Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge Brittney Griner is back in court for her trial for cannabis possession amid U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure her release The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
Myanmar, South China Sea To Divide, Dominate ASEAN Summit Most ASEAN countries want a united front on a code of conduct for the South China Sea, but critics claim Beijing, which wants to handle negotiations on a country-by-country basis, has used Cambodia to thwart progress on an agreement and to block diplomatic opposition to its maritime claims. The News Lens · Aug 2, 2022
Myanmar violence, Ukraine war loom over ASEAN meetings Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering in the Cambodian capital for meetings addressing violence in Myanmar and other issues The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
Russia wants 2 prisoners in swap for Americans Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan Moscow is leaning toward rejecting a prisoner swap unless it gets two Russians in return for the two Americans the U.S. wants released, according to people familiar with the Kremlin’s thinking. Tribune News Service · Aug 1, 2022
Griner's trail resumes amid intensified diplomacy Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate expanded from a tiny and cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-US diplomacy The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022
India silent on Ukraine blacklisting three nationals Sources say addition of their names may be a mistake; Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s advisor justifies listing, threatens sanctions The Hindu · Jul 30, 2022
US Envoy: Russia Intends to Dissolve Ukraine from World Map The US ambassador to the United Nations said Friday there should no longer be any doubt that Russia intends to dismantle Ukraine “and dissolve it from the world map entirely.” Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the UN Security Council that the United States is seeing growing signs that Russia is laying the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 30, 2022
Zelensky calls for evacuation of Ukraine's Donetsk region Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Saturday for the evacuation of the eastern Donetsk region, which has been the scene of fierce clashes between his country's forces and the Russian military. Earlier, Russian gas giant Gazprom announced that it had suspended gas deliveries to Latvia due to what it said… France 24 · Jul 30, 2022
US envoy: Russia intends to dissolve Ukraine from world map The U_S_ ambassador to the United Nations says there should no longer be any doubt that Russia intends to dismantle Ukraine “and dissolve it from the world map entirely.” The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2022
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Ukraine steps up efforts to isolate Kherson; war enters its sixth month; EU agrees plan to ration gas use The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2022
At SCO, Jaishankar pushes for Chabahar port No meetings announced with Chinese, Pakistan and Taliban Foreign Ministers The Hindu · Jul 29, 2022
Blinken says he spoke to Russia FM about detained Americans Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he has spoken to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and urged Moscow to accept a U.S. proposal to release two Americans detained in Russia The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022
Blinken says he ‘pressed’ Lavrov on release of US prisoners The US is trying to secure release of basketball star Brittney Griner and ex-marine Paul Whelan, both held in Russia. Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2022
Blinken off to Asia, Africa as Russia, China tensions rise Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed to Asia and Africa as the U.S. and rivals China and Russia intensify their battle for global influence The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022
Benzinga · Jul 29, 2022 Biden, Putin, A Notorious Russian Terrorist And A Medical Marijuana-Possessing Female Basketball Player: A Drama Update Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday that he is open to a call with U.S.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 29, 2022 Macron’s Benin visit part of push for support of position in Ukraine Officials from France, the United States, and Russia have been visiting the African continent this week in an effort to garner support from various African leaders for their stance in the Ukraine conflict. While in Benin, French President Emmanuel Macron accused Russia of waging a "new type of hybrid world…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 29, 2022 Russia's Lavrov Says He Will Discuss US Prisoner Swap Offer Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday that he's open to a call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss a possible prisoner swap involving American basketball star Brittney Griner. Blinken said Wednesday that Washington had offered Russia a deal that would bring home Griner and another jailed…
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022 Russia's Lavrov says he will discuss US prisoner swap offer Russia's top diplomat says he’s open to a call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss a possible prisoner swap involving American basketball star Brittney Griner
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022 Isolation complication? US finds it's hard to shun Russia The Biden administration likes to say Russia is now isolated internationally because of its invasion of Ukraine
Reason · Jul 28, 2022 Don't Let Russia's Regime Change Plans Draw the U.S. Into War As appalling as the Russian foreign minister’s admission is, it does not change the reasons to avoid a war with Moscow.
WEKU · Jul 28, 2022 Russia and the West are vying for influence in Africa and Ukraine is a big reason why Russia's foreign minister and France's president are visiting this week along with visits by U.S. officials in what some say is the most intense competition for influence there since the Cold War.
France 24 · Jul 28, 2022 US offers Russia prisoner swap for detained Americans Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan The US has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.
France 24 · Jul 28, 2022 A 'new Cold War' as Russia, France, US compete for influence in Africa Russian, French and American leaders are crisscrossing Africa to win support for their positions on the war in Ukraine, waging what some say is the most intense competition for influence on the continent since the Cold War.
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022 'New Cold War': Russia and West vie for influence in Africa Russian, French and American leaders are crisscrossing Africa to win support for their positions on the war in Ukraine, waging what some say is the most intense competition for influence on the continent since the Cold War
Sports Illustrated · Jul 28, 2022 Brittney Griner’s Trial in Russia Expected to End Next Week, per Report The WNBA star is expected to receive sentencing upon the trial’s conclusion.