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Russian military transport plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (354+ words) A Russian An-26 military transport plane crashed into a cliff in Crimea, killing 29 people on board, due to a possible technical malfunction, Russia's defense ministry said early on Wednesday, according to news agencies. TASS news agency, quoting the ministry, said…...
Zelenskyy asked if Trump cares about the future of Ukraine
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (348+ words) In an interview with NBC News" Raf Sanchez, President Zelenskyy says that he hopes President Trump cares about the future of Ukraine, but "they care about the United States more." Zelenskyy asked if Trump cares about the future of Ukraine…...
Ukraine battles a brutal Russian offensive as Iran war takes the world's focus
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (946+ words) KYIV, Ukraine " With the world's attention shifting to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Russia is pushing forward with a spring offensive in Ukraine despite months of peace talks that no longer appear to be Washington's priority. While Moscow…...
At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity halted, Reuters calculations show
1+ week, 2+ day ago (437+ words) At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity is at a halt following Ukrainian drone attacks, a disputed attack on a major pipeline and the seizure of tankers, according to Reuters calculations based on market data. The shutdown is the most…...
Ukraine's unique role in the Iran war: From the Politics Desk
1+ week, 2+ day ago (798+ words) Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team's latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today's edition, Andrea Mitchell explores Ukraine's vantage point…...
Russia fires nearly a thousand drones against Ukraine
1+ week, 3+ day ago (320+ words) Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks, firing nearly one thousand drones within 24 hours. Targets included the 17th-century St. Andrew's Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lviv. Robert English, associate professor of international relations at USC, spoke with NBC…...
Russia is killing Telegram, its most popular messaging app, despite fears of pushback
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1381+ words) The Kremlin's tightening grip on Russian life has a new target: the country's most popular messaging app. Ordinary Russians and even pro-Kremlin hawks have offered rare public pushback against the campaign to throttle Telegram, warning it could backfire, not just…...
Hungary's Orbán threatens further anti-Ukraine measures over Russian oil dispute
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (444+ words) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orb'n on Friday raised the prospect of further actions his government could take against Ukraine to force the resumption of Russian oil deliveries that have been stalled to Hungary and Slovakia since January. Speaking to media…...
Ukraine's anti-drone tech is in high demand as Iran attacks its neighbors
2+ week, 5+ day ago (903+ words) KYIV, Ukraine " As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, Ukraine could prove to be an invaluable trove of battle-tested expertise from its own bitter and costly fight against Russia. After months of pressure and hardened rhetoric from Washington aimed…...
Russia and Ukraine establish local truce to enable repairs at Europe's largest nuclear plant
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (216+ words) A local ceasefire took effect near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine on Friday to enable repairs to an external power line, Russian officials said. The plant, Europe's largest, has been under Russian control since shortly after the…...