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Ukraine conflict

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Zelensky says ready to quit if it brings peace, pushes back on US demand for Ukrainian minerals

Zelensky says ready to quit if it brings peace, pushes back on US demand for Ukrainian minerals

Zelensky says ready to quit if it brings peace, pushes back on US demand for Ukrainian minerals
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin welcomes new US approach after Trump criticism of Zelenskiy

The Kremlin praised the administration of U.S.

Kremlin welcomes new US approach after Trump criticism of Zelenskiy
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Russia, U.S. representatives to meet again within two weeks, senior Russian diplomat says

A second meeting between representatives of Russia and the United States is planned for the next two weeks, the RIA state news agency reported on Saturday, citing Russian Deputy Foreign

Russia, U.S. representatives to meet again within two weeks, senior Russian diplomat says
Asia|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Oil settles down $2, posting weekly loss as Mideast risk premium fades

Oil prices settled down more than $2 a barrel on Friday, posting a weekly decline as investors grappled with a fading Middle East risk premium alongside

Oil settles down $2, posting weekly loss as Mideast risk premium fades
MidEast|Political|US|World

US, Russia agree to restore diplomatic missions as first step in Ukraine war talks

The U.S. and Russia agreed on Tuesday to restore the normal functioning of each other's diplomatic missions, Secretary of State Marco

US, Russia agree to restore diplomatic missions as first step in Ukraine war talks
Business|Europe|Political|World

EU envoys agree ban on Russian aluminium imports in new sanctions package

EU envoys on Wednesday agreed on a 16th package of sanctions against Russia, EU diplomats said, including a ban on primary aluminium imports, sales of gaming

EU envoys agree ban on Russian aluminium imports in new sanctions package
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blame

Top U.S. and Russian officials have had their most extensive high-level engagement since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine almost three years ago

A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blame
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US, Russia forge ahead on peace talks, without Ukraine

U.S.

US, Russia forge ahead on peace talks, without Ukraine
MidEast|Political|US|World

US, Russia agree to start push towards peace in Ukraine, State Dept says

The United States and Russia agreed on Tuesday to address "irritants" to the U.S.-Russia relationship and begin working on a path to end Russia's war in Ukraine, the State

US, Russia agree to start push towards peace in Ukraine, State Dept says
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Security demands cast new shadow on Europe's finances

Europe's leaders have long known the region is living beyond the means of its ageing, stagnant economy.

Security demands cast new shadow on Europe's finances
Europe|Political|World

Scholz calls for 'strong and sovereign' Europe ahead of security talks in Paris

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to see a strong and sovereign Europe, he said on Monday, ahead of hastily arranged talks in Paris following signals that the United

Scholz calls for 'strong and sovereign' Europe ahead of security talks in Paris
Europe|Political|World

Russia's Lavrov: Why would Europe be at Ukraine talks if they want war to carry on?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov asked on Monday why Europe would be invited to join possible talks on a peace settlement in Ukraine if European politicians want the war to

Russia's Lavrov: Why would Europe be at Ukraine talks if they want war to carry on?
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Saudi Arabia to host US-Russia talks on Ukraine, as UK says it’s ‘ready and willing’ to put troops on ground

Saudi Arabia to host US-Russia talks on Ukraine, as UK says it’s ‘ready and willing’ to put troops on ground

Saudi Arabia to host US-Russia talks on Ukraine, as UK says it’s ‘ready and willing’ to put troops on ground
Europe|Political|US|World

Vance visits the Dachau concentration camp memorial with Holocaust survivor before Zelenskyy meeting

U_S_ Vice President JD Vance has visited the Dachau concentration camp memorial in Germany and says “seeing it up close in person really drives home what unspeakable evil was committed.”

Vance visits the Dachau concentration camp memorial with Holocaust survivor before Zelenskyy meeting
Election|Europe|Political|World

"50% battle-ready": Germany misses military targets despite Scholz's overhaul

The German army's battle-readiness is less than when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, military officials, lawmakers and defence experts told Reuters.

"50% battle-ready": Germany misses military targets despite Scholz's overhaul
Europe|Political|World

Russian patriarch says 'weirdos' spreading paganism on Ukraine frontline

The head of Russia's powerful Orthodox Church said in remarks published late on Tuesday that "weirdos" were trying to spread paganism in the combat zone in Ukraine and called for efforts

Russian patriarch says 'weirdos' spreading paganism on Ukraine frontline
Crime|Europe|World

Russian missile kills five, wounds over 50 in Ukrainian town of Izium

A Russian strike killed five civilians and wounded 55 on Tuesday in the town of Izium in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, partially

Russian missile kills five, wounds over 50 in Ukrainian town of Izium
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia's Supreme Court refuses to consider nationalist Girkin's appeal, TASS reports

Russia's Supreme Court refused to consider supervisory appeal of prominent nationalist and former militia commander Igor Girkin against his four-year jail term, TASS agency reported early

Russia's Supreme Court refuses to consider nationalist Girkin's appeal, TASS reports
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine launches new drone attacks on Russian oil refineries

An oil refinery in Russia's southern Volgograd region caught fire after an overnight Ukrainian drone attack, but the blaze has now been put out, the regional governor said on Friday.

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Russian forces retake village in Kursk border region, Defence Ministry says

Russian troops regained control from Ukraine of the village of Nikolayevo-Darino in Russia's western Kursk region, the Defence Ministry said on Monday.

Europe|Political|World

Some 450,000 Russians signed contracts to serve in army in 2024, says Medvedev

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said on Friday that about 450,000 people had signed contracts to serve in the Russian army in 2024 and that the aim

Some 450,000 Russians signed contracts to serve in army in 2024, says Medvedev
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says Putin is ready to talk to Trump and is waiting for word from Washington

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to hold a phone call with U.S.

Kremlin says Putin is ready to talk to Trump and is waiting for word from Washington
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia's railways grapple with Asia pivot, sanctions and labour shortages

Russian Railways' cargo volumes slumped to a 15-year low in 2024, with labour and locomotive shortages exacerbating capacity woes as

Russia's railways grapple with Asia pivot, sanctions and labour shortages
Business|Economy|Political|World

Putin growing concerned by Russia's economy, as Trump mulls more sanctions

President Vladimir Putin has grown increasingly concerned about distortions in Russia's wartime economy, just as Donald

Putin growing concerned by Russia's economy, as Trump mulls more sanctions
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia sees small window of opportunity to do deals with Trump, diplomat says

Russia sees a small window of opportunity to do deals with Donald Trump but Moscow is making preparations for President Vladimir Putin's future discussions with the new U.S.

Russia sees small window of opportunity to do deals with Trump, diplomat says
Europe|Political|World

Russia strikes kill three in central Kyiv at critical moment in Ukraine conflict

Russia strikes kill three in central Kyiv at critical moment in Ukraine conflict

Russia strikes kill three in central Kyiv at critical moment in Ukraine conflict
Australia|Europe|Political|World

Albanese vows ‘strongest action possible’ if Australian POW killed fighting for Ukraine against Russia

Albanese vows ‘strongest action possible’ if Australian POW killed fighting for Ukraine against Russia

Albanese vows ‘strongest action possible’ if Australian POW killed fighting for Ukraine against Russia
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian strike kills 13, injures 113 in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

A Russian guided bomb attack on Wednesday killed at least 13 people and injured 113 in Ukraine's southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, authorities said.

Russian strike kills 13, injures 113 in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
Europe|Political|World

Russia's Orthodox patriarch, marking Christmas, says West trying to smother Russia

The patriarch of Russia's Orthodox Church, celebrating Christmas alongside Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, said on Tuesday that the Western world despised Russia and its "alternative path

Russia's Orthodox patriarch, marking Christmas, says West trying to smother Russia
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe

Russia's new car sales up 47% in 2024, agencies cite industry ministry

Sales of new passenger cars in Russia increased by 47% year on year to 1.55 million units in 2024, Russian news agencies reported on Saturday, citing industry and trade ministry data.

Russia's new car sales up 47% in 2024, agencies cite industry ministry
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

On Christmas Day, Pope Francis calls for talks to end Ukraine war

Pope Francis in his Christmas message on Wednesday called for talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the war that followed Moscow's full-scale invasion two

On Christmas Day, Pope Francis calls for talks to end Ukraine war
Crime|Europe|World

1 dead after a Russian missile hits a Ukrainian apartment block

Local authorities say a Russian ballistic missile struck a residential building Tuesday in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih and at least one person was killed

1 dead after a Russian missile hits a Ukrainian apartment block
Europe|Political|World

Russian defence ministry says it downed 42 Ukrainian drones overnight

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Sunday its air defence systems destroyed 42 Ukrainian drones over five Russian regions during the night.

Crime|Europe|World

Russian missile hits residence in Kryvyi Rih, five injured, officials say

A Russian missile struck and badly damaged a two-storey residence in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, injuring five people, including two pulled alive from under the rubble,

Crime|Europe|Political|World

What's known about the brazen bombing that killed a top Russian general in Moscow

The killing of a senior Russian general in a bombing outside his apartment building in Moscow was the boldest assassination yet of a top military officer and it again brought the war in Ukraine to the streets of the capital

What's known about the brazen bombing that killed a top Russian general in Moscow
Europe|World

Video appears to show Russian cargo ship split in two, sinking near Crimea

A video circulating on unofficial Ukrainian and Russian Telegram channels appears to show a Russian cargo ship snapped in two, with water spilling over the edge of its top deck. The shipwreck does not appear related to the war in Ukraine.

Video appears to show Russian cargo ship split in two, sinking near Crimea
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy urges allies for 10-12 more Patriot systems to fully protect Ukraine skies

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Ukraine's allies on Tuesday to provide 10-12 more Patriot air defence systems that he said would

Zelenskiy urges allies for 10-12 more Patriot systems to fully protect Ukraine skies
Europe|Political|World

Russia would not invade NATO, says Latvian foreign minister

Russia would not invade NATO as it has too many complications with the fighting in Ukraine, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze said in an interview at the Reuters NEXT

Russia would not invade NATO, says Latvian foreign minister
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Russia's top military officer gave his US counterpart advance notice of Mediterranean Sea drills

Russia’s top military officer called his U.S. counterpart to give advance warning of Russia’s drills in the Mediterranean Sea

Russia's top military officer gave his US counterpart advance notice of Mediterranean Sea drills
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In first call, Russian defense chief cautioned top US general about large-scale military exercise in Mediterranean Sea

In first call, Russian defense chief cautioned top US general about large-scale military exercise in Mediterranean Sea

In first call, Russian defense chief cautioned top US general about large-scale military exercise in Mediterranean Sea
Europe|Political|US|World

Top US, Russian generals spoke by phone amid tensions

The top U.S. military officer, Air Force General C.Q.

Economy|Europe|News|World

EU seals a deal on using profits from frozen Russian assets to help arm Ukraine

European Union countries have reached an agreement to use the profits earned from frozen Russian assets to help arm Ukraine and rebuild the war-torn country

Election|Europe|News|Political

Blocked Russian presidential hopeful put on 'foreign agent' register

A anti-war former television journalist barred from challenging incumbent Vladimir Putin in a Russian presidential election last March has been placed on a register of "foreign agents,"

Business|Economy|News|US|World

Treasury says US firms must tighten compliance with Russia sanctions

Manufacturers and distributors need to step up compliance with Russia-related sanctions amid the war in Ukraine, U.S.

Treasury says US firms must tighten compliance with Russia sanctions
Business|Economy|Finance|News

One year on, Russian officials change tune on tax policy

The prospect of raising Russia's corporate taxes was criticised by officials at last year's St Petersburg economic forum as a counterproductive move that would suppress

One year on, Russian officials change tune on tax policy
Europe|News|Science

Beluga whale pair move from Ukraine's war-torn Kharkiv to Spain's Valencia

Marine biologists have moved a pair of beluga whales from the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv - the target of daily shelling by Russian forces - to the eastern Spanish city of Valencia,

Beluga whale pair move from Ukraine's war-torn Kharkiv to Spain's Valencia
News|World

At least one killed, 12 injured in Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Dnipro

A Russian missile strike hit a nine-storey residential building in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring 12 others, officials said.

At least one killed, 12 injured in Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Dnipro
Europe|News|World

Latvia bans entry for Belarus passenger cars

Latvia will no longer allow Belarus-registered passenger cars to enter its territory from Belarus or Russia, a government agency said on Monday.

Latvia bans entry for Belarus passenger cars
Europe|News|World

Ukrainians with windows shattered by war get cheaper, safer refits

Pensioner Tetiana Beibyko tapped approvingly at the polyethylene window installed in her home in eastern Ukraine after shelling shattered the glass

Ukrainians with windows shattered by war get cheaper, safer refits

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