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Russia rejects $60-per-barrel cap on its oil, warns Western countries of cutoffs

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

Russian authorities rejected a price cap on the country's oil set by Ukraine’s Western supporters and threatened Saturday to stop supplying the nations that endorsed it.

Russian news agencies say Edward Snowden receives passport, takes citizenship oath

By Associated Press

Russian news agencies say former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, who fled prosecution after revealing highly classified surveillance programs, has received a Russian passport and taken the citizenship oath.

Russia rejects pullout from Ukraine as condition for talks

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

Russia has rejected Western demands that it pulls out completely from Ukraine as part of any future talks to end the war, saying they effectively rule out any talks on settling the conflict.

Ukraine bans religious organizations linked to Russia

By Associated Press

Ukraine has banned the activities of religious organizations "affiliated with centers of influence" in Russia and says it will examine the links between the Ukrainian and Russian Orthodox churches.

Officials say more than 10,000 Ukrainians killed in war as Russia rejects conditions to talk

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

Russia has rejected Western demands that it pulls out completely from Ukraine as part of any future talks to end the war, saying they effectively rule out any talks on settling the conflict.

Europe security meeting opens with condemnation of Russia’s war and ban on Lavrov

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

Europe's largest security organization has opened a meeting in Poland strongly denouncing Russia's war against Ukraine.

Russian shelling cuts off power again in liberated Kherson region

By Inna Varenytsia, Associated Press

Russian shelling has cut off power in the recently liberated Ukrainian city of Kherson just days after it was restored. Moscow is pressing its drive to destroy Ukraine's energy plants and other key civilian infrastructure as freezing weather sets in.

EU seeks specialized court to investigate Russia war crimes

By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the EU will work with international partners to get "the broadest international support possible" for the tribunal while supporting the International Criminal Court.

German parliament labels 1930s Soviet famine in Ukraine as genocide

By Geir Moulson, Associated Press

Germany's parliament has approved a resolution recognizing as genocide Ukraine's 1930s "Holodomor" — a famine believed to have killed more than 3 million Ukrainians under the repressive rule of Soviet leader Josef Stalin.

Russian diplomat says U.S. prisoner swap is still on the table

By Associated Press

A senior Russian diplomat says Russia and the United States repeatedly came close to reaching agreement on a prisoner exchange and a deal remains possible before the year’s end.