Russia

Four Ukrainian children flown to US for cancer treatment

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States announced Tuesday that four Ukrainian children had been flown to an American…

Biden heads to Europe to bolster West’s unity, toughen Russia sanctions

  by Sebastian Smith Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden leaves Wednesday for Europe on…

Dutch firm Eneco says no more Russia gas contracts

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) - Dutch energy firm Eneco said Tuesday the company would not enter into new contracts with…

EU opens arms to fleeing Ukrainian researchers

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) - The EU is extending an online welcome to Ukrainian scientists and researchers fleeing the war in…

Russia sentences Kremlin critic Navalny to nine years in jail

  POKROV, Russia (AFP) -- A Russian court on Tuesday found jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny guilty of additional charges…

Russia would only use nuclear weapons faced with ‘existential threat’: Kremlin

WASHINGTON, D.C., United States (AFP) - Russia would only use nuclear weapons in the context of the Ukraine conflict if…

Fortress Kyiv holds breath ahead of feared Russian assault

by Hervé BAR Agence France-Presse KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) - Filled with mountains of sandbags and weapons at the ready, Kyiv…

NATO invites Zelensky to address summit via videolink

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited to address a special NATO summit Thursday discussing the…

Russia adopts bill on jail terms for ‘fake’ news on state actions abroad

  MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russian lawmakers on Tuesday approved legislation imposing jail terms of up to 15 years for…

Zelensky insists on need for ‘meeting’ with Putin

KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) - President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday insisted that a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin "in…

EU split over Russia oil sanctions in face of ‘war crime’

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) - EU nations remained split Monday over banning Russian energy imports, as a top official from the…

Japan protests Russia move to drop peace talks over Ukraine

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan said Tuesday it "strongly protests" Russia's decision to abandon talks on a World War II…

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