Russia attacks a Ukrainian port before key grain deal talks between Putin and Turkey’s president

Two people have been hospitalized following a 3½-hour Russian drone barrage on Reni seaport in Ukraine’s Odesa region ABC News: Top Stories

Putin attempts to undermine oil price cap as global energy markets fracture

Oil markets are more “divided, more politically charged” than ever — but are likely to shake off Russia’s export ban announcement in the short term. International: Top News And Analysis

Putin supporters left reeling by yet another Russian ‘surrender’ in Ukraine

Russia’s withdrawal from Kherson has been described as a humiliating and significant defeat for President Vladimir Putin. International: Top News And Analysis

EU economics chief says bloc is not afraid of Putin, ready to react over halted Russian gas supplies

The European Union is “ready to react” to Russia’s latest decision to halt gas supplies to the bloc, a top EU official has told CNBC. International: Top News And Analysis

Putin set to recognize rebel eastern Ukrainian regions as independent, undercutting peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to recognize the independence of two breakaway regions of Ukraine, the Kremlin said Monday. U.S. News

Putin says Russia is not using gas as a weapon, claims U.S. added to energy crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that his country is not using energy as a weapon against Europe. International: Top News And Analysis

Biden and Putin begin high-stakes diplomacy at Geneva summit

The summit is taking place at Villa La Grange in the capital of Switzerland. International: Top News And Analysis