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Russian Sentenced to Life in Ukraine's 1st War Crimes Trial
A Russian soldier who pleaded guilty to killing a Ukrainian civilian was sentenced to life in prison. The sentencing Monday came in the first war crimes trial since Moscow invaded three months ago. That war has unleashed a brutal conflict that has led to accusations of atrocities, left thousands dead, driven millions from their homes and flattened whole swaths of...
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After 3 Months of War, Life in Russia Has Profoundly Changed
The psychological cost of the repressions, restrictions and shrinking opportunities could be high for ordinary Russians, albeit difficult to measure.
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Russia Presses Donbas Attacks as Polish Leader Praises Kyiv
Russia’s war with Ukraine isn’t confined to Ukraine’s east. Powerful explosions were heard early Monday in the town of Korosten, about 160 kilometers, or 100 miles, west of Kyiv. That report comes from the deputy mayor of Korosten, in the Zhytomyr District in northwest Ukraine. Ukrainian news agencies report the third straight day of apparent attacks in the northwest. On...
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Russia's Claim of Mariupol's Capture Fuels Concern for POWs
As the West rallies behind Ukraine in its war with Russia, Polish President Andrzej Duda has arrived in Ukraine on an unannounced visit. Duda’s office says he will address Ukraine’s parliament on Sunday. Poland has welcomed millions of Ukrainian refugees and is a strong supporter of the country’s desire to join the European Union. The fate of the nearly 2,500...
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A Look at the Behind-the-Scenes Fight to Free Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner is still being held in Russia, but there is hope she could be successfully released from custody like Trevor Reed. Griner’s wife recently contacted the Richardson Center, run by former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, and asked for assistance. Richardson joined LX News to talk about his humanitarian work behind the scenes to bring Griner home.
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State Dept Pushing to See Griner; NBA Commissioner Weighs In
The State Department said Tuesday that it still pushing to have regular contact with WNBA star Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury, who has been detained in Russia for nearly three months.
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Chelsea FC Sale Not Yet Finalized, Awaiting Approval From British Government
The British government has yet to approve the sale of Chelsea from outgoing Russian owner Roman Abramovich to Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly.
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De-Arching: McDonald's to Sell Russia Business, Exit Country
McDonald’s says it’s started the process of selling its Russian business, which includes 850 restaurants that employ 62,000 people. The fast food giant pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war, saying holding on to its business in Russia “is no longer tenable, nor is it consistent with McDonald’s values.” The Chicago-based company had temporarily closed its stores in...
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G7 Warn of Ukraine Grain Crisis, Ask China Not to Aid Russia
The Group of Seven leading economies have warned that the war in Ukraine is stoking a global food and energy crisis that threatens poor countries. They said urgent measures are needed to unblock stores of grain that Russia is preventing from leaving Ukraine. In a statement Saturday at the end of a three-day meeting on Germany’s Baltic Sea coast, the...
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Ukraine: Russians Withdraw From Around Kharkiv, Batter East
Ukraine says Russian forces are withdrawing from around Ukraine’s second-largest city after bombarding it for weeks. Officials say Moscow’s troops are pulling back from Kharkiv in the northeast while launching mortar, artillery and airstrikes in the eastern province of Donetsk. According to Ukraine’s defense minister, the country is “entering a new, long-term phase of the war” after more than 11...
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Top 4 Russian Clubs Challenge Ban From UEFA Competitions
Zenit St. Petersburg, Dynamo Moscow, FC Sochi and CSKA Moscow would all qualify for men’s European competitions based on their current league positions.
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WNBA Star Brittney Griner to be Detained in Russia Another Month
The two-time Olympic gold medalist was detained at the Moscow airport after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage.
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Finland and Sweden Now Want to Join NATO. Here's Why That's a Big Deal
Finland and Sweden have traditionally preferred to be militarily “nonaligned.” But Russia’s war in Ukraine has shaken their security notions to the core.
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Finland Leaders in Favor of Joining NATO
Finland’s leaders said they are in favor of rapidly applying for NATO membership, paving the way for a historic expansion of the alliance.
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Russia Still Faces a High Chance of Default, Despite Payment
Russia has averted a historic debt default since sanctions were imposed on its foreign currency reserves, but analysts believe it is delaying the inevitable.
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Russian Ambassador Hit With Red Paint During Poland ‘Victory Day' Appearance
Ambassador Sergey Andreev arrived at the Soviet soldiers cemetery on Monday to lay flowers. A group of activists opposed to Russia’s war in Ukraine were waiting for him.
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Russian Ambassador Splattered with Red Paint in Poland
Ambassador Sergey Andreev arrived at the Soviet soldiers’ cemetery to lay flowers on Victory Day, which marks the defeat of Nazi Germany by the Allies.
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Brittney Griner Being Wrongfully Detained in Russia
The State Department determined Brittney Griner is being wrongfully detained after Russian officials found vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis.
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UEFA Removes More Russian Soccer Teams From Its Competitions
Russian soccer teams were kicked out of the Women’s European Championship, the next men’s Champions League and qualifying for the 2023 Women’s World Cup by UEFA on Monday.
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5.5 Million Have Fled Ukraine
More than five million people have fled Ukraine for neighboring countries since the start of the war with Russia, according to the U.N. Refugee Agency