Viktor Medvedchuk, a Ukrainian politician who is close to the Russian president, was handed over to Moscow in September as part of a prisoner swap while awaiting trial on treason charges.
Author: Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Ukraine Keeps Downing Russian Drones, but Price Tag Is High
When costly missiles take out cheap drones, the real winner over time may be the country that spends less.
Belarus Checks Army Readiness as Analysts Say It Is Unlikely to Join Ukraine War
President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko of Belarus is a close ally of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, and Belarus relies on Moscow for finance, fuel and security assistance.
Ukraine Says It Hit Hotel Where Members of Russia’s Wagner Group Gathered
The claim could not be independently verified, and there was no immediate comment or confirmation from the Wagner Group.
Brittney Griner’s Wife Cherelle: ‘Today, My Family Is Whole’
Cherelle Griner, who had steadily put pressure on the Biden administration not to forget her wife, thanked WNBA players for their support.
Ukraine War: A Timeline of Attacks on Russian Territory
Ukraine has often celebrated the attacks but has not officially confirmed involvement in any of them.
President Zelensky of Ukraine Is Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ 2022
Ukraine’s president was propelled onto the world stage with Russia’s invasion of his country.
Russian Forces Fortify Lines of Defense in Southern Ukraine
The Institute for the Study of War said Russia appears to view the prospect of a Ukrainian counteroffensive as a serious threat after Moscow pulled back from Kherson.
Ukraine’s Progress Threatened by the Challenges of Winter Weather
Officials urged Ukrainians to continue conserving energy, as analysts said that deteriorating weather was one factor slowing Ukraine’s battlefield progress.