Russia
President Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-provided Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) for strikes inside Russia, marking a major shift in U.S. policy. These long-range missiles, capable of reaching 190 miles, could allow Ukraine to target Russian weapons stockpiles, logistics hubs, and airfields, potentially hindering Russia’s military advances. This change comes after months of […]
In a significant prisoner swap between the United States, its allies, and Russia, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan were among over a dozen prisoners released. The deal involved 16 political prisoners, journalists, and others, including five Germans, exchanged for eight Russians held in the U.S., Germany, Norway, Slovenia, […]
Russia’s participation in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics is minimal compared to previous years, with only about 15 Russian athletes expected to compete, down from over 330 in the 2020 Tokyo Games. This significant reduction follows years of doping scandals and international condemnation due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The International Olympic Committee […]
A Russian court sentenced Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in a Russian prison colony on charges of espionage. The closed-door trial, held in Yekaterinburg, was widely condemned as a sham by Gershkovich’s newspaper and the U.S. government. Arrested in March 2023 while on a reporting assignment, Gershkovich was accused of gathering […]
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister, and other officials have been found dead after a helicopter crash in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province. The crash occurred in a foggy, mountainous region, and the cause is currently unknown. Here are the key points readers in the US should know: Victims: President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister […]
An attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue outside Moscow resulted in at least 40 fatalities and over 100 injuries. The incident occurred during a performance by the veteran Russian rock band Picnic. Reports indicate that at least three gunmen in military fatigues opened fire on concertgoers, causing chaos and a subsequent fire that […]
Alexei Navalny, Russia’s leading opposition figure against President Vladimir Putin, has died at 47 in a remote Russian prison, as reported by the Federal Penitentiary Service. Navalny, who faced charges deemed by supporters as retaliation for his activism, had been a vocal critic of Putin, spotlighting corruption and advocating for political reform. His death has […]
In Britney Griner news reports say she was moved to a Russian forced labor camp. Reports say Griner will face harsh conditions at the labor camp and will have limited contact with family. Let’s keep Britney Griner in our prayers and hope the United States keeps working on getting her back home. Brittney Griner, WNBA […]
WNBA star Britney Griner who’s been in a Russian jail for the last 5 months will remain in custody for least 2 to 3 more weeks. Grinder was taken into custody back in February after airport officials said they found a vape cartridge with an illegal substance in it. Let’s keep Britney Griner in our […]
After 15 years in business, Starbucks has officially announced its departure from Russia. The coffee chain originally shut down temporarily back in March over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Even though all 130 stores will be shut down, the company announced it will continue paying its nearly 2,000 employees in Russia for six months and help […]
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