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April 17, 2023

Russian opposition leader sentenced to 25 years in prison after speaking out against the war in Ukraine

Top Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was convicted by a Russian court of treason Monday for speaking out against Putin's invasion of Ukraine last year.

April 17, 2023

Wall Street Journal reporter imprisoned in Russia says he’s ‘not losing hope’ in handwritten letter to family

Evan Gershkovich, detained in Russia since last month on dubious espionage charges, said he’s "not losing hope" in a hand-written letter to his parents.

April 15, 2023

A tense wait for an imprisoned son

Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal journalist, was arrested by Russian security in March, and is being accused of espionage while on assignment.

April 14, 2023

US forces in Ukraine spark questions over what happens if Russia accidentally kills an American soldier

The revelation that there is a small contingent of US forces at the American embassy in Kyiv has prompted questions over what would happen if a US soldier were killed in a Russian air strike.

April 13, 2023

Cyprus probing residents involved in alleged Russian sanctions evasion

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides called an emergency meeting of top officials to investigate eight Cypriots accused of evading sanctions on a Russian oligarch's behalf.

April 12, 2023

Wait in line: Russian foreign minister left waiting for visa to enter US ahead of UN meeting

Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, and his team have still not received the visas necessary to enter the U.S. for a UN Security Council meeting in New York later this month.

April 12, 2023

Russia plans digital draft after thousands dodge military service, flee country

Russian lawmakers have taken steps to make it harder for citizens to flee draft orders in what could suggest another mobilization of fighting age as Ukraine prepares for a spring offensive.

April 11, 2023

Ukraine's civilian death toll reaches 8,500; UN says number likely 'considerably higher'

Civilian deaths in Ukraine have increased, according to U.N. figures, reaching nearly 8,500 confirmed deaths; the actual numbers are expected to be "considerably higher."

April 10, 2023

US designates Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich as 'wrongfully detained' by Russia

Secretary of State Antony Blinken designated Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich as "wrongfully detained" by Russian authorities on Monday.

April 7, 2023

FBI turns to social media to recruit Russians for intelligence gathering

The FBI has turned to social media to help it ramp up its Russian recruitment and intelligence gathering.