Jul 05 WATCH: Biden supports Sweden’s NATO bid, hosting prime minister at the White House By Aamer Madhani, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Sweden and neighbor Finland ended their longstanding policy of military nonalignment after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Both applied for NATO membership, but Sweden's admission has been held up by Turkey and Hungary. Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch 6:46 A look at the Wagner Group’s presence and activities in Africa By Amna Nawaz, Teresa Cebrian Aranda More than a week after the failed mutiny by Wagner mercenaries in Russia, there are lingering questions about the future of the paramilitary group. The U.S. has imposed sanctions on gold companies suspected of funding the group’s activities, including in… Continue watching
Jul 04 Russia open to talks over potential prisoner swap for detained American reporter Evan Gershkovich By Associated Press The Kremlin is holding the door open for contacts with the U.S. regarding a possible prisoner exchange that could potentially involve jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Continue reading
Jul 04 Russia says it stopped Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, Kyiv does not claim responsibility By Associated Press The Russian military says it has fended off a Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow that prompted authorities to briefly close one of the city's airports. Continue reading
Jul 04 Putin says Russia is ‘united as never before’ during Shanghai multilateral summit By Ashok Sharma, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press President Vladimir Putin says that the Russian people were "united as never before" as he sought to project confidence in the wake of a short-lived revolt at a meeting of a rare international organization where he can find a sympathetic… Continue reading
Jul 03 U.S. ambassador visits detained American journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia By Associated Press U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy on Monday was allowed to visit Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been behind bars in Russia since March on charges of espionage. Continue reading
Jul 02 Russia attempts 1st drone strike on Kyiv in 12 days, all are shot down By Associated Press After a relative lull, Russia launched a drone attack early Sunday on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, officials said. It was the first such attack of the war in 12 days. Continue reading
Jun 30 A week after an armed rebellion rattled Russia, key details still shrouded in mystery By Associated Press A week after the mutiny raised the most daunting challenge to President Vladimir Putin's rule in over two decades, key details about the uprising remain shrouded in mystery. Continue reading
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 29 Analysis: What changes can be expected in Russia in response to the Wagner rebellion? By Thomas Graham, Council on Foreign Relations The challenge to Russia’s military and leadership from the mercenary Wagner Group marks a setback to Putin’s stature and possibly the Ukraine war effort. Continue reading