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Russia and Ukraine swap 95 prisoners of war each in their latest exchange
Ukraine and Russia have exchanged 95 prisoners of war each, three weeks after their last swap and as part of what have been occasional agreements to send captured troops home
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July 16, 2024 at 3:18 AM
Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems and more F-16 warplanes, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country needs 25 Patriot air defense systems to fully defend its airspace and protect the entire country from Russian missile attacks
July 16, 2024 at 3:18 AM
July 14, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Here's a look at some treason cases prosecuted in Russia in recent years
Over the past decade, Russia has seen a sharp increase in treason and espionage cases
July 14, 2024 at 8:38 PM
July 13, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Fire breaks out at Russian oil depot as Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks
Russian shelling of Ukraine has killed four people as the two countries exchanged drone attacks, one of which set ablaze a Russian oil depot
July 13, 2024 at 8:09 PM
July 12, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Russian passenger jet crashes near Moscow, killing its crew of 3
Russian authorities say that a Russian passenger jet has crashed near Moscow while flying without passengers, killing its crew of three
July 12, 2024 at 7:10 PM
July 12, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Putin signs bill increasing income taxes for the wealthy in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has endorsed a bill that raises income taxes for the rich
July 12, 2024 at 3:33 PM
July 11, 2024 at 6:17 PM
China responds to NATO accusations over Russian war
A spokesperson for China's mission to the European Union said a declaration issued by NATO members was "filled with Cold War mentality and belligerent rhetoric."
July 11, 2024 at 6:17 PM
July 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM
China 'firmly' rejects NATO accusations that it's an 'enabler' of Russian war
NATO members had included the accusations against China as part of a wide-ranging declaration.
July 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM
July 11, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Russian authorities put opposition leader Navalny's widow on list of 'extremists'
Russian authorities have put the widow of deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on a list of “terrorists and extremists,” continuing a sweeping Kremlin crackdown on the opposition
July 11, 2024 at 2:46 PM
July 10, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Russian lawmakers approve an increase in income taxes for the wealthy
Russia's parliament has approved a bill that would raise income taxes for the rich, in a move to help fill government coffers during the fighting in Ukraine
July 10, 2024 at 2:53 PM
July 10, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Kremlin critic Kara-Murza's health 'relatively stable' in prison hospital: Lawyer
A lawyer of imprisoned Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza was able to visit him in a prison hospital where he ad been held incommunicado for several days
July 10, 2024 at 1:42 PM
July 10, 2024 at 12:06 PM
India's Modi discusses the Ukraine war with Austria a day after meeting Putin
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has discussed the war in Ukraine with the leader of Austria, an ally of Kyiv that has a policy of military neutrality
July 10, 2024 at 12:06 PM
July 10, 2024 at 2:46 AM
Putin hosts India's PM to deepen ties as NATO leaders gather in Washington
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, seeking to deepen the two nuclear powers’ relationship as NATO leaders gathered in Washington and Russia and launched deadly missile strikes in Ukraine that destroyed a chi...
July 10, 2024 at 2:46 AM
July 9, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Russia will attempt to influence 2024 election: US officials
The official did not mention any specific candidate by name, despite reporters pressing for a name.
July 9, 2024 at 11:25 PM
July 9, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Russian missile attack kills dozens, hits children's hospital in Kyiv
Russia unleashed a massive missile barrage on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, striking a children’s hospital, killing at least 37 people and injuring scores more.
July 9, 2024 at 12:16 AM
July 7, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Leading anti-Kremlin activist moved to prison hospital, family says
Fears for leading Russian anti-Kremlin activist after his family say he was moved to a prison hospital in Siberia.
July 7, 2024 at 4:04 PM
July 6, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Russia says it won't send wrestlers to the Paris Olympics as neutrals
Russia says that 10 of its wrestlers who were offered spots at the Paris Olympics as neutrals will refuse to compete
July 6, 2024 at 2:22 PM
July 5, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Hungary's Orbán arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has visited Moscow for a rare meeting by a European leader with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed peace proposals for Ukraine
July 5, 2024 at 8:38 PM
July 5, 2024 at 1:34 AM
The Kremlin says India's Modi will visit Russia on July 8-9, hold talks with Putin
The Kremlin says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia next Monday and Tuesday and hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin
July 5, 2024 at 1:34 AM
July 4, 2024 at 9:17 PM
US citizen convicted of drug-related charges by Moscow court
Robert Woodland, a Russia-born U.S. citizen, has been convicted of drug-related charges by a Moscow court and sentenced to 12 1/2 years in a maximum security prison
July 4, 2024 at 9:17 PM
June 27, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Reporter Evan Gershkovich arrives in Russian court for secret espionage trial
The case against the journalist has been widely denounced by U.S. officials and press-freedom advocates, along with Gershkovich's editor and publisher.
June 27, 2024 at 9:18 AM
June 27, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Evan Gershkovich on trial in Russia on espionage charges
The espionage trial for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich began in Russia on Wednesday. U.S. officials have accused the Kremlin of using the case to achieve its political objectives.
June 27, 2024 at 12:31 AM
June 26, 2024 at 7:21 PM
DOJ offers $10M reward in alleged Russian hacking
Federal prosecutors said they are looking for a Russian civilian who allegedly hacked dozens of Ukrainian government agencies in the lead-up to the 2022 invasion.
June 26, 2024 at 7:21 PM
June 26, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Trial of detained WSJ journalist underway in Russia
Evan Gershkovich was put on trial this morning in a Russian city about 1,000 miles away from Moscow.
June 26, 2024 at 1:30 PM
June 24, 2024 at 2:34 PM
20 killed, including police officers, in Russia as gunmen attack synagogues, churches
An apparent coordinated attack Sunday in southern Russia has left at least 20 people dead, including 15 law enforcement officers.
June 24, 2024 at 2:34 PM
June 24, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Coordinated attacks by gunmen in Russia's Dagestan region
Nine people were killed, seven of them police officers, and many more were injured after gunmen attacked two churches, a synagogue and a police checkpoint in Makhachkala and then Derbent.
June 24, 2024 at 1:17 AM
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2 years after pushing back Russia, Kharkiv faces barrage of attacks
Two years after Ukraine pushed back Russian forces, Kharkiv is facing a barrage of attacks.
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Putin deepens ties with Vietnam amid Russian isolation over Ukraine
Putin's visit to Vietnam is widely seen as aimed at sending a signal that Russia still has friends in the region.
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American soldier sent to Russian penal colony
Staff Sgt. Gordon Black has been sentenced to nearly four years of hard time in a remote Russian penal colony.
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Russia and North Korea solidify partnership, vowing assistance against 'aggression'
Russian President Vladimir Putin in his opening statement thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for his “unwavering support“ for Russia’s war in Ukraine
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US soldier sentenced to Russian penal colony
Staff Sgt. Gordon Black's trial had begun on Monday in Vladivostok.
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Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un meet in North Korea
After hours of meetings, the two leaders pledged support for one another in what Putin called a “fight against the imperialist policies of the U.S. and its allies against Russia.”
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Putin arrives in North Korea, greeted by Kim Jong Un at airport
Russian President Putin is visiting North Korea on an official state visit beginning Tuesday, the Kremlin said on Monday.
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Putin makes rare visit to North Korea to meet with Kim Jong Un
Russian news agencies reported that President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea to discuss cooperation in overcoming U.S.-led sanctions amid escalating confrontations with Washington.
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Russian President Vladamir Putin visits North Korea
ABC News’ Patrick Reevell and Mick Mulroy discuss this high-stakes meeting.
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Putin makes rare visit to North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on Tuesday in his first visit to the country in 24 years.
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Putin to visit Kim Jong Un in North Korea
Kim Jong Un “cordially” invited the Russian president after Kim visited Russia last September.
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US soldier detained in Russia pleads partially guilty to charges of theft
U.S. Army service member Gordon Black pleaded partially guilty to charges of theft during the second hearing in the Primorsky Court, Russian media reported.
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Vice President Harris among other world leaders at peace summit for Ukraine
Meeting in Switzerland, Vice President Kamala Harris met with President Zelenskyy and announced another $1.5 billion in aid to Ukraine.
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Harris, Zelenskyy join world leaders to discuss peace plan in Ukraine
Vice President Harris announced another $1.5 billion from USAID for Ukrainian infrastructure and humanitarian needs.
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US reporter to stand trial in Russia for espionage
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia on espionage charges.
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G7 leaders strike deal on using Russian assets to back $50B loan to Ukraine
President Joe Biden and key allies have agreed to use interest from frozen Russian assets to back a $50 billion loan for Ukraine's war efforts and economic reconstruction.
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Detained WSJ reporter to stand trial in Russia
A Russian court has handed down an official indictment charging Evan Gershkovich with espionage.
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Wall Street Journal reporter to stand trial in Russia on espionage charges
In a setback to Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, the Russian prosecutor’s office announced Thursday he will stand trial on espionage charges.
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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia
The decision is a setback for the American taken into custody in March 2023 on espionage charges
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Ukraine-Russia war at top of agenda at G7 Summit
ABC News senior White House correspondent Selina Wang is in Bari, Italy, with the latest on the G7 summit.
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Russian warships enter waters off Cuba
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz has the latest on the Russian warships conducting military exercises 100 miles off the Florida coast.
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Russian warships reach Cuban waters
Russian warships reach waters surrounding Cuba ahead of planned military drills in the Caribbean.
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Exclusive: Biden tells Muir US weapons will not be used to strike Moscow, Kremlin
In an ABC News exclusive, World News Tonight anchor David Muir interviewed Pres. Joe Biden in Normandy on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.
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Putin's comments on US efforts to free detained reporter Evan Gershkovich
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave his remarks on the detained Wall Street Journal reporter's case, saying the Biden administration is pushing hard for a deal to free him.
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