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May 11, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Russia launches a new ground assault in Ukraine's north
Russian troops with armored vehicles and artillery attempted to break through defense lines in the Kharkiv region. In response, Ukraine's Defense Ministry mobilized reserve units in the area.
May 11, 2024 at 12:46 AM
May 10, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Russia may soon begin summer offensive attack in Ukraine
Russian forces have launched a new push into the Kharkiv region in Northeastern Ukraine as the Biden administration announces a desperately needed $400 million aid package for Ukraine.
May 10, 2024 at 7:10 PM
May 10, 2024 at 6:46 PM
A bus plunges off a bridge in Russia, killing 3, injuring 6 others
Authorities in Russia say seven people were killed when a bus veered off a bridge in St. Petersburg, the country's second-largest city
May 10, 2024 at 6:46 PM
May 10, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Putin reappoints Mishustin as Russia's prime minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as the country’s prime minister
May 10, 2024 at 1:50 PM
May 9, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Russia's celebration of victory in World War II is a key pillar of Putin’s rule
Russia wrapped itself in patriotic pageantry for Victory Day, as President Vladimir Putin celebrated the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II by hailing his forces in Ukraine and blasting the West for fueling conflicts around the world
May 9, 2024 at 9:50 PM
May 9, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Poland is strengthening border with Belarus, plans to reinforce border with Russia
Poland’s defense minister says his country is strengthening the metal barrier along its border with Belarus to deter illegal migration
May 9, 2024 at 1:42 PM
May 9, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Family of US soldier detained in Russia speaks out
The mom and stepfather of Army soldier Gordon “Chris” Black speak about their son’s recent arrest in Russia.
May 9, 2024 at 9:08 AM
May 8, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure in 6 regions
Russia had previously targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure on March 22, March 29, April 11 and April 27.
May 8, 2024 at 8:06 PM
May 8, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure in sweeping assault in 6 regions
Russia launched at least 21 attack drones, including Iranian-made Shahed drones, along with about 55 missiles, Ukrainian military officials said.
May 8, 2024 at 7:36 PM
May 7, 2024 at 2:08 PM
American soldier arrested in Russia
An Army staff sergeant was arrested in the city of Vladivostok late last week and charged with “criminal misconduct.”
May 7, 2024 at 2:08 PM
May 7, 2024 at 11:33 AM
American detained in Russia for allegedly 'violating public order,' Moscow court says
An American visiting Russia was detained for "violating public order" and remanded in custody for 10 days, a Moscow court said Tuesday.
May 7, 2024 at 11:33 AM
May 7, 2024 at 9:43 AM
US soldier detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, Army says
A U.S. soldier was detained in Russia on Thursday, May 2, according to a U.S. official.
May 7, 2024 at 9:43 AM
May 7, 2024 at 1:54 AM
US soldier arrested in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct
A U.S. soldier was apprehended in Vladivostok, Russia, on Thursday for alleged criminal misconduct, according to the U.S. Army.
May 7, 2024 at 1:54 AM
May 6, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Double European weightlifting champion Pielieshenko killed in Ukraine war
The Ukrainian Olympic Committee says two-time European weightlifting champion Oleksandr Pielieshenko has died on the front line in the war in Ukraine
May 6, 2024 at 8:14 PM
May 6, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Russia announces nuclear weapon drills after angry exchange with Western officials
Russia is threatening to strike British military facilities and says it plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons
May 6, 2024 at 6:46 PM
May 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Germany recalls its ambassador in Russia for a week in protest over a hacker attack
Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacker attack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party
May 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM
May 5, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Ukraine marks its third Easter at war as it comes under fire from Russian drones and troops
Russia has launched a barrage of drones on eastern Ukraine and claimed its troops took control of a village they had been targeting as Ukraine marks its third Easter at war
May 5, 2024 at 6:22 PM
May 5, 2024 at 6:06 AM
As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in Russia
Just a few months short of a quarter-century as Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin starts another six-year term as president holding extraordinary power
May 5, 2024 at 6:06 AM
May 4, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Russia puts Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on its wanted list
Russian state media say Moscow has put Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on its wanted list, citing the interior ministry's database
May 4, 2024 at 9:26 PM
May 3, 2024 at 6:34 AM
For decades, Moscow has sought to silence its critics abroad
From its earliest days, the Soviet Union’s intelligence services — whether known as the Cheka or the names of any of its successor agencies like the KGB — kept the government in power by pursuing its opponents no matter where they lived
May 3, 2024 at 6:34 AM
May 2, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Brittney Griner speaks out for 1st time since being released from a Russian prison
WNBA star Brittney Griner shares her story for the first time about her harrowing months-long detention in Russia in an exclusive interview with ABC News.
May 2, 2024 at 12:16 AM
May 1, 2024 at 8:54 PM
New Russia sanctions target weapons development, assisting countries
The United States has imposed new sanctions on hundreds of companies and people tied to Russia’s weapons development program, as well as more than a dozen Chinese entities accused of helping Moscow find workarounds to earlier penalties
May 1, 2024 at 8:54 PM
May 1, 2024 at 11:50 AM
98-year-old in Ukraine walked miles to safety from Russians, with slippers and a cane
A 98-year-old woman in Ukraine has escaped Russian-occupied territory by walking almost 10 kilometers, or 6 miles, alone, wearing a pair of slippers and supported by a cane
May 1, 2024 at 11:50 AM
April 30, 2024 at 12:32 PM
'No one should be left behind': WNBA's Griner reflects on freedom from Russian prison
WNBA star Brittney Griner reflected on learning she was going to be released from Russian prison and voiced her support for bringing other Americans home.
April 30, 2024 at 12:32 PM
April 29, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Former NSA employee admits trying to sell top secret info to Russia
Jareh Dalke pleaded to six counts of attempting to transmit national defense information to a foreign government
April 29, 2024 at 9:32 PM
April 29, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Putin likely didn’t order death of Russian opposition leader Navalny: US official
U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely didn’t order the death of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny in February
April 29, 2024 at 5:37 PM
April 29, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Brittney Griner reflects on moment she was detained in Russia in '20/20' special
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was opened up for the first time about her harrowing experience in a Russian prison in an exclusive interview that will air on “20/20."
April 29, 2024 at 12:40 PM
April 29, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Attack on checkpoint in Russia's North Caucasus leaves 2 police, 5 gunmen dead
Russian officials say a group of militants has attacked a police checkpoint in Russia’s North Caucasus region, killing two officers
April 29, 2024 at 11:09 AM
April 29, 2024 at 4:06 AM
Two Russian journalists jailed on 'extremism' charges for alleged work for Navalny group
Two Russian journalists were arrested by their government on “extremism” charges and ordered by courts there to remain in custody pending investigation and trial on accusations of working for a group founded by the late Russian opposition politician Al...
April 29, 2024 at 4:06 AM
April 28, 2024 at 4:30 PM
German police arrest a Russian man in connection with the fatal stabbings of 2 Ukrainian men
German police say two Ukrainian men have been stabbed to death and a Russian man has been arrested by authorities as a possible suspect in the killings
April 28, 2024 at 4:30 PM
April 27, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Russia arrests another suspect in the concert hall attack that killed 144
A Moscow court has detained another suspect as an accomplice in the attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed 144 people in March, the Moscow City Courts Telegram channel said Saturday
April 27, 2024 at 2:37 PM
April 27, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Russia renews attacks on the Ukrainian energy sector
Russia has launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine directed at energy facilities
April 27, 2024 at 11:58 AM
April 26, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Russian journalist detained for posts criticizing the military, his lawyer says
A journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes magazine has been detained on charges of spreading false information about the Russian military
April 26, 2024 at 12:46 PM
April 25, 2024 at 11:34 AM
US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine to use against Russia: Officials
The U.S. secretly gave Ukraine ATACMS, long range missiles that can reach deep into Russian-held areas, and U.S. officials say Ukraine used them over the last week
April 25, 2024 at 11:34 AM
April 24, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Moscow court rejects latest appeal by detained WSJ reporter
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkowivch’s latest appeal was denied and his pre-trial detention remains in place through June 30.
April 24, 2024 at 2:07 PM
April 19, 2024 at 6:51 PM
For second time in a week, Russian strike in Ukraine kills and wounds dozens
For the second time in a week, a Russian strike has killed and wounded dozens of civilians, as missiles hit around key of Dnipro.
April 19, 2024 at 6:51 PM
April 18, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Polish citizen accused of helping Russia in potential plot to assassinate Zelenskyy
A Polish man was arrested for allegedly spying for the Russian government as part of a potential assassination attempt against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
April 18, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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Russia ramps up strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure
Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv's largest power plant last night and damaged other plants across the country.
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Inside Ukraine's wrecked power plants amid unprecedented Russian attacks
Russia has destroyed 80% of Ukraine's thermal power plants in recent attacks, according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
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Witnessing the Israel-Hamas war from afar: Reporter's notebook
Western reporters have largely had to watch and hear the incomprehensible level of suffering from a distance.
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US intel warns of potential terrorist threat at gatherings after Moscow attack
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack in Moscow that killed at least 144.
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Pope Francis presides over Easter Sunday Mass
Francis, 87, had skipped a Good Friday ceremony so that he'd be able to attend the Sunday Mass, the Vatican press office said in a statement on Friday.
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Islamic State has been growing ‘unabated’ in Afghanistan: Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews former CENTCOM Commander Gen. Frank McKenzie on “This Week.”
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Ukrainian Archbishop Gudziak to Americans: ‘We need your help’
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Church on “This Week.”
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Former top general warns of 'inevitable' threats to US from ISIS after Moscow attack
ISIS has a "strong desire" to attack the U.S. and other foreign powers -- a threat that is only growing -- retired Gen. Frank McKenzie warned on Sunday
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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich marks 1 year in Russian prison
Friday marks a year since Russia arrested Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter held on fabricated spying charges.
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1 year since journalist Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia
Shelby Holliday, senior video correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, talks about the campaign to get her colleague Evan Gershkovich, being held on espionage charges, freed from Russian detention.
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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich marks 1 year in Russian prison
Gershkovich is being held on spying charges the U.S. denounced as false.
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Biden, top lawmakers denounce Russia's yearlong detention of Evan Gershkovich
President Joe Biden and top lawmakers are condemning Russia's wrongful detention of journalist Evan Gershkovich and reiterating their commitment to bringing him home.
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WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich's detention in Russia extended to June 30
Evan Gershkovich was arrested in March 2023 and accused of "acting on the instructions of the American side" and collecting state secrets about the military.
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