World Nov 25 Andrew Weiss explores Putin’s motivations for war in new graphic novel, ‘Accidental Czar’ By Nick Schifrin
World Nov 24 Russian Duma gives LGBTQ ‘propaganda’ bill final approval Russian lawmakers on Thursday gave their final approval to a bill that significantly expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in the country, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community. By Associated Press
World Nov 15 World leaders set to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at G-20 summit Leaders of the world's largest economies remain divided over Russia's invasion of Ukraine but appear prepared to convey a strong message from most condemning the war. By Seung Min Kim, Zeke Miller, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press
World Nov 10 Putin will not attend upcoming G-20 summit in Bali Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the Group of 20 summit in Indonesia next week, avoiding a possible confrontation with the United States and its allies over his war in Ukraine. By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press
Politics Nov 09 Biden says he hopes Putin will negotiate WNBA star Brittney Griner’s release President Joe Biden says he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will be more willing to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner now that the U.S. midterm elections are over. By Associated Press
Oct 28 Watch 6:41 Former Russian diplomat on Putin’s ambitions as war in Ukraine rages on By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn This week, the Russian government began accusing Ukraine of preparing to use use a dirty bomb, an explosive device that would spew radioactive material. Russia also began its annual nuclear exercise and threatened to shoot down satellites that are helping… Continue watching
Oct 27 Watch 4:35 News Wrap: U.S. GDP grows in third quarter, European Central Bank raises interest rates In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. economy is showing pockets of strength as the GDP grew at a 2.6% annual rate from July through September, the European Central Bank raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percent to help… Continue watching
Oct 27 Putin says ‘no need’ for using nuclear weapons in Ukraine By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied having any intentions of using nuclear weapons in Ukraine but described the conflict there as part of alleged efforts by the West to secure its global domination. Continue reading
Oct 26 Vladimir Putin monitors practice launches by Russia’s nuclear forces By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has monitored drills of the country's strategic nuclear forces involving multiple practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles. Continue reading
Oct 21 Who is Russia’s new hard-line commander in Ukraine with a reputation for brutality? By Associated Press Gen. Sergei Surovikin, the general carrying out President Vladimir Putin's new military strategy in Ukraine, has a reputation for brutality — for bombing civilians in Russia's campaign in Syria. He also played a role in the deaths of three protesters… Continue reading