Politics
White House responds to Trump's request of Putin in JTN interview
Trump was referring to 2020 Senate report that disclosed a deal with Russian oligarch Yelena Baturina in public request of Putin
Politics
Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine
Putin said martial law will ensure safety and maintain public order, as well as ensure "anti-terrorist protection of critical facilities."
Politics
Putin orders military to Ukrainian breakaway regions for 'peacekeeping functions'
Western leaders fear that Putin's orders may lead to a larger global war
Politics
Cuban president says he defends peace "unambiguously" while justifying Russian invasión
Cuban president Manuel Díaz-Canel said his country defends peace, but justified the invasion of Ukraine by saying that NATO pushed Russian President Vladimir Putin's government to "limit"
Human Rights
Pussy Riot founder recounts 'spy novel' escape from Russia
A founding member of Pussy Riot, the Russian feminist punk band famous for protesting President Vladimir Putin, has fled Russia disguised as a food delivery worker after being placed on the Kremlin’s wanted list
Politics
Putin wants an end to war in Ukraine, says old friend
The former German chancellor has been criticized for keeping close ties to Russia and Putin.
Opinion & Reviews
Putin's dilemma: How to admit defeat?
Putin ultimately underestimated Ukraine’s heroic desire to be an independent European democracy and overestimated the military might of his armed forces
Politics
Biden's approval ratings remain low even amid threat of war
The data shows that Biden’s relatively well received response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent threats of nuclear war has not been enough to sway Americans to fall behind the president
Trending
U.S. concerned sanctions against Putin's mistress could provoke attack from Moscow
Alina Kabaeva, 39, is a former Olympic champion rhythmic gymnast and rumored to have had four children with Putin, including twin girls. Reports say that she plays a role in hiding the Russian president’s wealth overseas
Politics
Ukraine's foreign minister says Biden's 'minor incursion' comment invites Putin attack
"We should not give Putin the slightest chance to play with quasi-aggression or small incursion operations" – Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba