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Dutch government pledges nearly $2.7 billion for Ukraine in 2024 as war drags into another winter

The Dutch government says it has allocated 2.5 billion euros to support Ukraine in 2024
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Ukrainian officials say Russian shelling has hit a southern city, killing 2 people
December 5, 2023, 9:09 PM

Senate Republicans hold firm in face of last-minute White House push for Ukraine aid

Mitch McConnell insists the aid be tied to border security improvements.
December 5, 2023, 9:09 PM
Senate Republicans hold firm in face of last-minute White House push for Ukraine aid
December 5, 2023, 6:46 PM

U.S. imposes new round of sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a Belgian involved in procuring electronics for the Russian military, his companies and a group of Belarusian firms and people tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
December 5, 2023, 6:46 PM
December 5, 2023, 4:00 AM

Examined: How Putin keeps power

A look at how Russian President Vladimir Putin maintains control over the country and critics like Alexey Navalny.
December 5, 2023, 4:00 AM
Examined: How Putin keeps power
December 5, 2023, 4:00 AM

What’s next for Russia?

Is Russia on the verge of becoming a pariah state after invading Ukraine or will it be welcomed back by the international community?
December 5, 2023, 4:00 AM
What’s next for Russia?
December 4, 2023, 10:58 PM

Putin plans to visit UAE and Saudi Arabia this week, according to Russian media reports

Russian media outlets are reporting that President Vladimir Putin plans to visit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia this week
December 4, 2023, 10:58 PM
December 4, 2023, 1:05 PM

Heavy snowfall hits Moscow as Russian media report disruption on roads and at airports

Russian officials and media say that heavy snowfall that hit Moscow has disrupted traffic on roads and flights in and out of three airports
December 4, 2023, 1:05 PM
Heavy snowfall hits Moscow as Russian media report road, airport disruptions
December 3, 2023, 9:10 PM

Kyiv investigates allegations Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian soldiers

Ukrainian officials have launched an investigation into allegations that Russian forces killed surrendering Ukrainian soldiers, after grainy footage on social media appeared to show two uniformed men being shot at close range
December 3, 2023, 9:10 PM
Kyiv says Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian soldiers
December 2, 2023, 8:06 PM

Police raid Moscow gay bars after a Supreme Court ruling labeled LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'

Russian security forces have raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization
December 2, 2023, 8:06 PM
Police raid Moscow gay bars after Supreme Court LGBTQ+ ruling
December 2, 2023, 1:10 PM

Russia brings new charges against jailed Kremlin foe Navalny

Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed new charges by Russian prosecutors
December 2, 2023, 1:10 PM
Russia brings new charges against jailed Kremlin foe Navalny
December 2, 2023, 11:26 AM

Russia's Lavrov declares at security talks that his country's goals in Ukraine are unchanged

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has delivered a blunt message to Western leaders and declared at an international security conference that his government was not prepared to “review its goals” in Ukraine
December 2, 2023, 11:26 AM
Russia's Lavrov insists goals in Ukraine unchanged amid criticism at security talks
December 1, 2023, 1:50 AM

Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling

Russia’s Supreme Court has effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country
December 1, 2023, 1:50 AM
Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling
November 30, 2023, 1:29 PM

Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in the country in a broad crackdown on beleaguered community

Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in the country in a broad crackdown on beleaguered community
November 30, 2023, 1:29 PM
November 29, 2023, 4:16 PM

Ukrainian military under pressure in key city

ABC News’ Patrick Reevell reports on the intense pressure on Ukrainian forces around a key city in eastern Ukraine, where the Russian military made some of its greatest gains this year.
November 29, 2023, 4:16 PM
Ukrainian military under pressure in key city
November 28, 2023, 5:58 PM

Ukraine says spy chief's wife is being treated for poisoning with heavy metals

Spy agency did not say who might be behind it.
November 28, 2023, 5:58 PM
November 28, 2023, 3:03 PM

WSJ reporter's pre-trial detention in Russia extended into January

Evan Gershkovich, a reporter in the newspaper’s Moscow bureau, was arrested in May.
November 28, 2023, 3:03 PM
WSJ reporter's pre-trial detention in Russia extended into January
November 28, 2023, 2:01 PM

Ukrainian forces under intense pressure in key eastern battle

Control of Avdiivka allows Ukrainian troops to more easily strike Russian transport hubs around Donetsk, a city occupied by Russia.
November 28, 2023, 2:01 PM
Ukrainian forces under intense pressure in key eastern battle
November 27, 2023, 2:23 AM

Russia claims it thwarted a major Ukrainian drone attack

The claim came one day after dozens of Russian drones targeted Ukraine.
November 27, 2023, 2:23 AM
Russia claims it thwarted a major Ukrainian drone attack
November 26, 2023, 9:10 PM

Russia puts the spokesman for Facebook owner Meta on a wanted list

Russia's interior ministry added him to a wanted list, online database shows.
November 26, 2023, 9:10 PM
November 26, 2023, 9:02 PM

Russia says it downed dozens of Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow, following a mass strike on Kyiv

Russian authorities say that Ukraine tried to attack Moscow with dozens of drones
November 26, 2023, 9:02 PM
Russia says it downed dozens of Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow
November 26, 2023, 4:26 PM

'You’ll die in this pit': Takeaways from secret recordings of Russian soldiers in Ukraine

Takeaways from secret recordings of Russian soldiers in Ukraine.
November 26, 2023, 4:26 PM
November 24, 2023, 5:42 PM

Russian lawmaker disputes report saying he adopted a child taken from a Ukrainian children's home

A Russian lawmaker and staunch supporter of President Vladimir Putin has denied media allegations that he adopted a 2-year-old girl who was seized from a Ukrainian children’s home and changed her name
November 24, 2023, 5:42 PM
Russian lawmaker disputes report saying he adopted a child taken from children's home
November 24, 2023, 3:18 PM

Russian consumers feel themselves in a tight spot as high inflation persists

The shelves at Moscow supermarkets are full of fruit and vegetables, cheese and meat
November 24, 2023, 3:18 PM
November 24, 2023, 3:18 PM

Russian consumers feel themselves in a tight spot as high inflation persists

The shelves at Moscow supermarkets are full of fruit and vegetables, cheese and meat
November 24, 2023, 3:18 PM
Russian consumers feel themselves in a tight spot as high inflation persists
November 21, 2023, 8:13 AM

Pentagon chief in Kyiv amid questions over future US arms supplies

On a surprise trip to the Ukrainian capital, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin tried to rally support for Ukraine.
November 21, 2023, 8:13 AM
Pentagon chief in Kyiv amid questions over future US arms supplies
November 14, 2023, 4:15 PM

American detained in Russia plans to testify in his own defense

David Barnes has pleaded not guilty and faces a lengthy sentence if convicted.
November 14, 2023, 4:15 PM
David Barnes, American detained in Russia, plans to testify in his own defense
1 month ago

Antisemitic mob storms Russian airport

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby shares his reaction after hundreds of people stormed an airport in Russia's Dagestan after a flight landed from Israel.
1 month ago
Antisemitic mob storms Russian airport
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Crowds storm Russian airport following flight landing from Tel Aviv

An angry crowd swarmed a Russian airport in the predominately Muslim region of Dagestan after the arrival of a flight from Tel Aviv.
1 month ago
Crowds storm Russian airport following flight landing from Tel Aviv
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Russian journalist who survived poisoning: ‘Journalists are not your problem’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Russian journalist Elena Kostyuchenko about her new book “I Love Russia: Reporting From a Lost Country” and how she is feeling after facing an assassination attempt.
1 month ago
Russian journalist who survived poisoning: ‘Journalists are not your problem’
1 month ago

Senate Republicans seek concessions on Biden's $106 billion request for aid to Israel, Ukraine

Senate Republicans are seeking concessions on President Joe Biden's $106 billion request for aid to Israel and Ukraine.
1 month ago
Senate Republicans seek concessions on Biden's $106 billion national security request
1 month ago

Russia taking heavy losses as it wages new offensive in Ukraine

Russia appears to be suffering severe losses as its wages a new offensive in eastern Ukraine, focused on the city of Avdiivka.
1 month ago
Russia taking heavy losses as it wages new offensive in Ukraine
1 month ago

Former NSA employee admits trying to sell top secret info to Russia

Jareh Dalke pleaded to six counts of attempting to transmit national defense information to a foreign government
1 month ago
Former NSA employee admits trying to sell top secret info to Russia
2 months ago

Largest number of Russian single day casualties, Ukraine says

Russia is waging a major new offensive in the east as Ukraine is also on the attack.
2 months ago
Largest number of Russian single day casualties, Ukraine says
2 months ago

Biden addresses the nation on international conflicts

President Joe Biden discussed both the conflict between Israel and Hamas and the war in Ukraine.
2 months ago
Biden addresses the nation on international conflicts
2 months ago

US-Russian editor detained and charged as foreign agent in Russia, news outlet says

A journalist with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has been detained in Russia and charged with failure to register as a foreign agent, the news outlet said on Wednesday.
2 months ago
US-Russian editor detained and charged as foreign agent in Russia, news outlet says
2 months ago

Russian foreign minister thanks North Korea for 'unwavering' support in Ukraine war

Sergey Lavrov thanked North Korea for its "unwavering and principled support."
2 months ago
Russian foreign minister thanks North Korea for 'unwavering' support in Ukraine war
2 months ago

Biden drafts $100 billion foreign aid package, including money for Israel and Ukraine

Details on the spending request were still being finalized ahead of an official request sent by the White House to Congress this week.
2 months ago
Biden drafts $100 billion foreign aid package, including money for Israel and Ukraine
2 months ago

Ukraine uses US-supplied ATACMS long-range missiles for first time in attack on Russian airbases

Ukraine uses U.S.-supplied ATACMS long-range missiles for first time, hitting two Russian airbases in occupied territory.
2 months ago
Ukraine uses US-supplied long-range missiles for 1st time in Russia airbase attack
2 months ago

Russian airbases hit by major Ukrainian strikes

A prominent Russian military blogger calls the strikes perhaps the “most serious” on Russian military aviation in the whole war.
2 months ago
Russian airbases hit by major Ukrainian strikes
2 months ago

Russia waging major new offensive in eastern Ukraine

Russia waging major new offensive in eastern Ukraine, mounting its biggest push since last winter. But it already appeared to have suffered heavy casualties.
2 months ago
Russia waging major new offensive in eastern Ukraine, biggest since last winter
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Russia tries to turn tides of war with major new offensive

As the conflict rages on between Israel and Hamas, Russia is waging a major new offensive in eastern Ukraine.
2 months ago
Russia tries to turn tides of war with major new offensive
2 months ago

Russia mounts largest assault in months in eastern Ukraine

Russia has mounted a new offensive operation in eastern Ukraine, targeting the key city of Avdiivka.
2 months ago
Russia mounts largest assault in months in eastern Ukraine
2 months ago

Detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich loses appeal in Russian court

The detained Wall Street Journal reporter, Evan Gershkovich, has had his appeal for release denied by a Russian court for the third time.
2 months ago
Detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich loses appeal in Russian court
2 months ago

Detained WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich loses appeal in Russian court

This was the third time his appeal was denied.
2 months ago
Detained WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich loses appeal in Russian court
2 months ago

Global economy making slow recovery after pandemic, Russians invasion of Ukraine

Now there is a concern over how the conflict in the Middle East will impact the uncertainty of the economy's recovery.
2 months ago
Global economy making slow recovery after pandemic, Russians invasion of Ukraine
2 months ago

Russian attack on Ukraine leaves more than 50 dead

The missile strike on a village in the northeastern part of the country was one of the deadliest attacks on civilians since the invasion began.
2 months ago
Russian attack on Ukraine leaves more than 50 dead
2 months ago

More than 50 dead after Russian missile strike on Ukrainian village

ABC News correspondent Tom Soufi Burridge reporting on a Russian rocket strike in a village in Eastern Ukraine killing at least 50, including a 6-year-old boy.
2 months ago
More than 50 dead after Russian missile strike on Ukrainian village
2 months ago

Bodies from Yevgeny Prigozhin plane crash contained 'fragments of hand grenades,' Russia says

The bodies of those individuals who died in the August plane crash that killed Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin contained "fragments of hand grenades."
2 months ago
Bodies from Prigozhin plane crash contained 'fragments of hand grenades,' Russia says
2 months ago

White House vows Ukraine aid will continue despite funding uncertainty in Congress

The White House on Tuesday expressed confidence that regardless of developments on Capitol Hill, the U.S. would ultimately provide more assistance for Ukraine.
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White House vows Ukraine aid will continue
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White House warns only enough Ukraine funding for 'urgent battlefield needs'

The White House warned Monday that the U.S. only has enough money to meet Ukraine's "urgent battlefield needs" in the short term.
2 months ago
White House warns only enough Ukraine funding for 'urgent battlefield needs'