Mar 06 Navalny’s widow calls for Russia election day gatherings on March 17 to show dismay with Putin By Associated Press Yulia Navalnaya asked in a video message released Wednesday for Russians opposed to President Vladimir Putin to get in line at voting stations on March 17. Putin is certain to win a fifth term in office that could potentially extend… Continue reading
Mar 06 Few Americans want U.S. more involved in current wars in Ukraine and Gaza, AP-NORC poll says By Farnoush Amiri, Linley Sanders, Associated Press The findings underscore the difficult dynamics that Joe Biden and Donald Trump face in the lead-up to November's election, with significant swathes of the electorate frustrated by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the costs of assisting Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 05 International court seeks the arrest of 2 Russian officers over attacks on Ukraine infrastructure By Mike Corder, Associated Press The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two high-ranking Russian military officers on charges linked to attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 05 Watch 3:30 News Wrap: Ukraine claims it sank another Russian warship In our news wrap Tuesday, Ukraine claimed it sank a Russian warship in the Black Sea, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two top Russian commanders, China sets an ambitious economic growth target, the Dartmouth men's basketball team… Continue watching
Mar 05 High-tech sea drones used to sink another Russian warship in the Black sea, Ukraine claims By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Kyiv officials say some 20% of Russian missile attacks on Ukraine are launched from the Black Sea, and hitting Russian ships there is embarrassing for Moscow. Continue reading
Mar 04 UN rights chief urges end to ‘repression’ of independent voices in Russia after Navalny’s death By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Volker Türk lamented dozens of conflicts around the world, widespread violations of human rights law that have impacted millions, and displacements caused by war — which could escalate in places like the Middle East, the Horn of Africa and Sudan. Continue reading
Mar 04 International Atomic Energy Agency director says he’s heading to Moscow for talks on nuclear safety in Ukraine By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The U.N. atomic watchdog agency's director said that he's due to depart for a trip to Moscow on Tuesday for high-level talks with Russian officials to discuss the issue of nuclear safety in Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 03 Death toll rises from Russian drone strike on Odesa, as China’s envoy tours Moscow By Susie Blann, Joanna Kozlowska, Associated Press The death toll rose to 11 on Sunday from a Russian drone strike that destroyed an apartment block in Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa the previous day. Continue reading
Mar 02 Navalny’s mother brings flowers to his grave a day after his public funeral in Moscow By Elise Morton, Associated Press The mother and mother-in-law of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were among mourners who brought flowers to his grave in Moscow on Saturday, a day after thousands turned his funeral into one of the largest recent displays of dissent. Continue reading
Mar 01 Watch 3:48 Thousands gather in Moscow for Navalny’s funeral, defying Kremlin and Russian police By Nick Schifrin Alexei Navalny, Russia's opposition leader, was buried Friday on the outskirts of Moscow, two weeks after his suspicious death in a Siberian prison camp. He was mourned by thousands in the streets amid threats by the Kremlin and a massive… Continue watching