Sep 13 Russia expels 6 British diplomats it accuses of spying, UK calls decision 'completely baseless' By Dasha Litvinova, Jill Lawless, Associated Press In calling the Russian allegations "completely baseless,” the U.K. Foreign Office said the expulsions happened weeks ago, linking them to Britain’s decision in May to revoke the credentials of an attaché at Moscow’s London embassy and to impose a five-year… Continue reading
Sep 10 Watch 8:12 Ukraine launches drone attack on Moscow as U.S. accuses Iran of giving missiles to Russia By Nick Schifrin, Winston Wilde For the first time, a Ukrainian drone attack killed a Russian civilian in the capital region of Moscow. It was part of a 140-drone barrage and one of the war's largest attacks by Ukraine into Russia. The U.S. also accused… Continue watching
Sep 10 Over 140 Ukrainian drones target Russia, killing at least 1 person and injuring 8, officials say By Associated Press A Russian regional governor says drones hit two multistory residential buildings and started fires in the town of Ramenskoye just outside Moscow. Continue reading
Sep 01 Russia says it downed over 150 drones in one of Ukraine's biggest drone attacks of the war By Associated Press Also in Russia, regional Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said 11 people were wounded in Ukrainian aerial missile attacks in the Russian border region of Belgorod on Sunday, including eight in the regional capital. Continue reading
Aug 21 Moscow comes under one of Ukraine's largest drone attacks as fighting rages in Kursk, eastern Ukraine By Associated Press Moscow came under one of the largest attacks by Ukrainian drones since the start of fighting in 2022, Russian authorities reported Wednesday, saying they destroyed all of those headed toward the country's capital. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 6:02 News Wrap: Golan Heights damaged by Hezbollah rocket attack on Israel In our news wrap Wednesday, Hezbollah fired more than 50 rockets toward Israel, Congo health authorities reported more than 1,000 mpox cases in the last week, divers recovered five more bodies from the luxury yacht that sank off Sicily’s coast,… Continue watching
Jun 06 What to know about Russia's growing influence in Africa By Mark Banchereau, Jessica Donati, Associated Press Russia has emerged as the security partner of choice for a growing number of African governments in the region, displacing traditional allies like France and the United States. Continue reading
Jun 05 Relations between Moscow and Washington won't change, no matter who wins the election, Putin says By James Jordan, Harriet Morris, Associated Press Putin also said Trump's felony conviction at his hush money trial last week was the result of "the use of the court system as part of the internal political struggle."… Continue reading
Mar 26 Russia keeps blaming Ukraine for concert attack despite Islamic State claiming responsibility By Associated Press Despite the signs pointing to IS, President Vladimir Putin insisted on alleged Ukrainian involvement — something that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected, accusing the Kremlin leader of trying to drum up fervor as his forces fight in Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 25 4 men charged in Moscow concert hall attack, bearing signs of severe beatings By Associated Press Four men accused of staging the Russia concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people appeared before a Moscow court Sunday on terrorism charges. One appeared to be barely conscious during the hearing. Continue reading