Oil prices rise making gas more expensive for US drivers and aiding Russia's war

Some analysts predict oil prices could hit $100 in the coming months, while others foresee that growth in major economies like China will keep a lid on prices.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers upbeat message to legislators on war progress as some GOP support softens

The Ukrainian president briefed lawmakers on the state of the war and told them Ukrainians “are winning." He was facing Republicans who question the flow of U.S. dollars that for 19 months has helped keep his troops in the fight against Russian forces.

Ukraine's allies make legal arguments at UN's top court to support Kyiv's case against Russia

Kyiv filed its case two days after Russia invaded Ukraine, arguing that the attack was based on false claims by Russia of acts of genocide in the regions of eastern Ukraine.

Russia pushes UN's top court to throw out Ukrainian case that seeks to stop Moscow's invasion

Kyiv’s case filed after Russia invaded Ukraine, argues that the attack was based on false claims of acts of genocide in regions of eastern Ukraine and alleges that Moscow was planning carnage in Ukraine.

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.

Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was onboard jet that crashed, Russian aviation agency says

Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was aboard the plane that crashed north of Moscow on Wednesday, killing everyone on board, according to Russia’s civil aviation agency. Prigozhin mounted a short-lived armed mutiny against Russia's military leadership in late June.

Russian missile attack kills 7, injures dozens more in northern Ukraine

Those killed included a 6-year-old girl, and 15 children were among the 129 wounded when a Russian missile hit the city of Chernihiv Saturday.

White House says top Russian official spoke to North Korea about raising sale of munitions to Moscow

In March, White House officials said they gathered intel that showed that Russia was looking to broker a deal with North Korea, in which Moscow would provide the North with needed food and other items in return for munitions.

US to send additional $400 million in military aid to Ukraine amid ongoing war

The Biden administration is sending up to $400 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, including a variety of munitions for advanced air defense systems and a number of small, surveillance Hornet drones.

Kremlin says Vladimir Putin met with Wagner leader days after abortive mutiny

A Kremlin spokesman said Monday that the three-hour meeting took place at the Kremlin on June 29 and also involved commanders from a military company Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin founded.