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Today: April 25, 2026

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Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is proposing a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday next weekend

Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce

Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least eight people across the country

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high

The U.S. is temporarily easing part of its sanctions measures on Russian oil, a reflection of global worries about sharply higher oil prices due to the Iran war

US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high
Europe|Political|World

The Latest: Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion

It's been four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the country keeps fighting and Europe shows support but struggles to stay united

The Latest: Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion
Crime|Europe|World

An attacker detonates an explosive device in Moscow, killing a police officer and himself

Russian officials say an unidentified assailant has detonated an explosive device next to a patrol vehicle in Moscow, killing himself and a police officer and leaving two other officers injured

An attacker detonates an explosive device in Moscow, killing a police officer and himself
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine

Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine

Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba

The Cuban foreign minister is visiting Moscow as the island faces blackouts and severe fuel shortages worsened by a U

Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba
Europe|Health|Political|World

Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, European nations say

Five European countries say Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with a rare toxin linked to poison dart frogs

Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, European nations say
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia says it will stick to New START's nuclear arms limits as long as the US does

Russia's top diplomat says that Moscow will observe the limits of the last nuclear arms pact with the United States that expired last week as long as it sees that Washington does the same

Russia says it will stick to New START's nuclear arms limits as long as the US does
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China's Xi and Russia's Putin discuss their growing links, ties with US and global crises

Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed the burgeoning economic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing and their relations with the United States in a video call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

China's Xi and Russia's Putin discuss their growing links, ties with US and global crises
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for 2 days of US-brokered talks

Envoys from Moscow and Kyiv have met in Abu Dhabi for U.S.-brokered talks to end the nearly four-year war

Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for 2 days of US-brokered talks
Political|Science|Technology|World

The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control

The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire this week, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century

The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Power outages hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv struggles against the winter cold

Emergency power cuts have hit several Ukrainian cities and neighboring Moldova

Power outages hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv struggles against the winter cold
Crime|Europe|World

Russia and Ukraine's combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report estimates

A new report warns that the number of soldiers killed, injured or missing in Russia's war in Ukraine could reach 2 million by spring

Russia and Ukraine's combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report estimates
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Putin hosts Syria's interim leader for talks, with Russian military bases on the agenda

Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has arrived in Moscow for his second time in less than four months for talks, and Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized his readiness to help the country rebuild its war-battered economy

Putin hosts Syria's interim leader for talks, with Russian military bases on the agenda
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Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell

President Donald Trump says he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital and other towns for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures and Putin agreed, but Russia hasn't confirmed that

Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell
Europe|Political|US|World

US security agreement for Ukraine is '100% ready' to be signed, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a security agreement with the United States is “100% ready.”

US security agreement for Ukraine is '100% ready' to be signed, Zelenskyy says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine, Russia, US discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region is a key focus as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi

Ukraine, Russia, US discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump rolls out his Board of Peace, but it's not clear how many leaders will join him

President Donald Trump launched his Board of Peace on Thursday to lead efforts to maintain a ceasefire in Gaza

Trump rolls out his Board of Peace, but it's not clear how many leaders will join him
MidEast|Political|World

Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says

Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says

Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says
Science|Technology|World

What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile fired by Russia into Ukraine?

What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile fired by Russia into Ukraine?

What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile fired by Russia into Ukraine?
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Sen. Graham says Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill aiming to punish Russia for war in Ukraine

President Donald Trump is now officially on board with a sanctions package aimed at Russia, according to a top GOP senator

Sen. Graham says Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill aiming to punish Russia for war in Ukraine
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Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela

Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela

Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela
Europe|Political|World

CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say

CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say

CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say
Europe|World

European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war

Leaders from Europe and Canada have held talks on U.S.-led peace efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine

European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war
Crime|Political|World

Russian court sentences pro-war activist and Putin critic to 6 years in prison

A Russian court has sentenced pro-war activist Sergei Udaltsov to six years in prison for justifying terrorism

Russian court sentences pro-war activist and Putin critic to 6 years in prison
Crime|Europe|Political|World

‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills 4-year-old child, as Zelensky is briefed on peace talks

‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills 4-year-old child, as Zelensky is briefed on peace talks

‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills 4-year-old child, as Zelensky is briefed on peace talks
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power

Officials say Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday

Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

At Putin’s annual news conference, a Russian journalist pops the question — to his girlfriend

Russian President Vladimir Putin fielded many questions at his annual news conference

At Putin’s annual news conference, a Russian journalist pops the question — to his girlfriend
Economy|Political|World

Putin tells his annual news conference that the Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be met

President Vladimir Putin has emphasized that Moscow’s troops are advancing across the battlefield in Ukraine and has voiced confidence that the Kremlin will achieve its goals militarily if Kyiv doesn't agree to Russia’s conditions in peace talks

Putin tells his annual news conference that the Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be met
Science|Technology|World

Belarusian leader says Russia deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile to the country

Belarus’ authoritarian president says that Russia had deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to the country, a move that comes as talks to end the war in Ukraine have entered a crucial phase

Belarusian leader says Russia deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile to the country
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine

A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine

Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail

Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning that Moscow will extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks

Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Sports|World

UK gives Abramovich last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine

The British government says it has given Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich a final chance to hand over 2.5 billion pounds or $3.25 billion to the victims of Russia's war in Ukraine

UK gives Abramovich last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine
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Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says

A senior Kremlin official says Russian police and the National Guard will stay on in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas even if a peace settlement ends the war

Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says
Americas|Crime|Europe|World

Cut off by their banks and even iced out by Alexa, sanctioned ICC staffers remain resolute

International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors are trying to live and work under the same financial and travel restrictions brought against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Osama bin Laden

Cut off by their banks and even iced out by Alexa, sanctioned ICC staffers remain resolute
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners

U.S. President Donald Trump says he and European leaders have discussed proposals to end the war in Ukraine, adding that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “has to be realistic” about his country’s position on a peace plan

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners
Europe|Technology|World

Investigations launched after more unexplained drone sightings off two European coasts

Investigations launched after more unexplained drone sightings off two European coasts

Investigations launched after more unexplained drone sightings off two European coasts
Crime|Europe|Political|World

US, Ukraine officials say they'll meet for 3rd day after progress on creating a security framework

President Donald Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials say they’ll meet for a third day of talks on Saturday after making progress on finding agreement on a security framework for postwar Ukraine

US, Ukraine officials say they'll meet for 3rd day after progress on creating a security framework
Business|Economy|Political|World

Putin and Modi hold talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an annual summit, focusing on diversifying economic ties

Putin and Modi hold talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties
Europe|Political|World

Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin

Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine
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Putin arrives in New Delhi on a state visit aimed at bolstering Russia-India ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India to strengthen economic and bilateral ties

Putin arrives in New Delhi on a state visit aimed at bolstering Russia-India ties
Crime|Europe|Political|World

US backs UN demand for Russia to return abducted Ukrainian children

The United States joined 90 other countries at the United Nations on Wednesday to demand Russia "ensure the immediate, safe and unconditional

US backs UN demand for Russia to return abducted Ukrainian children
Europe|Political|World

Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys

Ukraine and its European allies have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough

Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys
Political|US|World

Witkoff, Kushner briefed Trump after meeting with Putin on Tuesday, White House official says

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner briefed President Donald Trump and Ukrainian officials after a "thorough, productive meeting" with Russian President Vladimir

Witkoff, Kushner briefed Trump after meeting with Putin on Tuesday, White House official says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Why is fate of Donetsk region a sticking point in talks on ending war in Ukraine?

Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoys on Tuesday yielded no public breakthrough on a potential Ukraine peace deal, with Kremlin aide

Why is fate of Donetsk region a sticking point in talks on ending war in Ukraine?
Europe|Sports|World

Kremlin aide says Russia's battlefield gains influenced Ukraine talks with US

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday that Russia's recent battlefield progress in Ukraine had what he described as a positive impact on peace negotiations held with

Kremlin aide says Russia's battlefield gains influenced Ukraine talks with US
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin's talks with U.S. Witkoff and Kushner conclude, the Kremin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with U.S.

Putin's talks with U.S. Witkoff and Kushner conclude, the Kremin says
Europe|Political|World

Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace deal end without breakthrough, Putin aide says

Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace deal end without breakthrough, Putin aide says

Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace deal end without breakthrough, Putin aide says