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May 9, 2024

Polish judge has immunity lifted after fleeing to Russia's autocratic ally Belarus

A judge in Poland has had his immunity lifted by a disciplinary court after fleeing to Belarus. Poland's prosecutors initiated an investigation based on espionage allegations

May 9, 2024

Putin defends Russia's planned tactical nuclear weapons drill, calling exercise 'nothing unusual'

The planned exercise involving the practice deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in southern Russia is nothing unusual, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

May 9, 2024

Russian deputy defense minister facing bribery charges has appeal for house arrest denied

Timur Ivanov, a Russian deputy defense minister, had his appeal for house arrest denied by a Moscow court as he faces bribery charges, according to officials.

May 8, 2024

Armenia's prime minister in Russia for talks amid strain in ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for talks after a summit of the Eurasian Economic Union they both attended earlier in the day.

May 8, 2024

Kosovo 'unconditionally supports' Ukraine, though Kyiv does not formally recognize country's independence

Kosovo foreign minister Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz, said that Ukraine must win the war against Russia or conflict would spread further into Europe.

May 8, 2024

EU poised to use profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid

Ukraine could receive up to $3.2 billion in additional aid from the European Union using the profits from frozen Russian assets if a tentative deal is finalized.

May 8, 2024

Mother of detained US soldier says Russian girlfriend begged for money before his arrest

Melody Jones, whose son is detained in Russia, revealed during 'America's Newsroom' her son's girlfriend asked for money before he was arrested on theft charges.

May 8, 2024

Britain to expel Russian diplomat in response to Moscow's 'reckless and dangerous activities'

Britain is taking a firm stance against Russian intelligence activities on its soil by expelling Russia's defense attaché, Maxim Elovik, over spying allegations.

May 8, 2024

Poland detains Russian man who illegally crossed from Belarus, security officials say

A 41-year-old man from Russia was detained by Polish security officials after illegally crossing into Poland from Belarus. The man is being questioned by authorities.

May 8, 2024

Russian court says detained US Army soldier will be held until July for allegedly causing 'significant damage'

U.S. Army soldier Gordon Black will remain in pretrial detention in Russia until July 2 after being arrested on a theft charge, Russian authorities say.