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Russia's Gazprom stops the flow of natural gas to Austria, OMV utility says
Read full article: Russia's Gazprom stops the flow of natural gas to Austria, OMV utility saysAustrian utility OMV says supplies from Russia’s state-owned natural gas company Gazprom stopped early Saturday after the company said it would stop payments for the gas following an arbitration award.
Harris' suggestion that Poland could be next if Ukraine loses the war resonates with Poles
Read full article: Harris' suggestion that Poland could be next if Ukraine loses the war resonates with PolesU.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' warning that failing to support Ukraine could leave Poland and other countries open to attack by Russia is resonating in Poland.
Zelenskyy accuses China of pressuring other countries not to attend upcoming Ukraine peace talks
Read full article: Zelenskyy accuses China of pressuring other countries not to attend upcoming Ukraine peace talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused China of helping Russia to disrupt a Swiss-organized peace conference on the war in Ukraine.
White House promises 'major sanctions' on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny's death
Read full article: White House promises 'major sanctions' on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny's deathThe White House says it is preparing additional “major sanctions” on Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death last week in an Arctic penal colony.
White House says Russia is executing its own soldiers for not following orders
Read full article: White House says Russia is executing its own soldiers for not following ordersThe White House says that Russia is executing soldiers who have failed to follow orders and threatening entire units with death if they retreat from Ukrainian artillery fire.
Putin signs bill allowing electronic conscription notices
Read full article: Putin signs bill allowing electronic conscription noticesRussian President Putin has signed a bill allowing authorities to issue electronic notices to draftees and reservists amid the fighting in Ukraine, sparking fears of a new wave of mobilization.
With no peace in sight, NATO countries eye more Ukraine help
Read full article: With no peace in sight, NATO countries eye more Ukraine helpNATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine’s Western allies have sent the country 65 billion euros ($70 billion) in military aid to help thwart Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Russia, Ukraine face off at UN with rival tributes to dead
Read full article: Russia, Ukraine face off at UN with rival tributes to deadRussia and Ukraine faced off at the U.N. Security Council on the first anniversary of their war _ with their confrontation even extending to dueling moments of silence for the dead.
In Russia-Ukraine war, more disastrous path could lie ahead
Read full article: In Russia-Ukraine war, more disastrous path could lie aheadOne year after President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine both countries are preparing for offensives that could set the stage for a potentially even more disastrous phase of the war.
Putin promised not to kill Zelenskyy, former Israeli prime minister says
Read full article: Putin promised not to kill Zelenskyy, former Israeli prime minister saysA former Israeli prime minister who served briefly as a mediator at the start of Russia’s war with Ukraine says he drew a promise from the Russian president not to kill his Ukrainian counterpart.
France probes threats against Russian prison rights activist
Read full article: France probes threats against Russian prison rights activistFrench authorities are investigating death threats against a Russian prisoners' rights activist who says he was the target of an assassination attempt last week at his home in France.
US, NATO note Ukraine army gains but see war dragging on
Read full article: US, NATO note Ukraine army gains but see war dragging onU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the head of NATO say Ukraine's armed forces have made significant early gains against Russian troops in southern and eastern Ukraine.
Russian media: Ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dead at 91
Read full article: Russian media: Ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dead at 91Mikhail Gorbachev, who as the last leader of the Soviet Union waged a losing battle to salvage a crumbling empire but produced extraordinary reforms that led to the end of the Cold War, has died at 91, Russian media reported Tuesday.
Britain pledges to come to Sweden's aid if attacked
Read full article: Britain pledges to come to Sweden's aid if attackedBritain has signed a security assurance with Sweden which like its neighbor Finland is pondering whether to join NATO following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, pledging to “bolster military ties” in the event of a crisis and support both countries should they come under attack.
US announces new Russian sanctions, plans to admit thousands of Ukrainian refugees, NBC News reports
Read full article: US announces new Russian sanctions, plans to admit thousands of Ukrainian refugees, NBC News reportsThe U.S. announced a package of new sanctions against Russia and further aid for Ukrainian refugees as President Joe Biden looked to rally the leaders of some of the world’s most powerful democracies to increase their efforts to aid Ukraine in a series of high-stakes meetings.
Texas lawmakers back U.S. ban on Russian oil imports and call for increased domestic production
Read full article: Texas lawmakers back U.S. ban on Russian oil imports and call for increased domestic productionTexas Republicans spent much of Monday demanding nearly unfettered drilling and pipeline usage across North America — policies Biden officials refused to endorse.
Prayer and peace rally held outside of Russian Consulate in Houston
Read full article: Prayer and peace rally held outside of Russian Consulate in HoustonDr. KA Paul, the president of the Global Peace Initiative, is hosting a prayer and peace rally outside of the Russian Consulate in Houston Monday afternoon.
WATCH LIVE: President Biden delivers remarks on Russia’s attack on Ukraine
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: President Biden delivers remarks on Russia’s attack on UkrainePresident Joe Biden is condemning Russia for an “unprovoked and unjustified attack” on Ukraine. He promises that the U.S. and its allies “will hold Russia accountable.”
EXPLAINER: A look at toughest US sanctions facing Russia
Read full article: EXPLAINER: A look at toughest US sanctions facing RussiaThe Biden administration has launched the first of what could be an ever-tougher series of sanctions targeting President Vladimir Putin, Russia's overall economy and its military and civilian elites over its moves against Ukraine.