https://www.wcmu.org/tags/russia Russia en-US Copyright Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:08:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-15/russian-cargo-jet-grounded-16-years-in-upper-peninsula-may-soon-fly-again The plane was grounded in 2009 amid court battles over who had rights to the aircraft. Today, Ukrainian engineers plan to ready the plane for new life. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:08:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-15/russian-cargo-jet-grounded-16-years-in-upper-peninsula-may-soon-fly-again Justin A. Hinkley https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-13/u-s-navy-veteran-from-lansing-released-by-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. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:16:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-13/u-s-navy-veteran-from-lansing-released-by-russia Melorie Begay https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-20/high-hopes-for-michigan-man-imprisoned-in-russia-to-be-released 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. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:26:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-20/high-hopes-for-michigan-man-imprisoned-in-russia-to-be-released Quinn Klinefelter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-14/moolenaar-has-serious-concerns-about-overspending-on-ukraine-war 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. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:09:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-14/moolenaar-has-serious-concerns-about-overspending-on-ukraine-war Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-28/michigan-man-may-be-swapped-in-russian-prisoner-exchange The Biden Administration has made a “substantial proposal” to secure the release of Paul Whelan and WNBA star Brittney Griner. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 22:46:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-28/michigan-man-may-be-swapped-in-russian-prisoner-exchange Quinn Klinefelter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-27/michigans-congressional-members-call-on-russia-to-release-paul-whelan Members of Michigan’s Congressional renewed their call on Wednesday for Russia to release a Novi native imprisoned on charges of espionage. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 22:28:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-27/michigans-congressional-members-call-on-russia-to-release-paul-whelan Quinn Klinefelter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-23/fbi-warns-businesses-in-detroit-about-possible-russian-cyber-attacks 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. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:50:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-23/fbi-warns-businesses-in-detroit-about-possible-russian-cyber-attacks Quinn Klinefelter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-14/michigan-capitol-commission-faces-russian-material-delays-mulls-park-plans The Michigan State Capitol Commission on Monday heard news about how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could affect plans for a new visitor center. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 22:49:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-14/michigan-capitol-commission-faces-russian-material-delays-mulls-park-plans Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-14/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 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. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 22:48:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-14/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 Patrick Center https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-27/impacts-of-russian-oil-ban 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? Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:26:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-27/impacts-of-russian-oil-ban Patrick Center