Putin raises prospect of releasing detained Americans
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Russian president Vladimir Putin hopes for a possible prisoner swap for detained U.S. citizens, Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan. But the swap can only happen if the U.S. meets Russia's conditions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin answers questions from media as war with Ukraine rages
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Russian President Vladimir Putin was front and center today at an hours-long news conference taking questions from the media and the public. It's the first time he's faced questions like this since the Russia-Ukraine war started.

Vladimir Putin moves closer to fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date

Under constitutional reforms Vladimir Putin arranged, he is eligible to seek two more six-year terms after his current one expires next year, potentially allowing him to remain in power until 2036.

Putin, North Korea's Kim Jong Un may meet in Russia this month, US official says

A U.S. official says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia this month to meet with President Vladimir Putin as the Kremlin tries to acquire military equipment for use in its war in Ukraine.

DNA test confirms Wagner leader Prigozhin died in plane crash, Russia says

Two months ago, Prigozhin mounted a daylong mutiny against Russia's military. President Vladimir Putin decried the act as “treason” and vowed punishment for those involved.

Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin talks prompt concern from U.S. officials
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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) weighs in on the ongoing talks between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin and what they could mean for global democracy.

Putin welcomes China's Xi to Kremlin amid Ukraine war
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War takes a backseat to diplomacy this week as the president of China travels to Moscow for meetings with his Russian counterpart, which could have a big impact on the fighting in Ukraine.

Biden challenges Putin to 'end the war' in Ukraine
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President Joe Biden on Tuesday warned of ?hard and bitter days ahead? as Russia?s invasion of Ukraine nears the one-year mark, but vowed that no matter what, the United States and allies ?will not waver? in supporting the Ukrainians.

Putin signs into law annexation of Ukrainian regions
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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law on Wednesday the formal annexation of parts of Ukraine. The declaration comes in defiance of international law and as losses mount for Russia. Professor Stephen Caliendo joined Good Day Chicago to unpack what's going on in Russia right now.

White House responds after Putin issues new round of fiery anti-American comments
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The White House responded to a new round of wild threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin by imposing economic sanctions on more than a thousand companies and individuals.

Americans urged to leave Russia ‘immediately,’ U.S. Embassy warns

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued another security alert for Americans in Russia, warning them to depart “immediately while limited commercial travel options remain.”

Daughter of Russian known as 'Putin's brain' killed in car blast

The 29-year-old was the daughter of political theorist Alexander Dugin, a prominent proponent of the “Russian world” concept and a vehement supporter of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine won't seek NATO membership to stop Russian invasion, Zelenskyy says
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is committed to discussing a deal with Russia and will not seek NATO membership in exchange for a cease-fire. North Central College professor William Muck discusses what this potential meeting could mean for both the countries.

Chicago-area Russian immigrant reacts to invasion of Ukraine
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Rabbi Michael Tillman talks about the sentiment among Russians regarding the invasion of Ukraine and gauges the national support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Political Science professor weighs in on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Biden's sanctions
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Russia?s assault began hours before dawn with a series of missile attacks against locations near Kyiv and has quickly spread across central and eastern Ukraine. North Central College Professor William Muck joined FOX 32 to break it all down.

Chicagoans react after Putin takes another step toward war in Ukraine
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After signing a "mutual assistance" treaty with the pro-Russian leaders of two breakaway parts of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin is now sending in Russian soldiers.