Politics

Ukrainian counterattacks force Kremlin to reconsider strategy

Moscow on Friday signaled that it was shifting its focus in Ukraine to instead focus on territories claimed by Russian-back separatists in the east

Business

Russia asks India to help bypass Western sanctions

Although global sanctions have successfully blocked Russia from most sectors of the Western market, sources warned that sanctions might not prevent payments in euros because GAIL’s contract is with a Singapore unit of Gazprom

Culture

Amidst killings, plastic surgeon promotes war with Russian flag silicone breast implants

The “exclusive” silicone breast implants, which Alekseevich  has named “Rosgrud,” are available in two patterns: one in camouflage to show support for the Russian military and the other with a red and a blue stripe resembling the Russian flag

Politics

North Korea kept Ukraine invasion a secret to all except ruling party

The North Korean regime hid the Russian invasion of Ukraine from its public for days, first informing only members of its ruling Korean Workers’ Party in private. Although Russia began its invasion on Feb. 24, the party was not briefed until Feb. 26.

Politics

Captured Russian tanks do not need to be declared as income, Ukraine's tax office announces

Ukraine's anti-corruption agency will now value all seized Russian equipment at less than $8,300

Politics

U.S. states push to ban the sale of Russian vodka in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Several U.S. governors have banned the sales of Russian-made vodkas in their state-run liquor stores in a move meant to show support for Ukraine as the Kremlin continues to wage an illegal war on its southern neighbor

Politics

A “bloody massacre” could happen if Russia invades Ukraine

The U.S. assures that it will "respond affirmatively" if its Eastern European allies request increased military presence in case Russia attacks Ukraine

Politics

Captured Russian commander says Moscow misled troops into war

After his capture, Russian Lt. Col. Astakhov Dmitry Mikailovich condemned Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine as a “genocide” and said troops were duped into believing Kyiv had been overthrown by Nazis, according to a striking video statement aired on Ukrainian television Monday.

Politics

Germany suspends Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline ahead of Russian invasion of Ukraine

“Now it’s up to the international community to react to this one-sided, incomprehensible and unjustified action by the Russian president," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told reporters on Tuesday

Immigration

Ukrainian refugees stuck in Mexico camp waiting for U.S. action

Some of the Ukrainian refugees have already been to the U.S. border, where they were turned away and told they would not be admitted