Jan 26 Creating a dilemma for the Kremlin, an unlikely challenger to Putin brings a rare show of defiance By Emma Burrows, Associated Press This is a rare sign of protest, defiance and optimism in a country that has seen a crackdown on dissent since its troops rolled into Ukraine nearly two years ago. Continue reading
Sep 11 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is headed for Russia, setting the stage for a meeting with Putin By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has departed for Russia, where he is expected to hold a rare meeting with President Vladimir Putin that has sparked Western concerns about a potential arms deal for Moscow's war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 8:47 Global food security concerns reignite as clock ticks down on Ukraine grain deal By Ali Rogin, Winston Wilde The wartime agreement allowing Ukrainian grain shipments through Russia's blockade was hailed as a "beacon of hope" and has helped keep food prices stable around the world since last summer. But it's set to expire Monday and Russia is threatening… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 11:21 Ukrainian mothers take extreme measures to rescue kidnapped children By Jane Ferguson, Morgan Till, Zeba Warsi Since the start of Russia's invasion, nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children have been transferred to Russia or Russian-controlled territories. With the support of the Pulitzer Center, producer and filmmaker Amanda Bailly, producer Anton Shtuka and special correspondent Jane Ferguson report on… Continue watching
Jun 30 Ukraine attempts to wear down and outsmart a distracted Russian army By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Ukrainian forces are attempting to wear down the Russian army and reshape battle lines to create more favorable conditions for a decisive, eastward counteroffensive. Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 3:53 Russia drops charges against mercenary group as Putin attempts to project order By Lisa Desjardins, Tommy Walters Russia’s security services said Tuesday it would close the criminal case against the mutineers who led a stunning but short-lived revolt over the weekend. In eastern Ukraine, Kyiv's offensive continues but a devastating Russian missile strike struck a shopping center… Continue watching
Jun 26 Watch 8:36 What’s next for Putin’s regime after Wagner revolt in Russia? By Geoff Bennett, Tommy Walters Russian President Vladimir Putin is playing up national unity two days after an uprising by mercenaries. He hailed them as patriots in a televised statement, but that did little to quiet the questions swirling about the Kremlin. Geoff Bennett discussed… Continue watching
Jun 23 Leader of Wagner mercenaries says forces entered Russian city of Rostov facing no resistance By Associated Press The owner of the Wagner private military contractor Yevgeny Prigozhin says his forces have driven into the Russian city of Rostov, facing no resistance. Continue reading
Jun 13 Putin threatens to seize more of Ukraine to block counteroffensive on border regions By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press In some of his most detailed remarks about the war in months, the Russian leader also asserted that Ukrainian forces had suffered “catastrophic” losses in a new counteroffensive. Continue reading
Mar 08 WATCH: Where the Ukraine war stands, one year on By Nicole Ellis, Casey Kuhn One year after Russia invaded Ukraine, the scars of the deadly war are clear, even as the battles continue. Continue reading