Musk’s proposal set off a firestorm online, drawing in Ukrainian diplomats, Russian officials, fans of the billionaire entrepreneur and even a couple of presidents.
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U.S. captives ‘prayed for death’ on brutal ride from Ukraine
The two were released from Russian captivity on Sept. 21 as part of a prisoner exchange.
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Russia opens more border draft offices amid call-up exodus
It’s an apparent effort to intercept Russian men of fighting age who are trying to avoid getting called up to fight in Ukraine.
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Russia to annex more of Ukraine on Friday at the Kremlin
The U.S. and its allies have promised to adopt even more sanctions against Russia, and Ukraine has repeated its vows to recapture the four regions, as well as Crimea.
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Putin’s mobilization hits Russia’s economy in its weak spots
Already, companies are scrambling to prevent their employees from being drafted, given the tight labor market.
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North Korea denies sending arms to Russia amid Ukraine war
North Korean arms exports to Russia violate United Nations resolutions banning the country from importing or exporting weapons.
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Biden at UN to call Russian war an affront to body’s charter
White House officials say the crux of President Joe Biden’s visit to the U.N. this year would be a full-throated condemnation of Russia as its brutal war nears the seven-month mark.
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Museum director who fled Ukraine fights for its heritage, from an ocean away
Oleksandra Kovalchuk and her family took refuge in the safety of the U.S., but she’s dedicated to protecting the works of art and cultural artifacts back home in Odesa.
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Idexx closing subsidiary, ending business in Russia
The $3.2 billion veterinary medicine powerhouse kept operations going in Russia for four months after the invasion of Ukraine.
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Russian-owned successor of McDonald’s opens in Moscow
McDonald’s suspended operations in Russia three months ago in reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.