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Experts analyze state of Ukraine war 2 years into Russia’s invasion

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn

Saturday marks two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. With the conflict at a frozen and brutal stalemate, Nick Schifrin discussed where the war is, where it could go and U.S. policy toward Ukraine with Michael Kofman, John Mearsheimer…

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Former FBI source accused of lying about Bidens and having Russian contacts returns to U.S. custody

By Ken Ritter, Rio Yamat, Associated Press

The arrest during a meeting with his lawyers came after prosecutors appealed a ruling allowing 43-year-old Alexander Smirnov, who holds dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship, to be released with a GPS monitor ahead of trial on charges alleging he lied to the…

U.S. promises new sanctions on Iran for its support of Russia’s war in Ukraine, potential missile sale

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Thursday that the U.S. will be “imposing additional sanctions on Iran in the coming days" for its efforts to supply Russia with drones and other technology for the war against Ukraine.

Russia’s forces turn their focus on Ukraine’s northeast in what may be an ambitious new offensive

By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

Russia overwhelmed Ukraine's army in Adviidka, a strategic eastern city, where it brought to bear its significant battlefield advantage in men, aircraft and artillery.

Zelenskyy invites Poland’s leaders to border to resolve farmer protest affecting weapon shipments

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the blockade is hampering the shipment of weapons to Ukrainian soldiers. He hopes the border meeting could happen before the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Saturday.

Germany says Europe’s largest economy is in ‘troubled waters’ and cuts growth forecast

By David McHugh, Associated Press

Germany is recovering slowly from the shock of Russia cutting off most natural gas supplies after its invasion of Ukraine.

Hunter Biden’s lawyers suggest his case is tainted by claims of former FBI informant charged with lying

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

The gun and tax charges against Hunter Biden are separate from the claims made by informant Alexander Smirnov, who has been charged with making up a bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden, his son and a Ukrainian energy company.

Polish farmers block Ukraine’s border as they intensify protests against non-EU imports

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

Farmers across Europe have been protesting, worried that EU plans to place limits on the use of chemicals and on greenhouse gas emissions will result in a reduction in production and income.

Ukraine PM in Tokyo says his country needs missiles, but expects new U.S. aid to come through

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Additional long-range missiles are crucial for his country's air defense against Russia on the frontline, said the Ukrainian prime minister, speaking at a news conference the day after he attended a reconstruction conference in Tokyo co-hosted by Japan and Ukraine.

White House promises ‘major sanctions’ on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny’s death

By Zeke Miller, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

The White House says it is preparing additional "major sanctions" on Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death in an Arctic penal colony.