Aleksei Navalny, Russian Opposition Leader, Dies in Prison at 47
The Kremlin’s fiercest critic, whose work brought arrests, attacks and a near-fatal poisoning in 2020, had spent months in isolation. NYT > Obituaries
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Will Rob Reiner, De Niro Apologize for Russian Collusion Hoax?
Celebrities take a break from shooting political videos between election cycles. Come 2024, though, we’ll likely see more clips telling us how to vote, and why. Consider the following progressive-themed videos meant to change hearts…
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
U.S. Defense secretary speaks with Russian counterpart as war in Ukraine enters ninth month
The last known instance of the two leaders speaking was in May. 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
Some stores stop selling Russian products. For others, war in Ukraine hits closer to home
Liquor stores, bars, restaurants and other businesses around the country have gone on social media to show their solidarity with Ukraine. GANNETT Syndication Service
‘People are literally afraid to sleep’: Living under Russian bombs in Ukraine
Residents of the capital Kyiv are sheltering in basements, parking garages and the city’s underground metro for safety. International: Top News And Analysis
White House national security advisor describes what Russian attack on Ukraine might look like
National security advisor Jake Sullivan said that in the past 10 days the Kremlin has accelerated its extraordinary military buildup along Ukraine’s border. U.S. News
Biden administration seeks to prevent potential Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Biden administration said it is consulting with Congress and allies on options aimed at dissuading Russia from carrying out a potential attack on Ukraine. U.S. News