Human Rights
Russia agrees to multi-nation prisoner exchange that includes Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan
If completed, the multi-country prisoner exchange deal would be the largest since the Cold War
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U.S. imposes sanctions on Russian central bank, next step in effort to cripple country's economy
The new penalties essentially cut the Russian central bank from the U.S. dollar
Politics
Protesting Putin: More than 5,900 arrested for antiwar demonstrations in Russia
Thousands of demonstrators still took to the streets Sunday despite the threat of arrests and beatings
Politics
Putin raises nuclear alert level to 'special combat readiness'
According to widespread news reports, the Kremlin has raised Russia’s alert level of nuclear status getting the attention of U.S. and NATO allies
Technology
Hacking group Anonymous declares cyber-war on Russia, takes down govt. websites
The decentralized international hacking collective, announced that it was engaging in cyberwarfare against Moscow over the decision to invade Ukraine in a “special military operation”
Technology
Russia partially blocks Facebook after feud over fact-checking state media
Russia's state censorship agency, Roskomnadzor, claimed in a statement that Facebook’s restrictions on four Russian media outlets had censored state media 23 times since October 2020
Politics
Trump says Ukraine crisis would not have happened if he were in office
Biden did not do enough stop the incursion, Trump previously said
Politics
Obama warns of 'economic consequences' to Americans from Biden sanctions on Russia
Former president says rising energy costs are 'a price we should be willing to pay'
Politics
United States expels Russia's second-ranking diplomat
The State Department official insisted that the expulsion was not related to the growing tensions in Ukraine
Business
Russian currency tumbles to record low as markets react to invasion of Ukraine
The ruble fell 6% against the U.S. dollar, with one dollar buying 89 rubles. This was the lowest level on record, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing FactSet. It has since bounced back and is fluctuating between 84 and 88 rubles per dollar.
Politics
Amid reports of explosions, Putin says Russia has 'no plans' to occupy 'Ukrainian territories'
The Thursday morning incursion has been condemned by President Joe Biden and leaders throughout the West
