Mar 23 Putin wants ‘unfriendly countries’ to pay rubles for gas exports By Associated Press Economists said the move appeared designed to try to support the ruble, which has collapsed against other currencies since Putin invaded Ukraine and Western countries responded with far-reaching sanctions against Russia. Continue reading
Mar 23 U.S. has determined that Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine, Blinken says By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Biden administration on Wednesday made a formal determination that Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine and said it would work with others to prosecute offenders, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. Continue reading
Mar 23 Russian Olympians face backlash after Vladimir Putin rally By Associated Press Russian Olympic athletes who participated in a rally supporting President Vladimir Putin and the invasion of Ukraine are facing a backlash. Continue reading
Mar 23 NATO says 7,000 to 15,000 Russian troops dead in Ukraine By Nebi Qena, Cara Anna, Associated Press NATO estimated on Wednesday that 7,000 to 15,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in four weeks of war in Ukraine, where fierce fighting by the country's fast-moving defenders has denied Moscow the lightning victory it sought. Continue reading
Mar 23 A month in, Ukraine fights on while Moscow pays a high price By Nebi Qena, Cara Anna, Associated Press Ukraine is scarred, wounded and mourning its dead but far from beaten. Continue reading
Mar 23 NATO setting up battlegroups in eastern Europe to deter Russia from attacking members By Associated Press The battlegroups, which usually number between 1,000-1,500 troops, will be set up in Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria. Continue reading
Mar 23 Biden says the potential for Russian use of chemical weapons ‘real threat’ By Associated Press There are fears that Russia could use chemical or nuclear weapons as its invasion stalls amid logistical problems and fierce Ukrainian resistance. Continue reading
Mar 23 Biden seeks new sanctions, help for Ukrainians in Europe By Chris Megerian, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden's trip to Europe comes at a critical moment for the war in Ukraine, which could become a bloody stalemate as Russia pummels cities with airstrikes and artillery. Continue reading
Mar 22 WATCH: State Department spokesman Ned Price calls Navalny trial ruling a ‘sham’ By Associated Press Navalny was sentenced to nine more years in prison in a move that was seen as an attempt to keep Putin’s biggest foe behind bars for as long as possible. Continue reading
Mar 22 Watch 7:57 Ukraine claims to retake a critical Kyiv suburb as Russian forces intensify attacks By Jane Ferguson, Morgan Till Ukrainian forces are claiming new successes Tuesday against Russian invaders. A counteroffensive has retaken a strategically important town west of Kyiv, and the southern port city of Mariupol continues holding out despite being hammered from air, land and sea. Jane… Continue watching