As the war in Ukraine continues, European and U.S. officials have expressed concerns that Russia may resort to the use of chemical weapons. Western officials and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have warned that Putin could deploy chemical agents. “The world must react now,” Zelenskyy said. Officials said they are investigating an unconfirmed claim by a…

Russian Defense Ministry Chief Spokesman Igor Konashenkov announced the surrender of “1,026 Ukrainian servicemen” in Mariupol a day after President Joe Biden referred to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a “genocide” for the first time. The surrender in Mariupol could set Russia up to take full control of the city. Mariupol has been one of…

Ukraine Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar said the government was checking unverified information that Russia may have used phosphorus munitions while attacking Mariupol. The city has endured some of the most notable attacks since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began. On Monday, Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko said officials have estimated more than 20,000 deaths in the city.…

As the West continues to hit Russia with sanctions over the country’s invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin is having trouble finding support in the United States. Prior to the war, a YouGov poll in January found that Republicans viewed Putin more favorably than members of Democratic leadership. This sentiment has largely changed, with Putin’s…

At least 50 people were killed on Friday after a missile hit a train station where thousands of people had gathered to flee in eastern Ukraine, authorities said. Officials said many of the wounded had lost limbs and were being operated on after the strike in the city of Kramatorsk, which President Volodymr Zelenskyy said was…

In response to the devastation reported by Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy following his visit to the city of Bucha, President Joe Biden called for a war crimes trial for Russian President Vladimir Putin. In doing so, President Biden reemphasized comments he made last month saying President Putin “is a war criminal.” “This guy is brutal.…

As talks with Ukraine resumed, the governor of Russia’s Belgorod region said an airstrike attack at an oil depot on Russian territory by a pair of helicopter gunships caused fires, wounded two people and damaged several nearby businesses. Russia was quick to place the blame for the attack Friday. When asked if he thought it…

Russia and Ukraine held peace talks this week in Istanbul that some say offered optimism for a possible end to the bloody month-long war. It will be interesting to see what some of the most prominent Republican voices in the country, like Tucker Carlson and former President Donald Trump, have to say about it. I…

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators have recovered from a suspected poisoning, according to the Wall Street Journal. Abramovich and the negotiators believe the incident happened in early March, during peace talks in Kyiv. “The victims blamed the suspected attack on hard-liners in Moscow who they said wanted to sabotage talks to end…

Two days after President Joe Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” Russian negotiators arrived in Turkey for more peace talks with Ukraine. The talks, set for Tuesday, are scheduled to take place two weeks after the last negotiations. Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is prepared to declare…