Russia

Washington — A Russian oligarch and media executive has been charged for violating U.S. sanctions in an alleged scheme that involved...

Why the US is targeting Putin’s daughters Katerina and Maria

WASHINGTON — The United States' latest round of sanctions on Russia includes two new targets: Russian President Vladimir Putin's two...

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy: Delay on Russia oil embargo decision is costing lives

KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday (April 7) called on Western politicians to quickly agree on an embargo...

U.S. to send $100 million in Javelin anti-armor systems to Ukraine

Washington — The United States will send an additional $100 million in security assistance to Ukraine for Javelin anti-armor systems...

China says Russia can’t be blamed for “disturbing” civilian deaths in Ukraine until “full picture is clear”

Beijing — China on Wednesday said images of civilian deaths in the Ukrainian town of Bucha are "deeply disturbing" but that...

Netherlands seizes 14 yachts as Russia faces yet more sanctions over brutal war in Ukraine

The Hague — Dutch customs authorities have impounded 14 yachts in shipyards, including 12 still under construction, as part of...

Putin says world faces food crisis due to West’s sanctions

LONDON - President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday (April 5) that Russia must keep a close eye on its food...

Are the sanctions effective? Here’s how Western sanctions are pummelling Russia’s economy

A month into the most severe and coordinated sanctions from Western governments, Russia's economy is showing signs of cracking. With...

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy accuses Russia of worst war crimes since WW2 in UN speech

UNITED NATIONS - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday (April 5) that "accountability must...

Village leader and family found buried in shallow grave outside Ukrainian capital Kyiv