepping up weapons deliveries to Kyiv ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

North Korea Sent More Conventional Weapons to Russia, South Korea Says -- North Korea recently supplied additional artillery systems to Russia to support its war efforts against Ukraine, while some...

North Korea recently supplied additional artillery systems to Russia to support its war efforts against Ukraine, while some of the thousands of North Korean troops deployed in Russia have begun engaging in combat, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers.

Military.com - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

U.S. warns of possible Russian retaliation for Ukrainian missile strike -- The U.S. embassy in Ukraine says Russia could launch a "significant air attack" on Kyiv after U.S.-made missiles were fired into Russia's Bryansk region.

The U.S. embassy in Ukraine says Russia could launch a "significant air attack" on Kyiv after U.S.-made missiles were fired into Russia's Bryansk region.

CBS News - World - 19 hours ago

Putin Open to Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan, Aims to Avoid Concessions

Putin has ruled out any significant territorial concessions and demands that Kyiv abandon its NATO membership ambitions.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

US cites 'potential significant air attack' threat to shut Kyiv embassy

The United States closed its embassy in Kyiv on Wednesday, citing 'specific intelligence of a potential significant air attack,' and urged its citizens in...

Daily Sabah - World - 19 hours ago

U.S. Embassy In Kyiv Shuts Down Over Warning Of 'Significant' Russian Air Attack

The warning comes one day after Moscow said U.S.-made longer range missiles had been used in a Ukrainian attack.

Huffington Post - World - 20 hours ago

Biden approves sending anti-personnel mines to Ukraine in latest policy shift during final days in office

Outgoing president scrambles to help Volodymyr Zelensky before leaving the White House as Russia warns it will interpret latest western moves as direct escalation of conflict

Independent UK - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

US Embassy in Kyiv closed as 'potential significant air attack' looms

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, has released a warning stating that they have "specific information of a potential significant air attack" taking place on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Fox News - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Pentagon to give banned mines to Ukraine – media

US President Joe Biden has reportedly authorized the transfer of anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine

Russia Today - World - 21 hours ago

Russia promises reply to Ukraine's use of US long-range missiles

Russia vowed retaliation Tuesday after Ukraine used longer-range U.S. missiles to strike its territory for the first time, with President Vladimir Putin...

Daily Sabah - World - 21 hours ago

US Embassy in Kyiv shuts down after receiving warning of 'significant' Russian air attack

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv says it will shut its doors after receiving warning of a potentially significant air attack. The embassy also said in a statement on Wednesday that employees and U.S. …

Bay to Bay News - World - 21 hours ago

Oil Prices Inch Up on China Demand and Ukraine Escalation

Oil prices have risen due to escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine and signs of improving Chinese oil demand.

OilPrice.com - Business - 21 hours ago

US embassy in Kyiv closes over fears of 'significant air attack' -- 20 Nov 08:30 AM

Ukraine this week fired longer-range US missiles at Russian territory for the first time.

NZ Herald - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

US shuts Kyiv embassy over fears of 'significant air attack'

US shuts embassy in Ukrainian capital ‘out of an abundance of caution’

Independent UK - World - 22 hours ago

U.S. shuts Kyiv embassy over 'significant air attack' threat

The threat to the Ukrainian capital follows news Tuesday that Ukraine carried out its first strike on Russian territory with U.S.-supplied long-range weapons.

NBC News - World - 22 hours ago

German army warning companies of war with Russia – media

The German military has started instructing local firms on what to do in case of a conflict with Russia, the local media has reported

Russia Today - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

South Korea walks fine line between Biden and Trump on Ukraine arms provision

South Korea is facing an increasingly complex dilemma over whether to provide military aid to Ukraine, caught between the diverging stances of U.S. President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump, according to analysts, Wednesday.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Ukrainian envoy sounds alarm over North Korea's growing military role in Russia

Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan Sergiy Korsunsky sounded the alarm about North Korea’s growing military role in Russia, saying Kim Jong Un’s troops are learning battlefield lessons that will pose a challenge for the United States and its Asian allies.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

The war between Russia and Ukraine has reached a critical turning point, marked by alarming developments that threaten to escalate the conflict further. Ukraine's recent use of U...

The war between Russia and Ukraine has reached a critical turning point, marked by alarming developments that threaten to escalate the conflict further. Ukraine's recent use of U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, in an attack on Russia’s Bryansk region has significantly heightened tensions. In response, Russia has taken steps to lower its threshold for the use of nuclear weapons, raising the stakes to an unprecedented level.

Korea Times - Opinion - 1 day ago

US to send antipersonnel mines to Ukraine

Ukraine launches first US-supplied, long-range missiles into Russia

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine hits Russia with US ATACMS missiles for first time on war's 1,000th day

Moscow has said such weapons cannot be launched without direct US operational support and their use would make Washington a direct combatant in the war.

Euractiv - World - 1 day ago

U.S. to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, official says -- Ukraine has been one of the most mined countries in the world since Russia's invasion in 2022, and Ukraine is inundated with anti-personnel mines.

Ukraine has been one of the most mined countries in the world since Russia's invasion in 2022, and Ukraine is inundated with anti-personnel mines.

CBS News - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine war escalation unsettles markets, European stocks fall -- 19 Nov 06:57 PM

Financial Times: US Treasuries rally as investors sell equities and seek safe assets.

NZ Herald - Business - 1 day ago

Analysis -- Ukraine can fire U.S. missiles into Russia. The Kremlin changes its nuke policy. Is this what everyone feared? -- Briar Stewart -- News -- - -- World -- |

Russia has changed its nuclear doctrine in response to the U.S. decision to allow Ukraine to fire American-made ballistic missiles deeper into Russia.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Why US missiles and another harsh winter could escalate Russia and Ukraine's war

With US-backed long-range missiles now in play, war fatigue and additional Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy system — the next few months could be pivotal in shaping the conflict.

SBS - Politics - 1 day ago

Lockheed Martin Stock Little Changed After Ukraine Missile Strikes On Russia

Lockheed Martin's stock slightly decreased after Ukraine used ATACMS missiles made by the company to strike into Russia.

International Business Times - Business - 1 day ago

Ukraine uses US missiles in Russia for first time after Biden's permission

Ukraine used US-supplied ATACMS missiles to target Russian territory on Tuesday, marking the war's 1,000th day, Reuters reported. This strike followed newly granted permission from the outgoing...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Snap Insight: Ukraine's first strike with US long-range missiles is an astute way of testing Russia

President Vladimir Putin may have lowered his threshold for a nuclear strike, but he is unlikely to respond in this way to Ukraine’s first ballistic missile attack inside Russia, says international security expert Stefan Wolff.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 1 day ago

How the US and Ukraine may have worked to surprise Russia with ballistic missile strike: 'Strategic ambiguity'

It's possible that the reports on the ATACMS strike being limited to Russia's Kursk region were an intentional "misdirection," Institute for the Study of War's George Barros told The Post.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine fires several U.S.-made longer-range missiles into Russia for the first time

In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin formally lowered the threshold for using nuclear weapons.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Can the Ukraine war end in 24 hours?

Trump's victory in the U.S. elections raises uncertainty for Ukraine, with potential cuts to U.S. military aid and shifting global support

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 1 day ago

NATO member says Russia has right to self-defense

Moscow’s updated nuclear doctrine is a response to threats and needs to be taken seriously, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

The use of US missiles inside Russia is an attempt to call Putin's bluff

Biden’s determination to preempt Trump’s inauguration will reassure Kyiv for now, though uncertainty lies ahead

Irish Times - Opinion - 1 day ago

Ukraine fires US missiles on Russian territory, Putin lowers nuclear threshold

Ukraine used US ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory for the first time on Tuesday, Moscow said, in an attack regarded by Russia as a major escalation on the war's 1,000th day.

Tehran Times - World - 1 day ago

Bitcoin rises to a new record as investors absorb growing Ukraine-Russia tensions

Bitcoin moved higher on Tuesday even as other risk assets sold off amid rising geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Russia's New Nuclear Policy Raises Stakes in Ukraine Conflict

Russia updates its nuclear doctrine to allow for the use of atomic weapons in response to non-nuclear attacks backed by nuclear powers, escalating tensions amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 day ago

Eric Trump says father can end Ukraine war in a day because Putin 'respects him'

Eric Trump spoke with reporters on a visit to Trump International golf course in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire on Tuesday.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Russia changes nuclear doctrine, accuses Ukraine of using US weapons to hit territory

Vladimir Putin has updated Russia's nuclear doctrine after Joe Biden gave Ukraine the approval to use U.S.-provided weapons to hit targets deep into Russia.

Washington Examiner - World - 1 day ago

First Look -- Europe nations investigate cut cables in the Baltic Sea. Was it Russian sabotage? -- Communication cables linking Finland to Germany and Sweden to Lithuania have been cut. European governments say Russia did it, which it denies. "No one believes that these cables were cut accidentally," says German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.

Communication cables linking Finland to Germany and Sweden to Lithuania have been cut. European governments say Russia did it, which it denies. “No one believes that these cables were cut accidentally,” says German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 1 day ago

Kiev has permission to launch long-range strikes – Zelensky

Ukraine now wants all NATO countries to follow the lead of the US, according to the country’s leader

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Watch: David Lammy marks 1,000 days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Watch live as David Lammy marks 1,000 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

Moscow Says Ukraine Fired US-Made Long-Range Missile at Russia

According to Russia, Ukraine has used US-supplied long-range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.

OilPrice.com - Business - 1 day ago

Stocks Fall After Ukraine Strikes Russia With US Weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin lowered his country's threshold for a nuclear strike in response to the reported Ukrainian attack.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'Response is inevitable': Putin revises Russia's nuclear doctrine on 1,000th day of Ukraine war

Ukraine launches attack into Russian territory with Western-made weapons following U.S. approval, pushing the Kremlin to consider nuclear option against fellow nuclear states

YNET News - World - 1 day ago

Russia says Ukraine attacked it using U.S.-made missiles

Russia has signaled to the West it's ready for a nuclear confrontation.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Major NATO powers lukewarm on Biden's Ukraine missiles U-turn – Bloomberg

Western European leaders are being cautious as the US president’s days in office are numbered, the agency claims

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine fires first barrage of US-made long-range missiles into Russia, Kremlin says

Ukrainian forces launched 6 US-made ATACMs into Russian territory, Moscow announced Tuesday.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Moscow's Gulag museum closed as Russia silences criticism of Soviet crimes

Russians encouraged to inform on each other as Putin regime fuels fear and paranoia

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine fires US-made missiles amid Putin's nuclear threats nod

In response to the U.S. approval of long-range missiles capable of striking deep into Russian territory, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Tuesday...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Firing American missiles at Russia won't change Ukraine's fortunes

But Joe Biden wants to send North Korea a message

Economist - Top Stories - 1 day ago

G20 summit walks tightrope, urging aid to Gaza, peace in Ukraine

World leaders from the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro have issued a sweeping declaration addressing a global pact to fight hunger, humanitarian aid for Gaza,...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

US says Russia escalated Ukraine conflict by deploying North Koreans

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that the outgoing administration was adding fuel to the fire and seeking to escalate the conflict in Ukraine.

Euractiv - World - 1 day ago

What Russia's invasion has cost Ukraine as war reaches 1,000th day

Devastating human and material losses continue to mount, leaving Ukraine more vulnerable than at any time since the early days of the war.

Euractiv - World - 1 day ago

Can the EU help Ukraine as North Korea sends troops to Russia?

EU ministers concerned but limited in action due to North Korea’s isolation, gather to Brussels to address this development amid pressures to strengthen military support, especially with future U.S. aid uncertain.

Euractiv - World - 2 days ago

Where do Russia and Ukraine stand militarily after 1,000 days of conflict?

Nearly three years since the start of the war in Ukraine, Sky News asks experts how the conflict is going from a military standpoint and what the coming days could look like.

Sky News - World - 2 days ago

Zelensky Says Russia Used Iranian Missiles, Drones in Infrastructure Attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian forces attacked Ukraine’s energy and power infrastructure with Iranian drones.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Commentary: Biden makes a huge gamble by allowing Ukraine to strike inside Russia with US missiles – but it could pay off

If Joe Biden’s gamble of allowing US missiles to be used inside Russia pays off, he will have done Ukraine a huge last favour in the final days of his presidency, says international security expert Stefan Wolff.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Kremlin Says Biden 'Adding Fuel to the Fire' by Approving Missile Strikes in Russia

Anonymous U.S. officials have said Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles provided by the United States to strike targets in Russia.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

US Permission To Fire Missiles On Russia No Game-changer: Experts

Permission from Washington for Ukraine to strike Russian territory with American-supplied long-range missiles may have come too late and hedged with too many restrictions to slow Moscow's advance, experts warn.

International Business Times - Business - 2 days ago

Russia warns U.S. to avoid escalating Ukraine war by giving OK to long-range missiles

The Kremlin said on Monday that any U.S. decision to allow Ukraine to fire American missiles deep into Russia would mean it was directly involved in the conflict, and would lead to consequences.

CBC News - World - 2 days ago

Kremlin and Trump allies attack Biden's 'escalation' of Ukraine war

Starmer promises to ‘double down’ as he faces pressure to follow suit with British weapons

Independent UK - Politics - 2 days ago

U.S. Approves Long-Range Missile Strikes Inside Russia

The Biden administration's decision to permit Ukraine to use long-range missiles for strikes inside Russia marks a significant turning point in the ongoing conflict.

OilPrice.com - World - 2 days ago

Alex Soros Celebrates Reports of Biden Approving Ukraine Missile Strikes in Russia as 'Great News'

Alex Soros celebrated the reported decision by President Biden to allow Ukraine to use American-made long-range missiles to strike in Russia.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Will Biden's approval of Ukraine using U.S. long-range missiles to strike Russia matter?

For months, Ukraine pleaded for permission to use long-range missiles to strike deeper inside Russia. Now Biden has approved that weapons usage.

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

Biden authorises Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia

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Evening Standard - Opinion - 2 days ago

Kremlin warns use of long-range US missiles on Russia would add 'fuel to the fire' in deteriorating relations

Russia is warning that U.S. authorization for Ukraine to fire long-range missiles deep into enemy territory adds "fuel to the fire" of deteriorating diplomacy.

Washington Examiner - World - 2 days ago

EU sanctions Iran's transportation of drones and missiles to Russia

Four shipping companies were also sanctioned, announced the Council.

Euractiv - World - 2 days ago

UK 'full' backing for Kyiv as Biden lets it fire US missiles at Russia

The move comes as Donald Trump claims he can end the Ukraine conflict in a day

Evening Standard - World - 2 days ago

Russia warns U.S. is adding fuel to fire with long-range missile decision

The U.S. decision marks a major reversal in Washington policy a mere two months before the mandate expiry of President Joe Biden

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Moscow warns U.S. over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons

The Kremlin warned Monday that President Joe Biden's decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles adds "fuel to the fire" of the war and would escalate international tensions even higher.

CTV News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Opposing plans to end Ukraine-Russia war could clash at G20 summit

Support for Ukraine will be tested at the G20 summit as nations clash over whether they should continue offering military support for Kyiv or impose a truce on a conflict which began with Russia's invasion nearly three years ago.

CTV News - Politics - 2 days ago

How 1,000 days of conflict evolved into robot war between Russia and Ukraine

Both Ukraine and Russia are on track to make around 1.5 million drones this year, mostly small “first-person view” vehicles that cost a few hundred dollars apiece.

Euractiv - World - 2 days ago

Biden gives Ukraine green light for deeper strikes inside Russia

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to strike deeper into Russian territory using U.S.-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMs), marking a...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Oil prices surge amid escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions, gold records weekly gains

ALBAWABA – Oil prices surged on Monday amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The market is experiencing fluctuations as China, the world’s s

Albawaba - Business - 2 days ago

Trump Jr accuses Biden of 'triggering WW3' over US missiles for Kyiv

US president-elect Donald Trump has pledged to end the war in Ukraine as soon as possible

Evening Standard - World - 2 days ago

Zelensky Says Wants To End War By Diplomacy Next Year

He attacks German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's call to Vladimir Putin as an 'attempt at appeasement' to Ukraine's deadly invaders

International Business Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US long-range missiles to strike inside Russia

President Biden approved Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's regime to strike targets within Russia using American long-range missiles.

Fox News - World - 3 days ago

Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with US long-range missiles, in major policy shift

The move follows months of requests by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to permit the nation's military to use US weapons to hit Russian military targets far from its border.

SBS - Politics - 3 days ago

Biden for the first time OKs Ukraine's use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles in Russia

The decision is a major U.S. policy shift and comes as President-elect Donald Trump has said that he would bring about a swift end to the war.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 3 days ago

Biden allows Ukraine to use US arms to strike inside Russia

Russia warns move would be seen as a major escalation after deploying North Korean troops; strategic decision may bolster Ukraine's position as Russian forces advance, though future US policy under Trump remains uncertain

YNET News - World - 3 days ago

Biden allows Ukraine to use U.S. arms to strike inside Russia

President Joe Biden's administration will allow Ukraine to use U.S.-provided weapons to strike deep into Russian territory, sources told Reuters.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Russia Launches One Of Its Fiercest Missile And Drone Attacks At Ukraine's Infrastructure

The attack came as fears are mounting about Moscow’s intentions to devastate Ukraine's power generation capacity ahead of the winter.

Huffington Post - World - 3 days ago

Zelenskyy: Russia using Iranian weapons in 'massive' attack targeting energy infrastructure

Ukrainian forces say Russia launched over 200 drones and missiles against the nation's power and energy infrastructure this weekend.

Fox News - World - 3 days ago

Russia halts gas supply to Austria in dispute, keeps EU flows

Russia's state-owned natural gas company Gazprom halted supplies to Austria early Saturday, according to the Vienna-based utility OMV, after OMV said...

Daily Sabah - Business - 3 days ago

Russia targets Ukraine energy with 'one of largest attacks' of war

A ‘massive’ Russian missile and drone attack has targeted power infrastructure across Ukraine

Evening Standard - World - 3 days ago

Russia cuts off gas supplies to European Union nation

Russia and Austria have escalated a dispute between their major gas suppliers.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Russia cuts Natural Gas supply to Austria as winter looms closer

ALBAWABA - Russia's state-owned natural gas corporation Gazprom Export decided that it will stop supplying Austria with natural gas on Saturday, accordi

Albawaba - Business - 4 days ago

Zelensky says war will 'end sooner' with Trump as president

Trump insisted during the US presidential race he would find a solution to end the war ‘within a day’ after he takes office

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

Russia and China Join Turkey in Call for UN Arms Embargo on Israel

Turkish President Erdogan calls for a UN arms embargo on Israel, gaining support from Russia and China, while severing ties with Israel and criticizing its actions in Gaza.

OilPrice.com - World - 4 days ago

Zelensky criticises German chancellor's call with Putin

Concerns around continued support for Ukraine have intensified since Donald Trump won the US election

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

Germany's Scholz urges Putin in phone call to open talks with Ukraine

The call comes as Ukraine faces increasingly difficult conditions on the battlefield amid shortages of arms and personnel while Russian forces make steady advances.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

Russia and China are drawing closer. How does that impact India?

India stands at a critical juncture as it navigates its relationships with both Russia and China

Russia Today - Opinion - 5 days ago

Why isn't Russia stepping up to confront Israel?

Despite public denunciations, Moscow has done little to dissuade Tel Aviv from expanding its wars across the Middle East

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 5 days ago

Ukraine's Pokrovsk was about to fall to Russia 2 months ago. It's hanging on.

The story of the grinding Russian-Ukrainian land battle is one of an imbalance of forces and supplies, mostly in Russia’s favor. Yet Ukraine finds ways to defy the odds, at least for a while.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 6 days ago

States to line up for Russia gas when US stops exporting LNG

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – When the United States stops exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the next few years due to its own increased needs, Western countries will line up to Moscow for Russian gas, Serbian President says.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 7 days ago

Russia and Iran connect national payment networks – media

Moscow and Tehran have integrated their national payments systems to boost financial cooperation amid Western sanctions

Russia Today - Business - 9 days ago

US lifts ban on troops on the ground in Ukraine

Biden administration allows American technical teams to be in the war-torn country to maintain F-16 fighter jets and Patriot missiles provided by the U.S. and Western allies; Musk joins Trump-Zelensky call

YNET News - World - 11 days ago

Rocket Report: Australia says yes to the launch; Russia delivers for Iran

The world’s first wooden satellite arrived at the International Space Station this week.

Ars Technica - Science - 12 days ago

What Donald Trump's win means for Ukraine

Though much discussed throughout the summer, there has been negligible preparation across Europe and Britain for Donald Trump’s second turn in the White House. The return presents a direct challenge on many fronts, not only to Europe but much of the rest of the world.

Evening Standard - Opinion - 12 days ago

Iran's satellite launches from Russia planned for Nov. 5

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali says the country's new satellite launches from Russia are planned for early hours of November 5.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 16 days ago

Russia military collaboration with Iran threatens Western security

Analysis: Russia and Iran deepen military ties amid Ukraine war, with Russia supplying Iran advanced tech and arms cash, while Tehran aids Moscow’s war effort; alliance could further empower regional proxies and draw in additional military partners

YNET News - Opinion - 19 days ago

Russia fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000

US tech giant receives $20 decillion penalty after taking action against Russian propaganda

Independent UK - Technology - 19 days ago

Russia fines Google 2,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 rubles

The US firm can reportedly only return to the Russian market if it complies with the court decision.

Sky News - Weird - 20 days ago

Battle for air defense: How Israel strike in Iran impacts Russia

Opinion: Events in the Ukraine war and the successful strike on Iran may offer reasons for optimism among NATO leaders, who are observing the Ukrainian and Israeli successes against advanced Russian systems

YNET News - Opinion - 21 days ago

Song titled 'Give birth to 1000 children for me' was banned in Russia

It includes the lyrics: Give birth to 1000 children for me. Give each of them a name — soldier. Our president will send them to die — to shoot in Donbas.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Russia faces stagflation prospect amid dogged inflation, lower growth

Bread prices have jumped so much over the past few years that Russian pensioner Oleg Ivanovich sometimes has to go without it. But the 67-year-old says he...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 months ago

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

A new UN-backed report released Thursday found Russia has committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.

BuzzFeed News - World - 4 months ago

2 Years After Russia's Invasion, Ukraine Needs More Than Just Our Aid. It Needs Our Attention.

Saturday, Feb. 24, marked the second anniversary of Russia's unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Military.com - Opinion - 8 months ago

IOC president blasts Ukraine – media

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back has reportedly urged Kiev against calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Russia and Belarus may be permitted to send neutral delegations to the 2024 Olympics

Ukraine’s Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait says his country might boycott the Paris Olympics next year if Russia and Belarus are granted entry

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 2 years ago

In the Ukraine Conflict, Fake Fact-Checks Are Being Used to Spread Disinformation

Social media posts debunking purported Ukrainian disinformation are themselves fake. That doesn’t stop them from being featured on Russian state TV.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago