Russia

Russia has released from its custody a U.S. Navy veteran from Lansing. Taylor Dudley had been held in the country since April 2022.Dudley’s release from Kaliningrad, Russia was announced Jan. 12 by former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and the Richardson Center.

The family of a Michigan man imprisoned in Russia say they have “complete faith” that the federal government is doing everything possible to free him.

Michigan Congressman, John Moolenaar, R-Midland, voted in favor of sending $40 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine back in May. As the war enters its seventh month, his stance on future aid packages may have shifted.

The Biden Administration has made a “substantial proposal” to secure the release of Paul Whelan and WNBA star Brittney Griner.

Members of Michigan’s Congressional renewed their call on Wednesday for Russia to release a Novi native imprisoned on charges of espionage.

The head of the F.B.I. is warning business leaders in Detroit that Russia may launch cyber-attacks against their companies, in retaliation over the U.S.’ support of Ukraine.

The Michigan State Capitol Commission on Monday heard news about how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could affect plans for a new visitor center.

Another bill designed to financially cripple the Russian government and its war machine has been introduced by a half dozen Congressional leaders, including two from Michigan.

U.S. sanctions on Russia are economic weapons. Added to the arsenal a ban on Russian oil imports. That’s about 3% of U.S. crude oil imports. While the aim is to damage the Russian economy, the fallout is being felt by American motorists. What are the short and long-term impacts?

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling for Michigan to divest all of its pension plan holdings connected to Russia.