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February 20, 2024

American ballerina with dual citizenship arrested in Russia, facing life in prison for donating $51 to Ukraine

A 33-year-old amateur ballerina with dual U.S.-Russian citizenship has been arrested in Russia and is facing life in prison for donating $51 to Ukraine, authorities say.

February 20, 2024

Russian foreign minister visits Venezuela, reaffirming support for Maduro regime

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday reaffirmed Moscow's support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's administration.

February 20, 2024

Haley condemns Trump's reaction to Navalny death: He 'put us all in danger'

Nikki Haley sounded off on 'The Story' on Wednesday, after Donald Trump commented on the death of Alexei Navalny which many believe was a targeted assassination by Putin.

February 20, 2024

State Department says ‘major sanctions package’ coming to hold Russia 'accountable for Navalny's death’

The State Department says a “major sanctions package" aimed at holding Russia “accountable" for the death of Alexei Navalny will be revealed on Friday.

February 20, 2024

Putin denies US claims that Russia has intention to use nuclear weapons in space

Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted that Russia has no intention of deploying nuclear weapons in space, and that they have not violated the International Outer Space Treaty.

February 20, 2024

Estonia detains 10 suspects who allegedly committed sabotage on orders from Russia

Estonia's domestic security agency recently apprehended 10 people suspected of sabotage and causing fear and tension within the country in a coordinated operation by Russia.

February 20, 2024

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to remain in Russian prison until at least March 30

A Russian court denied Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's appeal on Tuesday and he will remain in Russian prison until at least March 30.

February 20, 2024

Putin's chemical weapons program continues as Russia loses seat on world chemical warfare monitoring agency

The death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny highlights Russia's continued use of chemical weapons and violation of international law.

February 20, 2024

Alexei Navalny’s mother demands Putin hand over son’s body ‘so that I can bury him humanely’

Alexei Navalny's mother has released a video demanding Russian President Vladimir Putin return the body of her son, who officials say died last week at a penal colony in Siberia.

February 20, 2024

Justice Department disrupts LockBit cybergang, indicts 2 Russian nationals for using ransomware variant

The U.S. Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies disrupted LockBit actors' ability to attack networks, steal data and extort victims.