Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 17)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
President Vladimir Putin
Russia's Putin lashes out at the U.S. and claims victory over sanctions
The Russian president blamed the U.S. for fostering crises in global relations, food security, inflation and trade. He also said he had no objection to Ukraine's bid to join the European Union.
U.S. seeks to seize 2 luxury jets linked to Russian oligarch
The action takes place just days after the United States announced new sanctions and penalties on Russian oligarchs and elites, Kremlin officials, businessmen linked to President Vladimir Putin.
Volodymyr vs. Vladimir: How rival statues explain the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Ukrainians call a legendary 10th-century ruler Volodymyr the Great. Russians call him Vladimir the Great. Here's a story on their dueling statues — and historical narratives — in Kyiv and Moscow.
Two versions of history collide as Finland and Sweden seek to join NATO
Finland and Sweden have long kept a careful balance — and neutral position — between the West and Russia. But that changed after Moscow invaded Ukraine.
Russia's Victory Day celebrations take on new importance for the Kremlin this year
Russians celebrate Victory Day on Monday, May 9. The annual event marks the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, but it has taken on added importance this year because of Ukraine.
Russia sharpens warnings as the U.S. and Europe send more weapons to Ukraine
Russian criticism of Western military aid to Ukraine is not new. But recent rhetoric reflects efforts to build public consensus for the need of a protracted — if not existential — war with the West.
'Navalny' documentary spotlights the Russian who dared to take on Putin
Daniel Roher's film about Russian dissident Alexei Navalny offers intimate, sometimes amazing access to the bravery — and human cost — of opposing a despot.
With Bush in 2001, Putin sought to charm students at a rural Texas high school
Back in 2001, Vladimir Putin was seeking respect from world leaders while pledging a new openness in Russia. That's what brought him to tiny Crawford, Texas, at the invite of President George W. Bush.
Biden accuses Putin of committing a 'genocide' in Ukraine
Speaking about easing restrictions on higher-ethanol gasoline amid spiking fuel costs, Biden said prices shouldn't "hinge on whether a dictator declares war and commits genocide a half a world away."