Charles Maynes
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Politics
WNBA star Brittney Griner begins trial in Moscow over drug charges
Russian prosecutors outlined drug charges against WNBA star Brittney Griner when her trial started in Moscow on Friday. The Biden administration says she's being wrongly detained.
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Sports
Russian court extends Brittney Griner's detention
A Russian court has again extended the arrest of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner. Her trial on drug charges starts July 1.
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World
Russia's Putin lashes out at the U.S. and claims victory over sanctions
The Russian president blamed the U.S. for fostering crises in global relations, food security, inflation and trade. He also said he had no objection to Ukraine's bid to join the European Union.
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Europe
Russia's Victory Day takes on added significance because of the crisis in Ukraine
Victory Day is Russia's biggest holiday, marking the end of World War Two. In a speech in Red Square, President Vladimir Putin used the occasion to justify his attack on Ukraine.
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World
Russia sharpens warnings as the U.S. and Europe send more weapons to Ukraine
Russian criticism of Western military aid to Ukraine is not new. But recent rhetoric reflects efforts to build public consensus for the need of a protracted — if not existential — war with the West.
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Europe
U.N. secretary general goes to Moscow for talks with President Putin
U.N. Secretary General António Guterres was in Moscow Tuesday for talks with Russian President Putin and his foreign minister. The focus: U.N. efforts to ease the civilian suffering in Ukraine.
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Europe
Russia is making territorial advances in its invasion of Ukraine
The advances are happening most notably in the south of the country, where Russian troops have entered the Black Sea port of Kherson. It's not yet clear if the city has fallen.
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World
Russia confirms casualties in Ukraine ahead of the next round of talks
For the first time, Russia's Defense Ministry has announced casualties, saying 498 troops have died. Delegations from Ukraine and Russia are preparing for a second round of talks, expected Thursday.
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Europe
Putin justifies Ukraine invasion as a 'special military operation'
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a speech to his nation, described the attack on Ukraine as an act of self defense.
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Europe
After recognizing breakaway regions, Putin orders 'peacekeeping' troops to Ukraine
Russian President Putin signed a declaration for troops to move into Ukraine's breakaway regions. The White House, along with NATO members and the United Nations, condemned the moves by Russia.