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Ukraine/Russia

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 964

As the war enters its 964th day, these are the main developments.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Cyber criminals increasingly helping Russia and China target US and allies, Microsoft says

Russia, China and Iran are increasingly relying on criminal networks to lead cyberespionage and hacking operations against adversaries like the U.S., according to a report on digital threats published Tuesday by Microsoft.

Stars and Stripes - US News - 2 hours ago

Russia says it captured a southern Ukraine village in a push before winter comes -- October 14, 2024

Levadne, in the Zaporizhzhia region, was seized by the Russians early on during the full-scale invasion, which began on Feb. 24, 2022, but was recaptured by Ukrainian forces during a counteroffensive in the summer of 2023

The Globe and Mail - World - 3 hours ago

Commentary: Russia's turn towards North Korea for help in Ukraine war fuels Kim's nuclear ambitions

A relationship with North Korea gives Russia an alternative, at least militarily, to an embarrassing dependence on Beijing, says professor of political science Robert Kelly.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 5 hours ago

Russia Plotting New Battalion of North Koreans for Ukraine War: Reports

Ukrainian media reports indicate that Russia is organizing a battalion of North Korean nationals to assist in driving Kyiv's forces out of Kursk.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

EU Imposes New Sanctions on Iran for Missile Transfers to Russia

The European Union has imposed new sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities for their involvement in the transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia.

OilPrice.com - World - 10 hours ago

Russian Man Jailed After Daughter Drew Ukraine Picture Freed After 22 Months

Alexei Moskalyov, whose daughter's school drawing criticized the war, was released from a Russian jail.

Newsweek - World - 10 hours ago

Russia and China Are Using Cyber Criminals to Target US: Microsoft

A Microsoft report reveals how Russia, China, and Iran are enlisting criminal networks for cyberespionage against hostile states.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Harris, Trump take starkly different strategies toward war in Ukraine

The Ukraine-Russia war has emerged as the biggest foreign policy flashpoint of the 2024 presidential race, one that both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have seized on to paint the other as weak, ineff

Washington Times - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

A grocer's car was blasted by a Russian drone — she says the threat is part of daily life in southern Ukraine -- News

Wartime dangers for people living in Ukraine's Kherson region include watching the skies for Russian drones that pose a threat to anyone on the ground.

CBC News - World - 11 hours ago

New command a game changer for Ukraine – NATO chief

NATO Security Assistance and Training Ukraine command will “make a real difference” for Kiev, Mark Rutte has promised

Russia Today - World - 11 hours ago

Russia could attack NATO by 2030 – intel heads

BERLIN — Russia is likely capable of launching an attack on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) by 2030 and is ramping up efforts to disrupt Ukraine's Western supporters through sabotage, German intelligence chiefs warned on Monday.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Cyber Criminals Are Increasingly Helping Russia and China Target the US and Allies, Microsoft Says -- Russia, China and Iran are increasingly relying on criminal networks to lead cyberespionage and hacking operations against...

Russia, China and Iran are increasingly relying on criminal networks to lead cyberespionage and hacking operations against adversaries like the U.S., according to a report on digital threats published by Microsoft.

Military.com - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Iran, Russia and North Korea 'changed cyber attack tactics in the last year'

Russia appears to have "outsourced" some of its cyber espionage to criminal gangs, especially around its spying in Ukraine, according to the tech giant.

Sky News - Technology - 14 hours ago

Cyber criminals are increasingly helping Russia and China target the US and allies, Microsoft says

Russia, China and Iran are expanding their partnerships with cyber criminals to conduct cyberespionage and cyberattacks against the U.S. and other nations, according to a new report from Microsoft.

AP News - World - 14 hours ago

Russia could train Indian sailors for Arctic navigation

Moscow and New Delhi mull training Indian sailors for polar navigation as part of inter-state cooperation on the Northern Sea Route

Russia Today - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

S. Korea voices regret over Russia siding with N. Korea in drone row

South Korea voiced 'deep regret' Tuesday after Russia expressed support for North Korea's claim that Seoul flew drones into Pyongyang, and characterized the alleged acts as an infringement of sovereignty and interference in internal affairs.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Russian airstrike kills one and injures 16 more in southern Ukraine

The Ukrainian air force said it shot down 12 Russian drones and four more were ‘locationally lost’ during an overnight attack

Evening Standard - World - 17 hours ago

Russian Plane Used by Top Defense Officials Destroyed in Blaze: Ukraine

A Tu-134 airliner "burned down" in southwestern Russia over the weekend, Kyiv's GUR military intelligence agency said on Monday.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Russia and China's Navies Stage Show of Force in Pacific

The latest example of cooperation between the Russian and Chinese navies comes hot on the heels of a series of bilateral military maneuvers last month.

Newsweek - World - 20 hours ago

China, Russia pledge military cooperation amid Western concerns

ALBAWABA - At a meeting that took place in Beijing on Monday, the Chinese and Russian defense ministers made a commitment to further strengthen the coll

Albawaba - Business - 1 day ago

Russia says it captured a southern Ukraine village in a push before winter comes

Russia said Monday it captured the village of Levadne in southern Ukraine as it probes for weaknesses along the war 's roughly 1,000-kilometre (600-mile) front line, including in eastern areas that are the main focus of Moscow's military effort before winter arrives.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The Novichok poisoning case tells us everything about Putin's Russia

The tragic case of Dawn Sturgess evokes a world of doomed spy plots

Evening Standard - Opinion - 1 day ago

Ukraine has a plan. Does the EU have one?

Without action, Europe could soon be stuck with an unfavourable settlement, along with the costs and consequences.

Euractiv - World - 1 day ago

EU targets top Iran officials and airlines, accusing them of supplying drones and missiles to Russia

The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on Iran's deputy defence minister, senior members of its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and three airlines over allegations that they supplied drones, missiles and other equipment to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Iran's non-oil exports to Russia rise 12% in 6 months on year

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – The value of Iran’s non-oil exports to Russia rose 12 percent in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) data showed.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 1 day ago

Ukraine Demands U.N. Investigation over Alleged Killing of Prisoners of War in Russia

Ukraine's human rights ombudsman called for an investigation into claims that Ukrainian prisoners of war were executed in Russia.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Opinion: Iranian leaders historically relied on proxies to take actions in their place but now they appear to be in panic; growing alliances with Russia could also explain shift in policy

Opinion: Iranian leaders historically relied on proxies to take actions in their place but now they appear to be in panic; growing alliances with Russia could also explain shift in policy

YNET News - Opinion - 2 days ago

Ukrainian recruiters raid Kyiv nightspots looking for men not registered with military

Ukrainian recruitment officers raided restaurants, bars, concert hall in Kyiv, checking military registrations and detaining men not in compliance.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 3 days ago

Russia-North Korea alliance is of 'great concern,' US says, amid reports of soldiers in Ukraine

Claims of North Korean soldiers in Ukraine remain unconfirmed as the Kremlin denies receiving direct military support from the hermit kingdom.

Washington Examiner - World - 4 days ago

Kremlin's diplomacy boss falsely claims Kyiv forces Ukrainians to fight Russia

Ukrainian polls show majority support for continued resistance against Russian aggression.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 4 days ago

52 UK-linked companies probed for breaching Russia oil sanctions

The Treasury is yet to issue a single fine for breaching sanctions against supplying Russian oil.

Evening Standard - Business - 4 days ago

Biden, NATO head claim a stronger Obama response to Crimea invasion may have prevented Ukraine war

Outgoing NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg insisted the war in Ukraine may not have happened if the U.S. and NATO had a stronger response to Russia's invasion of Crimea in 2014.

Fox News - World - 5 days ago

Europe -- Africans recruited to work in Russia say they were duped into building drones for use in Ukraine

The social media ads promised the young African women a free plane ticket, money and a faraway adventure in Europe. Just complete a computer game and a 100...

Independent.ie - World - 5 days ago

Ukraine's Zelensky city-hops across Europe, promoting 'victory plan' to allies

Zelensky held talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, French President Emmanuel Macron, and others.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 5 days ago

North Korea's key role in supplying artillery to Russia revealed amid Ukraine war

North Korea is providing up to half of the artillery shells used by Russia in Ukraine; as military ties deepen, experts warn of growing cooperation, including potential transfers of advanced weapons systems

YNET News - World - 5 days ago

Russian tabloid distorts Washington Post report on Ukraine to fit Kremlin propaganda narratives

AiF cherry-picked the quotes, used them out of context, omitted key information and distorted The Washington Post report to make it fit the Kremlin propaganda. AiF also misattributed all quotes to a “senior Ukrainian official” while The Post cited multiple sources including non-governmental.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 6 days ago

What Russia wants from our elections

Russia's ultimate election interference intent is twofold. To see Donald Trump elected but also to boost societal division in America.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 6 days ago

5 reasons why Zelenskyy's victory plan for Ukraine is a no-win gamble

Lacking a viable strategy and resources, Zelenskyy's victory plan is unlikely to bring peace to Ukraine. The Ukrainian president presented his plan to President Biden in September.

Fox News - World - 6 days ago

Nato stark winter warning as Ukraine downs hypersonic missiles - live

US president Joe Biden has pulled out of a Germany trip due to Florida hurricanes despite Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky hoping to discuss his ‘victory plan’

Independent UK - World - 6 days ago

Donald Trump secretly sent COVID-19 test kits to Russia in 2020, new book claims

A new book by journalist Bob Woodward claims the former president maintained a close relationship with Putin even after leaving office.

SBS - World - 7 days ago

Biden blamed Obama for Russia-Ukraine war, berated Netanyahu, new book claims

President Joe Biden blamed former President Barack Obama for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to a forthcoming book from journalist Bob Woodward.

Washington Examiner - World - 7 days ago

EU's €35 billion loan for Ukraine likely deadlocked until US elections

The prolongation of the sanctions rollover period is a key factor in determining several Western countries’ participation in a $50 billion G7 loan package for Ukraine.

Euractiv - Business - 7 days ago

Russia advances on Toretsk, another key town in eastern Ukraine

Russian forces have reached the outskirts of Toretsk, an eastern Ukrainian frontline city, just days after capturing the strategic town of Vuhledar,...

Daily Sabah - World - 7 days ago

Russia jails 72-year-old American for fighting in Ukraine

A Russian court has sentenced a 72-year-old American to nearly seven years in prison for fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine

Independent UK - World - 7 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 - 11 days ago

How the Middle East crisis affects Ukraine

Sky’s Sean Bell breaks down how a face-off between Iran and Israel could have weapons-supply ramifications for both Russia and Ukraine as the war between them continues.

Sky News - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Trump to Meet With Zelenskyy to Discuss Ukraine 'Victory Plan'

The Republican presidential nominee has signaled he would prefer cease-fire negotiations over continued fighting in the Russia–Ukraine war.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 18 days ago

Ukraine shows off capabilities of new drone-dropped, flamethrowing robotic war dogs: video

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense shared a video of a robotic war dog being used in the field with a soldier, who was able to take advantage of the device's thermal imaging.

Fox News - Technology - 19 days ago

Russia Considers Allowing Use of Nuclear Weapons Against Ukraine's Supporters

President Vladimir Putin said Moscow could use the weapons against any nuclear nations that attack Russian territory.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 20 days ago

Iran gave Russia missiles but no launchers, sources say

European and US officials say reason behind lack of equipment raises questions about when and if the weapons will be operational

YNET News - World - 24 days ago

Russia mocks US over Trump assassination attempt

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says playing with fire has its consequences; when asked if the assassination attempt risked destabilizing the US, he said it is not really Russia's business, though Russia was monitoring the situation

YNET News - World - 29 days 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 - 1 month ago

Russia mocks Biden in new TV sitcom

Series to air in 2025 revolves around Biden traveling in disguise to Russia to find out why imposed sanctions do not work; he loses his passport and is forced to live in a Soviet-era apartment and teach English

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month 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 - 2 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 - 7 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