Tag: Russia
Griner treated injuries with medical cannabis, defence argues
Khimki – The defence team of American basketballer Brittney Griner, detained in Russia on drug charges, argued in court on Tuesday that she had...
Russia declares expanded war goals
LONDON – Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Moscow’s military “tasks” in Ukraine now went beyond the eastern Donbas region, in...
Russia in deadly strike on Ukrainian city
Kyiv – Russian missiles struck the Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia far behind the frontlines on Thursday in an attack which Ukrainian officials said had...
Russian basketball boss defends Griner
Khimki – A Russian basketball club director gave evidence in support of American basketballer Brittney Griner on Thursday in her third appearance in a...
Griner pleads guilty
KHIMKI – American basketballer Brittney Griner pleaded guilty on Thursday to drugs charges in a Russian court that could see her face 10 years...
Russia abandons Snake Island
Kyiv – Russian forces abandoned the strategic Black Sea outpost of Snake Island on Thursday, in a major victory for Ukraine that could loosen...