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April 7, 2023

Brother of Russia detainee Paul Whelan calls on Biden administration to get him, imprisoned WSJ reporter home

David Whelan, the brother of former U.S. Marine-turned Russian prisoner Paul Whelan, sees history repeating itself with the arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.

April 7, 2023

Ukraine readies spring offensive expected to be largest mobilization since war with Russia began

Analysts from the Institute for the Study of War predict Kyiv is preparing for a spring counteroffensive in its war with Russia and "major map changes" within the next two months.

April 6, 2023

Canadiens' Denis Gurianov opts out of warmups during team’s Pride night

Denis Gurianov cited family concerns and fear of reprisals in Russia as his reasons for skipping warmups during which Canadiens players will wear Pride-themed jerseys.

April 6, 2023

Iga Swiatek says tennis ban on Russian, Belarusian athletes 'was supposed to be made a year ago'

Polish tennis pro and top-ranked WTA player Iga Swiatek said Wednesday the sport's governing bodies should have taken a stronger stance against Russian aggression "a year ago."

April 6, 2023

WSJ details horrific conditions of infamous prison where reporter is being held: 'Completely alone'

The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday published an article that detailed the conditions of Lefortovo, a Russian prison where one of its journalists is being held.

April 6, 2023

Ruble down to pre-conflict value against dollar

The ruble fell Thursday to a rate of 81.375 against the U.S. dollar, a 35% fall from its value in January just before Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

April 6, 2023

Lawyer for jailed Russian opposition figure says client faces 25-year prison term

A lawyer for a jailed Russian opposition figure claims his client is facing a sentence of 25 years. The charges against Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr. include treason and spreading false information.

April 6, 2023

Centrist newcomer unseats Montenegro's longtime premier

Official results of Montenegro's weekend presidential election have confirmed longtime head of state Milo Djukanovic's defeat at the hands of political newcomer Jakov Milatovic.

April 6, 2023

US, UK walk out of Russia-led UN meeting as official wanted on war crimes charges speaks

The US, the UK, Albania and Malta walked out of a Russia-led UN meeting as Moscow's envoy for children's rights, wanted by the ICC for war crimes, began speaking to the Security Council.

April 6, 2023

Detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to receive appeal in Russian court

A Moscow court announced on Thursday that it will hear an appeal for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich after his arrest.