Mar 28 Russian veto effectively ends the UN panel that monitors North Korea nuclear sanctions By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Russia's vote on Thursday prompted Western accusations that Moscow was acting to shield its weapons purchases from North Korea for use in its war against Ukraine, in violation of sanctions. Continue reading
Mar 28 What family and supporters have said about U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich’s year in Russian prison By Emma Burrows, Associated Press When Gershkovich was arrested a year ago — the first U.S. journalist taken into custody on espionage charges since 1986 at the height of the Cold War — it came as a shock, even though Russia had enacted increasingly repressive… Continue reading
Mar 27 Ukraine ramps up spending on homemade weapons to help fight Russia By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press One emerging bright spot is its small but fast-growing defense industry, which the government is flooding with money in hopes that a surge of homemade weapons and ammunition can help turn the tide. Continue reading
Mar 26 Russia extends arrest of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich. He has already spent nearly a year in jail By Associated Press The 32-year-old U.S. citizen was arrested in late March 2023 while on a reporting trip and has spent nearly a year behind bars. His arrest was extended until June 30. Continue reading
Mar 26 Ukraine says a third of Russian warships in the Black Sea have been destroyed or disabled By Associated Press Ukraine's navy spokesman says that Ukrainian forces have sunk or disabled a third of all Russian warships in the Black Sea, a major blow to Moscow’s military capability as the war has dragged into a third year. Continue reading
Mar 26 Russia keeps blaming Ukraine for concert attack despite Islamic State claiming responsibility By Associated Press Despite the signs pointing to IS, President Vladimir Putin insisted on alleged Ukrainian involvement — something that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected, accusing the Kremlin leader of trying to drum up fervor as his forces fight in Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: State Dept. holds briefing after U.S. sanctions Russian entities accused of enabling digital currency sanctions evasion By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said Monday's action “reaffirms the G7 commitment to curtail Russia’s use of the international financial system to further its war against Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 25 4 men charged in Moscow concert hall attack, bearing signs of severe beatings By Associated Press Four men accused of staging the Russia concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people appeared before a Moscow court Sunday on terrorism charges. One appeared to be barely conscious during the hearing. Continue reading
Mar 24 Putin attempts to deflect blame for Moscow attack onto Ukraine as massacre dents his image By Associated Press The attack on a Moscow-area concert hall that killed scores of people has dealt a major blow to President Vladimir Putin's image as a tough guy who is able to defend Russia from all threats. Continue reading
Mar 24 Russia concert hall attack suspects make appearance in Moscow courtroom By Associated Press Suspects in the Russia concert hall attack, which left more than 130 dead, arrived at a Moscow district court on Sunday night. The attack, which has been claimed by an affiliate of the Islamic State group, is the deadliest on Russian soil… Continue reading