State Department shuts down disinformation office targeting Russia, China, Iran
The State Department has shut down the Global Engagement Center, an office that identified disinformation from Russia, China and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the center’s work had crossed into censoring Americans.
Trump says he's 'angry' and 'pissed off' at Putin
President Trump did something he rarely does on Sunday morning: He called an NBC News journalist to complain about Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump hosts British prime minister to discuss Ukraine, security
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was confident that Russian President Vladimir Putin "will keep his word" if a deal is reached to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he'll step down in exchange for NATO membership
A day before the three-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he’s ready to step down if Ukraine can join NATO.
Russian influence operations escalate ahead of Election Day, feds warn
Several federal agencies are warning of escalating foreign influence operations aimed at undermining confidence in the upcoming U.S. elections.
Russia accused of plotting to plant explosives aboard US-bound airplanes: report
Western security officials reportedly said they believe Russia is plotting to plant explosives aboard either commercial or passenger airplanes bound for the United States and Canada.
U.S. intelligence agencies expose foreign-produced disinformation video ahead of 2024 election
U.S. intelligence officials report a video with a Haitian immigrant falsely claiming multiple Georgia votes is a foreign creation.
Man sentenced to nearly 4 years for illegal $150M Russian money transfers
Feliks Medvedev was sentenced for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business that transferred more than $150 million in Russian funds.
NORAD intercepts 2 Russian fighter jets, 2 Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday.
Putin ready for Ukraine ceasefire along current battle lines: report
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly ready to stop its war against Ukraine if Ukraine recognizes current battle lines, according to Reuters.
Biden meets with Alexei Navalny's family in San Francisco
During his California visit, President Joe Biden on Thursday met in San Francisco with Alexei Navalny's widow and daughter to express his condolences to them, less than a week after the Russian opposition leader was found dead in prison.
Alexei Navalny death: Over 100 arrested for paying tribute to fallen Russian activist
Russians mourning Alexei Navalny's death were detained as they tried to lay flowers at memorials.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny found in remote prison colony after 20-day search
Alexei Navalny's team lost contact with him a week before his scheduled Dec 5 court appearance.
Putin, in four-hour press conference, gives rare details on war in Ukraine
Putin has held power for nearly 24 years. His year-end news conference lasted over four hours.
Vladimir Putin moves closer to fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date
Under constitutional reforms Vladimir Putin arranged, he is eligible to seek two more six-year terms after his current one expires next year, potentially allowing him to remain in power until 2036.
Putin calls security meeting after mob looking for Israelis storms Dagestan airport
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called a meeting of top security and law enforcement officials after a mob stormed the airport in Dagestan shortly after a plane from Tel Aviv landed there.
New US sanctions target methods allowing Russia to get Western tech for war
The latest sanctions package is one of the biggest imposed by the State and Treasury departments. It targets countries that sell Western technology to Russia that could be used to boost its war effort.
DNA test confirms Wagner leader Prigozhin died in plane crash, Russia says
Two months ago, Prigozhin mounted a daylong mutiny against Russia's military. President Vladimir Putin decried the act as “treason” and vowed punishment for those involved.
Former FBI official pleads guilty to conspiracy charge for helping Russian oligarch
Charles McGonigal told a judge that he carried out his crime in 2021, accepting over $17,000 to help Russian energy magnate Oleg Deripaska.
Russia launches its first mission to moon in nearly 50 years
The launch from Russia’s spaceport in the Far East of the Luna-25 craft to the moon is Russia’s first since 1976 when it was part of the Soviet Union.