Mar 30 NASA astronaut returns to Earth, ending record-breaking spaceflight By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press A NASA astronaut is back on Earth after a yearlong, record-setting spaceflight. Continue reading
Mar 30 Russia shells areas near Kyiv, hours after it promised to reduce military operations By Nebi Qena, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Ukrainian officials say Russian forces pounded areas around Ukraine's capital and another city overnight. Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: Military leaders testify on U.S. activity in Europe before House committee By Associated Press Military leaders on Wednesday testified on national security challenges and military activity in Europe before the House Armed Services Committee as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues. Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 5:01 Russia and Ukraine discuss a path to peace as Ukrainian forces retake critical Kyiv suburb President Biden's expressed skepticism Tuesday over Russia's statement that it would curtail some of its military activity in northern Ukraine as talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey showed some signs of progress. This as Russian forces continued to bombard… Continue watching
Mar 29 Watch 9:26 Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on war in Ukraine and the Russian threat The tiny nation of Estonia shares a 180-mile border with Russia. During World War II, the Soviet Union occupied the country and then annexed it until Estonia regained its independence. Now, it is a NATO and European Union member on… Continue watching
Mar 29 WATCH: Pentagon sees 'small' Russian troop movement away from Kyiv By Associated Press Spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday that the movement appears to be a repositioning of forces, “not a real withdrawal.” He said it was too soon to say how extensive the Russian movements may be or where the troops will be… Continue reading
Mar 29 Poland blocks coal imports in an effort to reduce Russian energy dependency By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Tuesday’s move is part of a larger strategy to reduce energy dependence on Russia which gained new urgency after the invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 29 European countries expel dozens of Russian diplomats By Mike Corder, Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — In what appeared to be a coordinated action to tackle Russian espionage, at least four European allies say they are expelling dozens of Russian diplomats. Continue reading
Mar 29 WATCH: House Judiciary oversight hearing for the FBI cyber division By Associated Press The hearing comes after several notable cyberattacks last year against critical infrastructure including the Colonial Pipeline hack. Continue reading
Mar 29 Russia says it will reduce military operations near Kyiv as peace talks continue By Nebi Qena, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Russia's deputy defense minister said that Moscow has decided to "fundamentally ... cut back" operations near the capital and another major city to "increase mutual trust" at talks aimed at ending the fighting. Continue reading