Jul 20 Russian prosecutors are seeking a 20-year sentence for opposition leader Navalny, ally says By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press Prosecutors are asking a Russian court to sentence imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to a further 20 years in prison on extremism charges, according to his ally. Continue reading
Jun 24 Watch 8:29 What to know about the turmoil in Russia as Wagner halts its advance on Moscow By John Yang, Andrew Corkery Saturday afternoon, Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin ordered his mercenaries to turn around from their advance on Moscow after taking control of a southern Russian city earlier in the day. Belarusian President Lukashenko said he brokered Wagner’s about-face to “de-escalate tensions.”… Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch 7:42 Attacks inside Russia raise questions about next phase of Ukraine war By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn, Tommy Walters For over a year, attention has focused on Russia’s invasion and attacks inside Ukraine. But in recent weeks, the war has expanded to attacks inside Russia. Friday, the Kremlin reported further explosions and incursions in its homeland as pro-Ukrainian proxy… Continue watching
May 30 Watch 8:24 Could drone attacks in Moscow change how Russian people perceive Putin's war in Ukraine? By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn Civilian areas of Moscow came under a drone attack Tuesday morning. At least eight drone strikes into the capital city were confirmed by Russian authorities who blamed Ukraine. Ukraine did not claim any direct involvement. The rare strikes inside Russia… Continue watching
May 30 Moscow says drones lightly damage buildings, while Kyiv faces continued attacks By Susie Blann, Joanna Kozlowska, Associated Press A rare drone attack jolted Moscow early Tuesday, causing only light damage but forcing evacuations as residential buildings were struck. The Kremlin, meanwhile, pursued its relentless bombardment of Kyiv with a third assault on the city in 24 hours. Continue reading
May 26 Russia says its border regions attacked by artillery fire; Moscow's forces hit clinic in Ukrainian city By Susie Blann, Associated Press Authorities say Russia's southern Belgorod region that borders Ukraine came under attack from Ukrainian artillery fire, hours after two drones struck a Russian city in a region next to the Crimea Peninsula. Continue reading
Mar 20 China's Xi Russia visit showcases Beijing's diplomatic power, support Putin amid Ukraine war By Associated Press China looks to Russia as a source of oil and gas and as a partner in opposing what both see as American domination of global affairs. Xi’s presence is a prestigious, diplomatic triumph, sending a message to Western leaders allied… Continue reading
Feb 07 Russia hits civilian areas, boosts offensive as invasion anniversary nears By Susie Blann, Associated Press Russian shelling damaged buildings in Ukraine, local officials said Tuesday. Military analysts also expressed skepticism about the brewing Moscow offensive around the anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Dec 06 Moscow retaliates on Ukraine after drones strike Russian military sites By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Drones struck inside Russia's border with Ukraine Tuesday in the second day of attacks exposing the vulnerability of some of Moscow's important military sites, observers said. Continue reading
Sep 27 Pro-Moscow officials say 4 occupied areas of Ukraine have voted to join Russia By Adam Schreck, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press According to Russia-installed election officials in Zaporizhzhia region, 93.11 percent of the ballots case in the vote were in support of the annexation. Results from three other Ukrainian regions were expected to follow shortly. Continue reading