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- Moscow Bans Over 900 Prominent Americans From Russiaon 21 May 2022 at 19:07
The list includes U.S. President Joe Biden, Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg and Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman.
- Russia Says Mariupol Battle At End as Ukrainian Defenders Surrenderon 21 May 2022 at 19:01
Moscow's flattening of Mariupol has drawn multiple accusations of war crimes.
- Ukraine Orders End to Defense of Mariupolon 21 May 2022 at 09:03
The defense ministry in Kyiv said Russian forces were preventing civilians in Donbas from fleeing to Ukrainian-controlled territory.
- Ukraine: As It's Happeningon 21 May 2022 at 07:00
Follow all the breaking news, comment and analysis about Russia's attack on Ukraine.
- Russia Labels Kasparov and Khodorkovsky ‘Foreign Agents’on 20 May 2022 at 20:06
The former chess champion and ex-tycoon are among the highest-profile Kremlin critics.
- A Naval Corridor for Ukraine Cargo Ships? Easier Said Than Doneon 20 May 2022 at 15:57
Dozens of container ships remain blocked in Ukrainian ports, choking off exports of foodstuffs and fertilizer.
- 'We Have to Buy Everything’: Russian Soldiers Under-Equipped In Ukraine Waron 20 May 2022 at 15:55
“Buy the best quality gear and don’t bargain. Staying alive is worth it,” said one online military equipment salesperson.
- Putin Says Russia Must Cut Dependence on Foreign Technologyon 20 May 2022 at 14:37
Cyberattacks coming from different countries are "clearly coordinated," Putin said.
- Apocalyptic Coal Smog Sweeps Siberian Mining Regionon 20 May 2022 at 14:18
“The coal dust is coming from the direction of the mines. It’s difficult to breathe,” a local resident said.
- Siberian Students Uncover Soviet Peers' Wish for Peace in 50-Year-Old Time Capsuleon 20 May 2022 at 13:40
The time capsule was opened during celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the Young Pioneers, the Soviet youth organization.
- Ex-German Chancellor, Nord Stream CEO Resign from Rosnefton 20 May 2022 at 13:17
Gerhard Schroeder and Matthias Warnig are both long-term friends of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Russia’s Sber Sells Off Digital Services to Evade Sanctions – Reportson 20 May 2022 at 11:18
Sber has sold its video, audio and sports streaming platforms, as well as its cloud technology and biometric system research center.
- Russia Says 'Nearing' Full Control of Ukraine's Luhanskon 20 May 2022 at 11:12
Russia recognized the independence of the separatist republics shortly before launching the military action.
- Siberian Pianist Jailed for ‘Nazi Propaganda’ After Playing Ukrainian Anthemon 20 May 2022 at 09:53
The sentence is the latest example of Russia's ongoing crackdown on wartime dissent.
- New Evidence Shows Russian Troops Executing Ukrainians in Bucha – NYTon 20 May 2022 at 08:45
The New York Times said the evidence it obtained could directly implicate Russian paratroopers in a war crime.
- UN Urges Russia, Ukraine to Resume Peace Talkson 19 May 2022 at 16:37
UN urged Russia and Ukraine to "build on" coordination that enabled the evacuation operations from Mariupol in order to resume stalled peace talks.
- Signs Multiply Russia Seeks Control of South Ukraineon 19 May 2022 at 16:01
The Kremlin said it was important to ensure basic living conditions in Ukraine as signs multiplied that Moscow is moving to permanent occupation.
- Ukraine’s Kherson to Become ‘Part of Russia,’ Occupation Official Claimson 19 May 2022 at 15:45
Russian officials have not confirmed the annexation of occupied regions of southern Ukraine.
- McDonald’s Agrees Sale of Russian Restaurants to Siberian Oil Magnateon 19 May 2022 at 14:15
Govor already operates 25 of the chain’s restaurants in Russia.
- Life Sentence Requested for Russian Soldier in Kyiv War Crimes Trialon 19 May 2022 at 13:58
"I know that you will not be able to forgive me, but nevertheless I ask you for forgiveness."