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Why is Russia trending?

Updated 04/10/2026, 13:02:34 UTC

Russia is drawing attention across 2 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

The coverage

WorldAl Jazeera1h ago

Russia hits Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits Ukraine’s capital

German chancellor visits Kyiv amid air raid sirens, pledging strong support as Russian strikes disrupt the capital.

WorldThe Guardian1h ago

Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support

Attack happened shortly after Friedrich Merz arrived in city, on unannounced visit intended to underline Germany’s backing Russia has struck another major bridge in Kyiv as the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, arrived in the capital in a show of support for Ukraine. A Russian drone hit Kyiv’s key Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River, marking the fourth consecutive day that Russia has targeted bridges used by thousands of residents commuting between the city’s two banks. Video footage showed cars driving across the bridge as the drone plunged into the roadway and exploded in a burst of fire. Two people were injured in the strike, said Kyiv’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko. Continue reading...

WorldAl Jazeera9h ago

Pick-up truck overturns trying to carry military chopper in Russia

An attempt by Russian stuntman Evgeny Chebotarev to carry an Mi-2 helicopter on a pickup truck went awfully wrong.

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