A former Russian ambassador to Washington has claimed that President Biden is desperate to secure Brittney Griner’s release to get a boost in next month’s midterm elections — but the WNBA star’s plight is not a priority for the Kremlin. For the full article, click...
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Ukraine Urges Africa ‘Not to Stay Neutral’ After ‘Devastating’ Air Strikes
Ukraine has urged African nations “not to stay neutral” in the ongoing Western-backed clash with the Russian Federation following “devastating” missile strikes across the country on Monday. For the full article, click here.
Putin signs laws annexing 4 Ukrainian regions
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed laws absorbing four Ukrainian regions into Russia, a move that finalizes the annexation carried out in defiance of international law. For the full article, click here.
‘Destroyed Forever’? Nord Stream Gas Leaks Believed to be Deliberate Sabotage
Both experts and governments have claimed that the gas leaks detected in the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines this week were likely caused by deliberate sabotage, one with member of the European Parliament specifically thanking the United States following the...
Gunman Kills 15 Wounds 24 in Russia School Shooting Despite Restrictive Gun Control
Italian Ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi defends Putin invading Ukraine – Daily Mail
Russia arrests at least 1,400 protesters as others rush to flee
At least 1,400 Russians had been arrested by Thursday in mass protests against the biggest conscription since World War II — as massive lines formed at its borders to make a desperate exodus from the war-bent nation. For the full article, click here.
Putin draws jeers for tribute to Queen in letter to King Charles, will skip funeral
Russian President Vladimir Putin joined a chorus of world leaders who have been paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, calling her death an “irreparable loss.” For the full article, click here.
Dennis Rodman Will Not Travel to Russia for Brittney Griner
Former NBA champion Dennis Rodman has decided against traveling to Russia for the freeing of imprisoned WNBA star Brittney Griner. For the full article, click here.
Russian mourners at Darya Dugina’s memorial call for victory in war against Ukraine
Members of Moscow’s elite attended a memorial service Tuesday for car blast victim Darya Dugina, the daughter of a key ally of President Vladimir Putin — and called on the Russian military to take more decisive steps in her memory to claim victory in the war against...