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Russia To Put WNBA Star Griner on Trial in July

Brittney Griner was charged with drug smuggling, which carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison in Russia.

change of address

U.S. Embassy in Moscow Gets New Address, Named After Ukraine Separatists

The embassy is now located at 1 Donetsk People's Republic Square, a name chosen in a public vote.

Soldiers of fortune

Kremlin Spokesman Says Americans Captured in Ukraine Committed 'Crimes'

“They are not [in the] Ukrainian army, so they are not subject to the Geneva Conventions.”

cross-border case

Russia Jails U.S. Teacher for 14 Years on Drug Charges

Marc Fogel, a former U.S. diplomat, is among several Americans currently in Russian prisons.

Two U.S. Volunteers in Ukraine Feared Captured by Russia

U.S. veterans Alexander Drueke and Andy Huynh lost contact with families after combat in Ukraine.

U.S. Basketball Star Griner’s Drug Detention Extended in Russia – TASS

Griner is one of several American basketball players who played in the Russian league.

parental problems

Belarus Leader Offers to 'Help Americans' with Baby Formula

Lukashenko has often deflected criticism of his rule by pointing to problems in Western countries.

Projection Beamed on Moscow Embassy Targets ‘U.S. Warmongers’

The projections claimed that children in Donbas had been killed by "Ukrainian Nazis."

Moscow Bans Over 900 Prominent Americans From Russia

The list includes U.S. President Joe Biden, Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg and Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman.

non-violent offense

Russia Extends Drug Detention of U.S. Basketball Star Griner

Brittney Griner was detained at Moscow airport in February on drug charges which could carry a 10-year prison sentence.

economic penalties

U.S. Exports to Russia Fall to 20-Year Low

Exports fell to a 20-year low as Washington hit Moscow with a series of punishing sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine.

U.S. Targets Russians Evading Ukraine War Sanctions

Russia’s Embassy in Washington called the latest sanctions “absurd” and vowed to continue the “special military operation” in Ukraine.

'escalate to de-escalate'

CIA Warns Desperate Putin Poses Nuclear Threat

The Kremlin said it placed Russian nuclear forces on high alert shortly after the assault began on Feb. 24.

growing concern

Fears Rise in Ukraine of Use of Chemical Weapons

Unconfirmed reports emerged that such weapons may have already been deployed.

U.S., U.K. Say Fearful Advisers Mislead Putin on Ukraine War

There is "persistent tension between Putin and the MOD (Ministry of Defense)," an official said.

U.S. Sanctions Russia Lawmakers, Defense Contractors

"Today's action will have a deep and long-lasting effect on Russia's defense-industrial base and its supply chain," the White House said.

impassioned message

'Protect Our Sky,' Pleads Ukraine Leader in Gut-Punch U.S. Address

Washington has consistently ruled out the idea of a no-fly zone over Ukraine.

U.S. Journalist Shot Dead in Ukraine

Papers found on the American reporter's body identified him as 50-year-old video documentary shooter Brent Renaud, of New York.

isolated leader

U.S. Intel Paints Putin as Aggrieved, Angry Over Ukraine War

The U.S. intelligence community warned of the potential for Putin to lash out, especially noting an elevated nuclear threat.

facilitated departure

Russian Plane Lands in U.S. to Remove Diplomats Expelled for Alleged Espionage

The plane was allowed to land even though the U.S. closed its airspace to all Russian aircraft after Moscow invaded Ukraine.

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