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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.
U.S. expands Russia sanctions to target Arctic natural gas projects, semiconductor chips
The move comes as President Biden prepares to join Group of Seven leaders for a summit in Italy, where one of their top concerns will be securing new ways to bolster aid to Ukraine and further constrain Russia.
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.
Ukraine says it struck a top fighter plane deep inside Russia
The strike comes after the United States and Germany recently authorized Ukraine to hit some targets on Russian soil with the long-range weapons they are supplying to Kyiv.
Attacks in Russian-occupied Ukrainian regions leave 28 dead, Moscow-backed officials say
Ukraine launched a barrage of drones across Russian territory overnight Friday, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Saturday.
Biden apologizes to Zelensky for monthslong holdup in approving weapons
Ukrainians spent weeks not knowing if more assistance would come while Congress waited 6 months before approving a $61 billion military aid package for Ukraine. The months-long holdup allowed Russia to make gains on the battlefield.
U.S. to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say
Under a new U.S. directive, Ukraine can use such weapons to strike across the border into Russia if forces there are attacking or preparing to attack.
Energy shutdowns hit Ukraine after Russian attacks target infrastructure
The shutdowns were in place in all but three regions of Ukraine following Saturday’s drone and missile attack on energy targets that injured at least 19 people.
Fire at Russian oil refinery has caused deaths and injuries, officials say
Investigators have opened a criminal case into possible negligence at the refinery.