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Analysis: 100 years after his death, Lenin seems to be an afterthought in modern Russia

By Jim Heintz, Associated Press

A century after the death of Vladimir Lenin, the founder of the Soviet Union is largely an afterthought in modern Russia.

North Korea says Putin could soon visit, signaling alignment with Russia against U.S.

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

North Korea said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to visit the North at an unspecified “early date” as the countries continue to align in the face of their separate, intensifying confrontations with the United States.

Officials say shelling at market in Russian-occupied Ukraine kills at least 27

By Associated Press

Moscow-installed officials said Ukrainian shelling killed at least 27 people and wounded 25 on Sunday at a market on the outskirts of Donetsk, a Russian-occupied city in the eastern part of the country.

NATO to start biggest wargames in decades next week, involving around 90,000 personnel

By Associated Press

"Steadfast Defender 24" is aimed at showing Russia that the alliance is determined to defend all of its territory. The exercises come as Russia's war on Ukraine bogs down.

Ukraine needs money to keep its economy running. Will international aid come?

By David McHugh, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

Ukraine has won praise for stabilizing its economy under dire circumstances. Donor aid bolstered government's finances and helped push inflation down for ordinary people, even as Russia's invasion chopped off a third of the economy.

Biden brings congressional leaders to White House at pivotal time for Ukraine aid and U.S. border deal

By Lisa Mascaro, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is convening top congressional leaders at the White House to press for the $110 billion package, which includes a potential landmark immigration deal that would unlock the stalled aid to Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies.

WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Biden negotiates Ukraine aid

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

President Joe Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders and other lawmakers to the White House on Wednesday as members have struggled to reach agreement on U.S. aid for the Ukraine war.

At Davos, conflict, climate change and AI get top billing as leaders converge for the World Economic Forum

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

Climate, conflict and the rise of artificial intelligence round out a to-do list of global priorities at this year's edition of the World Economic Forum gabfest of business, political and other elites.

Ukraine says it shot down 2 Russian command and control aircraft

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

Ukraine’s military chief says that the Ukrainian air force has shot down a Russian early warning and control plane that can spot targets up to 650 kilometers (400 miles) away and a key command center aircraft that relays information to…

Russian pro-war activist and Putin critic detained over alleged terrorism offenses, his lawyer says

By Associated Press

The lawyer of a Russian pro-war activist and critic of President Vladimir Putin says her client has been remanded into custody over alleged terrorism offenses.