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- Zelensky Escalates Criticism of SpaceX Over Speed Capson 14 November 2026 at 15:16
Zelensky said the speed restrictions made it more difficult for Ukrainian air defense units to intercept Russian jet-powered drones and made Ukrainian cities more vulnerable.
- Russian Youth Agency Deputy Chief Arrested in Fraud Probeon 13 November 2026 at 16:03
Denis Ashirov, who has served as the agency’s state secretary and deputy head since July 2022, faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of large-scale fraud.
- Kremlin Says Ready for Civilian Evacuation From Ukraine’s Kostiantynivkaon 13 November 2026 at 13:59
Kyiv has expressed concerns that Moscow might wish to use ceasefires for such missions to enable its military to regroup.
- Russian Oil Discounts Hit 3-Year High as Middle East Supplies Recoveron 13 November 2026 at 13:04
Analysts said rising supplies from Persian Gulf producers were increasing competition for Urals.
- Seized Western Businesses Donate $86M to Russian War Efforton 13 November 2026 at 11:04
The donations have been used to buy drones, vehicles, communications systems and other equipment for Russian troops, Bloomberg reported.
- Russia Says Europeans Can Join Ukraine Peace Talks if They Show 'Readiness to Contribute'on 13 November 2026 at 11:04
Yet the Russian leader said Washington must work with its European allies to understand if they want peace or war in Ukraine.
- Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 4 Workers, Sparks Fire at Volgograd Oil Refineryon 13 November 2026 at 09:26
The exiled news outlet Astra said it identified the facility as the largest Lukoil oil refinery in southern Russia.
- Former Aide to Pro-Russian Ukrainian PM Seriously Injured in Moscow Car Blaston 13 November 2026 at 08:54
Sergei Zavorotny, 72, moved to Russia after the 2014 Maidan Revolution that toppled Viktor Yanukovych.
- Kushner Says U.S. Working Toward 'Largest Prisoner Exchange' of Russia's War in Ukraineon 13 November 2026 at 08:40
The deal would potentially reunite "thousands of people with their families," the White House special envoy wrote on X, without giving details.
- Russia Jails Prominent Human Rights Lawyer 12 Years for Treasonon 12 November 2026 at 17:16
Maria Bontsler, 66, became known for taking on some of the toughest politically motivated cases throughout her career.
- Russian Police Chief Accused of Running Gang That Abducted Men for Ukraine Waron 12 November 2026 at 16:26
The Ivanovo case follows reports of similar schemes in the Vologda and Sverdlovsk regions.
- Finland Moves to Bar Russian Athletes From Entry Over Ukraine Waron 12 November 2026 at 15:28
“As long as Russia’s war of aggression continues, Russian athletes have no business in Finland," said Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen.
- Russian Officer Appeals to Putin to Drop Fraud Charges Against Scammed Sonon 12 November 2026 at 14:18
- Finland Says It Detected Strike on Russian Warship in Baltic Seaon 12 November 2026 at 14:03
It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties or what had caused the strike.
- Ukraine War Turns Black Sea Into World’s Deadliest Shipping Lane – WSJon 12 November 2026 at 12:23
Maritime security firm Ambrey recorded more than 300 attacks in the Black Sea this year as Russia and Ukraine traded strikes on ships and ports.
- Zelensky Says Starshield Speed Limited Again, Hampering Ukraine's Defenseson 12 November 2026 at 11:58
“This helps Russians kill more Ukrainians and carry out more accurate strikes on Ukraine,” Zelensky said.
- Over 11K Foreign Fighters Killed in Ukraine – Rosstat Leakson 12 November 2026 at 11:03
Of the 11,335 foreign fatalities, just over 6,000 of those killed were born outside Russia but had obtained Russian citizenship prior to their deaths.
- Brazilian Buyers Balk at Price of Russian Diesel Shunned by U.S. Importers – Bloombergon 12 November 2026 at 10:46
Brazilian traders told Bloomberg that prices weren’t attractive relative to U.S.-made fuel.
- St. Petersburg Car Blast Kills Russian Aerospace Forces Officeron 12 November 2026 at 09:23
The officer was the second Russian military official to be killed in a car bomb explosion in the same neighborhood this year.
- Russia’s AI Ambitions Take a Hit With Ukrainian Data Center Strikeson 11 November 2026 at 17:34
Russia’s drive to develop “sovereign” AI was already struggling. Then came the drone strikes.
