Mar 13 Putin is set to win 6 more years in power. Here's how it will affect the Ukraine war and Russia's relations By Associated Press The all-but-certain outcome comes through his rigid control of Russia established during his 24 years in power — the longest Kremlin tenure since Soviet leader Josef Stalin. Continue reading
Mar 13 Putin warns again Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence threatened By Associated Press It was another blunt warning to the West just days before an election in which the Russian leader is all but certain to win another six-year term. Putin has repeatedly talked about his readiness to use nuclear weapons since launching… Continue reading
Mar 12 Russia says it killed 234 fighters while thwarting an incursion from Ukraine By Jim Heintz, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press The attack by waves of drones across eight regions of Russia displayed Kyiv's expanding technological capacity as the war extends into its third year. Continue reading
Mar 12 European Union members should open talks with Bosnia on joining, the EU's executive branch says By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press The Western Balkan country is among six nations that are at different stages of the EU accession process following a period of wars in the 1990s. Their memberships have been stalled for years. Continue reading
Mar 12 WATCH: White House holds briefing as the Pentagon announces $300 million in weapons for Ukraine By Tara Copp, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press It's the Pentagon's first announced security package for Ukraine since December, when it acknowledged it was out of replenishment funds. It wasn't until recent days that officials publicly acknowledged they weren't just out of replenishment funds, but $10 billion overdrawn. Continue reading
Mar 11 Ukraine needs more than a billion dollars to rebuild its scientific infrastructure, UNESCO says By Associated Press UNESCO says that some 1,443 scientific facilities, many attached to universities, have been damaged or destroyed along with 750 pieces of vital technical equipment, most of which is beyond repair. Continue reading
Mar 11 Sweden's flag raised at NATO headquarters, cementing its membership in the military alliance By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Sweden set aside decades of post-World War II neutrality when it formally joined NATO on March 7. Finland joined last year in another historic move ending years of military nonalignment. Continue reading
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