Politics
Russia now occupies 20% of Ukraine's territory, Zelensky warns
"We have to defend ourselves against almost the entire Russian army. All combat-ready Russian military formations are involved in this aggression," Zelensky said
Politics
PESKOV: Rumors that Putin will formally declare war on Ukraine are 'nonsense'
Peskov also said that people should disregard rumors that officials could soon call for a national mobilization
Health
Food banks see growing demand amidst rising inflation
Food banks are buckling under rising demand for their services as rising food prices squeeze the budgets of both households and the banks themselves
Politics
NATO ships arrive in Finland for exercises as tensions with Moscow continue to grow
The two-day naval exercise is scheduled to begin on April 28 and will prepare the Finnish sailors to take part in NATO response forces in 2022
Politics
Cuban-American Senators ask for Russia to be removed from the Human Rights Council
Marco Rubio and Bob Menendez called on the U.S. representation at the United Nations to promote the removal of Russia from the UN Human Rights Council
Politics
Activists linked to Chavista regime propose to exchange U.S. prisoners for Alex Saab
"Free Alex Saab" activists propose to negotiate the return of Maduro's alleged frontman
Politics
U.S. intel: China still supports Russia but "unsettled" by Ukraine
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and CIA Director William Burns both said the partnership between the Kremlin and Chinese Communist Party is growing stronger in testimony before the House Intelligence Committee.
Business
Russians turn to Chinese banks as Western sanctions cripple economy
"It's pretty simple logic. If you cannot use U.S. dollars, or euros, and U.S. and Europe stop selling you many products, you have no other options but to turn to China. The trend is inevitable," a Chinese businessman told reporters
Sports
Wimbledon vetoes Russia... but a Moscow-born tennis player wins!
Moscow's Elena Rybakina, representing Kazakhstan, wins Wimbledon by beating Ons Jabeur and embarrassing organizers for banning Russian players
Human Rights
Wikipedia resists Russian court order to remove Ukraine 'disinformation'
Wikipedia is appealing a Russian court decision mandating it remove information related to President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine after it was fined 5 million rubles (about $65,000)