Putin to seek 5th presidential term in Russia, extending his rule of over 2 decades
Vladimir Putin, 71, is already the longest-serving Kremlin leader since Josef Stalin.
Vladimir Putin moves closer to fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date
Under constitutional reforms Vladimir Putin arranged, he is eligible to seek two more six-year terms after his current one expires next year, potentially allowing him to remain in power until 2036.
Biden uses oval office speech to declare backing of Israel, Ukraine in time of war
President Joe Biden will deliver only the second Oval Office address of his term on Thursday night to make the case for U.S. backing of Ukraine and Israel in a time of war.
Biden to deliver prime-time foreign policy address on Israel, Ukraine wars on Thursday
The Oval Office address is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Thursday.
Biden says there's 'not much time' to keep aid rolling to Ukraine and warns Congress to 'stop the games'
By omitting more Ukraine aid from the funding plan to keep the government running, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy closed the door on a Senate package that would have funneled $6 billion to Ukraine.
Government funding bill does not include Ukraine aid, raising questions about future US support
The bill passed Saturday to keep the federal government open did not include President Biden's request for more financial aid and security assistance to Ukraine.
Putin, North Korea's Kim Jong Un may meet in Russia this month, US official says
A U.S. official says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia this month to meet with President Vladimir Putin as the Kremlin tries to acquire military equipment for use in its war in Ukraine.
DNA test confirms Wagner leader Prigozhin died in plane crash, Russia says
Two months ago, Prigozhin mounted a daylong mutiny against Russia's military. President Vladimir Putin decried the act as “treason” and vowed punishment for those involved.
Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was onboard jet that crashed, Russian aviation agency says
Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was aboard the plane that crashed north of Moscow on Wednesday, killing everyone on board, according to Russia’s civil aviation agency. Prigozhin mounted a short-lived armed mutiny against Russia's military leadership in late June.
Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks, with Kyiv saying it took out a key missile defense system
Ukraine claims it destroyed a key Russian missile defense system in the latest showing of drone attacks. If confirmed, it would be another embarrassing blow for Moscow.
Russian missile attack kills 7, injures dozens more in northern Ukraine
Those killed included a 6-year-old girl, and 15 children were among the 129 wounded when a Russian missile hit the city of Chernihiv Saturday.
Biden asks Congress for $40 billion to help Ukraine, replenish US disaster aid and strengthen border
The president and his senior national security team have said the United States will help Ukraine “as long as it takes" to oust Russia from its borders.
US Marine veteran killed in Ukraine comes home
32-year-old Ian Frank Tortorici, a former U.S. Marine Corps veteran, was serving with the Ukrainian International Legion when he was killed during a missile strike at a popular pizza restaurant in Kramatorsk last month.
US Marine veteran killed in Ukraine comes home
The body of Ian Tortorici, a local U.S. Marine Corps veteran killed by Russian forces while off duty in Ukraine last month, is back home.
US to send additional $400 million in military aid to Ukraine amid ongoing war
The Biden administration is sending up to $400 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, including a variety of munitions for advanced air defense systems and a number of small, surveillance Hornet drones.
Russia halts wartime deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain impacting global food security
A Kremlin spokesman said Russia would suspend a grain initiative until its demands to get its own agricultural shipments to the world are met.
Kremlin says Vladimir Putin met with Wagner leader days after abortive mutiny
A Kremlin spokesman said Monday that the three-hour meeting took place at the Kremlin on June 29 and also involved commanders from a military company Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin founded.
What are cluster munitions? Why the US is now willing to provide them to Ukraine
A convention banning the use of cluster bombs has been joined by more than 120 countries, but the U.S., Russia and Ukraine haven't signed on.
Victoria Amelina, award-winning Ukrainian writer, dies after Russian missile attack
The PEN America rights group says award-winning Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina has died from her injuries suffered after a Russian missile attack on a popular restaurant last week.
Ballet dancers from Ukraine raising money for war victims back home
A group of ballet dancers from Ukraine are raising money for the war victims back home.