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Russian Jewish billionaire offers $100m for Ukrainian refugees

Dual Israeli-Russian citizen and California resident Yuri Milner pledges $100 million to aid Ukrainian refugees.

Ukraine:

'Russia has suffered colossal losses'

Ukraine admits 'serious losses' during invasion, but claims Russia's are 'much, much bigger.' 'They have colossal losses.'

British Foreign Secretary:

'Ukraine's allies must ramp up the military aid'

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss: Ukraine's fate is hanging in the balance, a victory for Putin would have terrible consequences.

Microsoft report:

Russian hackers carried out multiple attacks against Ukraine

Russian government hackers carried out multiple cyber operations against Ukraine, Microsoft says in new report.

'Champion looter' of Ukraine mails home 1,000 pounds of goods

Russian soldier allegedly loots nearly 1,000 pounds of goods to send back home.

Russia launches gas embargo on 2 NATO states

'This is blackmail.' European energy prices soar as Moscow bars gas sales to Poland and Bulgaria, threatens to cut off other European states

Russia to cut gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria

Russian energy giant Gazprom informs Poland and Bulgaria it will suspend those countries’ natural gas deliveries.

Russian Foreign Minister:

'There's a real danger of a World War III'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says peace talks with Ukraine will continue, but warns of "real" danger of a World War III.

Putin claims CIA behind murder plot of pro-Kremlin TV host

Russian president alleges failed plot orchestrated by the CIA and Ukrainian intelligence services involved blowing up TV presenter's car.

Russian TV hosts giggle discussing nuclear strike against US

Russian state TV hosts, panelists giggle while discussing how a Russian rocket could destroy the United States.

How many of Russia's neighbors will join NATO?

While the Baltic states are weighing joining the alliance for added protection, more may be on their way.

US sanctions Russian people and entities

Sanctions include a Russian commercial bank and a virtual currency mining company.

Russia tests new 'Satan II' nuclear ballistic missile

Russia has conducted a test launch of a new advanced intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying a massive nuclear payload.

Ex-Kremlin official found dead in Moscow apartment

The body of Putin's ally and multi-millionaire was found alongside his pregnant wife and younger daughter.

Russian foreign minister: New phase of Ukraine war to start

Sergey Lavrov announces that the conflict is entering a phase that will be a "very special moment of this entire operation."

Greece's coast guard seizes Russian oil tanker

Greece’s coast guard has seized a Russian oil tanker as part of European Union sanctions against Russia.

State Department: Russia’s strike on Lviv a 'campaign of terror'

U.S. State Department describes Russia's offensive against Liviv as a "campaign of terror, brutality and aggression."

Putin condemns Israeli actions on Temple Mount

Russian President sides with Arabs in phone call with PA President in apparent retaliation for Israeli condemnations of Ukraine war.

Ex-Russian foreign minister:

Putin will use nukes if there’s an ‘existential threat’

Andrei Kozyrev says that Putin would only use nukes if there is a direct threat to his rule or to Russia.

Russia summons Israeli Ambassador for reprimand

The move follows Foreign Minister Yair Lapid's condemnation of Russia following Israel's vote in favor or Russia's suspension from UNHRC.

Zelensky: World needs to be prepared for Russian nuclear attack

Ukrainian president says his country will defeat Russia - but warns world that Russia could potentially use nuclear or chemical weapons.

US official:

Sunken Russian ship was hit by Ukrainian missiles

US believes the Moskva missile cruiser was hit by two Ukrainian missiles, says senior US official.

Russia says its flagship missile cruiser has sunk

Russia says missile cruiser has sunk following a major fire. Ukraine claimed its forces had damaged the ship with missile strikes.

Ukraine claims:

'We hit a Russian warship in the Black Sea'

Russia says Moskva ship was badly damaged after ammunition on board blew up, but won't confirm it was a Ukrainian strike.

Biden appears to accuse Russia of genocide

US President: Your ability to fill up your tank shouldn't hinge on whether a dictator declares war and commits genocide.

Garage refuses to serve Jews over 'Israel’s stance on Russia'

Formal complaint filed against Belgian garage owner by Antwerp Forum of Jewish Organizations after discussions did not make him reconsider.

Russian kart driver, 15, accused of making Nazi salute on podium

15-year-old Russian kart driver apologizes after allegedly performing Nazi salute during podium ceremony.

Zelenskyy:

'The coming week is as crucial as any'

Ukrainian President says he expects Russian troops to "move to even larger operations in the east of our state" in the coming days.

Putin appoints new general to oversee Ukraine invasion

Russian President places general Aleksandr Dvornikov in charge of the country’s invasion in Ukraine.

Biden:

'Russia carried out a horrific atrocity'

Biden blasts Russia after rocket attack on train station in Ukraine kills at least 50.

Putin takes nuclear briefcase to funeral of Russian politician

Putin stirs up fears of nuclear war by taking secret briefcase to funeral of ultranationalist Russian politician.

50 killed in Russian strike on Ukrainian rail station

Ukrainian authorities report that Russian rocket has killed 50 people at a train station in the Donbas region.

Israel votes to suspend Russia from UN Human Rights Council

Israel backs anti-Russia resolution in UN, condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine and killing of civilians.

Zelenskyy:

'Hesitation on Russia oil embargo is costing Ukrainian lives'

Ukrainian President calls for sanctions that are economically destructive enough for Russia to end its war against his country.

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Russian missile hits ambulance at Ukrainian children's hospital

Authorities say 2 killed, including a child, in Russian airstrike at children's hospital in Mykolaiv Oblast.

Attempted terror?

Car crashes into Russian embassy in Romania

The event follows repeated condemnations of Russia by US and NATO.

US, allies to impose additional sanctions on Russia

New penalties will include a ban on all new investment in Russia.

Russia to end cooperation on the International Space Station

Russia will no longer cooperate with Western partners on the International Space Station, leaving the future of the station up in the air.

Zelenskyy to UN:

'Russia committing worst atrocities since World War Two'

Ukrainian President pleads: 'Where is the security that the Security Council needs to guarantee? Are you ready to shut down the UN?'

Iran and Russia's clashing interests

For the first time Iran and Russia have faced off and the interests of the two allies now clash in previously unimagined ways. Op-ed.

Airbnb bans bookings in Russia and Belarus

Online rental giant Airbnb freezes operations in Russia and Belarus.

US to seek suspension of Russia from UNHRC

US ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield says US will ask General Assembly to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council.

Biden: Putin a 'war criminal,' must be put on trial

US President reacts to reports of mass graves found in Kyiv suburbs reclaimed from Russian forces.

Moscow Denies Allegations:

West accuses Russia of massacre, vows war crime probe

US, France, Germany blast Russia after mass graves uncovered; Moscow dismisses discovery as 'provocation' by Ukraine.

The Kremlin's secret?

New details about Putin's health revealed

New documents reveal that Russian President was visited by a thyroid cancer doctor 35 times and regularly takes steroids.

Ukraine Invasion:

War puts Chabad of Russia ‘between a rock and a hard place’

Chabad in Russia faces difficult balancing act, caught between its relationship with Putin and pressure from abroad to align with Ukraine.

Russian jets that violated Swedish airspace had nuclear warheads

Act seen as deliberate threat by Russia to prevent Sweden from joining NATO.

Biden skeptical Russia will scale back Kyiv attack

US President expresses skepticism after Russia says it will scale back military operations near Ukrainian capital during peace talks.

Ukraine releases info on over 600 Russian spies

List of alleged spies includes names, phone numbers, passport numbers, license plate numbers and financial details.

Kremlin spokesman:

'Nuclear weapons? Only if there's an existential threat'

Kremlin spokesman says Russia would resort to nuclear weapons only in the case of a “threat to the existence” of the country.

Russian Jewish reporter targeted with pig head for war criticism

Veteran journalist Alexei Venediktov discovers pig head and Ukrainian coat of arms with antisemitic slur fastened to his apartment door.

Finland cancels one of last trains connecting EU to Russia

Finland’s national railway company has suspended the Allegro – one of the last remaining train services between the EU and Russia.

Memorial to Jewish Holocaust victims damaged by Russian shelling

Ukraine claims Russian artillery hit Drobitsky Yar memorial, marking spot where 20,000 Jews were murdered in 1941.

Ukraine claims:

'Russian forces are deploying white phosphorus'

Ukrainian troops claim Russian forces are deploying white phosphorus near Avdiivka.

Western firms have paid $15 billion in taxes to Russia since 2014

Study finds nine Western oil and gas companies have paid a total of $15.8 billion in taxes and fees to the Russian government since 2014.

Spotify suspends service in Russia

Spotify announces it will suspend its streaming service in Russia in response to country's new media law.

‘Epic’ Russian Navy ship destroyed by Ukraine

Russian Navy ship 'Orsk' that was recently paraded on Russian TV has been destroyed by the Ukrainian Navy.

Trump sues Hillary, Democrats for trying to 'steal elections'

Trump is suing Hillary Clinton and her 'cohorts' for $24 million as 2/3 of Democrats agree that she should stand trial.

Biden gets heated with reporter over sanctions question

Biden gets into a tense exchange at NATO summit with reporter over topic of Russia sanctions, saying "sanctions never deter" several times.

Russian soldier runs over commander with his tank in protest

Soldier blamed his commander for the deaths of his friends and waited for the right moment when he was near the tank to drive it over him.