The Kremlin says release of Brittney Griner before the November election is a priority of President Biden but not the Kremlin. Updates.
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‘Take your children and leave,’ Russian official urges Kherson residents as Ukraine presses offense
The Kyiv region was bombed by drones as the capital area again took the brunt of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s deadly wrath.
US, allies bolster Ukraine’s air defense after Russian barrage; eight arrested in Crimean bridge bombing: Updates
Ukraine’s military intelligence agency was behind the attack Saturday on the 12-mile Crimean bridge, Europe’s longest, Russia says.
Zelenskyy promotes ‘peace formula’ that excludes Putin; Biden says Russian leader a ‘rational actor’: Live Ukraine updates
G-7 leaders pledged to provide Ukraine with more financial support, weaponry and missile defense systems. Live updates.
Russian President Vladimir Putin blames Ukraine for deadly ‘terrorist attack’ on Crimea bridge: Updates
A Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia overnight struck apartment buildings and killed at least 13 people, a top official in the Ukrainian city said Sunday.
Nuclear ‘Armageddon’ at highest risk since 1962, Biden says; Russia blames NATO for rhetoric: Live updates
Biden’s warning follows talks among Russian officials about the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setback.
Thailand’s deadliest rampage ever: At least 36 killed in attack that began at child care center
Most of the victims were children in a killing rampage Thursday that began at a child care center in northeastern Thailand, authorities said.
Putin seizes Europe’s largest nuclear plant, signs laws annexing Ukraine land; OPEC cuts oil production, helps Russia: Updates
Russia’s announcement claiming the plant came hours after Putin signed laws annexing the Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukraine drives Russians from more villages; Elon Musk peace plan sparks outrage; Biden, Zelenskyy talk: Updates
Over 450 settlements in the Kharkiv region, 1 of 4 being annexed by Russia, have been liberated in the last month, Ukraine President Zelenskyy said.
Ukrainian troops overrun Russian forces, break through lines in recently annexed Kherson; US to send more advanced weapons: Updates
Russia’s Defense Ministry spokesman said “with superior tank units … the enemy managed to penetrate into the depths of our defense.” Updates.