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Putin Says Ukraine's Future in Doubt as Cease-Fires Collapse
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Saturday that Ukrainian statehood is in jeopardy and likened the West's sanctions on Russia to "declaring war."
Mastercard, Visa Suspend Operations in Russia After Invasion
Mastercard and Visa are suspending their operations in Russia, the companies said Saturday, in the latest blow to the country's financial system after its invasion of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy's 'Desperate' Plea to Congress: Send More Planes
Fighting for his country's survival, Ukraine's leader made a "desperate" plea Saturday to American lawmakers for the United States to help get more warplanes to his military and cut off Russian oil imports as Kyiv tries to stave off the Russian invasion.
Out WNBA Star Brittney Griner Arrested in Russia on Drug Charges
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was arrested last month at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges.
Comedy Series Starring Zelenskyy Gets Boost in Popularity
Countries are snapping up the rights to "Servant of the People" — a comedy series starring the Ukrainian President, as the Ukrainian President.
Warlord with Ties to Chechen Anti-Gay Persecution Killed in Ukraine
An advisor to Chechnya's strongman leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, who allegedly played a part in the nation's brutal anti-gay purge, has been killed in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Singapore Top Court Ruling on Gay Sex Disappoints Advocates
Advocates expressed disappointment with the court's refusal to overturn a law criminalizing gay sex on the grounds that the law is not enforced, saying the real problem is entrenched discrimination.
Kyiv Mayor Proud Of Citizens' Spirit, Anxious About Future
In an interview with The Associated Press on Sunday, after a grueling night of Russian attacks on the outskirts of the city, Mayor Vitali Klitschko was silent for several seconds when asked if there were plans to evacuate civilians.
In Rio, Even a Ban Can't Keep Revelers from Carnival Streets
The pandemic may have disrupted Carnival plans in Rio de Janeiro for a second straight year, but revelers who have flocked to the Brazilian city for sun, sea and samba still found ways to party on Saturday.
Explainer: How Is Russia-Ukraine War Linked to Religion?
Ukraine's tangled political history with Russia has its counterpart in the religious landscape, with Ukraine's majority Orthodox Christian population divided between an independent-minded group based in Kyiv and another loyal to its patriarch in Moscow.
Russians Push Toward Ukraine's Capital; Residents Take Cover
Kyiv residents braced Saturday for another night sheltering underground, as Russian troops closed in on Ukraine's capital and skirmishes were reported on the outskirts.
War via TikTok: Russia's New Tool for Propaganda Machine
The Russian TikTok video has it all: a cat, puppies and a pulsing background beat. It's cute, watchable and hardly seems the stuff of state propaganda.
Russia Booted from Eurovision Song Contest Over Ukraine
The European Broadcasting Union says that Russia will not be allowed an entry in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
British Queen Still has COVID Symptoms, Postpones Audiences
Queen Elizabeth II postponed two virtual audiences as she continued to experience cold-like symptoms from COVID-19, Buckingham Palace said Thursday.
US Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs Miss Richest of Rich
The term Russian oligarch conjures images of posh London mansions, gold-plated Bentleys and sleek superyachts in the Mediterranean, their decks draped with partiers dripping in jewels.
Outspoken Queer Activist Brutally Murdered in Azerbaijan
Outspoken queer activist Avaz Hafizli was mutilated and killed in Azerbaijan, and his own cousin has been arrested for his murder.
LGBTQ Ukrainians Prepare for Abuse Under Russian Occupation
LGBTQ Ukrainians fear Russian occupation will bring human rights violations, violence, and turn back progress on LGBTQ rights.
Manhattan DA Returns Artifacts Worth $20 Million to Greece
Dozens of looted antiquities seized from billionaire hedge fund founder Michael Steinhardt after a yearslong investigation have been returned to the people of Greece, prosecutors in New York announced Wednesday.
Russia Attacks Ukraine as Defiant Putin Warns US, NATO
Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions.
Ukraine-Russia Crisis: What to Know in the Escalating Crisis
World leaders are making another diplomatic push in hopes of averting a Russian invasion of Ukraine, but those efforts were dealt a serious blow when Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees Monday recognizing independent separatist regions.