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September 6, 2022

Gorbachev death leaves America missing Reagan-era leadership

The legacies of Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan couldn't be more different. One left office still hugely popular while the other was reviled by his own people.

September 5, 2022

Russian troops in Ukraine facing 'morale and discipline' issues due to problems with pay, UK says

As Putin seeks to replenish troops in Ukraine, forces that are already there are suffering "morale and discipline issues" due to issues with pay, the UK says.

September 5, 2022

Russia bans Sean Penn, Ben Stiller, more US senators from entering country

Actors Sean Penn, Ben Stiller, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and other figures have now been banned from entering Russia after being put on the "stop list."

September 5, 2022

Ukraine's energy secretary warns nuclear plant offline: 'World is once again on the brink of nuclear disaster'

Ukrainian Energy Secretary German Galushchenko warned that the "world is once again on the brink of nuclear disaster" as shelling knocked the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant offline.

September 5, 2022

Eight climbers die in accident on Russian volcano; rescuers search for survivors

Eight people died in an accident while climbing the Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano in far east Russia on Saturday, authorities said. Rescuers are working to reach the survivors.

September 5, 2022

Suicide bomber detonated explosives near Russian Embassy in Kabul: Afghan police

A suicide bomber attacked the Russian embassy in Kabul. The bomber was shot and killed by Taliban guards while approaching the gates of the embassy, Afghan police said.

September 4, 2022

Ukraine's Zelenskyy accuses Russia of 'preparing for a decisive energy attack on all Europeans' this winter

A shutdown of the critical Nord Stream 1 pipeline this week threatened to exacerbate electricity and natural gas shortfalls ahead of the winter months.

September 4, 2022

US ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan, leaves post

John Sullivan is stepping down as U.S. ambassador to the Russian Federation after nearly three years in the role and a public-service career that spanned four decades.

September 4, 2022

Inflation in Germany hits near 50-year high amid energy crisis

Germany suffered its highest level of inflation since 1973 in August as Russia continues to cut off energy supply to the country. Experts say it could spike to double digits.

September 4, 2022

Ukraine nuclear plant near front lines loses last power line amid fears of disaster

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia power plant lost its final main external power line Saturday, days after a United Nations team inspected the Russian-occupied facility.