Ukraine
US turns up the heat on Middle East allies in bid to stop Russia’s war machine
Middle East
February 4, 2023
US turns up the heat on Middle East allies in bid to stop Russia’s war machine
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — As the Ukraine war approaches the one-year mark, the United States is ramping up efforts…
Analysis: Fears of Russian escalation spark calls for even more Western arms for Ukraine
World
February 3, 2023
Analysis: Fears of Russian escalation spark calls for even more Western arms for Ukraine
Russia’s mass mobilization, looming offensive and missile-borne terror against civilians is triggering fresh calls for even greater Western lethal aid to Ukraine, days…
Russia increases joint military drills with Belarus
World
February 1, 2023
Russia increases joint military drills with Belarus
Russia and Belarus are conducting a further week of joint military drills, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday, the latest…
Australia sanctions Iranians for supplying drones to Russia
World
February 1, 2023
Australia sanctions Iranians for supplying drones to Russia
Australia on Wednesday announced additional sanctions against Iran for supplying drones to Russia in its war on Ukraine. In a…
‘The enemy is always looking for us’: Hidden in the forest, Ukraine’s drone operators are crucial to the eastern battle
World
January 31, 2023
‘The enemy is always looking for us’: Hidden in the forest, Ukraine’s drone operators are crucial to the eastern battle
Near Kreminna, Ukraine CNN — The pine forests near the city of Kreminna have become one of the hottest combat…
Egypt FM discusses Ukraine war in Moscow
Egypt
January 31, 2023
Egypt FM discusses Ukraine war in Moscow
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry headed to Russia’s capital Moscow on Monday evening on a visit to follow up the…
Retired Czech general Petr Pavel wins presidential election
World
January 29, 2023
Retired Czech general Petr Pavel wins presidential election
Former army chief and high NATO official Petr Pavel won the Czech Republic’s presidential election on Saturday with a pledge…
Russian teen faces years in jail over social media post criticizing Ukrainian war
Middle East
January 29, 2023
Russian teen faces years in jail over social media post criticizing Ukrainian war
Olesya Krivtsova sports an anti-Putin tattoo on one ankle and a bracelet that tracks her every move on the other.…
Ukraine could boycott Olympics if Russians allowed back, says sports minister
World
January 28, 2023
Ukraine could boycott Olympics if Russians allowed back, says sports minister
Reuters — Ukraine would not rule out boycotting the Olympic Games if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete…
The world looks on as Erdogan jockeys for a third decade of power in Turkey
Middle East
January 28, 2023
The world looks on as Erdogan jockeys for a third decade of power in Turkey
Abu Dhabi CNN — Turkey is less than four months away from a presidential election that could extend the 20-year…