Russia
The latest on Russia. The largest country in the world by territory, Russia is one of the most populous countries in the world and is the most populous in Europe. Currently led by President Vladimir Putin, the government is comprised of three branches: the legislative, the executive, and the judiciary. Relations between Russia and the United States are often at odds, with tensions dating back decades.
Maryland Vet Who Went to Ukraine To Rescue Pets Sees Barbaric Cruelty
Krista Magnifico spent weeks with Ukrainian animal rescue shelter, Breaking the Chains, treating animals found injured and abandoned amid the war.
Russia's Death Toll in Ukraine Already the Same as 10 Years in Afghanistan
The USSR lost 15,000 men during its ten years-long war in Afghanistan. In nearly three months of Ukraine's conflict, even more Russian troops have been killed.
Finland Ramps Up Military Spending Amid Fears Russia Will Retaliate
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, both Finland and Sweden have stated their intention to end decades of military neutrality to join NATO.
Trevor Reed Recalls Putin's Blood-Soaked Prison, His Paul Whelan Reflection
"The scarier part is you being under this threat of them just chemically disabling you," he said. "My whole goal there was to fight and resist that whole time."
Trump Responds After Mook Says Clinton Approved Leak of Russia Allegations
The ex-president said the former Clinton campaign manager's claim pointed to "one of the greatest political scandals in history."
Morgan Freeman, Late John McCain Among Americans Banned From Russia
Russia's foreign ministry released an updated list of 963 banned individuals on Saturday, in response to U.S. sanctions and its support for Ukraine.
Putin Using Nuclear Weapons a Possibility U.S. Must Consider: Mullen
The Russian president is "pretty well cornered and boxed in" as the Ukraine war continues, retired Admiral Mike Mullen said Sunday.
Russian Tanks Finally Enter Kyiv—Destroyed and on Display
Photos showed Ukrainian civilians—and two goats—with the Russian tanks in downtown Kyiv.
Putin Will 'Be Gone by 2023,' Likely to Sanatorium, Predicts Ex-MI6 Chief
Sir Richard Dearlove's comments on Thursday come amid ongoing speculation about Russian President Vladimir Putin's health.
Get Ukraine To 'Accept Putin's Demands,' Ex-PM of Italy Tells Europe
Silvio Berlusconi had a close relationship with Vladimir Putin, which started in the 2000s.
Vladimir Putin's Forever War in Ukraine
"Russia could not take and hold a city like Mariupol, so they destroyed it, as if to say 'perhaps we cannot conquer you, but we can at least punish you.'"
Oliver Stone Says Putin Had Cancer in Years He Shadowed Him for Project
The Kremlin has not publicly commented about Putin's health since the start of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Putin's 'Illogical' Acts Show Need to Prepare for Nuclear Strike: Romney
In a Saturday op-ed, Mitt Romney cited warnings made by Russian ambassador to the U.S. Anatoly Antonov that NATO is not taking Russia's nuclear threat seriously.
Send Moldova Modern Weaponry in Light of Putin's 'Clear' Ambitions: Truss
"Putin has been absolutely clear about his ambitions to create a greater Russia," U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in an interview published Friday.
Putin's Nuclear Threats Shouldn't Deter Western Leaders: Poroshenko
Putin "only understands force" and will "go as far as the world allows him," said former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in a Saturday interview.
Clinton Campaign Tweet on Trump and Russia 'Disinformation': Musk
"That tweet is a Clinton campaign hoax for which their campaign lawyer is undergoing a criminal trial," Elon Musk wrote on Twitter Friday.
Finland Tries to Appease Turkey's Erdogan Over NATO Block
The two countries' presidents spoke by phone. Ankara opposes Helsinki joining the defensive alliance, which requires unanimous consent among its 30 members.
Russian Concertgoers Break Into Chants Against Putin's Ukraine War in Video
The crowd can be heard loudly chanting, seemingly in unison, messages that are said to be anti-war.
Ukraine's EU Application Is Splitting Europe in Two
Western nations are more hesitant on Ukraine's EU ambitions, while eastern member states are pushing for progress.
Putin Aims to 'Starve' Poor Nations by Blocking Ukraine Grain: Stoyanova
Ala Stoyanova, the deputy governor of Odessa, said Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "blackmailing the world" by blocking Ukraine's ports.
Russia Claims Kalibr Missiles Destroyed U.S. Weapons Shipment
Major General Igor Konashenkov said the arms were intended for Ukrainian troops in the Donbas region.
Russia's Ukraine Aircraft Struggles Laid Out in U.K. Intelligence Update
The British defense ministry said that Russian aircraft are avoiding sorties over Ukraine and that Moscow faces a shortage of Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
Fire Erupts at Russia Aviation Institute Near Moscow as Ukraine War Rages
Emergency responders put out the fire at the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute on Saturday, May 21.
Russian Navy Conducts Exercises in Far East
Russian warships were firing rockets and artillery in military exercises held in the country's far east.
Russia Accused of Covering Up Death Toll in Demolished Mariupol Theater
"Now we will never know how many civilians from Mariupol were actually killed by a Russian bomb at the Drama Theater," wrote an adviser to the city's mayor.
Russian Accused of 'Nazi Propaganda' for Playing Ukrainian Anthem in Public
The man was accused of "shouting slogans" of Ukrainian organizations that Russia banned after Crimea's annexation. However, video posted online shows otherwise.
Trump Gets New Ammo in Efforts to Dismiss Russia Collusion as 'Witch Hunt'
Testimony from a former Hillary Clinton campaign manager concerned the release of information about an alleged tie between Trump's company and a Russian bank.
Clinton Campaign Wasn't Fully Confident About Trump's Connection to Russia
Hillary Clinton's former campaign manager said Friday that officials weren't "totally confident" in the accuracy of data linking Donald Trump to a Russian bank.
Ukrainian Troops Blast Russian Armored Vehicle With Stugna-P Missile System
The Ukrainian military said they blasted a BMP-2 armored vehicle and detonated its onboard ammo in the process, killing its occupants.
Putin Leaving Meetings to Get Medical Treatment, Christopher Steele Says
The former British intelligence official with MI6 claims that the Russian president is "constantly accompanied around the place by a team of doctors."
