Ukraine war live updates: Russia detains dual U.S.-Russian citizen for treason; Putin gives North Korean leader a luxury car
This is CNBC's live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.
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Russia says an investigation is underway into Navalny’s death, denies refusing to release his body
The Kremlin on Monday confirmed an investigation into the death of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is ongoing and insisted that "all due actions are being taken" to determine the circumstances surrounding his demise. Navalny, 47, was a well-known figure in Russia and a vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He died in an Arctic penal colony, where had been serving a 19-year prison term. World leaders reacted with dismay and suspicion to the news, while Navalny's allies say the anti-corruption campaigner was likely murdered on Putin's orders. The Kremlin has rejected these allegations, with the Rus
Russian Forces Take City Of Avdiivka After Ukrainian Troop Withdrawal
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia said its forces took complete control Saturday of a city in eastern Ukraine that was the focus of intense combat for months, a development that Moscow could use to boost morale as the second anniversary of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches with the war largely at a stalemate.
Alexei Navalny, Prominent Putin Critic, Dies In Jail, Russia's Prison System Says
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s biggest foes, died Friday while being held in a Russian penal colony in Kharp, a city outside Moscow, the Federal Prison Service said. He was 47.
White House Confirms Russia Has 'Troubling' Anti-Satellite Weapon
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth.
Kremlin officials say new top Ukrainian commander will not change conflict, call him a traitor
Russian leaders say the recent change-up at the highest levels of the Ukrainian military will not make a difference in the ongoing invasion.
Kremlin corrects Tucker Carlson’s false claim that no Western journalists tried to interview Putin
The Kremlin has slapped down a claim by far-right influencer Tucker Carlson that no Western journalists have tried to interview Russian president Vladimir Putin about his invasion of Ukraine.