Dec 05 WATCH: White House speaks on the Russian response to EU price cap By Associated Press Western countries on Monday imposed a $60-per-barrel price cap and a ban on some types of Russian oil, part of new measures aimed at stepping up pressure on Moscow over the war. Continue reading
Dec 05 Ukrainian infrastructure again hit by latest round of Russian missiles By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Russia has unleashed what Ukrainian authorities called the latest “massive missile attack” across their country, striking homes and buildings, killing civilians, and disrupting electrical power and water supplies in areas. Continue reading
Dec 03 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. Continue reading
Dec 02 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. Continue reading
Dec 02 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. Continue reading
Dec 02 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. Continue reading
Dec 02 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. Continue reading
Dec 01 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. Continue reading
Dec 01 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. Continue reading
Nov 30 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. Continue reading