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May 19, 2023

Obama, Colbert now among 500 Americans banned from Russia

Former President Barack Obama and "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert join 48 members of Congress and two former ambassadors on a list of Americans barred from entering Russia.

May 19, 2023

Greenpeace targeted in Russian dissent crackdown, top anti-Putin politician spared jail time

While Russia has declared Greenpeace a national security threat for its pro-Ukraine advocacy, a top anti-Putin politician, Yevgeny Roizman, was spared a prison sentence.

May 19, 2023

Lawmaker demands Pulitzer Prize awarded to NYT, WaPo be rescinded following Durham revelations

Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, sent a letter to the Pulitzer Prize Board, calling for the 2018 award to The New York Times and Washington Post to be rescinded.

May 19, 2023

Obama, Clapper were briefed on reports of Clinton campaign's Russia collusion narrative, Durham report shows

Barack Obama and James Clapper were briefed in 2016 on Hillary Clinton's alleged plan to say Donald Trump was colluding with Russia, according to the Durham report.

May 19, 2023

WNBA star Brittney Griner to stand for anthem after being 'stripped of her essential American freedoms'

Brittney Griner intends to stand for the national anthem during the 2023 WNBA season after spending nearly 10 months in a Russian prison.

May 19, 2023

Biden administration reveals plan to train Ukraine pilots on F-16s, 'will decide' when, who will provide jets

The Biden administration has resisted providing Ukraine with F-16 warplanes but may now step aside as other countries with access to the planes consider providing them.

May 19, 2023

Direct flights resume between Russia and Georgia despite rocky relations between the nations

Russia unexpectedly lifted the four-year flight ban with Georgia. Georgians gathered at the country's airport to protest the first flight to arrive from Russia.

May 19, 2023

Will Russian warlord challenge Putin in 2024 presidential election?

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Russian based Wagner mercenary group and close ally of Vladimir Putin, is seen as a potential presidential candidate if Putin decides to stand down from office.

May 19, 2023

Japan G-7 Summit: 'Critical' meeting for top powers with Russia, China focus

President Biden will have a key opportunity to bring a number of top countries, including Asian partners, in line on issues surrounding China and Russia.

May 18, 2023

South Korea signs $130M financial package for Ukraine

South Korea signed a $130 million financial aid package for Ukraine as it continues to fight Russian forces. South Korea said it is not providing lethal weapons to Ukraine.