The department said it had charged a Russian national in one attack and recovered $6.1 million in ransom. It also arrested a Ukrainian man for another attack.
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Weapons Tracing Study Implicates Russia in Ukraine Conflict
One of the most comprehensive studies to date of weaponry in the war in Ukraine shows a panoply of Russian-supplied arms that has helped fuel the war.
The Stunning Grandeur of Soviet-Era Metros
Between 2014 and 2020, Frank Herfort visited more than 770 metro stations in 19 cities, creating a remarkable archive of architectural and artistic splendor.
Ukraine’s Covid Deaths Soar as Fake Vaccination Certificates Spread
In the country with the lowest rate of coronavirus vaccination in Europe, the proliferation of fakes threatens to undermine Ukraine’s fight against the virus.
Georgia Arrests Former Leader Mikheil Saakashvili
The one-time Georgian president returned from eight years in exile to face arrest, saying he wanted to support his political party in local elections this weekend.
Top Adviser to Ukrainian President Is Targeted in an Assassination Attempt
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was returning to Ukraine from New York immediately after giving his U.N. speech. The adviser, Serhiy Shefir, was unharmed, but his driver was shot and wounded in the attack.
Israelis Who Flew Into the Country Using Fake Coronavirus Test Results Under Scrutiny
Officials said that more than 1,500 cases were identified among the 17,000 travelers who flew back on Thursday and Friday, and that more than 150 had hidden positive test results and obtained falsified negative results to travel on.
Ukraine’s Leader, Meeting Biden, Seeks Security Assurances After Afghan Pullout
President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to emphasize the important role Ukraine plays in containing Russia, aides to the Ukrainian leader said.
In Deal With Germany, U.S. Drops Threat to Block Russian Gas Pipelines
The agreement infuriated both Republicans and Democrats in Congress, who accused the Biden administration of being soft on Russia.
‘Why?’ Ukrainian Army Faces Criticism for Making Women March in Heels
“Women, like men, fight in combat boots.” Recently released photos promoting an upcoming military parade received widespread criticism over the decision to make female cadets rehearse in heels.