April 12, 2023 Video purporting to show Ukrainian soldier's beheading under investigation A grisly video purportedly showing a Ukrainian soldier being decapitated by a Russian-speaking man is drawing outrage from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top officials.
April 12, 2023 Russia plans digital draft after thousands dodge military service, flee country Russian lawmakers have taken steps to make it harder for citizens to flee draft orders in what could suggest another mobilization of fighting age as Ukraine prepares for a spring offensive.
April 12, 2023 The crazy idea to abandon Ukraine for China Russian leader Vladimir Putin must be stopped; now. If Ukraine, with our continued support, defeats Putin, it will reset the world in all the right ways.
April 12, 2023 Evan Gershkovich declared 'wrongfully detained' as Biden admin goes on 'full-court press' for his release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich being designated by the U.S. as "wrongfully detained" by Russia marks a significant development in his case.
April 11, 2023 Brittney Griner to release memoir detailing 'harrowing experience' in Russian detainment Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir discussing her nearly 10-month long detainment in Russian captivity, which is set to be released in spring 2024.
April 11, 2023 Biden slams Russia's detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich as 'totally illegal' President Biden told reporters Tuesday that Russia's arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich two weeks ago was "totally illegal."
April 11, 2023 Ukraine's civilian death toll reaches 8,500; UN says number likely 'considerably higher' Civilian deaths in Ukraine have increased, according to U.N. figures, reaching nearly 8,500 confirmed deaths; the actual numbers are expected to be "considerably higher."
April 11, 2023 Over 1 million young Russians left workforce as Putin focused on Ukraine conflict: report Russia's workforce offset its losses with over half a million workers from the over-50 population taking up jobs, but the loss of 1.33 million workers is the biggest loss in years.
April 11, 2023 Decision on Ukraine warplanes coming 'before summer,' says Denmark, as Washington scrambles over intel leak Denmark's acting defense minister said he expects NATO allies will have a decision on warplanes for Ukraine "before the summer" as concerns mount over Kyiv's air defense capabilities amid the classified U.S. document leak.
April 11, 2023 Volcano in Russia erupts, sends ash cloud over hundreds of miles A volcano located 4,000 miles east of Moscow, Russia, erupted early Tuesday, sending dust falling over an area of more than 300 miles and leading to an aviation warning.