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US to release Russian in exchange for freed American teacher Marc Fogel
Alexander Vinnik pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering last yearFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Sudan says it has agreed deal for Russian naval base
Moscow seeks new foothold in face of uncertainty about future of its base in Syria after Bashar al-Assad’s fallFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
With war still raging in Ukraine, Russian Olympic hopes look bleak
With a little less than one year until the Winter Olympics unfold in Italy, Russia's hope to do battle on snow and ice on the world's biggest sports stage appear to melt by the day.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
Sudan says plan for first Russian naval base in Africa will go ahead
Two countries’ foreign ministers meet in Moscow and agree there are no obstacles to long-delayed plan . A plan for Russia to establish its first naval base in Africa will go ahead, Sudan’s foreign ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
US releases Russian cybercriminal as part of exchange for teacher Marc Fogel
Alexander Vinnik, owner and operator of cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e, was arrested in 2017 for money laundering. The Trump administration has released Alexander Vinnik, a cybercriminal who ...The Guardian - 6d -
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Russian drone struck Chernobyl reactor shell, but radiation levels normal: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a Russian drone with a high-explosive warhead hit the protective confinement shell of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Kyiv region early Friday ...ABC News - 6d -
Russian drone detonates on Chornobyl nuclear plant containment shell
Attack during night before Munich Security Conference started fire but did not cause radiation leak, says Kyiv. Europe live – latest updates A Russian drone carrying a high-explosive warhead ...The Guardian - 6d -
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Chernobyl radiation shield hit by Russian drone, Ukraine says
There has been no increase in radiation levels at the plant, Ukraine's president says.BBC News - 6d -
Russian Drone Hits Chernobyl Nuclear Radiation Shield, Ukraine Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine called the damage “significant” but said there were no signs of radiation leaks. A Kremlin spokesman denied that Russia had carried out the strike.The New York Times - 6d -
Attorneys for Marc Fogel describe client's release from Russian captivity
Martin De Luca and Dimitry Afanasiev, attorneys for Marc Fogel, joined CBS News to describe this week's release of Fogel after he had been held in Russia since 2021.CBS News - 6d -
Russian court orders US citizen suspected of drug smuggling held in custody
A Moscow court has ordered that a U.S. citizen suspected of drug smuggling should be in pre-trial detention for 30 days, the Moscow courts press service saysABC News - 5d -
Russian court orders US citizen suspected of drug smuggling to be held in custody
A Moscow court has ordered a U.S. citizen suspected of drug smuggling held in pre-trial detention for 30 days, the Moscow courts press service said Saturday, days after a Moscow-Washington prisoner ...NBC News - 5d -
Rubio to meet with Russian officials to discuss Ukraine peace negotiations
The meeting comes days after President Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.CBS News - 4d -
Trump Aides to Meet With Russian Officials About Ukraine Next Week
Talks involving Secretary of State Marco Rubio and two other senior Trump officials would be the first between American and Russian delegations since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of ...The New York Times - 4d -
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Intercepted review – phone taps are a chilling glimpse into Russian soldiers’ minds in Ukraine
Recordings of fighters’ wiretapped phone calls are juxtaposed with images of wartime destruction in Oksana Karpovych’s compelling war documentary. Vietnam saw the advent of the visible war, ...The Guardian - 3d -
US ‘backstop’ vital to deter future Russian attacks on Ukraine, says Starmer
British prime minister says force would need protections such as air cover that only US can provide . Keir Starmer has urged Donald Trump to provide a US “backstop” to a European peacekeeping force ...The Guardian - 2d -
Top US, Russian officials discuss ending Ukraine war
Top officials from the U.S. and Russia met in Saudia Arabia on Tuesday to discuss mending the relationship between the countries and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine. No Ukrainian officials ...The Hill - 2d -
U.S. and Russian officials discuss Ukraine war without Ukrainian leadership at table
Top U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia Tuesday morning for talks on Russia's war with Ukraine, but Kyiv officials were not present. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told ...CBS News - 2d -
Top U.S. and Russian officials meet without Ukraine to discuss war
Top U.S. and Russian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. No other European countries are involved in the talks, including Ukraine. CBS News' Holly Williams ...CBS News - 2d -
Russian ship under sanctions over N Korea arms sails for Europe
Entry of notorious Maia-1 into European territory waters would pose fresh challenge to western sanctions systemFinancial Times - 2d -
Oil prices end higher after drone attack on Russian pipeline
Oil futures were lifted Tuesday, ending with gains after a drone attack by Ukraine on a pipeline carrying crude from Kazakhstan across southern Russia curtailed flows.MarketWatch - 1d -
A Signal Update Fends Off a Phishing Technique Used in Russian Espionage
Google warns that hackers tied to Russia are tricking Ukrainian soldiers with fake QR codes for Signal group invites that let spies steal their messages. Signal has pushed out new safeguards.Wired - 1d -
Russian military planes spotted flying near Alaska yet again
The incident comes just weeks after American and Canadian fighter jets were scrambled when multiple Russian warplanes were spotted over the Arctic.CBS News - 1d -
Denmark to spend billions on defence, citing fears over Russian rearmament
Mette Frederiksen says situation is ‘most dangerous’ in many years as she increases defence budget to 3% of GDP. Mette Frederiksen admitted that Denmark and other countries made a mistake by ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Russian ambassador 'not sure' Ukrainians would re-elect Zelensky
The BBC asked the Russian ambassador if Zelensky standing down is among Russia's demands as a condition of peace.BBC News - 10h -
Ukrainians rigged Russian drone pilot goggles with explosives, officials say
Mossad pager attacks inspired sabotage by Kyiv’s defence intelligence unitFinancial Times - 7h -
‘Not what I expected’: Russian soldiers sent to North Korea for medical care
Wonsan resorts offer troops time off to recover, but some wonder if move is a pretence for military training. After two years fighting for Russia on the frontlines in Ukraine, Aleksei returned to ...The Guardian - 5h -
With Explosive Goggles, Ukraine Sought to Blast Russian Drone Operators
A senior Ukrainian intelligence official confirmed the plot to blow up drone goggles. But it was unclear how much effect the scheme had on Russian forces.The New York Times - 1h -
US objects to phrase ‘Russian aggression’ in G7 statement on Ukraine
Trump administration splits with allies on holding Moscow responsible for warFinancial Times - 1h -
A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria, officials say. Here's what it broadcasts
The Associated Press has obtained audio of what military officials say is a broadcast from a Russian spy ship that suffered a fire and drifted uncontrolled off Syria's coast last monthABC News - Feb. 7 -
‘Many teachers don’t want to do this, but they’re trapped’: film shows extent of Putin indoctrination in Russian schools
Two years after he started documenting the effect of the Ukraine war on his pupils, Pavel Talankin reveals how it led to accolade – and exile from home. As Russian tanks advanced into Ukraine in ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Ukraine war live: All Putin’s conditions must be met before peace deal can be agreed, says Russian minister
Russia’s deputy foreign minister says talks must recognise ‘reality on the ground’ . Here are some photos coming to us over the wires.. We have more on the upcoming Munich Security Conference ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
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Ukraine 'may be Russian someday,' Trump says, as the U.S. ups the pressure on Kyiv and allies
Washington's envoys will push partners to take on more responsibility for Kyiv, when U.S. and European officials meet for Ukraine talks this week.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Ukraine war briefing: Deadly Russian attack on Kyiv, Zelenskyy open to Kursk swap
Ukrainian president does not say which Russian-held territory he would want in return during any negotiations; Kyiv seeks recruits below draft age. What we know on day 1,085 Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 12
