Anton Troianovski

Deal between long-time adversaries – negotiated mostly by spies – secured release of several prisoners scattered across Russia, the US and Europe

A sprawling exchange with the West underscored the Russian president's loyalty to his intelligence services. It also showed his continued interest in making deals.

New York Times: Sprawling exchange underscored Putin's loyalty to intelligence services.

Russian forces are pummeling Ukrainian positions along the front lines, Ukrainian military officials said, as attacks on Russian soil by Ukraine continue

A court in Russia sentenced a dual citizen of Russia and the United States on Thursday to 12 years in prison on accusations that she committed treason by donating money — about $50 — for Ukraine's armed forces.

President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to hold Russian territory as leverage in future talks. In Moscow, many doubt the strategy.

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate have stops in Pittsburgh and Erie planned for Thursday, a day after former President Donald J. Trump visited Harrisburg. Both parties see the state as a must-win.

As Kyiv raced reinforcements to eastern Ukraine to try to stabilize its buckling defensive lines there, President Vladimir Putin of Russia amplified

Vladimir Putin said allowing Ukraine to use long-range Western weapons would mean NATO countries were “at war with Russia.” It was one of his most direct threats yet.