The imprisonment of an oligarch close to Putin in Ukraine has angered Moscow

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) – The detention in Ukraine of fugitive Ukrainian oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk, a former leader of a pro-Russian opposition party and a close confidant of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was greeted with enthusiasm in Kyiv and anger in Moscow. Analysts say Medvedchuk will become a valuable pawn in talks between Russia and Ukraine … Read more

Jaguars LT Robinson Signs $16.7M 1-Year Franchise Tender | Soccer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson signed its franchise tender on Wednesday, guaranteeing him $16.7 million this season. Jaguar general manager Trent Baalke and new coach Doug Pederson have repeatedly said they hope to sign Robinson on a long-term deal. The former Alabama standout has started 61 games in five seasons … Read more

China’s March exports grow despite virus; imported flat | health

By JOE McDONALD – AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) – China’s exports surged 15.7% in March over a year ago while imports stagnated amid disruptions stemming from coronavirus outbreaks as the ruling Communist Party enforces a “zero-COVID” strategy to protect everyone isolate case. Exports rose to $276.1 billion despite antivirus controls in Shanghai and other … Read more