Such a deal appears a nonstarter for Kyiv.
Erica Nitschke
Columnist
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Reporter Evan Gershkovich, jailed in Russia on espionage charges, to stand trial
The Biden administration has sought to negotiate his release, but Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it would consider a prisoner swap only after a verdict in his trial.
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What are the sticking points in the cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas?
Hamas this week accepted the broad outline but requested ‘amendments.’
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Federal Reserve sees progress on inflation but envisions just 1 rate cut this year
The policymakers said the economy is growing at a solid pace, while hiring has ‘remained strong’ and there has been ‘modest’ further progress toward its 2% inflation target.
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Jerry West, a three-time Hall of Fame selection and inspiration for NBA logo, dies at 86
Jerry West was a 14-time All-Star, a 12-time All-NBA selection, was part of the 1972 Lakers team that won a title, won an NBA Finals MVP and was part of the NBA’s 75th anniversary team.
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Blinken says some of Hamas’ proposed changes to cease-fire plan in Gaza are workable, some not
The Iran-backed ally of Hamas has traded fire with Israel nearly every day since the 8-month-long war began and says it will only stop if there is a truce in Gaza.
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What’s next for Hunter Biden after his conviction on federal gun charges
The 3 counts carry up to 25 years in prison. But in the federal system, first-time offenders don’t get anywhere near the maximum sentence.
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U.S. lifts ban on sending weapons to controversial Ukrainian military unit
The U.S. had banned the regiment from using American weapons, citing the neo-Nazi ideology of some of its founders.
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Hunter Biden convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial
Jurors found him guilty of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on the application by saying he was not a drug user and illegally having the gun for 11 days.
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UN says Israeli forces, Palestinian armed groups may have committed war crimes in deadly raid
GENEVA — The U.N. human rights office is citing possible war crimes by Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups in connection with a deadly raid by Israeli forces that freed four hostages over the weekend and killed hundreds of Palestinians. Office spokesman Jeremy Laurence expressed concerns about possible violations of rules of proportionality, distinction and precaution […]