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Russia hits Ukraine's air defenses ahead of eastern push

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia said Monday that it destroyed air defense systems in Ukraine over the weekend, in what appeared to be a renewed push to gain air superiority and take out weapons Kyiv has described as crucial ahead of a broad new offensive in the east. Moscow's initial invasion...

Analysis: War, economy could weaken Putin's place as leader

NEW YORK (AP) — With the Russian military in retreat from around Kyiv and facing condemnation for brutal tactics, harsh political repression at home and the economy buffeted by Western sanctions, adversaries and allies alike are raising the same question about President Vladimir Putin: Can he...

Idlib: Russia warplanes bomb raids Jabal Al-Zawiya region

Russian warplanes on Saturday renewed their airstrikes using high-explosive missiles on the Jabal al-Zawiya region in the northern Idlib province, the last rebel stronghold in northern Syria.   Informed rebel sources said that two Russian warplanes carried out eight raids on Saturday...

Suspect tells court he killed UK lawmaker over Syria vote

LONDON (AP) — A man accused of stabbing a British lawmaker to death during a regular meeting with his constituents told a court Thursday he targeted the politician because he voted for air strikes on Syria. Ali Harbi Ali, 26, is accused of murdering veteran Conservative lawmaker David...