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January 12, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Russia forms emergency task force as Kerch Strait oil spill continues to spread
An emergency task force has arrived in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region to deal with the continuing consequences of an oil spill in the Kerch Strait last month
January 12, 2025 at 11:28 AM
January 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Japan imposes new sanctions on Russia
Japan on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of organizations in Russia and several other countries that have alleg...
January 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
January 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Over 38,000 Russian troops killed, hurt in Kursk, Zelenskyy says amid new offensive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that some 38,000 Russian troops have been killed or wounded fighting in Russia's western Kursk region since August.
January 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
January 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Ukraine reports 'good news' from Kursk as troops renew offensive inside Russia
Ukrainian forces on Sunday launched a new offensive inside Russia's western Kursk border region, going on the attack with substantial forces.
January 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
January 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia
Ukraine appears to be going on the offensive against Russia, attempting to seize more territory inside the Kursk region of Russia, the same region where Ukraine mounted a major offensive in August.
January 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
January 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Ukraine presses attacks in Russia's Kursk region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will urge allies to boost his country's air defenses at a meeting this week in Germany
January 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
January 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
‘Ukrainians need more leverage’ at the negotiating table with Russia: Michael McCaul
George Stephanopoulos interviews Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, on “This Week.”
January 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
January 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
More than 30 dolphins have died since an oil spill near southern Russia, experts say
A dolphin rescue center in Russia says 32 dolphins have died since fuel oil spilled out of two storm-stricken tankers three weeks ago in the Kerch Strait near the Russia-occupied Crimean Peninsula
January 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
January 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Crimea officials declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol
Russia-appointed officials in Moscow-occupied Crimea have announced a regional emergency after oil was detected on the coast of Sevastopol
January 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
January 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Russia launches 111 drones at Ukraine in deadly New Year's attack, Kyiv says
At least six people were injured in Kyiv as Russia launched a drone strike on the capital in the early hours of Wednesday, city officials said.
January 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
December 31, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Azerbaijan Airlines crash probe looks into Russian air control conduct, source says
The probe into the Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan is examining the conduct of air traffic controllers after the aircraft encountered difficulty, a source said.
December 31, 2024 at 4:13 PM
December 31, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine hits multiple targets, including Kyiv
Russia launched an aerial attack on Ukraine, striking the capital and other regions with multiple missiles and drones
December 31, 2024 at 8:03 AM
December 29, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Diary of North Korean killed in Russia hints at troops' special forces background
Ukrainian special forces have released several excerpts from a purported diary it said was found on a North Korean soldier killed in front-line fighting in Russia.
December 29, 2024 at 12:18 PM
December 27, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Russia blaming Ukraine for airliner crash ‘not surprising’: Former DHS official
ABC News contributor and former DHS Acting Under Secretary for Intelligence John Cohen discusses the fatal crash that killed at least 38 people in Kazakhstan.
December 27, 2024 at 6:46 PM
December 27, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Signs Russian anti-aircraft fire may have caused deadly plane crash
There are early indications that a Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, killing dozens, a U.S. official told ABC News.
December 27, 2024 at 4:57 PM
December 27, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Russian missile suspected of causing deadly Christmas Day plane crash in Kazakhstan
Preliminary reports indicate that a Russian-operated missile shot down an Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, according to a U.S. official.
December 27, 2024 at 7:37 AM
December 26, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Christmas blackouts in Ukraine after 'massive' Russian strike
Ukrainians faced fresh Russian drone and missile strikes on energy infrastructure nationwide on Tuesday night into Christmas Day morning.
December 26, 2024 at 12:09 PM
December 23, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 3,000 North Koreans killed or wounded in Russia fighting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded fighting for Moscow in Russia's western Kursk region.
December 23, 2024 at 4:06 PM
December 21, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Russian aircraft grounded by 'massive' overnight Ukrainian drone attack
Two Russian airports were put under flight restrictions early Saturday after authorities alleged an attack by Ukrainian drones, according to state-run news agencies.
December 21, 2024 at 12:30 PM
December 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Putin says West's air defenses have 'no chance' against Russian ballistic missile
Russia's war on Ukraine dominated the opening stages of President Vladimir Putin's annual marathon press conference on Thursday.
December 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM
December 19, 2024 at 6:55 AM
At least 100 North Korean soldiers killed in Russia, South Korean intelligence says
North Korea may dispatch more troops to Russia despite casualties, South Korea’s National Intelligence told lawmakers during a briefing Thursday.
December 19, 2024 at 6:55 AM
December 18, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Live dashcam feed used in Ukraine’s deadly Moscow bomb plot, police say
A senior Russian general was killed in a bomb blast in a residential neighborhood in Moscow, Russian media reported early Tuesday.
December 18, 2024 at 3:15 PM
December 18, 2024 at 2:09 PM
North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk adapting after 'serious losses,' Ukraine says
Ukraine's intelligence services released new information Tuesday about the conduct of North Korean troops now fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region.
December 18, 2024 at 2:09 PM
December 18, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Ukraine says it killed top Russian general in Moscow with scooter bomb
Dashcam video shows the moment a bomb hidden on scooter detonated, killing Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov and his aide. Ukraine called Kirillov a war criminal, while Russia called the attack terrorism.
December 18, 2024 at 11:10 AM
1 month ago
Russian chemical weapons general killed in Moscow blast
A senior Russian general was killed in a bomb blast in a residential neighborhood in Moscow, Russian media reported early Tuesday.
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Russian general assassinated in bomb blast
Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia's radiation, chemical and biological protection troops, was killed by a hidden explosive in what Ukrainian sources told ABC News was an intelligence operation.
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Top Russian general killed shows Ukraine is 'very capable': Defense analyst
ABC News’ Ian Pannell and ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy discuss the death of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, a senior Russian general who was killed in a bomb blast in a residential neighborhood in Moscow.
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Ukrainian forces claim 'significant' casualties among North Koreans in Kursk
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Directorate of Intelligence said on Monday that at least 30 North Korean soldiers were killed and wounded in weekend battles.
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Russian oil tankers damaged in deadly incident off Crimea, officials say
Two Russian tankers believed to be carrying thousands of tons of oil were damaged off the coast of Crimea in the early hours of Sunday.
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Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure with attack of missiles, drones
Russia launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine, firing 93 cruise and ballistic missiles and almost 200 drones, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports.
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Nobel Peace Prize winner discusses the hidden suffering of Ukraine war
Nobel Laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk discusses her work exposing underreported stories of the war in Ukraine and Russian's aggression.
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'This administration has made its choice': Austin announces nearly $1B for Ukraine
Lloyd Austin announced the Pentagon will send nearly $1 billion to Ukraine, bringing the total the United States has committed to Ukraine to more than $62 billion.
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Russian woman charged with sneaking onto Delta flight released from custody
The Russian woman accused of sneaking onto a Delta flight from New York to Paris has been charged with knowingly and intentionally secreting herself aboard an airplane.
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Top Russian general warned top US general about hypersonic missile test: Exclusive
Russia's top general warned America's top general that U.S. Navy ships should not be close to an upcoming Russian hypersonic missile test in the eastern Mediterranean.
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Russia sees 'no grounds for negotiations' with Ukraine, Putin spokesperson says
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the Izvestia newspaper in an interview published Wednesday that Russia sees "no grounds for negotiations yet" to end Moscow's war.
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Russian overnight drone attack hit Ukraine 'critical infrastructure,' air force says
Ukraine's air force said it shot down 22 of 28 Russian drones in Moscow's overnight barrage, though acknowledged "several hits on critical infrastructure facilities."
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Russia launches 110 attack drones into Ukraine amid high-level allied visits
Ukraine's air force said it recorded 110 Russian attack drones launched into the country overnight into Sunday morning.
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Russia launches major attack across Ukraine
Russia has carried out a massive aerial attack on Ukraine’s energy system leaving hundreds of thousands without power as winter sets in across the country.
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Rising tensions in the resource-rich arctic
The U.S. is monitoring military cooperation between Russia and China in the resource-rich arctic. ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos travels to Alaska with special ops forces as tensions rise in the region.
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2 months ago
Russia launches 'massive' drone and missile energy blitz across Ukraine
All regions of Ukraine were under air raid alerts early Thursday amid Russia's latest long-range drone and missile barrage against the country's energy grid.
2 months ago
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Russia vows to mass produce experimental missile it used to strike Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday told the Ministry of Defense leadership that his country "will continue testing the latest system," which is apparently capable of carrying a nuclear weapon.
2 months ago
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Russia to continue testing, start mass producing new 'Oreshnik' missile: Putin
Russia will continue testing and start mass producing the new "Oreshnik" missile that was used to target Dnipro, Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
2 months ago
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'Putin has intensified his attacks on Ukraine': Rep. Gregory Meeks
House Foreign Affairs Committee Member Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., joined ABC News Live to discuss what a second Trump term may mean for the war in Ukraine.
2 months ago
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House Democrat weighs in on Israel, Russia-Ukraine
Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, discusses the conflicts overseas.
2 months ago
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Putin issues new threats
ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports on the fallout after Russia’s launch of a new hypersonic ballistic missile against Ukraine.
2 months ago
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Steve Ganyard on Russia’s long-range nuclear capable missiles
Military analyst Steve Ganyard discusses the possible impact of long-range nuclear missiles if targeted toward Ukraine, and the White House’s growing concern of Putin’s actions.
2 months ago
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Russia fires 'experimental' ballistic missile on Ukrainian city
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the attack on a military complex in the city of Dnipro was a response to Ukraine using U.S.- and British-made missiles, to attack Russia.
2 months ago
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Russian strike on Ukraine is ‘disturbing’: Analyst
Former Deputy Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Mick Mulroy says Russia’s latest strike into Ukraine is “something we have never seen before.”
2 months ago
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Russian strikes hit Ukrainian city of Dnipro
ABC News’ Ian Pannell shares the latest developments on the war in Ukraine.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Ukraine fires new salvo of long-range western missiles into Russia, reports say
Ukrainian forces launched a barrage of British-made long-range cruise missiles into Russia, according to multiple reports, as both sides battle to hold territory ahead of President-elect Trump's term.
2 months ago