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May 24, 2024

Russian attack destroys train tracks in Ukrainian border region amid evacuation of children

Officials say a Russian attack has destroyed train tracks in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region. Russia’s Kharkiv push appears to be a coordinated new offensive.

May 24, 2024

Hungary PM Orbán declares intent to opt out of NATO efforts to support Ukraine

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced that Hungary will seek to opt out of NATO operations aimed at supporting Ukraine, according to officials.

May 24, 2024

US soldier held in Russia loses appeal for release: report

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black reportedly has lost an appeal to be released from pre-trial custody in Russia, with prosecutors arguing he could flee.

May 23, 2024

Rep. Joe Wilson introduces bill to sanction individuals for 'injuring Georgian democracy'

After numerous warnings and harsh criticism, the Parliament in Tbilisi passed a Russian-style agents law. Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., has announced a bill to sanction those involved.

May 23, 2024

Russian military deputy chief arrested in ongoing bribery crackdown

Russian news reports say a deputy chief of the military general staff has been arrested on charges of large-scale bribery. The arrest was reported on Thursday.

May 23, 2024

Russian missile strike kills 7 civilians in 'extremely cruel' attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv

Officials say that Russian missiles have slammed into Ukraine’s second-largest city in the northeast of the country and killed at least seven civilians.

May 23, 2024

Norway ramps up entry restrictions for Russians in response to 'illegal war of aggression against Ukraine'

Norway is tightening restrictions on entry from Russia due to concerns over espionage and Russia's actions in Ukraine, according to Norwegian officials.

May 23, 2024

Trump says WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich 'will be released almost immediately' after November election

Former President Trump says WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is being detained in Russia, will be released following the election later this year.

May 22, 2024

Russia's 'shadow war' against the West requires collective response, Estonia PM says

Estonian Prime Minister Kallas says Russia is conducting a “shadow war" against the West. Estonia and other European countries are seeing a rise in sabotage and spying.

May 22, 2024

Baltic Sea nations voice concern as Russia considers revising maritime border

Leaders in the Baltic Sea region voiced concerns on Wednesday about reports of Russia potentially revising its territorial waters' borders, officials say.