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July 26, 2024 at 10:26 AM
A Russian man accused of staging a car bombing on Ukrainian orders has been arrested
Russia’s top security agency says it has arrested a man accused of staging a car bombing on Ukrainian orders
July 26, 2024 at 10:26 AM
July 26, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Reports: Russian chef arrested in plot to disrupt Olympics
Authorities in France have reportedly arrested a highly trained chef accused of plotting to disrupt the Summer Games in Paris.
July 26, 2024 at 12:28 AM
July 26, 2024 at 12:23 AM
US intercepts Chinese, Russian military planes near Alaska
United States and Canadian fighter jets intercepted four Russian and Chinese bombers near Alaska.
July 26, 2024 at 12:23 AM
July 25, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Russia arrests another high-ranking defense ministry official
A court in Moscow has ordered the head of a Defense Ministry’s construction division to be detained for two months on suspicion of abuse of power, Russian news agencies reported
July 25, 2024 at 6:57 PM
July 25, 2024 at 2:32 PM
US intercepts Russian and Chinese bombers near Alaska
The U.S. and Canada detected and tracked the bombers and sent fighter jets to intercept them.
July 25, 2024 at 2:32 PM
July 25, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Russian and Chinese bombers intercepted off Alaska
NORAD said that American and Canadian fighter jets conducted the intercept and noted that the Russian and Chinese remained in international airspace and did not enter American or Canadian airspace.
July 25, 2024 at 12:41 PM
July 25, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets Syrian President Bashar Assad in the Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Syrian President Bashar Assad in the Kremlin
July 25, 2024 at 11:26 AM
July 22, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Belarus' foreign minister will visit N Korea for possible talks on Russia cooperation
Belarus’ foreign minister is to visit North Korea for a rare trip expected to focus on forging trilateral cooperation involving Russia
July 22, 2024 at 12:06 PM
July 21, 2024 at 4:49 AM
Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in Russian penal colony on espionage charges
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to16 years in a Russian penal colony on charges of espionage after a guilty verdict was announced Friday.
July 21, 2024 at 4:49 AM
July 20, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Evan Gershkovich found guilty of espionage
A court sentenced the Wall Street Journal reporter to 16 years for spying, allegations the U.S. government and the Journal deny.
July 20, 2024 at 5:56 PM
July 19, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been found guilty of espionage and sentenced to 16 years in a Russian penal colony.
July 19, 2024 at 11:55 PM
July 19, 2024 at 3:39 PM
US journalist receives 16-year sentence after espionage conviction in Russia
ABC News' Patrick Reevell discusses the significance of Evan Gershkovich's sentencing and possible next steps.
July 19, 2024 at 3:39 PM
July 19, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in prison
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was convicted by a Russian court and sentenced to 16 years in prison after being accused of espionage by Russian officials.
July 19, 2024 at 2:26 PM
July 19, 2024 at 12:15 AM
US and Russia consider the possibility of trade for WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich
The Wall Street Journal reporter falsely accused of espionage is on the verge of learning his fate as his trial in Russia speeds toward final arguments after just two days.
July 19, 2024 at 12:15 AM
July 18, 2024 at 7:22 PM
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich's espionage trial resumes
Gershkovich's court date had been moved to Aug. 13 after a request from his defense team.
July 18, 2024 at 7:22 PM
July 18, 2024 at 1:18 AM
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
July 18, 2024 at 1:18 AM
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 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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