Putin admits Ukraine attacks hitting Russian economy, society
Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russian refineries, depots and pipelines, as well as fuel supplies in Crimea.
World
aljazeera.com
12.06.2026
Ukrainian drones strike Sevastopol museum and key Russian oil refineries
The multiday campaign has killed a rail worker, closed the bombed Chongar road bridge and caused a fuel crisis
World
aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
After Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenians vote for peace over nationalism
Nikol Pashinyan's victory suggests Russia's influence in the country is waning.
World
aljazeera.com
09.06.2026
Russian attacks kill 5 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy hails talks with US envoys
Ukraine's president hopes to reinvigorate diplomacy after 'very positive' talks with US envoys and European leaders.
World
aljazeera.com
09.06.2026
Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories
Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.
Finance
bbc.com
09.06.2026
Zelensky criticises 'vile' Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks
Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone hit a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear plant.
World
bbc.com
07.06.2026
Russian drone strike damages site near Chornobyl nuclear plant
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns 'extremely vile' attack that did not lead to spike in radiation.
World
aljazeera.com
07.06.2026
Armenians go to polls in test of PM’s pivot to Europe amid Russian pressure
Two political blocs and 17 parties taking part in the election after campaign shaped by security and identity issues.
World
aljazeera.com
07.06.2026
Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg
The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.
World
bbc.com
07.06.2026
Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'
The city's governor urges residents to remain indoors for the first time since the beginning of the war.
World
bbc.com
06.06.2026
Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.
World
bbc.com
06.06.2026
Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.
World
bbc.com
06.06.2026
Zelenskyy: Putin choosing war by rejecting offer for in-person talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has turned down an offer for in-person talks with the Ukrainian President.
World
aljazeera.com
06.06.2026
Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war
The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.
World
bbc.com
05.06.2026
Ballistics Putin’s ‘last argument’ as Ukraine brings his army to standstill
Russia’s performance since December shows it can contest territory but cannot hold it, say battlefield observers.
World
aljazeera.com
05.06.2026
Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast
Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.
World
bbc.com
05.06.2026
Drone explosion in Romanian port spurs Ukraine war spillover fears
European Commission president warns that the maritime drone attack was a 'direct consequence' of the Russia-Ukraine war.
World
aljazeera.com
05.06.2026
Xi Jinping to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visit to North Korea
It is taking place weeks after Xi met the leaders of the US and Russia - two countries that loom large over North Korea's foreign policy.
World
bbc.com
05.06.2026
Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin
Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.
World
bbc.com
05.06.2026
Saudi energy minister calls for ‘stable energy sector’ during Russia visit
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and other top OPEC officials visit the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
World
aljazeera.com
04.06.2026