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U.S. Officials Alarmed After New Intelligence Suggest Russia's Military Leaders Discuss Use of Nuclear Weapons

Several senior U.S. officials had raised alarm after new intelligence reports suggested that Russia's military leaders talked about when and how Moscow would use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
Joe Biden Still Thinks Vladimir Putin Will Use Nuclear Weapons, Says 'If He Has No Intention, Why Does He Keep Talking About It?'

Joe Biden Still Thinks Vladimir Putin Will Use Nuclear Weapons, Says 'If He Has No Intention, Why Does He Keep Talking About It?'

President Joe Biden has reiterated his fear that Vladimir Putin will carry out his nuclear threats after the president of Russia delivered an anti-Western speech.
Brittney Griner Case: WNBA Star to Be Sent to Penal Colony in Russia Notorious for 'Abuses' for at Least 8 Years

Brittney Griner Case: WNBA Star to Be Sent to Penal Colony in Russia Notorious for 'Abuses' for at Least 8 Years

WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner will now serve nine years in a penal colony in Russia.
Brittney Griner Update: WNBA Star in Bad Condition in Russian Prison

Brittney Griner Update: WNBA Star in Bad Condition in Russian Prison

The WNBA star Brittney Griner is reportedly struggling in prison in Russia after she has been wrongfully detained for eight months on drug smuggling charges.
Joe Biden Says Vladimir Putin ‘Totally Miscalculated’ Russia’s Ability to Invade Ukraine

Joe Biden Says Vladimir Putin ‘Totally Miscalculated’ Russia’s Ability to Invade Ukraine

President Joe Biden believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin has "totally miscalculated" Russia's ability to invade Ukraine, adding that the latter is a "rational actor."
Joe Biden Says Vladimir Putin's Nuclear Threats Are Real, Could Spark Catastrophic 'Armageddon'

Joe Biden Says Vladimir Putin's Nuclear Threats Are Real, Could Spark Catastrophic 'Armageddon'

President Joe Biden has warned that Russia's President Vladimir Putin's threat of using nuclear weapons was real, which could lead to "Armageddon."
Espionage Case: Army Doctor, Wife Arrested for Trying to Sell Medical Secrets to Russia

Espionage Case: Army Doctor, Wife Arrested for Trying to Sell Medical Secrets to Russia

After a U.S. naval engineer and his wife were arrested for trying to sell confidential data to another country, an army doctor and his wife were also arrested for trying to sell confidential information to Russia.
Meta Shuts Down Chinese and Russian-run Facebook and Instagram Pages Trying to Influence U.S. Elections

Meta Shuts Down Chinese and Russian-run Facebook and Instagram Pages Trying to Influence U.S. Elections

With the midterm elections happening in a few weeks, social media companies are now going after foreign-run websites believed to be trying to influence local elections.
Edward Snowden, NSA Whistleblower, Granted Citizenship by Russia’s Vladimir Putin

Edward Snowden, NSA Whistleblower, Granted Citizenship by Russia's Vladimir Putin

Edward Snowden, the former NSA contractor who spoke against U.S. surveillance programs, has been given citizenship by Russia's President Vladimir Putin.
Khosta-2 More Dangerous? Scientists Warn New Bat Virus Is Similar to COVID-19 Infecting Humans but Resists Current Vaccines

Khosta-2 More Dangerous? Scientists Warn New Bat Virus Is Similar to COVID-19 Infecting Humans but Resists Current Vaccines

Researchers recently discovered Khosta-2, a bat virus similar to SARS-CoV-2 that is also capable of infecting humans.

U.S. Navy Bribery Scandal: Fat Leonard Arrested in Venezuela While Trying to Flee to Russia

After cutting off his ankle monitor and escaping house arrest last September 4, the infamous Malaysian defense contractor involved in the largest bribery scandal in U.S. Navy history, Leonard Glenn Francis, better known as "Fat Leonard," was captured by Interpol agents in Caracas.
Russia's Vladimir Putin Says 'Colombia Is a Promising Partner' as He Courts Latin America in the Midst of Ukraine War

Russia's Vladimir Putin Says 'Colombia Is a Promising Partner' as He Courts Latin America in the Midst of Ukraine War

Russian President Vladimir Putin described Colombia as a "promising partner of Russia in Latin America," adding that his country is interested in maintaining friendly relations with Colombians.
Joe Biden Meets With Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan's Families, Commits to Bring Them Home From Russia

Joe Biden Meets With Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan's Families, Commits to Bring Them Home From Russia

The families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, both currently detained in Russia, finally met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday.
Donald Trump Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton Over Russia Collusion Claims Junked by Florida Judge Who Calls It a 'Manifesto'

Donald Trump Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton Over Russia Collusion Claims Junked by Florida Judge Who Calls It a 'Manifesto'

A Florida judge has junked former President Donald Trump's lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and former top FBI officials.
Brittney Griner Case: Dennis Rodman Backs Out of Mission to Bring Detained WNBA Star Back on U.S. Soil

Brittney Griner Case: Dennis Rodman Backs Out of Mission to Bring Detained WNBA Star Back on U.S. Soil

Dennis Rodman has decided not to get involved with the case of WNBA star Brittney Griner in Russia after the U.S. government strongly advised against his plans.
Brittney Griner Case: Russia Confirms Prisoner Swap Talks With U.S. After Joe Biden Calls for Release of WNBA Star

Brittney Griner Case: Russia Confirms Prisoner Swap Talks With U.S. After Joe Biden Calls for Release of WNBA Star

Russia confirmed that it was carrying out prisoner swap negotiations with the U.S. that could bring WNBA star Brittney Griner home.
Joe Biden Calls Brittney Griner Verdict ‘Unacceptable’; Athletes React to Russia’s 9-Year Prison Sentence for WNBA Star

Joe Biden Calls Brittney Griner Verdict 'Unacceptable'; Athletes React to Russia's 9-Year Prison Sentence for WNBA Star

President Joe Biden blasts the sentence of a court in Russia vested to WNBA star Brittney Griner on Friday.
Donald Trump Blasts Brittney Griner for Bringing Drugs to Russia, Calls WNBA Star 'Spoiled'

Donald Trump Blasts Brittney Griner for Bringing Drugs to Russia, Calls WNBA Star 'Spoiled'

Former President Donald Trump slammed athlete Brittney Griner for bringing drugs to Russia and called the WNBA star "spoiled."
Biden Administration Seeking Prisoner Swap With Russia to Bring WNBA Player Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan Home

Biden Administration Seeking Prisoner Swap With Russia to Bring WNBA Player Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan Home

The Biden administration is looking to bring back home WNBA player Brittney Griner and U.S. citizen Paul Whelan through a prisoner exchange with Russia.
Guatemala's Alejandro Giammattei Visits Ukraine to Express His Solidarity With Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Guatemala's Alejandro Giammattei Visits Ukraine to Express His Solidarity With Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President of Guatemala Alejandro Giammattei paid a visit to Ukraine on Monday to express his solidarity with the country's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russia Accuses US of Disrespecting Russian Law in Brittney Griner Case as Stephen Curry, Others Call for Her Release

Russia Accuses US of Disrespecting Russian Law in Brittney Griner Case as Stephen Curry, Others Call for Her Release

Russia has accused the United States of disrespecting its laws after U.S. officials said WNBA star Brittney Griner was "wrongfully detained" in Moscow.
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