Sep 16 WATCH: House passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 8:41 NATO jets shoot down drone in Lithuania as Russia continues to provoke Europe By Stephanie Sy, Kayan Taraporevala A drone was shot down in Lithuania by a NATO jet. It is unknown from where the drone was launched, but it's the latest in a series of incursions and sabotage attacks across Europe. As Russia presses its war in… Continue watching
Sep 14 Watch 6:25 Putin-tied Russian oligarch paid for Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrations By Liz Landers, Doug Adams A ProPublica report says a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin helped fund Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebration in the Bahamas. According to the report, Umar Kremlev, a Russian businessman and president of the International Boxing Association, paid hundreds… Continue watching
Sep 14 Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructure By Claudia Ciobanu, Elise Morton, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press His comments Monday follow President Donald Trump’s claim that Russia and Ukraine agreed not to target each other’s energy infrastructure. Continue reading
Sep 14 Some Russians flee country, citing Ukraine war draft fears and loss of freedoms By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press Some Russians have left the country this year amid rumors of a new mobilization of troops for the war in Ukraine as well as a crackdown on their personal freedoms. Continue reading
Sep 13 Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, saying attacks are causing a shortage By Associated Press Ukraine has for months been targeting Russia’s oil and gas industry with long-range strikes, prompting fuel rationing across the country and causing Moscow to ban diesel exports in July, one factor disrupting the global supply of diesel. Continue reading
Sep 10 Zelenskyy visits Canada to seek more military support for Ukraine against Russia By Associated Press Ukraine is under mounting pressure from Russia’s intensifying air campaign that uses ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones to pierce defenses. Moscow’s attacks have targeted Ukraine’s power grid ahead of winter in what officials say is part of its campaign to demoralize civilians. Continue reading
Sep 08 Putin tells Trump that Russia doesn't have aggressive intentions toward Europe, Kremlin says By Samya Kullab, Associated Press The war could yet drag on for years as Russia reconstitutes its forces and its defense industry, said U.S. Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby. Continue reading
Sep 07 Russia shuts German consulate in St. Petersburg in tit-for-tat move after Leipzig drone incident By Associated Press Russia’s Foreign Ministry has announced the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg, a move that reflects the ongoing tensions between the two countries. Continue reading
Sep 05 Putin meets with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin for renewed talks on ending the war in Ukraine By Associated Press The envoys' trip comes as both sides escalate aerial attacks, some 4 1/2 years after the Kremlin's invasion of its neighbor. Continue reading