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March 13, 2024

Austria expels 2 diplomats from Vienna's Russian Embassy

Austria announced Wednesday the expulsion of two diplomats from the Russian Embassy in Vienna, declaring them "personae non gratae" and giving them until March 19 to leave the country.

March 13, 2024

Despite Putin's nuclear rhetoric, US sees no need to change nuclear posture, official says

An anonymous U.S. official said that America has not adjusted its nuclear posture following Vladimir Putin saying he will use nuclear weapons if Russia's sovereignty is threatened.

March 13, 2024

South Korean accused of spying in Russia is a missionary helping the poor, Christian relief agency says

The Global Love Rice Sharing Foundation, a Christian relief agency in South Korea, said the man held in Russia on espionage charges is a missionary helping the needy.

March 13, 2024

Vance leads bill to address US munitions and readiness amid Ukraine aid battle

Sen. JD Vance is introducing a bill to address munition supply chain issues in the U.S. and bolster America's defense preparedness.

March 13, 2024

Putin warns the West that Russia is 'ready' for nuclear war: 'Weapons exist in order to use them'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned Western leaders that his country was ready for nuclear war, should the U.S. escalate the war in Ukraine.

March 12, 2024

The top strategist of late Russian opposition leader Navalny is attacked in Lithuania's capital

A Russian national described as Alexei Navalny's "top strategist" was the victim of a teargas and hammer attack in the Lithuanian capital.

March 12, 2024

Russia says it killed 234 fighters while thwarting an incursion from Ukraine

Reports of a battle in Russia's Kursk and Belgorod regions were murky, with an apparent cross-border assault into Russian soil, and an attack on two oil facilities unnerving the country ahead of elections.

March 12, 2024

Russia accuses detained South Korean of espionage, Russian news agency says

Over the past year, Russia has detained multiple foreign nationals and accused them of committing various offenses.

March 10, 2024

Pope Francis' 'white flag' comment criticized by Ukrainian and allied officials

Pope Francis made comments last month suggesting Ukraine turn to negotiations with Russia, or surrender, which aired over the weekend and were criticized by Ukrainian officials.

March 8, 2024

State of the Union: Biden gives brief acknowledgment of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich detained in Russia

President Biden vowed to bring Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich as well as Paul Whelan home from Russia during his State of the Union address.