Mar 03 What we know about Russia’s claim of a cross-border attack By Associated Press Russia has declared that a group of saboteurs from Ukraine crossed into its territory and attacked border villages, a raid marking an escalation of the war now in its second year. Continue reading
Feb 22 Biden calls Putin’s suspension of nuclear arms treaty a ‘big mistake’ By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden says Russian President Vladimir Putin made a "big mistake" by suspending his country's participation in the the last remaining U.S.-Russia nuclear arms control treaty. Continue reading
Feb 21 Putin suspends Russian involvement in nuclear arms pact over Ukraine tensions By Associated Press Speaking in his state-of-the-nation address, Putin also said that Russia should stand ready to resume nuclear weapons tests if the U.S. does so, a move that would end a global ban on nuclear weapons tests in place since the end… Continue reading
Dec 19 Putin meets with Belarusian leader, potentially seeking military support By Hanna Arhirova, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare trip to close ally Belarus as his forces pursue their campaign to bombard Ukraine with missiles and drones amid a broad battlefield stalemate almost 10 months into the war. Continue reading
Dec 19 Russian drones explode in nighttime attack on Kyiv By Hanna Arhirova, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press Multiple drones have targeted Ukraine's capital in an attack before dawn, as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to visit ally Belarus. Continue reading
Dec 13 Putin ditches annual news conference amid Ukraine setbacks By Associated Press Putin typically uses the year-end ritual to polish his image, answering a wide range of questions on domestic and foreign policy to demonstrate his grip on details and give the semblance of openness. Continue reading
Nov 25 Watch 5:07 News Wrap: At least 11 killed in latest Russian missile strikes on Kherson, Ukraine n our news wrap Friday, two days of missiles attacks in Kherson killed at least 11 people two weeks after Russians from the city in southern Ukraine, the death toll in Indonesia hit 310 after an earthquake struck western Java… Continue watching
Nov 07 Putin-connected businessman admits interference in U.S. elections By Associated Press Kremlin-connected entrepreneur Yevgeny Prigozhin admitted Monday that he had interfered in U.S. elections and would continue to do so — confirming for the first time the accusations that he has rejected for years. Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch 6:32 What is the significance of Russia attacking Ukraine with Iranian drones? By Geoff Bennett, Winston Wilde Investigators are linking Russia's barrage of deadly drone attacks across several Ukrainian cities to an evolving partnership between Russia and Iran. Iranian leaders deny supplying any weapons to Russia, a claim at odds with assessments by U.S. officials. Mason Clark,… Continue watching
Oct 12 United Nations demands Russia reverse ‘illegal’ annexations of Ukraine regions By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to condemn Russia's "attempted illegal annexation" of four Ukrainian regions and demand that Moscow immediately reverse its actions. Continue reading