December 8, 2023 Biden fought for Brittney Griner but forgot about Fogel On December 8, 2022, Brittney Griner was released from a Russian prison in exchange for Viktor Bout, the "Merchant of Death."
December 8, 2023 Putin announces presidential re-election bid, fifth term expected to be certain Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced his bid for re-election, which will likely see him secure a fifth term in office, but his authority could potentially run to 2036.
December 8, 2023 Kremlin reapproves pandemic-inspired 3-day voting window for presidential election The Russian government approved a three-day window for voting in the 2024 presidential election, continuing the accommodations originally conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 7, 2023 UK's David Cameron: 'Nonsense' that Ukraine is failing, says aid boosts US jobs Former U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron argues that the U.S. can stimulate its own economy by sending additional military assistance to Ukraine.
December 7, 2023 Russian group accused of targeting UK politicians in malicious email-hacking campaign U.K. government officials claim that Russia's intelligence services engaged in a cyberespionage campaign targeting prominent British politicians and civil servants.
December 7, 2023 Russia school shooting leaves 1 dead, multiple injured A school shooting occurred in Russia on Thursday when a teenage girl shot several classmates, resulting in one death and multiple injuries, before taking her own life.
December 7, 2023 Russian presidential election set for March with Putin expected to win another term Russia’s 2024 presidential election has been set for March 17 with Vladimir Putin widely expected to run and win another term in office despite the ongoing war with Ukraine.
December 6, 2023 US to assist Cyprus in crackdowns against anti-Russia sanctions violations American and Cypriot officials are set to launch a collaborative effort to assist investigations into sanctions violations by Russian oligarchs.
December 6, 2023 Protest by Polish truckers holding up military aid, supplies to Ukraine A protest by truckers in Poland has led to a backup of military aid and supplies to Ukraine's armed forces. The protesters want to end Ukrainian truckers' permit-free access to the EU.
December 6, 2023 Putin makes rare trip outside Russia for OPEC talks with Saudi Arabia Russian President Vladimir Putin is in the Middle East to meet with the leaders of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, where oil production levels will be discussed.