Brittney Griner Sentenced To Nine Years In Russian Jail For Drug-SmugglingBrittney Griner, WNBA star, was convicted of deliberately smuggling drugs into Russia and sentenced to nine years of jail time Thursday in a case that has raised concerns she is being used as a political pawn in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Paul Whelan's Brother Applauds The Biden Administration's Proposed Prisoner Exchange With RussiaThe brother of Paul Whelan, an American who has been held by Russia for alleged espionage since 2018, on Thursday applauded a proposed prisoner swap made by the Biden administration, saying it's a "very positive" step toward securing his sibling's release.
LeBron James Addresses Brittney Griner's DetainmentLeBron James addresses Brittney Griner's detainment in new trailer for ''The Shop''
Ukrainian Forces Withdraw From LysychanskRussia has taken control of Lysychansk, the last city in the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine that was still under Ukrainian control.
Brittney Griner Appears In Russian Court On Drug Smuggling ChargesBrittney Griner, the two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist went on trial at a court near Moscow on Friday, on drug smuggling charges which can be punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
President Joe Biden Arrives In Europe To Keep Allies United Against RussiaPresident Joe Biden arrived in Europe Saturday for a week of summits, where the grinding war in Ukraine is entering its fifth month and fading from Americans' attention.
Ukraine To Withdraw From Severodonetsk As Russia's Advance Grinds OnUkrainian forces are withdrawing from Severodonetsk, effectively ceding the city to Russia and putting the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk almost fully under Russian control following months of grueling and bloody fighting. Severodonetsk was one of the last major Ukrainian strongholds in the area.
A Third American Is Reportedly Missing In Ukraine, US State Department SaysThe US State Department said they are aware of reports that a third American who traveled to Ukraine to fight against Russia has gone missing "in recent weeks."
Maria Alyokhina Escaped Russia Dressed As A Food CourierPussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina says she escaped Russia dressed as a food courier.
Volodymyr Zelensky Says The World Should Be Prepared For The Possibility That Putin Could Use Nuclear WeaponsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN Friday that "all of the countries of the world" should be prepared for the possibility that Russian President Vladimir Putin could use tactical nuclear weapons in his war on Ukraine.
Angelina Jolie Travels To Yemen To Aid RefugeesAngelina Jolie travels to Yemen to aid refugees and renews call for humanitarian access in Ukraine.
Green Day Cancelled Russian ConcertGreen Day and other acts cancel Russian concerts
Sean Penn Is In Ukraine Working On A DocumentarySean Penn is working in the Ukraine right now.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy Of 'Dancing With The Stars' Is In Ukraine