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July 27, 2022

Washington Post op-ed: 'Germany has only itself to blame' for dependence on Russian gas

A guest Washington Post op-ed argued that Germany should blame itself for promoting policies that made it overly dependent on Russian gas for energy.

July 27, 2022

Inside the Chechen plot to circumvent Putin’s war and seek independence

Chechen resistance forces fighting in Ukraine remember Putin's brutal war in 1999 as they look to launch their offensive in fight for independence.

July 27, 2022

Ukraine takes out key bridge 'destroying' Russian plans for south 'advancement'

Ukrainian forces took out a key bridge as they look to block logistical corridors for Russian forces blocking off supplies from Kherson to occupied areas in the south.

July 27, 2022

Retired Marine Trevor Reed: White House 'not doing enough' to free Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan from Russia

As WNBA star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan remain detained in Russia, fellow American Trevor Reed is blasting Biden's White House for not doing enough to free them.

July 26, 2022

Biden to speak with Xi amid warnings that China poses greatest threat to US national security

President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to have a phone call this week, as U.S. officials warn Beijing poses the greatest long-term threat to national security.

July 26, 2022

Russia planning for 2024 Olympics despite sports ban

Russia Olympic Committee president Stanislav Pozdnyakoz is working to set up housing in Paris for the Olympics despite the sports ban placed on Russia.

July 26, 2022

European Union renews economic sanctions against Russia through 2022

The Council of the European Union has extended its sanctions against Russia for at least six more months in hopes of encouraging an end to the country's invasion of Ukraine.

July 26, 2022

Russia to leave International Space Station project after 2024, director says

Russia will opt out of the International Space Station 'after 2024' and will focus on building its own post amid rocky tensions with the West.

July 26, 2022

Ukraine's coastline hit again as UN preps first Black Sea export shipment of grains

Ukraine's coastline was again hit in a series of strikes just days after Russia agreed to a cease fire so food exports could safely leave Ukraine.

July 26, 2022

Brittney Griner's defense team argues she used marijuana to treat pain

Brittney Griner's defense team argued the WNBA superstar was using marijuana to treat pain from injuries when she tried to bring cannabis oils through a Moscow airport.