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After Biden remark, U.S. yet to commit to its own genocide probe of Russia

The United States on Wednesday stopped short of promising to launch its own inquiry to determine whether genocide was committed by Russia in Ukraine but said it will support international efforts to hold Russia accountable.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2022

Russia Says US Spreading Lies on Possible Chemical Attack in Ukraine

Russia said on Wednesday that claims by the United States and Ukraine that Russia could use chemical weapons in Ukraine were disinformation because Moscow destroyed its last chemical stockpiles in 2017. Ukraine's defense ministry said on Tuesday that it was checking claims that Russia may have used chemical weapons in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2022

As Russia menaces Ukraine’s east, Putin says peace talks hit ‘dead end’

KYIV, Ukraine — As Russian forces pressed ahead Tuesday in their drive to seize the strategic southern port of Mariupol and encircle Ukrainian defenders in the country’s east, Russian President Vladimir Putin defended his invasion as a noble cause.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2022

Images of dead in Ukrainian town of Bucha a 'punch in gut,' says Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said images of dead Ukrainian civilians found in the town of Bucha after Russian troops left were a "punch in the gut" and those responsible for any war crimes must be held accountable.

Reuters · Apr 3, 2022

Brittney Griner’s teammates break silence amid Russia detention

USA Basketball players express support for Griner after weeks in detention, say, ‘It could have been any of us’.

Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2022

US says India should use its leverage with Russia to call out Moscow for its aggression

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration is asking New Delhi to use its "leverage" with Moscow to call out Russia's aggression against Ukraine, while asserting that principles undergirding Quad -- a rules-based international order -- are universal.

The Times of India · Apr 1, 2022

Two detainees released from Afghanistan -U.S. State Dept

An American and a U.S. resident have been freed from detention in Afghanistan, the State Department said on Friday, and one of the pair identified themselves as brothers who were engaged in humanitarian work when the Taliban arrested them.

Reuters · Apr 1, 2022

Russia praises India's neutral stand on Ukraine war

Russia’s foreign minister has lauded India for not taking a “one-sided view” as he discussed Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine with his Indian counterpart

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022

Ukraine latest updates: ICRC says Mariupol evacuation on hold

Russia-Ukraine news from April 1: ICRC says conditions made it ‘impossible’ to evacuate thousands trapped in port city.

Al Jazeera · Mar 31, 2022

U.S. says small number of outstanding issues in Iran nuclear talks

The U.S. State Department on Thursday said a small number of outstanding issues remain in nuclear talks with Iran, adding that the onus is on Tehran to make those decisions.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2022