Russia-Ukraine conflict
North Korean troops seen being equipped in Russia ahead of likely deployment to Ukraine
World
October 22, 2024
North Korean troops seen being equipped in Russia ahead of likely deployment to Ukraine
CNN — North Korean soldiers have been filmed receiving uniforms and equipment at a training ground in Russia’s far east,…
US election looms over NATO discussions to Trump-proof Ukraine aid
World
October 22, 2024
US election looms over NATO discussions to Trump-proof Ukraine aid
Brussels CNN — The imminent US presidential election hung over a meeting of NATO defense chiefs this week, as NATO…
The West wants Putin isolated. A major summit he’s hosting shows he’s far from alone
World
October 22, 2024
The West wants Putin isolated. A major summit he’s hosting shows he’s far from alone
CNN — Nearly three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine saw Moscow condemned by countries globally, leader Vladimir Putin is…
Defense Secretary Austin arrives in Ukraine amid Russian gains and imminent US election
World
October 21, 2024
Defense Secretary Austin arrives in Ukraine amid Russian gains and imminent US election
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv early Monday morning, as the future of US…
North Korea sends 1,500 troops to aid Russia’s war in Ukraine, South Korea’s spy agency says
World
October 19, 2024
North Korea sends 1,500 troops to aid Russia’s war in Ukraine, South Korea’s spy agency says
CNN — North Korea has shipped 1,500 soldiers to Russia for training, South Korea’s spy agency said on Friday, describing…
North Korea sending citizens to help Russian military fight Ukraine, Zelensky says
World
October 16, 2024
North Korea sending citizens to help Russian military fight Ukraine, Zelensky says
CNN — North Korea is sending its citizens to help Russia’s military fight Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky has said, increasing concerns…
‘The Kursk operation has become normalized:’ As Ukraine’s Russia incursion enters third month, Putin is trying to downplay it
World
October 13, 2024
‘The Kursk operation has become normalized:’ As Ukraine’s Russia incursion enters third month, Putin is trying to downplay it
CNN — Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region is now entering its third month, with scores of settlements still firmly…
Russia captures key eastern Ukrainian town, exposing Kyiv’s critical vulnerabilities
World
October 3, 2024
Russia captures key eastern Ukrainian town, exposing Kyiv’s critical vulnerabilities
CNN — Russia has captured the key eastern Ukrainian town of Vuhledar, ending months of resistance and underscoring the scale of Kyiv’s challenge as it heads…
Russia proposes record defense spending as it pursues victory in Ukraine
World
October 1, 2024
Russia proposes record defense spending as it pursues victory in Ukraine
The Russian government wants to earmark 32.5 percent of its spending for defense in 2025, a record amount and up…
Putin revises his nuclear doctrine, but have his red lines shifted?
World
September 29, 2024
Putin revises his nuclear doctrine, but have his red lines shifted?
CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin is fond of nuclear saber-rattling: On the eve of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine…