World Sep 20 Russia wraps up first wartime parliamentary election with Kremlin dominance all but assured By Associated Press
World Sep 20 Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including 'largest ever' attack on Moscow Moscow’s mayor described the wave of drones as the “largest ever” drone attack on the Russian capital and said there had been damage to the Moscow Oil Refinery and a residential building. By Associated Press
World Sep 19 Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest by police, opposition party says The three-day election, which began Friday and ends Sunday, features virtually no opposition and is all but certain to secure the Kremlin’s political dominance. By Associated Press
World Sep 18 Russia begins 3 days of voting in a parliamentary election set to cement the Kremlin's power Russians on Friday began three days of voting in the country’s first wartime parliamentary election, which features virtually no opposition and is all but certain to secure the Kremlin’s political dominance. By Associated Press
Nation Sep 17 Watch 5:24 Congress passes new sanctions on Russia and countries using Russian energy A bill to impose sweeping new sanctions on Russia, and on countries using Russian energy, is now on its way to President Trump after the House overwhelmingly passed it Wednesday night. Congress also took action this week on data centers,… By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson
Sep 16 WATCH: House passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 8:41 NATO jets shoot down drone in Lithuania as Russia continues to provoke Europe By Stephanie Sy, Kayan Taraporevala A drone was shot down in Lithuania by a NATO jet. It is unknown from where the drone was launched, but it's the latest in a series of incursions and sabotage attacks across Europe. As Russia presses its war in… Continue watching
Sep 14 Watch 6:25 Putin-tied Russian oligarch paid for Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrations By Liz Landers, Doug Adams A ProPublica report says a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin helped fund Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebration in the Bahamas. According to the report, Umar Kremlev, a Russian businessman and president of the International Boxing Association, paid hundreds… Continue watching
Sep 14 Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructure By Claudia Ciobanu, Elise Morton, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press His comments Monday follow President Donald Trump’s claim that Russia and Ukraine agreed not to target each other’s energy infrastructure. Continue reading
Sep 14 Some Russians flee country, citing Ukraine war draft fears and loss of freedoms By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press Some Russians have left the country this year amid rumors of a new mobilization of troops for the war in Ukraine as well as a crackdown on their personal freedoms. Continue reading