Russia worries about costs of continuing war in Ukraine
The Russian government is concerned about the continuing economic costs of the war in Ukraine and is trying to force its military to better adhere to discipline.
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Zelensky: There is ‘every chance’ war in Ukraine will end in 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that if Ukraine and its allies take “all the appropriate steps”, there is “every chance” that the war in Ukraine could end next year, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported on Saturday.
Putin’s shadow war against the west finally breaks cover
After Kyiv used Storm Shadow missiles, Russia’s leader asserted his ‘right’ to attack the UK and US. In truth, he has been doing exactly that for two years now
Russia recruits hundreds of Yemeni Houthis for war against Ukraine – FT
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Taiwan’s former president says Ukraine needs US weapons more urgently than Taipei
Russia Compiled “Execution Lists” Targeting Ukrainian Teachers, Journalists, and Clergy Before the Invasion
Russia's pre-invasion strategy included plans for targeted killings of Ukrainians, as revealed by Ukraine's Defense Intelligence leader Kyrylo Budanov.
Israel says the body of a rabbi who went missing in the UAE has been found
Israel says the body of of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been found, citing Emirati authorities.
Zelensky criticizes Brazil, G20 leaders for showing 'weak position on war'
President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Group of 20 (G20) leaders on Nov. 23 following the most recent summit in Brazil, adding that Brazilian President Lula da Silva, the current holder of the G20 Presidency, showed a "weak position" on Russia's war in Ukraine.
‘Justice has been served’ – Nikita Hand ‘overwhelmed’ by support as Conor McGregor told to pay her close to €250,000 in damages
Nikita Hand said ‘justice has been served’ after a High Court jury found that she had been assaulted by Conor McGregor, and awarded her over €248,603 in damages.
France gives Ukraine licence to fire long-range missiles at Russia
Jean-Noël Barrot, the foreign minister, said it was vital for Europe’s security to supply weapons such as the Scalp, the French equivalent of Storm Shadow
‘It’s not drought - it’s looting’: the Spanish villages where people are forced to buy back their own drinking water
Spain is increasingly either parched or flooded – and one group is profiting from these extremes: the water-grabbing multinational companies forcing angry citizens to pay for it in bottles
Venezuelan security forces have surrounded the Argentine embassy, opposition leaders say
Russia 'prepared to bash Britain with massive cyber attack', ministers to warn NATO conference
Russia is prepared to launch a flurry of cyber attacks on Britain and other NATO members to weaken resolve in support for Ukraine, minister Pat McFadden is set to warn the alliance.
Afraid of losing the U.S.-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese parts
Mexico has been taking a bashing lately for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America, and officials here are afraid a re-elected Donald Trump or politically struggling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could try to leave their country out of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement.
Multiple unknown drone incursion occurred over USAF fighter base In England
This is the latest incident involving groups of drones flying over sensitive U.S. military facilities.
With Trump back, Israeli settlers revive goal of full control of West Bank
New ballistic missile used by Russia to strike Dnipro on 21 November had no explosives and caused no destruction – Bild
A journalist for the German tabloid Bild has suggested that the new Russian ballistic missile that struck the city of Dnipro on 21 November was a test version of the RS-26 missile, and contained no explosives.
Russian General and hundreds of North Korean troops ‘killed in first UK-supplied storm Shadow missile’ strike
The strike followed a readjustment of Western 'red lines' in the conflict
U.S. announces $275 Million military aid package to bolster Ukraine’s defense
The United States has unveiled a new $275 million military aid package for Ukraine, underscoring its continued commitment to supporting Kyiv in its fight…
Ministry: Sweden agrees to finance production of long-range drones for Ukraine
The announcement came during Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov's working visit in Sweden and his talks with his Swedish counterpart Pal Jonson.