Russia-Ukraine war

Putin is betting Russia can out-suffer Ukraine

2026-08-24T10:43:56.000Z
“If we want to tear the country apart, then we can move towards elections in the middle of a war like this,” saiid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Zelensky says Putin rejected Black Sea shipping truce offer

2026-08-23T23:08:08.000Z
The attacks on book warehouses and printing houses have resonated deeply in a country where many see the war as a fight for national survival and identity. 

Millions of burnt books show how ‘war of endurance’ is hurting Ukraine

2026-08-10T06:42:42.000Z
High inflation and interest rates are eating away at the foundations of Russia’s economy and sapping its growth.
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This time could be different for Russia sanctions

2026-08-04T04:00:00.000Z
The aftermath of an attack near the Ryazan oil refinery in Russia’s Ryazan region on May 15, amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

High fuel prices to endure as global conflicts hit refining capacity, warn Exxon and Chevron

2026-08-02T07:51:48.000Z
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (second from right) witnessed a key vote in the US Senate on a bipartisan package of new sanctions on Russia.

Trump, Zelensky discuss US-Ukraine Patriot missile deal and reviving talks with Russia

2026-07-29T03:17:31.000Z
The price of refined petroleum products remain as high as if crude oil was still changing hands above US$100 a barrel.

Iran isn’t the only conflict vexing the global oil market

2026-07-13T04:16:55.000Z
President Trump has criticised several Nato members who declined to allow the US to use military bases to carry out early strikes on Iran.

Trump heads to Nato summit to meet Zelensky, face wary allies

2026-07-06T02:01:44.000Z
Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) has given his American counterpart Donald Trump an open invitation to visit Moscow.

Trump offers to help Putin find deal with Ukraine

2026-07-05T00:28:10.000Z
Russia's President Vladimir Putin will have “a marathon” of bilateral talks with Asean leaders, according to Kremlin.

Putin to host Asean leaders in first summit since Ukraine invasion

2026-06-17T04:29:12.000Z