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May 16, 2024

Ukraine military claims to have halted Russia's offensive in key town

In northeastern Ukraine, Ukrainian forces claim to have halted Russian advancements in the key town of Vovchansk, despite Moscow's recent frontline push.

May 16, 2024

Who is Russia's new defense minister and what's behind Putin’s wartime cabinet reshuffle?

Putin appointed an economist and close ally as defense minister, placing Russia onto a permanent wartime footing to fight a protracted war with Kyiv.

May 16, 2024

Putin and Xi reaffirm 'no-limits' partnership as Moscow intensifies offensive in Ukraine

Chinese leader Xi Jinping reaffirmed the "no-limits" partnership with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a Beijing summit on Thursday, officials said.

May 15, 2024

Putin watches on as Eastern European nation passes law favoring Moscow amid violent protests

Large demonstrations broke out across Georgia as thousands protest a new foreign agent law that many fear will be a tool to crack down on dissent in a country that is looking to join the EU.

May 15, 2024

Russia's military claims to have shot down 10 U.S.-supplied missiles over Crimea as Blinken visits Ukraine

The Russian Defense Ministry said its air defenses intercepted U.S.-supplied weapons to Ukraine, as Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Kyiv.

May 15, 2024

GOP senators blast Biden admin moves in Africa as Russia looks to fill vacuum

Senior GOP senators are voicing concern over President Biden's Africa policy. This follows Niger and Chad telling U.S. troops to leave as analysts say the U.S. is losing influence to Russia and China.

May 14, 2024

Blinken, guitar in hand, sings ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ in Kyiv bar during Ukraine trip

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken took the stage at a bar in Kyiv Tuesday to play guitar and sing Neil Young's 1989 hit "Rockin' in the Free World," with a local band.

May 14, 2024

Putin signs decree naming new Russian government, including replacement of defense minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree naming a new government, including the replacement of defense minister Sergei Shoigu with former deputy prime minister Andrei Belousov.

May 14, 2024

US Treasury puts sanctions on 1 Russian man, 3 companies for attempting to evade sanctions

Russian metals tycoon Oleg Deripaska and three Russia-based companies were saddled with new sanctions by the U.S. Treasury for their attempt to avoid existing sanctions.

May 14, 2024

Georgian parliament passes 'Russia law' aimed at curbing foreign influence after weeks of mass protests

Georgia's parliament approved the controversial so-called "Russia law," which aims to decrease foreign influence in media, after weeks of mass demonstrations against it.