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Russian detention of Japanese diplomat “unacceptable,” says Japanese foreign minister
September 27, 2022
Russian detention of Japanese diplomat “unacceptable,” says Japanese foreign minister
Russia’s detention of a Japanese consular officer on Monday is “extremely regrettable and unacceptable,” Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said.…
Occupied area of Kherson region “completely closed for entry and exit”
September 27, 2022
Occupied area of Kherson region “completely closed for entry and exit”
The occupied area of Kherson has been “completely closed for entry and exit” following a so-called “referendum” on the region’s…
Pro-Putin TV host criticizes Russian draft effort on state television
September 27, 2022
Pro-Putin TV host criticizes Russian draft effort on state television
State media spin-doctor Vladimir Soloviev criticized the handling of Russia’s “partial mobilization” effort on live state television on Sunday — a rare…
France’s foreign minister makes unannounced “solidarity” visit to Kyiv
September 27, 2022
France’s foreign minister makes unannounced “solidarity” visit to Kyiv
French foreign minister Catherine Colonna arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on Tuesday, where she’s due to visit her…
US announces $457.5 million in additional security assistance
September 26, 2022
US announces $457.5 million in additional security assistance
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Monday the United States committed an additional $457.5 million in civilian security assistance…
Large lines of traffic wait to cross from Russia into Georgia
September 26, 2022
Large lines of traffic wait to cross from Russia into Georgia
Images and social media video from the border crossing between Russia and Georgia show long lines of stationary traffic through…
Former captive of Russian-backed forces says he was “treated worse than a dog
September 26, 2022
Former captive of Russian-backed forces says he was “treated worse than a dog
A British man released last week after being previously held by Russian-backed forces in Ukraine says he was “treated worse than a…
Lavrov says “formalized” Russian territories would have Kremlin’s “full protection”
September 26, 2022
Lavrov says “formalized” Russian territories would have Kremlin’s “full protection”
Any territory that is formally incorporated into the Russian Federation will “benefit from full protection,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov…
On Putin’s threat, Zelensky says “I don’t think he’s bluffing”
September 26, 2022
On Putin’s threat, Zelensky says “I don’t think he’s bluffing”
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threat of using nuclear weapons in Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine “could be a reality,” according to…
What would happen if Russia deployed a tactical nuclear weapon?
September 26, 2022
What would happen if Russia deployed a tactical nuclear weapon?
Russia (and before it, the Soviet Union) has built and maintained a large stockpile of tactical nuclear weapons. The initial…