August 30, 2023 Vatican clarifies Pope Francis' remarks after Ukraine blasts spread of Russian 'imperialist propaganda' The Vatican attempted to quell anger at Pope Francis regarding his comments praising Russia's imperial past, saying he did not intend to praise today's Russia.
August 30, 2023 Russia forgoes investigation into Prigozhin crash under international rules: report The Russian government told Brazilian aviation officials that the country will not be opening an international investigation into the plane crash that killed Wagner mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.
August 30, 2023 Withdrawal from Afghanistan emboldened rivals, sent message US 'won't stand with allies' President Biden and his military advisers differed on their accounts as to whether the U.S. should have left a standing force of 2,500 to 3,500 troops at Bagram Air Base.
August 29, 2023 Biden administration shells out additional $250M weapons package for Ukraine The Biden administration announced plans to shell out an additional $250 million in aid to Ukraine to help fight off Russian forces invading Kyiv.
August 29, 2023 White House points finger at Russia in Prigozhin death: 'Very clear what happened here' White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday it is "very clear" that Russian mercenary chief Yevengy Prigozhin was likely assassinated by Vladimir Putin.
August 29, 2023 Photos show Prigozhin’s gravesite after burial in St. Petersburg, Russia Photos taken Friday appear to show the gravesite of Wagner Group mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in St. Petersburg, Russia, after he was killed in a plane crash last week.
August 29, 2023 Russian court rules prominent nationalist who accused Putin of weakness, indecision should remain in prison A Russian court ruled Igor Strelkov, who accused Vladimir Putin of weakness and indecision in Ukraine, should remain in prison on extremism charges,
August 29, 2023 China, Russia behind largest cross-platform misinformation operation, Meta report finds Meta released a new report which details a misinformation campaign from Russia and China targeting the United States and various organizations.
August 29, 2023 US Marine veteran jailed in Russia seen in rare video on state media American Paul Whelan, who has been jailed in Russia since 2018 on espionage charges, was seen in rare video footage aired on Kremlin-backed Russia Today network.
August 29, 2023 Putin commits to China visit in first major trip since arrest warrant Russian President Vladimir Putin is taking his first international trip since a warrant was issued for his arrest, agreeing to travel to China this fall.