Brittney Griner, Star W.N.B.A. Center, Is Detained in Russia  —  WASHINGTON — Russia said on Saturday that it had detained an American basketball player in Moscow on drug charges, entangling a U.S. citizen's fate in the dangerous confrontation between Russia and the West over Ukraine.

Putin Threatens Loss of Statehood; Russian Troops Near Odessa  —  The Russian leader escalated his threats as Ukrainian forces continued to resist.  Protests broke out in the first major city captured by Russia.  A limited cease-fire collapsed in a besieged city.  Israel's prime minister visits Moscow.

How the Manhattan D.A.'s Investigation Into Donald Trump Unraveled  —  The criminal investigation into the former president crashed amid a disagreement about the merits of bringing a case.  The debate pitted a new district attorney against two veteran prosecutors who had pursued a case against Mr. Trump for years.

Two GOP senators share photos of Zelenskyy during call after being asked not to by Ukraine  —  Two Republican senators are facing criticism after tweeting photos of a video call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy even though participating lawmakers were told to not share pictures on social media while it was in progress.

Ukraine urges US to send warplanes to Poland and other allies  —  Kyiv says move would free up jets in eastern Europe for its air force to use in fight against Russia  —  President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Washington to provide Poland and other eastern European allies with American aircraft …

Live updates: Israeli prime minister meets with Putin  —  The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war:  —  ___  —  JERUSALEM — Israel's prime minister was meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday.  —  Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's office confirmed …

The Emptiness Inside Donald Trump's New Social Media Platform  —  Around 9:02 a.m. on Friday, an unexpected flash of purple appeared on my iPhone's lock-screen.  —  “Your wait is over!  Tap here to start using Truth Social.”  —  Tap I did, and inside the new social media platform created …

How the West Marshaled a Stunning Show of Unity Against Russia  —  In a few frantic days, the West threw out the playbook it used for decades against the Kremlin and isolated Russia with unparalleled sanctions and penalties.  —  LONDON — The day after Russian tanks and troops poured across …

'I Just Can't Stand By': American Veterans Join the Fight in Ukraine  —  All across the country, small groups of military veterans are hungry for what they see as a righteous fight to defend freedom against an autocratic aggressor.  —  Hector served two violent tours in Iraq as a United States Marine …

U.S. and allies quietly prepare for a Ukrainian government-in-exile and a long insurgency  —  The Ukrainian military has mounted an unexpectedly fierce defense against invading Russian forces, which have been dogged by logistical problems and flagging morale.

‘We Have to Run’: Inside the Exodus of Moscow  —  Even Moscow's most determined, most outspoken, most optimistic people have decided to go: “Everything we hoped for is falling apart, all our dreams”  —  MOSCOW — In that moment, it hit me just how quickly things had gone wrong.

U.S. Officials Travel to Venezuela, a Russia Ally, as the West Isolates Putin  —  The trip is the highest-level visit by American officials to Caracas in years, driven by a desire to separate Russia from its remaining Latin American allies.  —  Senior U.S. officials are traveling to Venezuela …

Stoli vodka announces rebrand  —  New York (CNN)The maker of Stolichnaya vodka announced a major rebrand Friday, in direct response to its founder's “vehement position” against the Putin regime and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  —  The vodka, famously marketed as Russian …

John Bolton: Putin was ‘waiting’ for possible US withdrawal from NATO  —  Former national security adviser John Bolton said on Friday that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin was “waiting” for a possible United States withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) …

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Russia - Level 4 - Do Not Travel  —  Home Главн ая стран ица |  U.S. citizens should depart Russia immediately.  —  U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Russia should depart immediately.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox Says He Plans To Veto Trans Sports Ban Bill  —  “I just want them to know that it's gonna be okay.  We're gonna work through this,” Governor Spencer Cox said of trans student athletes.  —  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that he plans …

I've tried to reach Ukrainian snipers I met before the invasion.  One message came back: ‘It is war here.’  —  NEVELSKE, Ukraine — A silhouette stood out for just a moment, which was plenty of time for Dancer to ready his aim.  He squeezed the trigger, and the pixelated human figure …

Durham asks court to deny Sussmann motion to dismiss, arguing false statement ‘capable of influencing’ FBI  —  Sussmann has pleaded not guilty to making false statement  —  Fox News Flash top headlines for March 5  —  Special Counsel John Durham argues Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann …

Trump may have legal exposure, but the ballot box will determine his fate … Donald Trump's future is currently playing out in three venues: the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol, the judicial system and the broader political arena.

Ukraine's military adapts tactics after enduring Russia's initial invasion  —  An outgunned but resilient Ukrainian military is adopting a two-prong strategy in the face of a flawed but fierce Russian assault, relying on hit-and-run tactics and the fortification of major cities …