Police Break Up Anti-War Protests Across Russia
Security forces in Russia have broken up anti-war protests in several cities across the country. In Moscow, protesters chanted “no...
Biden Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Moscow
President Joe Biden condemned what he has called Russia’s “unprovoked and unjustified” military attack on Ukraine and launched another round...
Chernobyl No-go Zone Targeted as Russia Invades Ukraine
It was among the most worrying developments on an already shocking day, as Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday: warfare at...
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Meets Putin as Russia Attacks Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin of Russia hosted Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for “wide-ranging consultations” Thursday, covering bilateral relations and regional...
Is This the Start of World War III or Cold War II?
In the week after the Nazis began attacking Poland, the U.S. weekly newsmagazine Time declared in its September 11, 1939,...
Africa Opposes Border Aggression but Unlikely to Condemn Russia
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has so far been met with diplomatic silence in Africa, except for a comment made by...
HRW: Civilians Run Greatest Risk in Putin’s War Against Ukraine
Human Rights Watch warns Russian President Vladimir Putin’s battle plan for Ukraine will likely entail the deliberate targeting of civilians...
Moscow Warns Russians Against Staging Anti-War Protests
Russian authorities on Thursday warned anti-war sympathizers from gathering for protests after President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine....
US Lawmakers Condemn Putin’s Unprovoked Invasion of Ukraine
U.S. lawmakers condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine early Thursday, calling on the Biden administration to act swiftly...
Russian Forces Invade Ukraine
Russian forces launched an invasion of Ukraine early Thursday, with President Vladimir Putin warning other countries not to intervene and...
Shares Dive, Oil Soars After Russian Action in Ukraine
Stocks plunged and oil prices surged by more than $5 per barrel Thursday after President Vladimir Putin launched military action...
Russia Launches Invasion of Ukraine with Multiple Cities Hit in Initial Missile Strikes
Russia fired missiles at more than half a dozen Ukrainian cities, including the capital, Kyiv, targeting air defense facilities and...
Ukraine Closes Airspace to Civilian Flights Amid ‘High Risk’ To Safety
Ukraine said on Thursday it had closed its airspace to civilian flights because of a “high risk” to safety, and...
Biden Administration Increases Sanctions on Russia Amid Calls for Stronger US Measures
Facing criticism that its initial package of sanctions on Russia was not severe enough, the Biden administration on Wednesday both...
Kyiv Declares State of Emergency as US Fears Full-Scale Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Top U.S. officials painted a grim picture of what a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine would look like, as Ukraine...
Explosions Heard in Ukraine as Putin Announces Military Operation
Explosions were heard in Kyiv early Thursday, shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced “military operations” in Ukraine’s Donbas region....
US Sanctions on Russia Draw Praise, Criticism
White House officials have called the latest package of sanctions against Russia “a severe action,” with President Joe Biden saying...
Istanbul Mayor Turns to Tradition as Poverty Surges
Istanbul’s opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, is turning to tradition to alleviate soaring poverty and an ailing economy. His efforts have...
As West Ratchets Up Economic Pain on Moscow, Will Unity Hold?
Europe is facing calls to impose immediate, tougher sanctions on Russia, following President Vladimir Putin’s recognition of the separatist-held regions...
Ukraine Minister to UN: ‘Russia Will Not Stop at Ukraine’
Ukraine’s foreign minister appealed to the international community on Wednesday to “take swift, concrete and resolute actions” to help preserve...
Mixed Feelings on the Russian Side of the Ukraine Border Over Potential War
The recognition by Russian President Vladimir Putin of two self-proclaimed republics within Ukrainian territory has created an uncertain scenario for...
Pakistan’s Khan in Russia to Discuss Trade, Energy Cooperation with Putin
Pakistan’s prime minister, Imran Khan, arrived in Russia Wednesday for a crucial meeting with President Vladimir Putin. Officials said the...
