President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukrainian drones will continue operating over Russia.

The appearance of Russia's Finance Minister at the G20 meeting in North Carolina sparks dismay amoung European officials.

Indian PM Narendra Modi has urged Russia to end the Ukraine war and to cease hostilities.

The meeting underscored Washington's willingness to reopen diplomatic talks with Moscow, as Europe intends to isolate the nation while the war continues.

Anton Siluanov holds talks with US counterpart as European officials object to Russia's return to G20 talks.

The White House praised Driscoll, who was expected to step down by the end of the year, in a statement given to the WSJ. Secretary Driscoll has been highly effective in advancing President Trumps agenda to Make America Strong Again at the Department of the Army by providing outstanding leadership during historic military operations, restoring an emphasis on readiness and lethality, assisting with negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, , White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said

The Russian and Chinese leaders met on the sidelines of the SCO summit.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that, under his and Russian President Vladimir Putin's strategic guidance and through the joint efforts of both sides, the foundation of China-Russia relations will become ever stronger, their progress ever steadier, and their future ever brighter.

Russia's Defense Ministry has announced preparations for "massive strikes" on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

This is the 27th time since Russia invaded Ukraine that Zaporizhzhia plant has had to rely on emergency diesel supplies.

Two Turkish-operated vessels have been struck this week as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

The best-known attempt to estimate the global military carbon footprint came in a 2022 study by researchers at Scientists for Global Responsibility and the Conflict and Environment Observatory. They estimated it at about 5.5 percent of global greenhouse-gas emissions, with a plausible range of 3.3-7 percent, larger than Russia s national emissions - and that figure does not include the emissions generated by actual wars

Ongoing Russian attacks have killed several people and wounded dozens across Ukraine.

Russia intensified attacks across Ukraine, killing civilians and damaging homes and warehouses near Kyiv

Russia claims advances toward Sloviansk and Kramatorsk as fighting intensifies in Donetsk.

US missile interceptor shortfall 'beyond critical' due to war on Iran: Report TheUSwar on Iranhas caused a "beyond critical" shortage of advanced missile interceptors, especially Patriots, which have been used to shoot downRussianballistic missiles, a Nato official and US official told the Associated Press (AP) in a report published on Thursday

Russia and Ukraine have intensified long-range drone and missile strikes as fears of further escalation grow.

Zelenskyy's top aide: Ukraine-Russia talks possible in September

15 killed in fire at Amur gas chemical complex in Russia

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently visited Moscow, describing the trip as "semi-routine" and suggesting it could produce some results, without providing further details.

U.S. and Russia are competing to assert dominance in the world's third largest energy market.

Ukrainian drones have again targeted the Russian online shopping giant Wildberries.

Chinese nationals among casualties in Russia gas plant fire

Seven people were killed and 152 injured in a fire at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia's Amur region, while nine people were missing, the plant said on Wednesday.

Ukraine marks its Independence Day on Monday as European leaders gathered in Kyiv and announced new military and financial support packages, underscoring continued backing for the country amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to discuss air defence shortage as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks.

Serbia requested assistance from the European Union and Russia to help bring intense wildfires under control.

Participants in St Petersburg honour Russias tricolour with patriotic events and ribbon distributions across the city.

The Russian Pacific Fleet conducted missile launch drills against simulated enemy ships in waters near the Southern Kuril Islands, known as the Northern Territories in Japan, with all targets successfully hit, the fleet reported Thursday.

Police allege Australian-Russian citizen joined Ukrainian military seeking to send information to Russian intelligence.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on Thursday urged Japan to fully recognize the outcomes of World War II and stop attempts to whitewash its history of aggression.

Ukraine hits Russia's TANECO oil refinery, oil terminal, military says

Russia's Pacific Fleet holds drill near Southern Kurils Islands

Russia says it has captured Vodnyanskoye in Donetsk Region

Turkey is a member of Nato and possesses one of the largest militaries in the alliance, while its defence industry has been developing rapidly. The answer is that Turkey has become increasingly independent in shaping its own foreign policy in recent years, coming to regard its regional surroundings as a direct sphere of its security interests - spanning Syria , Iraq , Lebanon , Libya , the Eastern Mediterranean, the Black Sea, the Caucasus, Russia , Iran and Europe

Mykhailo Fedorov's call is first such demand by a major Ukrainian political figure since Russia's full-scale invasion.

Concern over the security of Europe's largest nuclear plant has been rife since Russia launched its full-scale war.

Andrei Klepach was reportedly fired from his role after presenting a report warning that Russia could not win a prolonged war of attrition with Ukraine.

Russia warns Britain of 'consequences' for supplying drones to Ukraine

The attacks injured at least three people, including a girl, and damaged a Wildberries warehouse, Russian officials say.

USlawmakerTim Kaine announced in a statement on Monday that he will introduce a resolution regarding Oman war powers in next month's session. Kaine said that Washington has "a strong diplomatic relationship and a free trade agreement" with Muscat, expressing thatTrump's threats on Monday serve the interests of "real adversaries" such as Russia and China

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday advised the Japanese leadership to focus on its domestic affairs instead of launching "attacks" against Russia.

Supreme Court ruling supports Kremlin's clampdown on the political party ahead of September's parliamentary vote.

Russia struck port infrastructure in Ukraines Odesa region, damaging a Togo-flagged civilian vessel near Izmail after Kyiv launched a major drone attack on Moscow.

Putin visits disputed island: Why Russia-Japan peace treaty elusive

Russia, Ukraine strikes kill 19 as drone and missile attacks surge

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia, killing at least six people and striking a Wildberries logistics hub.

Russian authorities report 201 Ukrainian drones downed overnight in the Moscow region in the escalating conflict.

Ukraine used domestically produced Flamingo missiles to hit targets in Russia's southwestern Samara region.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup Island in the Southern Kuril Islands on August 13, marking his first trip to the disputed island chain claimed by both Russia and Japan

Russia's wartime economy is under growing strain as its budget deficit widens and analysts warn pressure could intensify next year.

Ukraine drone strikes kill 201 in Russia's deadliest month in 2 years

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Thursday that the Southern Kuril Islands, known as the Northern Territories in Japan, "have been, are and will remain Russian territory."

A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia's economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.

A Ukrainian attack on Russia's Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk hit warships at a naval base and forced two major grain terminals to halt operations on Wednesday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday cautioned that NATO's plans to deploy new weapons in the Asia-Pacific region pose a threat to Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia will respond in kind if European countries seize Russian merchant vessels, the TASS state news agency reported.

Ukraine's president also says Russia will use its election next month as a pretext to declare a new mobilisation.

Russia has released former US marine Robert Gilman, who had been jailed since 2022 for attacking a police officer.

The Ukrainian president has warned that Russia is preparing for escalation and could use its parliamentary elections next month as a pretext to declare a new mobilization.

The US government had recently designated Gilman as wrongfully detained.

The pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina accused the Yabloko party of receiving undeclared campaign support.

The Caroline Bezengi is believed to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' that Moscow uses to circumvent Western sanctions.

The US Senate passed a sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russia's energy sector by a vote of 86-11, and sent the legislation to the House of Representatives for consideration.

A measure to impose new sanctions on Russian oil purchasers easily cleared the Senate and heads to the House.

The bipartisan legislation, championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, would penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports that fund the Ukraine war.

US says the five entities and eight individuals sanctioned help Cuba acquire military equipment from Russia and China.

The Slavneft-Yanos facility in Yaroslavl, which is situated hundreds of miles from the Ukraine border, is one of Russia's biggest oil refineries.

The war sees a surge in attacks by both sides with little diplomatic movement.