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June 4, 2023, 2:02 PM

Russia's most famous icon handed over from museum to church despite protests

Russian Orthodox believers are celebrating Trinity Sunday with Russia’s most famous icon transferred from a museum to Moscow’s main cathedral despite the keepers’ vociferous protests
June 4, 2023, 2:02 PM
Russia's most famous icon handed over from museum to church despite protests
June 4, 2023, 5:08 AM

At Offensive, a new Kyiv bar, revellers toast to Putin's downfall amid the debris of war

A group of friends in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, opened what they call the first military-meme art bar: Offensive.
June 4, 2023, 5:08 AM
At Offensive, a new Kyiv bar, revellers toast to Putin's downfall
June 3, 2023, 1:18 AM

Blinken warns Ukraine cease-fire now would result in ‘Potemkin peace,' legitimizing Russian invasion

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the United States and its allies should not support a cease-fire or peace talks to end the war in Ukraine until Kyiv gains strength and can negotiate on its own terms
June 3, 2023, 1:18 AM
Kyiv defenses thwart Russia's 6th air assault in 6 days against Ukraine capital
May 31, 2023, 8:53 PM

Missile strikes carried out in Moscow

ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge and ABC News' National defense analyst Mick Mulroy discuss the fallout from the missile strikes on Moscow and on how Russia could respond.
May 31, 2023, 8:53 PM
Missile strikes carried out in Moscow
May 31, 2023, 3:26 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of 'terrorist activities'

ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge has more on Russia’s reaction to Ukraine’s alleged drone attacks near Moscow this week.
May 31, 2023, 3:26 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of 'terrorist activities'
May 31, 2023, 1:42 PM

Germany orders Russia to close 4 out of its 5 consulates in tit-for-tat move

Germany says it has told Russia to close four out of five consulates in Germany in a tit-for-tat move after Moscow set a limit for the number of German embassy staff and related bodies that can operate in Russia
May 31, 2023, 1:42 PM
Germany orders closure of four out of five Russian consulates in tit-for-tat move
May 30, 2023, 1:34 PM

Norway says Beluga whale with apparent Russian-made harness swims south to Sweden

Norwegian authorities say that a beluga whale first spotted in Arctic Norway in 2019 with an apparent Russian-made harness and alleged to have come from a Russian military facility has been spotted off Sweden's west coast
May 30, 2023, 1:34 PM
Norway says Beluga whale with apparent Russian-made harness swims south to Sweden
May 29, 2023, 9:34 PM

South African president appoints judge to oversee weapons-for-Russia inquiry

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a judge to oversee an inquiry into allegations that the country supplied arms to Russia on a ship that docked secretly at a naval base in December
May 29, 2023, 9:34 PM
South African president appoints judge to oversee weapons-for-Russia inquiry
May 29, 2023, 5:50 PM

Russia unleashes dozens of missiles, drones on targets across Ukraine

ABC News foreign correspondent Tom Soufi Burridge is in Kharkiv, Ukraine, with the latest as Ukrainian forces defend Russia's most recent barrage of Iranian-made drones and missiles.
May 29, 2023, 5:50 PM
Russia unleashes dozens of missiles, drones on targets across Ukraine
May 29, 2023, 3:11 PM

Russia unleashes rare daytime attack on Ukraine’s capital

A series of Russian drones and cruise missiles targeted Kyiv on Monday morning, one day after the largest drone strike on the Ukrainian capital since the start of the war.
May 29, 2023, 3:11 PM
Russia unleashes rare daytime attack on Ukraine’s capital
May 28, 2023, 6:47 PM

Russia launched 'largest drone attack' on Ukrainian capital before Kyiv Day; 1 killed

Local officials in Ukraine's capital say Kyiv has been subjected to the largest drone attack since the start of Russia’s war as the city prepared to mark the anniversary of its founding
May 28, 2023, 6:47 PM
Russia launched 'largest drone attack' on Ukrainian capital before Kyiv Day
May 19, 2023, 5:23 PM

Russia may lack reserves to respond to Ukrainian counteroffensive: Officials

Western officials say they assess Russia may lack the reserves to deal with a major Ukrainian breakthrough during the coming counteroffensive.
May 19, 2023, 5:23 PM
Russia may lack reserves to respond to Ukrainian counteroffensive: Officials
May 17, 2023, 9:19 PM

Russia reacts to CIA recruitment video

A new CIA video campaign seeks to convince disaffected Russians to share secret information about their country.
May 17, 2023, 9:19 PM
Russia reacts to CIA recruitment video
May 16, 2023, 11:06 AM

After 4-year probe, Durham report slams FBI for actions in 2016 Russia investigation

The DOJ released special counsel John Durham's final report examining the origins of the investigation into former President Trump's 2016 campaign and its ties to Russia.
May 16, 2023, 11:06 AM
After 4-year probe, Durham report slams FBI for actions in 2016 Russia investigation
May 16, 2023, 12:37 AM

Report slams FBI for actions in 2016 Russia investigation

Special counsel John Durham released his report examining the origins of the investigation into former President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and its alleged ties to Russia.
May 16, 2023, 12:37 AM
Report slams FBI for actions in 2016 Russia investigation
1 month ago

Mom of freed Marine vet Trevor Reed speaks at event for other Americans held overseas

The Bring Our Families Home campaign gathered in Lafayette Square with families of Americans who are being held detained in China, Iran and Venezuela
1 month ago
Mom of freed Marine vet Trevor Reed speaks at event for other Americans held overseas
1 month ago

New York attorney pleads guilty to assisting sanctioned Russian oligarch

Robert Wise pleaded guilty Tuesday in Manhattan federal court to one count of conspiring to commit international money laundering.
1 month ago
New York attorney pleads guilty to assisting sanctioned Russian oligarch
2 months ago

Family of WSJ reporter detained in Russia speaks out

Family members of Evan Gerskovich gave their first interview after The Wall Street Journal reporter’s arrest and the Biden administration’s determination that he is a “wrongfully detained American.”
2 months ago
Family of WSJ reporter detained in Russia speaks out
2 months ago

Biden speaks to family of WSJ reporter, says detention by Russia is 'totally illegal'

Biden talks to the family of Evan Gershkovich.
2 months ago
Biden speaks to family of WSJ reporter, says detention by Russia is 'totally illegal'
2 months ago

Biden officials condemn 'in strongest possible terms' Russian detention of US journalist

Evan Gershkovich from The Wall Street Journal was detained in Ekaterinburg, Russia said Thursday.
2 months ago
Biden officials condemn 'in strongest possible terms' Russia's arrest of US reporter
2 months ago

'He was quite cheerful': Russian monitor visits detained Wall Street Journal reporter in Moscow jail for first time

A Russian prison monitor says he has visited Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in the Moscow jail where he is being held after being seized on spying charges.
2 months ago
Russian monitor visits detained Wall Street Journal reporter in Moscow jail
3 months ago

US releases footage of Russian fighter's clash with drone

The U.S. military released declassified footage showing the moment a Russian fighter collided with an American drone.
3 months ago
US releases footage of Russian fighter's clash with drone
3 months ago

Defense Secretary Austin speaks to Russian counterpart about US drone incident

He said the Pentagon is working to declassify images of the interception.
3 months ago
Defense Secretary Austin speaks to Russian counterpart about US drone incident
3 months ago

Russian fighter collides with US drone, forced down close to Ukraine

Russian fighter forces down U.S. drone close to Ukraine over Black Sea, U.S. calls incident "dangerous" and warns could lead to "unintended escalation"
3 months ago
Russian fighter collides with US drone, forced down close to Ukraine
3 months ago

Russia launches largest coordinated attack on Ukraine since start of war

Over 80 missiles hit 11 regions in Ukraine leaving at least nine dead and thousands without power.
3 months ago
Russia launches largest coordinated attack on Ukraine since start of war
3 months ago

Russia unleashes missile barrage across Ukraine

A nuclear plant has reportedly been damaged amid an overnight wave of Russian missile strikes aimed at several cities across Ukraine. ABC News’ Lindsay Watts reports.
3 months ago
Russia unleashes missile barrage across Ukraine
3 months ago

Biden opens up with David Muir on Russia, Ohio, 2024

David Muir sits down with President Joe Biden to discuss the anniversary of the war in Ukraine, the toxic derailment in Ohio and his plans for 2024.
3 months ago
Biden opens up with David Muir on Russia, Ohio, 2024
4 months ago

Biden calls Putin's suspension of nuclear treaty a 'big mistake'

Retired Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute breaks down the latest jockeying between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin as the war in Ukraine nears the one-year mark.
4 months ago
Biden calls Putin's suspension of nuclear treaty a 'big mistake'
4 months ago

What stronger ties between China and Russia would mean for the war in Ukraine

Meanwhile, President Biden is calling Putin’s temporary suspension of the nuclear arms treaty “a big mistake.”
4 months ago
What stronger ties between China and Russia would mean for the war in Ukraine
4 months ago

Putin’s nuclear threat

The Russian leader is vowing to strengthen his nuclear program ahead of the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. ABC News’ Em Nguyen reports.
4 months ago
Putin’s nuclear threat
4 months ago

US alerted Russia of Biden's surprise trip to Ukraine hours before he arrived, officials say

Biden administration officials shared some of the details behind the president's unannounced trip to Kyiv, Ukraine, ahead of the anniversary of Russia's invasion
4 months ago
US told Russia of Biden's surprise trip to Ukraine just before he arrived: Officials
4 months ago

Bipartisan group of senators call for punishing Russian mercenaries

Sens. Richard Blumenthal, Lindsey Graham and Sheldon Whitehouse want to designate the Russian-based Wagner Group a foreign terrorist organization.
4 months ago
Bipartisan group of senators call for punishing Russian mercenaries
4 months ago

Russian defects from Wagner mercenary group, says it's committing war crimes in Ukraine

Medvedev fled Russia to Norway and started speaking out against Wagner, describing what he said were war crimes committed by the group
4 months ago
Russian defects from mercenary group, says it's committing war crimes in Ukraine
4 months ago

Criminal case against former top FBI official Charles McGonigal will include classified information: Prosecutor

The criminal case against former FBI agent Charles McGonigal will include classified information.
4 months ago
Case against former top FBI official will include classified information: Prosecutor
5 months ago

Russian spy ship tracked off Hawaii: Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard said it is tracking a suspected Russian spy ship in international waters near Hawaii.
5 months ago
Russian spy ship tracked off Hawaii: Coast Guard
5 months ago

Zelenskyy vows to retake Crimea from Russia

ABC News analyst Mick Mulroy discusses Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s comments on retaking control of Crimea as the U.S. Coast Guard monitors a suspected Russian intelligence ship off Hawaii.
5 months ago
Zelenskyy vows to retake Crimea from Russia
5 months ago

Russian officials says 63 killed in missile strike by Ukrainian forces

Ukrainian officials, however, say as many as 400 Russian troops were killed in the Russian-controlled Donetsk region. This would be the deadliest attack on Russian troops since the war started.
5 months ago
Russian officials says 63 killed in missile strike by Ukrainian forces
6 months ago

Russia's nuclear threat

The Kremlin warned the West that Russian has an arsenal of nuclear missiles at its disposal.
6 months ago
Russia's nuclear threat
6 months ago

Russia seeks 'hundreds' of Iranian missiles

Russia is reportedly trying to obtain hundreds of missiles from Iran in exchange for an unprecedented level of military and technical support.
6 months ago
Russia seeks 'hundreds' of Iranian missiles
6 months ago

Brittney Griner released from Russian prison

After the WNBA star was released from Russia in a prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout, "The View" co-hosts discuss how this move impacts fellow American Paul Whelan.
6 months ago
Brittney Griner released from Russian prison
6 months ago

Who is Viktor Bout, the convicted Russian arms dealer swapped for Brittney Griner?

Convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout has been swapped by the U.S. for American WNBA player Brittney Griner who was detained in Russia earlier this year.
6 months ago
Who is Viktor Bout, the convicted arms dealer who was held in a US prison?
6 months ago

Lawmaker sanctioned as Russian agent faces new charges over alleged purchase of condos in Beverly Hills

Federal prosecutors announced charges against Andrii Derkach, labeled by the U.S. as a Russian agent and who allegedly sought to influence the 2020 presidential election.
6 months ago
Alleged Russian agent faces charges over Beverly Hills condo purchases
6 months ago

'France and the United States are facing down Vladimir Putin': Biden

President Joe Biden welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House and delivered remarks ahead of a state visit and dinner between the two leaders.
6 months ago
'France and the United States are facing down Vladimir Putin': Biden
6 months ago

UK intelligence reports Russia's attempt to break through Ukraine's air defenses

Russia has resorted to firing dummy missiles while also attempting to knock out Ukraine's power grids, affecting the Ukrainian population as winter approaches.
6 months ago
UK intelligence reports Russia's attempt to break through Ukraine's air defenses
7 months ago

WNBA star Brittney Griner moved to penal colony in Russian region of Mordovia

Brittney Griner has been taken to a penal colony in the Russian region of Mordovia, her lawyers said in a statement on Thursday.
7 months ago
Brittney Griner moved to penal colony in Mordovia
7 months ago

What Brittney Griner faces in Russian prison camps

Brittney Griner, the WNBA star held hostage by Russia, has been transferred to a prison camp somewhere in the country, according to her lawyers.
7 months ago
What Brittney Griner faces in Russian prison camps
7 months ago

Russian forces pull back from key Ukrainian city

Kherson, a key city in southeastern Ukraine, has returned to Ukrainian hands and ABC News foreign correspondent Tom Soufi Burridge breaks down what that means for Russian and Ukrainian forces.
7 months ago
Russian forces pull back from key Ukrainian city
7 months ago

Russia to pull out of Kherson to new defensive positions

In a significant setback Russia will retreat from key Ukrainian city of Kherson
7 months ago
Huge setback for Russia as it announces troop pullout from Kherson
7 months ago

Iran admits to supplying Russia with drones

Iran said the drones, used in Ukraine, were supplied to Russia before President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine.
7 months ago
Iran admits to supplying Russia with drones
7 months ago

Muppets in Moscow: The true story of making 'Sesame Street' in Russia

Natasha Lance Rogoff, author of the new book "Muppets in Moscow" speaks with ABC News about making the TV show in Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union.
7 months ago
The true story behind ‘Sesame Street’ in Russia