An annual strategy document, which has described threats from China to Russia, directs some of its harshest language at NATO allies.

Family ties may become strained for former South African President Jacob Zuma after his eldest daughter accused her half-sister of deceiving 17 men – half of whom are reportedly relatives – into fighting for Russia in Ukraine.

President Vladimir Putin said in an interview published on Thursday that Russia would take full control of Ukraine's Donbas region by force unless Ukrainian forces withdraw — something Kyiv has flatly rejected.

In negotiations over Ukraine, European officials say President Trump’s team has positioned the U.S. as an independent arbiter rather than the leading voice of NATO.

Officials are accusing Russia of smaller-scale assaults. President Vladimir V. Putin sought to turn the tables, saying that if Europe were to start a war, Russia is ready.

A U.K. inquiry says Russian agents "carry out Putin's bidding," blaming him for a deadly 2018 attack in England using the nerve agent Novichok.

Former Marine Robert Gilman receives additional two years in Russian prison after being found guilty of attacking guards, bringing total sentence to 10 years.

Economic and military pressures could force Russia’s hand. Its economy is strained but not enough to do that, analysts say. And President Vladimir V. Putin says Russia is winning the war.