Ukrainian Forces Make Gains in Southern Kherson Region Russia is sending reinforcements into Ukraine after Putin ordered the mobilization of 300,000 reservists
US Launches Airstrike in Somalia, Says al-Shabaab Leader Killed There's been heavy fighting between al-Shabaab and the US-backed Mogadishu-based government
Iran Still ‘Exchanging Messages’ With US, Says Nuclear Deal Possible Tehran says the messages have been relayed through European mediators
Ukraine Tells EU Delays in Delivering Billions in Aid ‘Not Acceptable’ The EU is providing Kyiv with nearly $5 billion in long-term loans
Russia’s State Duma Approves Annexation of Ukrainian Territories Russia's Federation Council is expected to approve the move on Tuesday
Blinken Says Nord Stream Sabotage Is a ‘Tremendous Opportunity’ The secretary of state says it's an opportunity to remove Europe's dependency on Russian energy
Austin Says It’s Possible Putin Could Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine The risk hasn't changed the Biden administration's approach to the war
Iran Releases Two American Prisoners, Says US to Unfreeze $7 Billion A State Department spokesperson denied that the funds would be released
Erdogan Repeats Threat to Block Sweden, Finland from Joining NATO Sweden lifted its arms embargo on Turkey in a step toward fulfilling a deal to join NATO
