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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Reuters
Russia hits back by sanctioning Zuckerberg, American journalists
The ministry sanctioned a total of 29 Americans
Politics
New ICBM test from Russia prompts renewed speculation that Putin may use nuclear weapons
The Russian state news agency, TASS, said that "this unique weapon will force everyone who tries to make threats against Russia to think twice"
Politics
Russia tests nuclear-capable missile, warns those who 'try to threaten our country'
Although the Sarmat intercontinental missile system has been under development for years, its completion comes at a strategically key time for Moscow
Politics
Moscow vows to retaliate against Kyiv directly for any strikes on Russian soil
The Ukrainian military has begun launching raids in Russian territory
Politics
Russia claims some clients have agreed to pay for gas in Rubles
Since the start of the invasion, the Ruble has mostly recovered its value on the international market
Politics
Russia warns of nuclear deployment if Sweden and Finland join NATO
"There can be no more talk of any nuclear-free status for the Baltic - the balance must be restored,” Russia’s Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said
Crime
OSCE: Russia committed human rights abuses in Ukraine invasion
OSCE claims that there are "clear patterns of violations of international humanitarian law" in Ukraine
Politics
Vladimir Putin admits sanctions have impacted Russian economy
"Of course, there are problems," he said
Politics
Biden accuses Putin of committing 'genocide' in Ukraine
"Your family budget, your ability to fill up your tank, none of it should hinge on whether a dictator declares war and commits genocide half a world away," the president said
Politics
Russia threatens lawsuits amidst default on foreign debt
Russia tried to pay two dollar-denominated bonds of $649 million that matured on April 4
