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March 18, 2024 at 8:54 PM

Commenting on Navalny's death for first time, Putin says he supported prisoner swap for his foe

It was the Russian president's first comments to address Navalny's death.
March 18, 2024 at 8:54 PM
March 18, 2024 at 7:10 PM

How Russia's grab of Crimea 10 years ago led to war with Ukraine and rising tensions with the West

A decade ago, President Vladimir Putin seized Crimea from Ukraine, a bold land grab that set the stage for Russia to invade its neighbor in 2022
March 18, 2024 at 7:10 PM
How Russia's grab of Crimea led to war with Ukraine and rising tensions with the West
March 18, 2024 at 7:09 PM

Dozens arrested during Russian presidential election

Independent election monitor Golos said it received 1,580 reports of possible violations at the polling stations.
March 18, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Dozens arrested during Russian presidential election
March 18, 2024 at 2:04 PM

Putin declares victory in presidential election

Vladimir Putin claimed he was the winner in a state-managed election, where virtually all opposition leaders are in exile, jailed or dead.
March 18, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Putin declares victory in presidential election
March 18, 2024 at 8:51 AM

Putin clinches Russian presidency, says there was proposed agreement to free Navalny before death

Voting in the Russian presidential election ended Sunday and early results indicated Vladimir Putin had a landslide victory.
March 18, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Putin clinches Russian presidency, addresses Navalny deal
March 18, 2024 at 4:06 AM

Russia says Ukraine launched far-ranging drone attacks on final day of Russia's presidential vote

Russia says Ukraine has launched a new wave of attacks as Russians cast ballots on the final day of a presidential vote set to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule for another six years
March 18, 2024 at 4:06 AM
March 18, 2024 at 3:58 AM

Putin basks in electoral victory that was never in doubt even as Russians quietly protest

Russian President Vladimir Putin is basking in a victory that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term after facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices
March 18, 2024 at 3:58 AM
March 16, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Russia says Ukrainian shelling killed 2 in a border city while it thwarted an incursion

A Russian regional governor says two people have been killed in Ukrainian shelling of the city of Belgorod, close to the border with Ukraine
March 16, 2024 at 10:46 PM
March 16, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Russians cast ballots in an election preordained to extend President Vladimir Putin's rule

The election is set to formalize six more years of power for Vladimir Putin.
March 16, 2024 at 7:34 PM
March 16, 2024 at 1:19 AM

Russia begins election

Although voting was mostly peaceful there were some protests at the polls in the race that is expected to end with another term for Vladimir Putin.
March 16, 2024 at 1:19 AM
Russia begins election
March 15, 2024 at 7:42 PM

US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions

The United States and allies are warning Iran that major Western economies will pile new sanctions on Tehran if it moves forward with an emerging plan to provide ballistic missiles to Russia for its war with Ukraine
March 15, 2024 at 7:42 PM
March 15, 2024 at 1:25 PM

As Russia holds elections, Putin opposition fights to survive and adjust to life after Navalny

Allies of the late Alexei Navalny vow to continue their opposition to Putin as Russia's presidential elections near.
March 15, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Russia’s opposition fights to survive and adjust to life after Navalny
March 14, 2024 at 11:18 PM

Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a border region on the eve of election favoring Putin

Russian officials say Ukraine has fired at least eight missiles at the Belgorod border region, killing two people and wounding 12
March 14, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a border region on the eve of election
March 14, 2024 at 6:23 PM

Russia should return Romania's gold sent to Moscow during World War I, European Parliament says

Lawmakers in the European Parliament have adopted a non-binding resolution saying Russia should return gold and other valuable heritage items to Romania that were sent to Moscow during World War I for safekeeping
March 14, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Russia should return Romania's gold sent to Moscow during WWI: European Parliament
March 14, 2024 at 5:42 PM

The drama in Russia's election is all about what Putin will do with another 6 years in power

As Vladimir Putin heads for another six-year term as Russia’s president, there’s little electoral drama in the race
March 14, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Drama in Russia's election is about what Putin will do with another 6 years in power
March 13, 2024 at 9:13 PM

Vladimir Putin issues warning to Western countries

Russian President Vladimir Putin says if Russian sovereignty is threatened, he is prepared for nuclear war. ABC News correspondent Patrick Reevell and contributor Darrell Blocker discuss.
March 13, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Vladimir Putin issues warning to Western countries
March 13, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened

President Vladimir Putin says that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened
March 13, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Putin says Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty threatened
March 13, 2024 at 8:06 PM

Ally of late Navalny accuses 'Putin’s henchmen' of attacking him in Lithuania, vows not to give up

Leonid Volkov, the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s close associate and top strategist, has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “henchmen” of being behind a brutal attack that left him hospitalized in Lithuania’s capital
March 13, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Ally of late Navalny accuses 'Putin’s henchmen' of attacking him in Lithuania
March 13, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Ukraine launches drone strikes in Russia ahead of presidential election

President Vladimir Putin said the two days of attacks were attempts at election interference.
March 13, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Ukraine launches drone strikes in Russia ahead of presidential election
March 13, 2024 at 3:35 PM

Putin says he is ready to use nuclear weapons if there is a threat to Russia

In a new interview Wednesday morning, President Vladimir Putin said he hoped the U.S. would refrain from actions that could trigger a nuclear conflict.
March 13, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Putin says he is ready to use nuclear weapons if there is a threat to Russia
March 13, 2024 at 11:44 AM

Waves of drones strike within Russia

The Russian Ministry of Defense said at least 58 drones were shot down by air defences overnight and into Wednesday morning.
March 13, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Waves of drones strike within Russia
March 13, 2024 at 10:02 AM

Pro-Ukrainian militant groups launch incursion into Russia

Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed the fighters were "repulsed" after suffering heavy casualties and that they were unable to penetrate into the border regions.
March 13, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Pro-Ukrainian militant groups launch incursion into Russia
March 13, 2024 at 2:14 AM

Iran, Russia and China show off their ships in a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman

China, Iran and Russia have begun a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, a crucial waterway near the mouth of the Persian Gulf
March 13, 2024 at 2:14 AM
Iran, Russia and China will show off their marine capabilities in a joint naval drill
March 13, 2024 at 12:22 AM

Russian missile strike hits Ukraine high-rise

At least three people were killed and dozens injured after a missile hit a residential building in Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian officials said.
March 13, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Russian missile strike hits Ukraine high-rise
March 12, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Russia says it killed 234 fighters while thwarting an incursion from Ukraine

Russian officials say Ukrainian long-range drones have smashed into two oil facilities deep inside Russia
March 12, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Russia reports Ukrainian drone strikes on targets deep inside its territory
March 12, 2024 at 9:03 PM

White House announces $300 million military aid package for Ukraine

The package will include badly needed missiles, ammunition and artillery rounds.
March 12, 2024 at 9:03 PM
White House announces $300 million military aid package for Ukraine
March 12, 2024 at 11:15 AM

Cargo plane carrying 15 crashes in Russia, ministry says

A Russian cargo plane crash landed in a field near Ivanovo, northeast of Moscow.
March 12, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Cargo plane carrying 15 crashes in Russia, ministry says
March 11, 2024 at 8:20 AM

On Russian TV ahead of the election, there's only one program: Putin's

Russian President Vladimir Putin came to power almost 25 years ago and since then he's eliminated nearly all independent media — a process he ramped up after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine
March 11, 2024 at 8:20 AM
On Russian TV ahead of the election, there's only one program: Putin's
March 9, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Pope Francis: Ukraine should have the courage of the 'white flag,' negotiate end of war with Russia

Pope Francis says Ukraine should have the courage of the "white flag."
March 9, 2024 at 10:06 PM
March 9, 2024 at 3:34 PM

2 killed including a 16-year-old in Russian artillery strikes in Ukraine

Ukrainian authorities say two people including a teenage boy have been killed in Russian artillery attacks
March 9, 2024 at 3:34 PM
2 killed including a 16-year-old in Russian artillery strikes in Ukraine
March 8, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Could the West use Russia's own money to help Ukraine? US officials think so

Support is building in the U.S. and in Europe for the unprecedented idea of seizing frozen Russian bank assets to help Ukraine defend and rebuild itself.
March 8, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Could the West use Russia's own money to help Ukraine? US officials think so
March 6, 2024 at 7:26 PM

Navalny's widow calls for Russia election day gatherings on March 17 to show dismay with Putin

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's widow has called on his supporters to join a protest of this month’s presidential election that Navalny devised shortly before his still-unexplained death
March 6, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Navalny widow calls for Russia election day gatherings to show dismay with Putin
March 4, 2024 at 8:54 PM

Germany and Russia spar over a leaked audio on missiles for Ukraine. Berlin promises to investigate

The German government has vehemently rejected allegations that Russia’s leak of a conversation by high-ranking German military officers was an indication Berlin was preparing for war against Russia
March 4, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Moscow summons German ambassador following leaked tape on supporting Ukraine
March 4, 2024 at 6:14 PM

UN rights chief urges end to 'repression' of independent voices in Russia after Navalny's death

The U.N. human rights chief has called for a quick end to the “repression of independent voices” in Russia and expressed concerns about the “persecution” of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in prison last month
March 4, 2024 at 6:14 PM
UN rights chief urges end to 'repression' of independent voices in Russia
March 2, 2024 at 6:56 PM

Thousands of Russians pay respect to Alexei Navalny

More than 106 people were detained at the commemorations across the country.
March 2, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Thousands of Russians pay respect to Alexei Navalny
March 2, 2024 at 3:48 AM

Alexei Navalny mourned by thousands at funeral

Supporters of the late critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin lined up for hours to pay their respects and chastised the government over his death.
March 2, 2024 at 3:48 AM
Alexei Navalny mourned by thousands at funeral
March 1, 2024 at 9:51 PM

Alexei Navalny's funeral goes ahead despite pressure

The late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's funeral is taking place on Friday, amid pressure from authorities to keep crowds from attending.
March 1, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Alexei Navalny's funeral goes ahead despite pressure
March 1, 2024 at 5:46 PM

Large crowds gather in Moscow for funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny

Heightened tensions surround Navalny's death as allies accuse Russian authorities of trying to prevent people from paying their respects to Vladimir Putin's most potent critic.
March 1, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Large crowds gather in Moscow for funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny
March 1, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Funeral for Alexei Navalny takes place

Lines of mourners stretched down the block in a Moscow suburb to say goodbye to the late Russian opposition leader.
March 1, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Funeral for Alexei Navalny takes place
March 1, 2024 at 1:11 AM

Putin threatens West over support for Ukraine

The Russian president issued a warning against Western nations over their further involvement in the war and said such a move would risk global nuclear conflict.
March 1, 2024 at 1:11 AM
Putin threatens West over support for Ukraine
February 29, 2024 at 10:16 PM

Navalny spokesperson urges supporters to attend funeral

ABC News’ Patrick Reevell talks about the possible clashes in Moscow ahead of Friday's funeral for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
February 29, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Navalny spokesperson urges supporters to attend funeral
February 29, 2024 at 12:23 PM

Former ballerina detained in Russia has appeal denied in Siberian court

Ksenia Karelina, a dual American-Russian citizen, appeared via video link on Thursday to appeal her detention on charges of treason.
February 29, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Former ballerina detained in Russia has appeal denied in Siberian court
February 28, 2024 at 3:43 PM

Alexei Navalny’s widow accuses Putin of killing her husband

Yulia Navalny spoke in front of the European Parliament Wednesday morning, putting the blame for her husband’s death on Vladimir Putin and warning foreign leaders not to negotiate with him.
February 28, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Alexei Navalny’s widow accuses Putin of killing her husband
February 28, 2024 at 10:46 AM

Russian hackers using 'compromised' internet routers for cyber operations, US, international law enforcement warn

In a new cyber alert, the FBI and its international partners warn that Russians are exploiting Ubiquiti EdgeRouters and using their default credentials to hack into them.
February 28, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Law enforcement warns of Russians hacking into 'compromised' internet routers
February 27, 2024 at 8:55 PM

Russia jails well-known activist who criticized Ukraine war

Oleg Orlov, 70, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. In court, he condemned Alexei Navalny's death.
February 27, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Russia jails well-known activist who criticized Ukraine war
February 27, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Alexei Navalny was raised in preliminary prisoner swap talks before his death: Official

Alexei Navalny's name had, in fact, been raised in discussions about a possible swap -- but that those talks were only in early stages, a Western official said
February 27, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Alexei Navalny was raised in preliminary prisoner swap talks before death: Official
February 27, 2024 at 12:38 PM

Alexei Navalny was raised in preliminary prisoner swap talks before death: Official

Alexei Navalny's name had, in fact, been raised in discussions about a possible swap -- but that those talks were only in early stages, a Western official said.
February 27, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Alexei Navalny was raised in preliminary prisoner swap talks before death: Official
February 26, 2024 at 10:09 PM

Ukraine marks 2 years since Russian invasion

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on the latest in the war in Ukraine on “This Week.”
February 26, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Ukraine marks 2 years since Russian invasion
February 26, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Two years into the war, American support for Ukraine is down

New polls on Ukraine, Black History Month, the Supreme Court, political philosophy and TikTok.
February 26, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Two years into the war, American support for Ukraine is down
February 26, 2024 at 5:54 AM

Ukraine's President Zelensky vows victory against Russia

Zelenskyy says Ukraine, which is running low on weapons and ammunition, requires military aid from the U.S. "within a month."
February 26, 2024 at 5:54 AM
Ukraine's President Zelensky vows victory against Russia