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August 30, 2023

Kremlin admits death of Wagner mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin may not have been accidental

Moscow gave its clearest indication yet that the death of the Wagner military chief Yevgeny Prigozhin could have been deliberate. The death is still being investigated.

August 30, 2023

Vatican clarifies Pope Francis' remarks after Ukraine blasts spread of Russian 'imperialist propaganda'

The Vatican attempted to quell anger at Pope Francis regarding his comments praising Russia's imperial past, saying he did not intend to praise today's Russia.

August 30, 2023

Russia forgoes investigation into Prigozhin crash under international rules: report

The Russian government told Brazilian aviation officials that the country will not be opening an international investigation into the plane crash that killed Wagner mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.

August 30, 2023

Withdrawal from Afghanistan emboldened rivals, sent message US 'won't stand with allies'

President Biden and his military advisers differed on their accounts as to whether the U.S. should have left a standing force of 2,500 to 3,500 troops at Bagram Air Base.

August 29, 2023

Biden administration shells out additional $250M weapons package for Ukraine

The Biden administration announced plans to shell out an additional $250 million in aid to Ukraine to help fight off Russian forces invading Kyiv.

August 29, 2023

White House points finger at Russia in Prigozhin death: 'Very clear what happened here'

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday it is "very clear" that Russian mercenary chief Yevengy Prigozhin was likely assassinated by Vladimir Putin.

August 29, 2023

Photos show Prigozhin’s gravesite after burial in St. Petersburg, Russia

Photos taken Friday appear to show the gravesite of Wagner Group mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in St. Petersburg, Russia, after he was killed in a plane crash last week.

August 29, 2023

Russian court rules prominent nationalist who accused Putin of weakness, indecision should remain in prison

A Russian court ruled Igor Strelkov, who accused Vladimir Putin of weakness and indecision in Ukraine, should remain in prison on extremism charges,

August 29, 2023

China, Russia behind largest cross-platform misinformation operation, Meta report finds

Meta released a new report which details a misinformation campaign from Russia and China targeting the United States and various organizations.

August 29, 2023

US Marine veteran jailed in Russia seen in rare video on state media

American Paul Whelan, who has been jailed in Russia since 2018 on espionage charges, was seen in rare video footage aired on Kremlin-backed Russia Today network.