Russia-Ukraine conflict
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…
Trump, standing next to Zelensky, promises a good deal for ‘both sides’ of Ukraine-Russia war
World
September 28, 2024
Trump, standing next to Zelensky, promises a good deal for ‘both sides’ of Ukraine-Russia war
CNN — Former President Donald Trump said Friday that – if elected – he’s ready to work out a peace…
Putin issues nuclear warning to the West over strikes on Russia from Ukraine
World
September 27, 2024
Putin issues nuclear warning to the West over strikes on Russia from Ukraine
MOSCOW Reuters —President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday that Russia could use nuclear weapons if it was struck…
Zelensky makes urgent in-person plea to Biden and Harris who highlights her contrasting approach to Trump
World
September 27, 2024
Zelensky makes urgent in-person plea to Biden and Harris who highlights her contrasting approach to Trump
CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the White House on Thursday may have been his final chance to convince a…