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April 26, 2024

Russian defense minister proposes expanded military exercises in Asia to counter US security expansion

Russia's defense minister has voiced the need for Russia and its allies in Asia to expand joint military exercises, citing what he perceives as a direct threat from the U.S.

April 26, 2024

Americans face 'direct' threats from foreign dictators, terrorists, migrants: 3 things to know

A threat assessment released by the U.S. Intelligence Community said the country "faces an increasingly fragile global order strained by accelerating strategic competition."

April 25, 2024

Russia may downgrade relations with US if its assets are confiscated, deputy foreign minister says

The U.S. and some European countries are considering confiscating frozen Russian assets and using them to fund Ukraine. Russia said it was considering downgrading U.S. ties in response.

April 25, 2024

Russia claims US pressured Turkish Airlines into preventing Russians from flying into Mexico

A Russian official claimed that the United States was forcing Turkish Airlines to prevent Russians from flying into Mexico, but provided no evidence for the accusation.

April 25, 2024

Russian court fines TV presenter who threw 'almost naked' party over her calls for peace

Anastasia Ivleeva, a TV presenter and actress, has been fined for social media posts advocating peace during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, officials said.

April 25, 2024

Ukraine implements passport renewal restriction for military-age men outside the country

Ukraine has announced that men of conscription age cannot renew their passports from outside the country in an effort to stem the outflow of potential soldiers.

April 24, 2024

Russia sinks space nuke ban at UN amid rumors of Putin's orbital weapon

The White House in February claimed that it had intelligence suggesting Russia was developing a space-based weapon that would destroy satellites and cause untold chaos.

April 24, 2024

Key NATO ally shocks with its 'single largest' pledge to Ukraine: 'They need our support'

Ukraine has for months implored its allies to continue and, in some cases, increase aid to help push back Russia's invasion, often warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not stop if he succeeds.

April 23, 2024

Brittney Griner details conditions during Russian imprisonment: 'I was just so scared'

Basketball star Brittney Griner was arrested at an airport on a drug-related charge in 2022. She was later released via a prisoner exchange for convicted Russian arms dealer.

April 23, 2024

Zelenskyy says Russian missile strike on Kharkiv's TV tower part of intimidation campaign

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said a Russian strike on a TV tower in Kharkiv was part of an effort to intimidate the city and limit its access to information.