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Moscow attack suspects appear severely beaten as they're charged in Russian court

Images showing the suspects’ violent treatment in custody were shared widely across Russian social media over the weekend after at least 137 people were killed in the concert attack.
Russia Terror Attack Suspect Court
Russia Terror Attack Suspect Court

Poland activates aircraft after Russian missile incursion during wave of attacks on Ukraine

The incident came as Russia launched a wave of punishing missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, and after it attacked power facilities throughout the country last week.
Ukrainian servicemen drive to a combat duty in Kyiv, Ukraine
Ukrainian servicemen drive to a combat duty in Kyiv, Ukraine

House leaves for a two-week break — without tackling Ukraine aid

The U.S. ally is running dangerously low on ammunition in its war with Russia. Speaker Mike Johnson said this week's priority was averting a shutdown and Ukraine will be next.
Ukrainian soldiers take part in a training exercise on Feb. 24, 2024, on the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
Ukrainian soldiers take part in a training exercise on Feb. 24, 2024, on the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

Russia is in a 'state of war' in Ukraine, the Kremlin says in a possible rhetorical shift

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov's comments quickly drew attention at home and abroad Friday as an apparent departure from Russian authorities' insistence on calling the full-scale invasion of Ukraine a “special military operation.”
Russia Military Recruitment Moscow
Russia Military Recruitment Moscow

France's president pounds a punching bag on camera, and Europe notices

The photos were widely received as the latest round in French President Emmanuel Macron's drive to toughen up the region’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
France’s president pounds a punching bag on camera, and Europe notices
France’s president pounds a punching bag on camera, and Europe notices

IOC says it was tricked by Russian prank callers amid tension ahead of Paris Olympics

Russian athletes who pass vetting to compete in Paris also will not take part in the opening ceremony parade of boats on the River Seine, the IOC decided this week.
IOC says it was tricked by Russian prank callers amid tension ahead of Paris Olympics
IOC says it was tricked by Russian prank callers amid tension ahead of Paris Olympics

Russia attacks Ukrainian electrical power facilities, including major hydroelectric plant

The attacks caused a fire at the Dnipro Hydroelectric Station, which supplies electricity to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe’s largest nuclear power installation.
Ukraine says Russian strike hit its largest dam during mass attack on energy infrastructure.
Ukraine says Russian strike hit its largest dam during mass attack on energy infrastructure.

Russia fires 31 missiles at Kyiv in first attack on Ukraine's capital in 44 days

Residents were woken by loud explosions as the missiles arrived from different directions at roughly the same time, said the head of the Kyiv City Administration.
Ukrainian air defence forces shot down "about three dozen enemy missiles, including ballistic missiles, over Kyiv and in the vicinity of the capital," the city's military administration said on Telegram, adding that the raid had lasted three hours
Ukrainian air defence forces shot down "about three dozen enemy missiles, including ballistic missiles, over Kyiv and in the vicinity of the capital," the city's military administration said on Telegram, adding that the raid had lasted three hours

Russia says it will evacuate 9,000 children from a border region being targeted by Ukraine

The announcement came a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Kremlin wants to create a buffer zone to help protect border regions.
Belgorod Russia Aerial Attacks
Belgorod Russia Aerial Attacks

Russian and Belarusian athletes barred from participating in opening ceremonies of Paris Olympics

Entrants can compete as "Individual Neutral Athletes," but the Russian and Belarusian flags and national anthems will not be seen or heard.
Handout illustration
Handout illustration

Putin showcases his Ukraine ambitions at Red Square celebration after election win

Having extended his rule over Russia, President Vladimir Putin signaled his focus would be tightening his grip on Ukrainian territory as he led an event to mark the 10th anniversary of the annexation of the Crimean Peninsula.
Vladimir Putin during a rally and a concert celebrating the 10th anniversary of Russia's annexation of Crimea at Red Square in Moscow
Vladimir Putin during a rally and a concert celebrating the 10th anniversary of Russia's annexation of Crimea at Red Square in Moscow

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