Human Rights
Senate Republicans block Israel and Ukraine funding
Although some Republicans have vowed to support Israel, they have tried to pair passage of Ukraine aid to funding border security
Ukraine
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Human Rights
Russia demanded release of killer spy in exchange for former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan
Moscow demanded the release of convicted assassin Vadim Krasikov who is serving a life sentence in Germany for killing a former Chechen militia commander who fought against Russia two decades ago
Human Rights
Brittney Griner freed from Russia in prisoner exchange
WNBA athlete Brittney Griner was freed from Russian prison to the UAE as part of a prisoner exchange for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout
Health
Kremlin Shock: Vladimir Putin falls down stairs and soils self in health scare
Putin, who is reportedly afflicted with an unidentified life limiting illness fell down five steps before landing on his tailbone
Politics
Zelensky visits liberated Kherson after Russia's retreat
Ukrainian authorities and investigators have begun to uncover possible proof of wartime atrocities committed by Russian forces
Politics
100,000 Russian troops killed or injured in Ukraine, U.S. official says
“There has been a tremendous amount of suffering, human suffering,” he said
Politics
Russia orders troops to withdraw from the Ukrainian city of Kherson in setback to the Kremlin
The withdrawal of Russian troops from the region represents one of the most significant setbacks in the Kremlin’s war efforts
Politics
Zelensky floats conditions for 'genuine' peace talks with Putin
Conditions for talks include restoring Ukrainian control of its territories, compensation for damage caused by Russian forces, and punishment for any Russian war criminals.
Politics
Russian-appointed authorities urge Kherson residents to evacuate, fearing counteroffensive
Russian-installed officials said they were planning to evacuate around 1,000 people a day from Kherson into Russia
Human Rights
MH17: Ukraine crowdfunds $100K bounty for separatist leader who shot down Malaysian airliner
He is suspected of involvement in the 2014 downing of a Malaysian civilian airliner over Ukraine with 298 people on board.
Politics
SHOCK: Russian fighter jet fired missile near British surveillance plane over Black Sea
Britain’s defense minister said the incident proves the Russian military is “not beyond” deciding “the rules don't apply to them,” and said patrols would return with British fighter aircraft escorts for protection
