Russia
The latest on Russia. The largest country in the world by territory, Russia is one of the most populous countries in the world and is the most populous in Europe. Currently led by President Vladimir Putin, the government is comprised of three branches: the legislative, the executive, and the judiciary. Relations between Russia and the United States are often at odds, with tensions dating back decades.
Turkey Detains Russian Cargo Ship Amid Ukraine's Stolen Grain Claims
Since Russia's invasion, Ukrainian officials have accused the Russians of stealing its grain and trying to sell it abroad.
NHL Player Detained in Russia Over 'Draft-Dodging' Now Missing, Says Lawyer
Ivan Fedotov, 25, had signed to play for the Philadelphia Flyers.
U.S. Embassy in Russia Hides Address as Trolling War with Moscow Escalates
Russian authorities renamed the square outside the embassy after one of the separatist regions of Ukraine that Russia recognizes as sovereign.
Moscow Claims Control Over Luhansk Region as Missiles Hit Border Towns
Russia's defense minister Sergei Shoigu told President Vladimir Putin that Russia's troops have "full control over Lysychansk," according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
Explosions Hit Russia's Belgorod as Governor Says 'Air Defenses Triggered'
Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported a number of blasts in the city, which is about 25 miles from the border with Ukraine.
Lviv Prepares for Belarus Attack in Western Ukraine as Russia Assaults East
Residents are called upon to help fight any aggressions, whether it's from Moscow or Minsk.
'Fierce Battles': Ukraine Disputes Claims Russian Forces Seized Lysychansk
Lysychansk would give Russian forces full control over the contested Luhansk region in Eastern Ukraine.
Putin To Exploit U.S. Economic Pain To Bring Biden Midterms Misery—Experts
Moscow is likely to exploit divisions within the U.S. and uncertainty about the cost of American support of Ukraine.
Ukraine Blows Up Ammo Depot As Kyiv Gives Russian Estimated Losses Update
The purported strike comes as Ukraine's Armed Forces have said nearly 36,000 Russian military personnel have been killed since the start of the war.
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Striking Snake Island With Phosphorus Bombs
Ukraine's army posted a video of what it said were Russian planes targeting the Black Sea island Moscow's troops left a day earlier.
Ukrainian Airborne Assault Troops Take Out Convoy of Russian Ammo Vehicles
Russian military vehicles were successfully hit by Ukrainian ordnance as footage released by Ukraine military shows.
Ukrainian Troops Hit Russian Ammo Depot With 'Hurricane' Rocket Launcher
The Ukrainian military said troops used a BM-27 Uragan self-propelled 220-mm multiple rocket launcher to blast the Russian ammunition depot in the country's eastern Donbas region.
Russia Says Its Fighter Jets Have Taken Out Ukrainian Targets in New Video
The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claims its Air Force has hit Ukrainian forces in a number of attacks as they released a video showing the jets in action.
Watch: Polish Armor in Action as Ukrainian Commander Praises Allies
The footage shows a Polish AHS Krab, a self-propelled tracked gun-howitzer in action.
Russian Drone Worth $7M Obliterated in Ukraine Strike
The drone "was aptly 'discharged from performing tasks for purpose' by our anti-aircraft missile unit," Ukraine's Operational Command South said Friday.
Pentagon Sending More Assistance for Ukraine; Total Hits $6.9 Billion
The Defense Department announced more missile systems and ammunition are being provided to Ukraine.
At Least 8 Killed in Reported Russian Missile Strike on Ukraine Building
Heartbreaking images show rescuers removing the lifeless body of a 21-year-old woman from the remains of a bombed-out building in Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine.
Watch: A Day in the Life of a Ukrainian Self-Propelled Howitzer Commander
Self-propelled howitzers, while similar to tanks, are usually much more fragile and are fundamentally different in that they cannot usually withstand direct missile from heavy weaponry.
Rescue Efforts Ongoing in Odesa After 19 Killed in Reported Russian Strike
Rescue efforts are ongoing after Russian nighttime missile strikes killed at least 19 people and injured another 38 on the outskirts of Odesa.
Watch: Ukrainian Marines Destroy Russian Tank With Guide Missile
The Stugna-P is a Ukrainian-made, anti-tank guided missile that was designed in the early 2010s to destroy modern armored vehicles.
NHL Prospect Detained in Russia After Choosing U.S.
Authorities met Ivan Fedotov in Russia and asked him to head to the Russian military registration and enlistment office in St. Petersburg.
As NATO Grows, China and Russia Seek to Bring Iran, Saudi Arabia Into Fold
One expert said a bigger BRICS bloc "could, in theory, facilitate economic linkages and step into gaps that U.S. institutions are not filling due to sanctions."
Putin Ally Warns Former USSR Nations Need to Fall in Line to Stay Sovereign
"We are convinced that only together can we resist global challenges," Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said.
NATO Summit Leaves Questions Unanswered
NATO seems to be devoting more of its bandwidth on Asia, when its original purpose, deterring threats to Europe, is as relevant today as it has ever been since the Soviet Union's collapse more than 30 years ago.
Putin's War Has Killed 343 Children in Ukraine, Prosecutor General Says
The official said the child death count is not final because her office is working to confirm additional casualties in areas with "active hostilities."
Putin Seizes Control of Oil Project Amid Reports of Economic Turmoil
Multinational oil corporation Shell is currently invested in the venture, as are Japanese companies Mitsui and Mitsubishi.
Russia Reacts to U.S. Hypersonic Missile Failure
The Pentagon said an "anomaly" after ignition caused the failure of the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) test in Hawaii.
This July 4, Remember Brittney Griner. We're Not Free Until She Is
Between nibbles of hot dogs or tofu skewers and swigs of beer, we should contemplate the illusion of our liberty, because we are not free until Brittney Griner is free.
Putin Says Russia and Belarus Moving Towards Unification
His remarks come days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Belarusians not to allow Putin to drag their country into his war against Ukraine.
Putin's Fiercest Critic Undergoing 'Torture' in Prison—Lawyer
Alexey Navalny has compared the notorious penal colony where he is held to Putin's palatial homes.
