Apr 15 Watch 9:34 Putin tightens grip on Russian dissent behind a new Iron Curtain By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda Since the invasion of Ukraine the Kremlin has further stifled what little freedom Russians had to criticize the government. Garry Kasparov, prominent Russian opposition figure, a chess grandmaster, former world champion and now chairman of the Renew Democracy Initiative, which… Continue watching
Apr 15 How leaks in U.S. ban on Russian seafood are undermining efforts to stop Putin's war machine By Joshua Goodman, Helen Wieffering, Associated Press A U.S. ban on seafood imports from Russia over its invasion of Ukraine was supposed to sap billions of dollars from Vladimir Putin's war machine. Continue reading
Apr 15 Ukraine police find more than 900 civilian bodies in Kyiv region after Russian withdrawal By Adam Schreck, Yesica Fisch, Associated Press More than 900 civilian bodies have been discovered in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital following the withdrawal of Russian forces — most of them fatally shot, police said Friday, an indication that many people were "simply executed."… Continue reading
Apr 15 After flagship Moskva sinks, Russia says missile attacks on Ukraine capital will increase By Adam Schreck, Associated Press Russia's Defense Ministry is promising to ramp up missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital in response to Ukraine's alleged military "diversions on the Russian territory."… Continue reading
Apr 15 Mariupol holds out against Russia's siege, a symbol of Ukrainian resistance By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Unbroken by a Russian blockade and relentless bombardment, the key port of Mariupol is still holding out, a symbol of staunch Ukrainian resistance that has thwarted the Kremlin's invasion plans. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 7:09 What the Biden administration learned from past presidents about military aid in Ukraine By Ali Rogin The U.S. this week authorized one of its largest arms packages yet for Ukraine with $800 million worth of weapons designed to help it against an expected battle in the east. The question of whether to arm Ukraine is one… Continue watching
Apr 14 The flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet sinks after taking heavy damage By Adam Schreck, Associated Press The flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet sank after a fire inflicted heavy damage in the latest setback for Russia's invasion. Ukrainian officials said their forces hit the vessel with missiles. Continue reading
Apr 14 Oklahoma has only slightly increased oil and gas production during the Ukraine war. Here's why By Adam Kemp President Joe Biden has been calling on U.S. oil and gas companies to drill more. In Oklahoma, one of the nation's most productive oil regions, producers say there are hurdles to meet that demand, even though they want the president… Continue reading
Apr 14 Russian opposition leader ally ordered to serve 6 months in prison By Associated Press A Russian court has replaced the parole-like restrictions on an associate of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a prison sentence. Continue reading
Apr 14 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds news briefing By Associated Press State Department spokesperson Ned Price held a news briefing on Thursday. Continue reading