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Britain, Russia trade sanctions amid Western push to end warWashington DC (UPI) Aug 21, 2025 Britain and Russia have traded sanctions, as London continues to pressure Moscow amid ongoing efforts to secure an end to the war in Ukraine. ... more  
Russia says must be part of Ukraine security guarantees talksMoscow (AFP) Aug 20, 2025 Russia said on Wednesday it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an imminent summit with President Volodymyr Zelensky, tempering h ... more 
NATO flies jets over Romania-Ukraine border during Russian attackWashington DC (UPI) Aug 20, 2025 NATO deployed two German fighter jets in its airspace in response to a Russian drone attack on Ukraine, officials in Romania said Wednesday. ... more  
China to showcase latest military hardware at September paradeBeijing (AFP) Aug 20, 2025 China will unveil a slate of new domestically produced military hardware that will showcase its "powerful capability to prevail in modern war" at a parade next month, officials said Wednesday. ... more |
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Chinese troops swelter through rehearsal for major military paradeBeijing (AFP) Aug 20, 2025 Rows of neatly dressed soldiers marched in unison to shouted instructions at a training ground in humid Beijing on Wednesday, as China prepares to unveil new domestically produced military hardw ... more  
Asian markets dip after US tech slideHong Kong (AFP) Aug 20, 2025 Asian markets mostly fell Wednesday morning, mirroring a rout of US tech titans the previous day as investors await signals of an interest rate cut in the world's largest economy. The dips a ... more 
Trump suggests air support but no troops for Ukraine's securityWashington DC (UPI) Aug 19, 2025 President Donald Trump said the United States would provide air support for Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression, but not U.S. troops on the ground. ... more 
Zelensky says Russia must end war, after Trump pressures UkraineWashington (AFP) Aug 18, 2025 /> Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was up to Russia to end its invasion, ahead of high-stakes talks on Monday with US counterpart Donald Trump, who is pressuring Ukraine to give up C ... more |
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Trump rules out immediate Ukraine ceasefireWashington (AFP) Aug 16, 2025 /> US President Donald Trump early Saturday ruled out an immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine after his inconclusive summit with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, saying a direct peace ... more |
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Ukraine-Russia swap prisoners; one was kept for more than 10 yearsWashington DC (UPI) Aug 14, 2025 Ukraine and Russia participated in a prisoner swap that released 84 Ukrainians from Russian captivity, with more to come over the next few days. ... more  
Russia hosts first military meeting with Sahel juntas; Mali junta accuses foreign powers of destabilisation plotMoscow (AFP) Aug 14, 2025 /> Russia hosted its first official meeting with the heads of militaries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, Moscow's defence ministry said Thursday, as it seeks to increase its influence in the Sahel ... more  
Despite risks, residents fight to protect Russian national parkKorolyov, Russia (AFP) Aug 14, 2025 /> After getting fined for her environmental protest against a road being built through a national park near Moscow, Irina Kuriseva is back to check on the construction. "We only want to defend ... more  
Belarus to practice nuclear-capable missile use in Russia drillsMoscow (AFP) Aug 13, 2025 /> Belarus said Wednesday it will practice deployment of Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles during the joint Zapad-2025 ("West-2025") drills close to the EU and NATO's eastern flank border. ... more |
European leaders to hold Ukraine online summit before Trump-Putin meetBerlin (AFP) Aug 13, 2025 European leaders will hold online talks with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, hoping to convince him to respect Ukraine's interests when he discusses the war with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. ... more  |
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Zelensky says Ukraine, allies must resist Russian 'deception' Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Aug 13, 2025 /> President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Ukraine and its allies must work together to pressure Russia into ending its invasion, ahead of talks in Berlin with European leaders and US lead ... more  
Four astronauts home from space station after splashdownWashington (AFP) Aug 9, 2025 An international crew of four astronauts is back home on Earth Saturday after nearly five months aboard the International Space Station, returning safely in a SpaceX capsule. ... more  
US French satellite SWOT captures Kamchatka tsunami in unprecedented detailLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2025 Data from a joint NASA and CNES mission has provided valuable insights to refine tsunami forecasting models, potentially improving coastal safety worldwide. The Surface Water and Ocean Topogra ... more 
Xi tells Putin China glad to see improved US-Russia relationsBeijing (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 President Xi Jinping told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a phone call on Friday that China was pleased to see Moscow and Washington improving their relations, state media said. ... more |
 
Canada's PM announces billions in defense spending to hit NATO targetToronto, Canada (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday announced a multi-billion-dollar military spending package, affirming his government's plan to hit NATO's two percent defense spending target this year. ... more 
Trump, Putin agree to meet next week in AlaskaWashington DC (UPI) Aug 9, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to meet Friday in Alaska in hopes for a cease-fire in the war in Ukraine that was waged since February 2022. ... more 
US-Russia summits: the highs and lowsParis (AFP) Aug 9, 2025 With US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin set to meet next Friday in Alaska against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, we look back at previous historic encounters between the two nuclear powers: ... more 
S.African president spoke to Zelensky after call with PutinJohannesburg (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 South Africa's president said he spoke to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky Friday, a day after he had a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss "peace process efforts". ... more |
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India faces tough choices under US tariff pressureNew Delhi (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 India faces an ultimatum from the United States with major political and economic ramifications both at home and abroad: end purchases of Russian oil or face painful tariffs. ... more  
Russia breaks ground for Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plantAlmaty, Kazakhstan (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 Russia on Friday launched work to build the first nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, the world's biggest uranium producer and vast Central Asian state where Moscow, Beijing and Europe are all vying for influence. ... more 
US soldier tried to give tank details to Russia: Justice DeptWashington (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 A US Army soldier was arrested on Wednesday for attempting to provide classified information about the main American battle tank to Russia, the Justice Department said. ... more 
Russia ends freeze on developing short-, medium-ranged nuclear weaponsWashington DC (UPI) Aug 6, 2025 Russia has announced it is ending its self-imposed moratorium on the development of short- and medium-range nuclear missiles, deepening a nuclear weapons stalemate between Moscow and Washingont. ... more |
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Putin decree allows Russia to increase greenhouse gas emissionsMoscow (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed a decree that would allow Russia to increase its greenhouse gas emissions by a fifth by 2035 compared with 2021 levels. ... more |
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Sticky business: India's purchases of Russian oilNew Delhi (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 India is the second largest buyer of Russian oil, saving itself billions of dollars on discounted crude - a key source of revenue for Moscow's military offensive on Ukraine. ... more 
Russia hints at deploying mid-range missiles after ending INF moratoriumMoscow Aug 5, 2025 Russia on Tuesday suggested it could deploy intermediate-range missiles after ending a self-imposed moratorium on producing or deploying the weapons, which were banned for decades under a Cold War treaty with the United States. ... more  
Standing on White House roof, Trump jokes about installing missilesWashington (AFP) Aug 5, 2025 Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance Tuesday on a White House rooftop and joked about installing nuclear missiles at a time of escalating tensions with Russia. ... more  
NASA races to put nuclear reactors on Moon and MarsWashington (AFP) Aug 5, 2025 The United States is rushing to put nuclear power reactors on the Moon and Mars, and hopes to launch the first system by the end of the decade. ... more |
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