The State Department had no immediate comment on the report that the man, identified as Robert Shonov, had been arrested and charged with conspiracy.
Author: DANIEL VICTOR
Former U.S. Embassy Employee Is Being Held in Moscow, Russian State News Says
The State Department had no immediate comment on the report that an American, identified as Robert Shonov, had been arrested and charged with conspiracy.
Russia Detains Wall Street Journal Reporter, Accusing Him of Espionage
The newspaper said it “vehemently denies the allegations” against Evan Gershkovich, an American, and the White House called his detention “unacceptable.”
Who Are Russia’s Friends Amid the War in Ukraine?
India and South Africa are among the nations that have not criticized Russia for invading Ukraine. Some others have supplied military aid.
‘Navalny’ Wins Oscar for Best Documentary and His Wife Issues Message of Defiance
The film followed Aleksei Navalny, a prominent critic of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, as he investigated his own near-fatal poisoning in 2020.
Denmark Scraps ‘Great Prayer Day,’ Adding Money to Military Budget
The government estimated that eliminating Great Prayer Day would produce $430 million that it could spend on the military.
Betty Boothroyd, Britain’s First Female House of Commons Speaker, Dies at 93
The speaker made Britain’s parliamentary proceedings must-see TV, even in other countries.
Tom Whitlock, Co-Writer of ‘Top Gun’ Anthem ‘Danger Zone,’ Dies at 68
Mr. Whitlock wrote the words for that song and the chart-topping “Take My Breath Away,” central elements in the success of the hit 1986 movie.
John Motson, BBC’s Voice of Soccer for Five Decades, Dies at 77
The broadcaster was a commentator for English soccer’s biggest moments, including 10 World Cups.