Russian Lawmaker Says Ukrainian Territories Could Be Absorbed by Russia on September 30
Russian FM Lavrov says the territories will be given 'full protection'
Kremlin: After Referendums, New Territory Will Be Treated as Russia
Moscow says it will treat its regions of Ukraine voting to join Russia as its homeland
White House Sent Multiple Threats to the Kremlin Via Backchannels
Russia recently said it could use nukes to defend its territory
EU Members Divided on Giving Asylum to Russians Fleeing Mobilization
The Baltic states and the Czech Republic have said they won't accept Russians looking to avoid getting drafted
Russia, Ukraine Carry Out Major Prisoner Swap Brokered by Turkey and Saudi Arabia
The swap involved nearly 300 people, including Azov Battalion commanders and Ukraine's former opposition leader
EU May Not Find Consensus on New Russia Sanctions
Hungary is planning to poll its citizens to see if they support sanctions
Blinken Says US Will Continue to Support Ukraine Despite Putin’s Nuclear Warning
Blinken also criticized the referendums that will be held in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine
Canada Extends Iraq War Mission by Another 12 Months
Mission includes training in Jordan, Lebanon
Medvedev Says Russia Can Defend New Regions With Nuclear Weapons
Referendums to join Russia will be held in the Donbas, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia starting Friday
China Hawks in Congress Happy Over Biden’s Taiwan Comments
Hawks see it as a sign to push forward legislation that would radically change US policy toward Taiwan
Baltic States Will Not Give Refuge to Russians Fleeing Mobilization
Putin's partial mobilization order sparked protests in Russia
Iraq’s Oil Ministry Warns Companies Not to Buy Oil From Kurds
Ministry will take 'marketing measures'
At UN General Assembly, Biden Says Russia Can’t Take a Country’s Territory by Force
The US is currently occupies a major portion of eastern Syria despite the government's objection
Raisi Says Iran’s Ready for Nuclear Deal, Questions US Commitment
The Iranian leader made the comments in an address at the UN General Assembly in New York
US Bombs Somalia, Says 27 al-Shabaab Fighters Killed
The US has been bombing Somalia more frequently since Biden ordered the deployment of more troops to the country in May
