Russia - Page 126

August 1, 2024

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich asked for Putin interview upon release from Russian prison

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to sit for an interview after he was released, The Wall Street Journal reported.

August 1, 2024

Biden calls Russia prisoner swap deal that freed WSJ's Gershkovich, Whelan a 'feat of diplomacy'

President Biden called the prisoner swap deal with Russia Thursday that secured the release of The Wall Street Journal's Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and others a "feat of diplomacy."

August 1, 2024

'Dangerous message': Top Republican raises concerns over trading Americans for 'actual Russian criminals'

A top Republican is warning that the Biden administration's habit of trading Russian criminals for innocent Americans could send a bad message.

August 1, 2024

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich released by Russia in prisoner swap; Paul Whelan also being freed

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been released as part of a massive swap of political prisoners involving the U.S. and Russia.

August 1, 2024

First round of US-made F-16s land in Ukraine as war with Russia rages on

Ukraine has reportedly finally received its first round of U.S.-made F-16 warplanes after pleading for the military technology with Washington for years following Russia's deadly invasion.

August 1, 2024

Russia releases former Marine Paul Whelan in prisoner swap

Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan is among those expected to be in U.S. custody soon, along with Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, as part of a prison transfer involving the United States and Russia.

July 31, 2024

Ukraine's 1st medal of Paris Olympics won by fencer who refused to shake Russian opponent's hand

Women's fencer Olga Kharlan won Ukraine's first medal of the 2024 Paris Olympics, but her Olympic aspirations were in jeopardy after a disqualification from World Championships.

July 31, 2024

Kamala Harris' foreign policy chops questioned: What has she done, where has she been?

With Kamala Harris the most likely Democratic nominee to take on Donald Trump many are questioning whether she has the credentials to take on top adversaries like Russia and China.

July 30, 2024

US must expand nuclear arsenal in face of Russia and China threat, warns top Obama defense adviser

A top nuclear defense expert in the Obama administration is now sounding the alarm that the U.S. must ramp up its nuclear posture as Russia and China expand their nuclear programs.

July 30, 2024

Russia has overrun 2 more eastern Donetsk villages, Ukrainian troops report

Ukrainian soldiers say Russian forces have overrun two frontline villages in the eastern Donetsk region. The assaults are part of a Kremlin push to overwhelm battlefield defenses.