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December 8, 2022

Brittney Griner released from Russian prison in swap for convicted arms dealer

Brittney Griner, a WNBA and Olympic champion, will be returning to the U.S. in a prisoner swap for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout, a U.S. official told Fox News on Thursday.

December 8, 2022

Brittney Griner's release from Russia leaves wife Cherelle 'overwhelmed with emotions'

Cherelle Griner, the wife of Brittney Griner, spoke about her wife's release on Thursday from the White House after it was announced the WNBA superstar was released in a prisoner swap.

December 8, 2022

Biden prisoner exchange for Brittney Griner leaves behind Marine veteran Paul Whelan — again

Marine veteran Paul Whelan was again left behind in Russia in President Biden's prisoner exchange for WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday. Whelan's family congratulated Griner.

December 7, 2022

Russia's Putin says Ukraine war could be 'long process,' insists he has not 'gone mad' on nuclear weapons

President Vladimir Putin said at a conference Wednesday that he was concerned at the growing threat of nuclear war as Russia continues its invasion of neighboring Ukraine.

December 7, 2022

US neither 'encouraged nor enabled' Ukraine to strike across Russian borders: Blinken

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. has neither "encouraged nor enabled" Ukraine to carry out strikes against Moscow across Russian borders.

December 7, 2022

Russian Wagner Group penal recruit arrested after deserting war in Ukraine, firing on Russian policemen

A man allegedly recruited by the Wagner Group while incarcerated was arrested Wednesday after he was suspected of deserting his post in Ukraine and firing upon Russian police officers.

December 7, 2022

German authorities arrest 25 in far-right plot to overthrow government and instate 'prince'

German authorities on Wednesday arrested 25 in a plot to overthrow the German government and instate a 'prince' with ties to former royal family.

December 6, 2022

Hungary blocks Ukraine aid package, insists veto isn't related to EU sanctions

The European Union has withheld $7.5 billion in funding to Hungary over concerns of fraud and corruption as violations of the rule of law issue as dictated by the commission.

December 6, 2022

Ukraine's strategy to combat Putin's winter offensive: 'We need to win this war as soon as possible'

Ukrainian Parliament Member Oleksiy Goncharenko calls for more weapons from the West as Russian strikes leave millions without power.

December 6, 2022

Children take center stage in UN meeting on Russia’s war in Ukraine: ‘World gone mad’

The UN Security Council on Tuesday outright condemned Russia's war in Ukraine and warned its effects on children in the country will harm generations to come.