U.S. to provide cluster bombs to Ukraine despite domestic, international criticism
President Biden is defending what he said was a “difficult decision” to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine, which is being criticized at home and abroad.
Russia
Russian mercenary leader’s exile ends revolt but leaves questions about Putin’s power
The greatest challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin in his more than two decades in power fizzled out after the rebellious mercenary commander who ordered his troops to march on Moscow abruptly reached a deal with the Kremlin to go into exile and sounded the retreat.
Russian mercenary chief says his forces are rebelling, some leaving Ukraine for Russia
The uprising, which Russia President Vladimir Putin called “a stab in the back,” is the biggest threat to his leadership in over two decades in power.
Report on FBI’s Trump-Russia Investigation: Some Problems but Not the “Crime of the Century”
An investigation into the FBI’s probe into any ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign has finally been concluded.
Biden Declares “Kyiv Stands” in Surprise Visit to Ukraine
President Joe Biden paid an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday in a display of Western solidarity with a country still fighting what he called “a brutal and unjust war.”
WNBA Star Brittney Griner Freed in U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap
President Joe Biden says WNBA star Brittney Griner is safe in American custody and on her way home after being released from Russia in an prisoner swap.
Alabama Captives “Prayed for Death” on Brutal Ride from Ukraine
“We accepted that we might die, we were ready to die when it came, that ride was the only time that each of us independently prayed for death just to get it over with.”
“We Got Our Miracle”: Freed Veterans Back on Alabama Soil after Being Held in Captivity
Two U.S. military veterans who disappeared three months ago while fighting with Ukrainian forces against Russia have arrived home to Alabama.
Two Alabama Military Veterans Released from Captivity While Fighting for Ukraine
Two U.S. military veterans from Alabama who disappeared three months ago while fighting Russia with Ukrainian forces have now been released.
Family: Two Alabamians Captured in Ukraine Sent to Prison
Two Alabamians captured while fighting with the Ukrainian Army apparently have been sent to a prison where they are spending all their time together, the family of one of the men said.
