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October 26, 2022

Ukrainian lawmakers ‘shocked’ after progressive Dems’ withdraw letter calling for peace talks with Russia

Members of Ukrainian Parliament reacted to a letter from progressive House Democrats that urged President Biden to engage with Russia to work out a peace deal with Ukraine.

October 26, 2022

Russia launches nuclear-capable missiles, sails nuclear ballistic submarine in 'thunder' exercises

Russia on Wednesday completed several intercontinental ballistic missile tests capable of carrying nuclear warheads in a previously scheduled GROM exercise.

October 26, 2022

Brittney Griner prisoner swap negotiations must be 'conducted in silence,' Kremlin warns

A Kremlin official said Wednesday that any talks of a prisoner swap involving WNBA star Brittney Griner must be "conducted in silence under a tight lid on any information."

October 26, 2022

North Korea warned of 'unparalleled' response from US, Japan, South Korea if it launches a 7th nuclear test

The U.S., Japan and South Korea warned North Korea of conducting a seventh nuclear test this year and said there would be 'unparalleled" consequences.

October 25, 2022

Progressive caucus mocked for retracting letter signaling support for peace talks with Russia: ‘What a mess’

Twitter users expressed displeasure and ridicule and the House Progressive Caucus' retraction of its letter urging to President Biden to have peace talks with Russia.

October 25, 2022

Brittney Griner’s lawyers blast appeal rejection, reveal WNBA star’s 'biggest fear' moving forward

Brittney Griner's attorneys said they were "disappointed" in a Russian court's decision on Tuesday to reject her appeal of a nine-year prison sentence for drug possession.

October 25, 2022

Iran using child soldiers in attempt to stop protests as Biden administration urged to sanction regime: report

Ongoing protests in Iran have reportedly cause the regime to begin using child soldiers in an attempt to quell demonstrations, a potential violation of international law.

October 25, 2022

Russia doubles down on 'false' dirty bomb claim with UN, West decries it as pretext to war escalation

Russia on Tuesday is expected to bring its "false" allegations surrounding a dirty bomb in Ukraine to the United Nations Security Council.

October 24, 2022

Progressive lawmakers urge Biden to 'engage in direct talks with Russia' to end invasion of Ukraine

Progressive lawmakers wrote in a letter to President Biden on Monday that "direct engagement with Russia" may be necessary to end the war in Ukraine.

October 24, 2022

Brittney Griner not expecting 'any miracles' in appeal, her lawyers say

Brittney Griner's attorneys said Monday that the WNBA star isn't hopeful ahead her appeal on Tuesday, according to a report.