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Using the internet in Russia can be frustrating, complicated and dangerous

By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press

Going online in Russia can be frustrating, complicated and even dangerous. Accessing independent news sites, Facebook, and YouTube is increasingly difficult due to extensive online censorship.

NATO coordinating regular deliveries of large-scale weapon packages to Ukraine

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

The United Nations has said Russia’s relentless pounding of urban areas has killed more than 12,000 Ukrainian civilians.

Russia will no longer abide by self-imposed moratorium on intermediate-range missiles

By Associated Press

Russia has declared it's no longer considers itself bound by a self-imposed moratorium on deploying nuclear-capable intermediate range missiles.

Trial begins for suspects in accused of killing 149 in Moscow concert hall attack

By Associated Press

A trial has begun under tight security for 19 defendants accused of involvement in last year’s shooting rampage in a Moscow concert hall that killed 149 people.

Trump's deadline for the Kremlin looms but Putin shows no sign of making concessions

By Associated Press

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is expected in Moscow midweek. Trump has set a Friday deadline for Russia to stop its aggression or face severe economic penalties.

Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia's Far East erupts for first time in centuries

By Associated Press

A volcano on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula erupted overnight into Sunday for what scientists said is the first time in hundreds of years, days after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake.

Kyiv mourns after deadliest attack in a year kills 31 people in Ukraine, including 5 children

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

It was the highest number of children killed and injured in a single attack on Kyiv since aerial attacks on the city began in October 2022, according to official casualty figures reported by The Associated Press.

Appeals court in Bosnia confirms sentence for Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik after stoking separatist tensions

By Amer Cohadzic, Associated Press

Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik has repeatedly called for the separation of the Serb-run half of Bosnia to join Serbia, which prompted the former U.S. administration to impose sanctions against him and his allies.

Russia's 'land of fire and ice' largely spared by earthquake and tsunami

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded hit Russia’s Far East, flooding a fishing port with waves from a tsunami, but causing only a few injuries.