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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Russia to West: 'I don't advise you to test our patience further'
Russian defense officials warned on Tuesday that if attacks on Russian territory continued, Moscow would begin targeting decision-making centers in Ukraine
Politics
Is Moldova next on Putin's hit list? Events in Transnistria may signal Russian agenda
Transnistria would be an attractive territorial anchor for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has not achieved the quick victory he expected when he attacked Ukraine in February
Business
Ruble soars to two year high against euro as Russian gas shipments to Poland and Bulgaria halt
Russia’s state-owned energy giant Gazprom announced on Wednesday that it had halted gas deliveries to Poland and Bulgaria after the two European Union members refused to make payments in Euros
Business
French automaker Renault transfers stake in Russia to state entities for 1 ruble
The Russian Trade Ministry claimed that the Renault plant in Moscow would be transferred to the city government. 68% of its stake in Russia's largest automaker Avtovaz will be transferred to an automotive research institute for a symbolic ruble.
Politics
Russia cuts off gas to Poland and Bulgaria
Poland's state-owned energy firm and Bulgaria's Energy Ministry announced that Russia is cutting off their gas supplies
Sports
Russia loses ice hockey world cup venue over Ukraine invasion
The official reason for the International Federation's decision cited "safety concerns"
Politics
Russia warns threat of a nuclear world war 'should not be underestimated'
“Under no circumstances should a third world war be allowed to happen,” he said, adding that “there can be no winners in a nuclear war"
Politics
Trembling hand, awkward gait: Kremlin videos prompt increased speculation about Putin's health
"His demeanor is not the same as it was," said retired Army Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, who was a national security adviser to both Vice President Mike Pence and President Donald Trump
Sports
Olympic swimming champion suspended nine months for supporting Putin
Russian swimmer Evgeny Rylov was sanctioned after attending an event organized by Putin justifying the invasion of Ukraine
Politics
Putin has not earned the victory he claims over Mariupol, experts say
The announcement from the Kremlin was "yet more disinformation from their well-worn playbook," said State Department spokesman Ned Price
