Putin to station tactical nukes in Belarus as West supports Ukraine

Putin said he was responding to Britain’s decision this past week to provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium. Russia falsely claimed these rounds have nuclear components.

Putin sticks to protocol during visit from China's Xi Jinping

Putin and Xi were expected to touch on issues related to Ukraine, a spokesman said, adding that Russia's president would likely offer a “detailed explanation" of Moscow's view on the current situation.

Facing arrest warrant for war crimes, Vladimir Putin visits Crimea

Vladimir Putin's visit to Crimea Saturday marked the anniversary of the peninsula's annexation from Ukraine, a move that most of the world denounced as illegal in 2014.

ICC issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over Ukraine war crimes

The International Criminal Court says it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine.

China’s Xi Jinping plans to visit Moscow in show of support for Vladimir Putin

China has refused to condemn Moscow’s aggression and sought to project itself as neutral in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine while accusing NATO and the U.S. of provoking Russia into military action.

Pentagon releases video of Russian jet dumping fuel on US drone

The 42-second video shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of the MQ-9 drone and beginning to release fuel as it passes, the Pentagon said.

US: Russian fighter jet hits American surveillance drone over Black Sea

The U.S. military said a Russian warplane struck the propeller of a U.S. drone over the Black Sea, causing America forces to bring the unmanned aircraft down in international waters.

Russian missiles target cities across Ukraine

Russia unleashed a massive missile barrage on cities across Ukraine early Thursday, targeting energy infrastructure facilities and hitting some residential buildings, Ukrainian officials and media said.

Blinken, Lavrov talk briefly at G-20 as US-Russia tensions soar

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met briefly on Thursday -- the highest-level in-person talks between the two countries since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Brad Paisley releases new song featuring Ukraine President Zelenskyy

The song, called "Same Here," features Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking proudly about his country and people.

China offers peace proposal to end conflict in Russia-Ukraine war

China’s proposal calls for a cease-fire and peace talks, while condemning Western sanctions against Russia, and saying “relevant countries” should do their part to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine.

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledges push for victory on anniversary of Russian invasion

In a defiant video address, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recalled the terror unleashed a year ago by the Russian attack, triggering Europe’s biggest and deadliest war since World War II.

Biden: Putin made 'big mistake' by suspending US arms treaty

Biden condemned the Russian decision to pull back from the treaty, known as New START. The move is expected to have an immediate impact on U.S. visibility into Russian nuclear activities.

Biden pledges US, ally commitment to Ukraine during speech in Poland

Biden dismissed the notion of waning American support for Ukraine during his surprise visit Monday, and reaffirmed on Tuesday the country's dedication to security in Europe.

Putin blames West for Ukraine war, defends invasion in major speech

Putin also said the country would suspend its participation in the New START Treaty, signed by Russia and the U.S. in 2010 in an effort to keep a lid on nuclear weapons expansion.