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Jul 17, 2024, 8:49 AM
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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 homeJul 17, 2024, 8:49 AM
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Jul 15, 2024, 9:26 AM
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Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems and more F-16 warplanes, President 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 attacksJul 15, 2024, 9:26 AM
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Jul 14, 2024, 12:38 AM
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Scientists, a journalist and even a bakery worker are among those convicted of treason in Russia
Over the past decade, Russia has seen a sharp increase in treason and espionage casesJul 14, 2024, 12:38 AM
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Jul 13, 2024, 4:47 AM
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Shelling kills 4 in Ukraine as a drone attack sparks fire at an oil depot in Russia
Russian shelling of Ukraine has killed four people as the two countries exchanged drone attacks, one of which set ablaze a Russian oil depotJul 13, 2024, 4:47 AM
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Jul 12, 2024, 9:44 AM
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Russian passenger jet crashes flying empty 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 threeJul 12, 2024, 9:44 AM
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Jul 12, 2024, 11:10 AM
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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 richJul 12, 2024, 11:10 AM
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Jul 11, 2024, 4:20 AM
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'Cold War mentality': China responds to NATO accusations saying Beijing is 'enabler' of 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."Jul 11, 2024, 4:20 AM
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Jul 11, 2024, 10:20 AM
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Russian authorities put Russian 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 oppositionJul 11, 2024, 10:20 AM
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Jul 10, 2024, 4:51 AM
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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 UkraineJul 10, 2024, 4:51 AM
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Jul 10, 2024, 8:30 AM
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Kremlin critic Kara-Murza's health 'relatively stable' in a prison hospital, his lawyer says
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 daysJul 10, 2024, 8:30 AM
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Jul 10, 2024, 6:24 AM
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India's Modi discusses the Ukraine war with Austria's leader 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 neutralityJul 10, 2024, 6:24 AM
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Jul 9, 2024, 6:37 AM
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Putin hosts India's prime minister to deepen ties, but Ukraine looms over their relationship
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...Jul 9, 2024, 6:37 AM
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Jul 7, 2024, 11:05 AM
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Fears for leading anti-Kremlin activist after family says he was moved to a prison hospital
Fears for leading Russian anti-Kremlin activist after his family say he was moved to a prison hospital in Siberia.Jul 7, 2024, 11:05 AM
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Jul 6, 2024, 8:35 AM
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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 competeJul 6, 2024, 8:35 AM
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Jul 5, 2024, 5:52 AM
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Hungary's Orbán meets Putin for talks in Moscow in a rare visit by a European leader
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 UkraineJul 5, 2024, 5:52 AM
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Jul 4, 2024, 6:59 AM
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India's Modi will meet with Putin on 2-day visit to Russia starting Monday, Kremlin says
The Kremlin says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia next Monday and Tuesday and hold talks with Russian President Vladimir PutinJul 4, 2024, 6:59 AM
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Jul 4, 2024, 11:13 AM
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US citizen Woodland convicted of drug-related charges by Moscow court. He's sentenced to 12.5 years
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 prisonJul 4, 2024, 11:13 AM
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Jun 26, 2024, 12:21 PM
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American 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.Jun 26, 2024, 12:21 PM
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Jun 26, 2024, 1:59 PM
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Justice Department charges Russian for allegedly hacking Ukraine's government systems in 2022
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.Jun 26, 2024, 1:59 PM
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Jun 24, 2024, 10:31 AM
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20 killed, including police officers, as attacks launched on synagogues, Orthodox churches in southern Russia: Officials
An apparent coordinated attack Sunday in southern Russia has left at least 20 people dead, including 15 law enforcement officers.Jun 24, 2024, 10:31 AM
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Jun 21, 2024, 11:59 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.Jun 21, 2024, 11:59 AM
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Jun 20, 2024, 12:49 PM
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Putin deepens ties with Vietnam amid increasing 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.Jun 20, 2024, 12:49 PM
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Jun 19, 2024, 11:39 AM
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Russia and North Korea solidify partnership, vowing mutual 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 UkraineJun 19, 2024, 11:39 AM
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Jun 18, 2024, 2:18 PM
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Vladimir 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.Jun 18, 2024, 2:18 PM
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Jun 17, 2024, 2:22 AM
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US soldier detained in Russia pleads partially guilty in court, local media reports
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.Jun 17, 2024, 2:22 AM
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Jun 15, 2024, 3:23 PM
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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.Jun 15, 2024, 3:23 PM
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Jun 13, 2024, 2:51 PM
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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich 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.Jun 13, 2024, 2:51 PM
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Jun 5, 2024, 3:14 PM
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Russian cosmonaut becomes 1st person to spend 1,000 cumulative days in space
Oleg Kononenko, 59, became the first person to spend a cumulative 1,000 days in space, the Russian space agency Roscosmos announced Wednesday.Jun 5, 2024, 3:14 PM
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May 25, 2024, 4:55 PM
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Multiple people killed, dozens injured in Russian airstrike on Ukraine shopping center
Russian forces struck a Ukrainian shopping center in Kharkiv Saturday morning, according to local officials.May 25, 2024, 4:55 PM
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May 22, 2024, 10:09 AM
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Pentagon: Russia likely launched counter space weapon into low Earth orbit last week
The U.S. has assessed that Russia launched what is likely a counter space weapon last week that's now in the same orbit as a U.S. government satellite, the Pentagon said.May 22, 2024, 10:09 AM
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May 20, 2024, 9:55 PM
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Austin says 'expectation' is Ukraine won't use US weapons outside its territory, despite Russian advance
Russia has made "tactical gains" in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, a military expert told ABC News.May 20, 2024, 9:55 PM
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May 18, 2024, 8:28 AM
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A Ukrainian mother's mission to save her child: Reporter's notebook
I have clear memories of standing behind my mother in clothes stores when I was a kid, waiting for her to find me the right size in a sweater or the right color shirt.May 18, 2024, 8:28 AM
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May 16, 2024, 10:31 AM
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US soldier detained in Russia pleads guilty, official says
Gordon Black, the U.S. soldier detained in Russia, has "admitted guilt" on a charge of theft, according to TASS, a state-owned news service.May 16, 2024, 10:31 AM
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May 15, 2024, 8:36 AM
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US to send additional $2 billion in Ukraine aid, Blinken says
Secretary of State Blinken announced the additional aid in Kyiv on Wednesday.May 15, 2024, 8:36 AM
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May 14, 2024, 2:03 PM
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Ukrainian border city of Vovchansk nearly destroyed amid Russian offensive: Official
Ukraine said it is battling 30,000 Russian soldiers at the border near Kharkiv, as thousands of civilians have been evacuated due to heavy fighting in the region.May 14, 2024, 2:03 PM
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May 13, 2024, 7:24 AM
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Putin shakes up cabinet, replacing defense minister as war in Ukraine grinds on: ANALYSIS
Sergey Shoigu, a key figure in Putin's orbit, served as defense minister for 12 years and has been often painted as one of his closest lieutenants.May 13, 2024, 7:24 AM
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May 13, 2024, 5:37 AM
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US soldier arrested in Russia appeals detention, state media reports
A lawyer appointed for Gordon Black, a U.S. Army soldier arrested in Russia, has appealed his detention, according to the state-owned TASS news service.May 13, 2024, 5:37 AM
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May 8, 2024, 3:22 AM
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Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure in sweeping assault in 6 regions
Russia launched at least 21 attack drones, including Iranian-made Shahed drones, along with about 55 missiles, Ukrainian military officials said.May 8, 2024, 3:22 AM
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May 7, 2024, 4:38 AM
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American detained in Russia for allegedly 'violating public order,' Moscow court says
An American visiting Russia was detained for "violating public order" and remanded in custody for 10 days, a Moscow court said Tuesday.May 7, 2024, 4:38 AM
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May 6, 2024, 4:39 PM
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US soldier detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, Army says
A U.S. soldier was detained in Russia on Thursday, May 2, according to a U.S. official.May 6, 2024, 4:39 PM
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