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May 20, 2024

Russian theater director and playwright stand trial for allegedly justifying terrorism in acclaimed play

In Russia, a theater director and playwright are on trial for allegedly advocating terrorism through their play. Both have denied the accusations, officials say.

May 17, 2024

US says NATO military trainers will eventually be sent to Ukraine: report

The U.S. says says it is only a matter of time before NATO military trainers are sent to Ukraine to help in its effort to thwart Russia's invasion, according to a report.

May 17, 2024

Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Russia as Putin courts support from China

The strikes hit oil refineries, causing fires that burned into Friday morning as local officials warned that blackouts would continue throughout the day.

May 17, 2024

Taiwan’s foreign minister calls for global unity against ‘expansionism’ by China and Russia

Taiwan’s outgoing foreign minister has voiced the need for democracies to unite against the expansionist actions of authoritarian states like Russia and China.

May 17, 2024

Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea cuts power, burns refinery

A Ukrainian drone attack struck caused a loss of power in the city of Sevastopol and destroyed a refinery in southern Russia as Russia forces advance in the Kharkiv region.

May 16, 2024

Russia expels British defense attaché in a tit-for-tat move

In response to London's decision earlier this month to expel the Russian defense attaché over spying allegations, Russia has given Britain's defense attaché a week to leave the country.

May 16, 2024

Trump warns trouble brewing with strengthened Russia-China ties as he's stuck in 'icebox' courtroom

Former President Donald Trump warned that as he sits in Manhattan court, Russia and China are strengthening their relationship to likely carry out "damage" to the world.

May 16, 2024

Pro-Ukraine Russian paramilitaries join fight on front lines

The Freedom of Russia Legion and two other units made up of Russian nationals have joined the fight in Ukraine against Putin's invasion.

May 16, 2024

Biden driving China, Russia into 'shocking' partnership, expert warns: 'Blunder of the highest order'

The Heritage Foundation's Michael Pillsbury argued President Biden made his "biggest blunder" yet by driving China and Russia into a closer bilateral relationship.

May 16, 2024

Russian metals tycoon says US Treasury sanctions against him are 'balderdash'

The U.S. Treasury levied sanctions on Russian aluminum tycoon Oleg Deripaska for an alleged sanctions evasion scheme aimed at unlocking frozen shares. Deripaska dismissed the sanctions.