Pope Francis discusses secret peace ‘mission,’ support for Ukraine kids

Deportations of Ukrainian children have been a concern since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began. Pope Francis said the Holy See had already helped mediate some prisoner exchanges.

Russia's air force accidentally bombs own city of Belgorod near Ukraine border

Russia’s military has acknowledged that a bomb accidentally dropped by one of its warplanes caused a powerful blast in a Russian city about 25 miles east of the Russia-Ukraine border.

US journalist Evan Gershkovich held by Russia on spying charges denied release

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeared in public on Tuesday for the first time in weeks. He's the first U.S. correspondent since the Cold War to be detained in Russia on spying charges.

FBI arrests Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira in probe of classified document leaks

FBI agents arrested Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Douglas Teixeira at a home in North Dighton, Massachusetts, on Thursday in connection with a trove of classified documents that have been leaked online in recent months. 

What we know so far on the leaked Pentagon documents

Among the questions raised by the leak are whether it will erode allies’ trust in sharing information with the U.S. or impact Ukraine’s plans to intensify the fight against Russia this spring.

Ukraine investigating video purported to show soldier's beheading

Ukraine is investigating a gruesome video circulating on social media that purportedly shows the beheading of a Ukrainian soldier.

Leaked US intel shows Russia's ties to UAE

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into the possible release of Pentagon documents that were posted on several social media sites.

Putin to station tactical nukes in Belarus as West supports Ukraine

Putin said he was responding to Britain’s decision this past week to provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium. Russia falsely claimed these rounds have nuclear components.

Putin sticks to protocol during visit from China's Xi Jinping

Putin and Xi were expected to touch on issues related to Ukraine, a spokesman said, adding that Russia's president would likely offer a “detailed explanation" of Moscow's view on the current situation.

Facing arrest warrant for war crimes, Vladimir Putin visits Crimea

Vladimir Putin's visit to Crimea Saturday marked the anniversary of the peninsula's annexation from Ukraine, a move that most of the world denounced as illegal in 2014.

ICC issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over Ukraine war crimes

The International Criminal Court says it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine.

Pentagon releases video of Russian jet dumping fuel on US drone

The 42-second video shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of the MQ-9 drone and beginning to release fuel as it passes, the Pentagon said.

US: Russian fighter jet hits American surveillance drone over Black Sea

The U.S. military said a Russian warplane struck the propeller of a U.S. drone over the Black Sea, causing America forces to bring the unmanned aircraft down in international waters.