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April 12, 2024

Johnson to meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago amid speakership threat

Former President Donald Trump is expected to give his backing to House Speaker Mike Johnson later today as the two are set to meet for high-profile talks at Mar-a-Lago

April 12, 2024

'Pro-Russian interference networks' exist in European countries, Belgian PM says

Belgian PM Alexander De Croo said his county's intelligence service has found pro-Russian networks trying to undermine support for Ukraine in several European countries.

April 12, 2024

Russia destroys one of Ukraine's largest power plants, damaging energy infrastructure

Russia destroyed one of Ukraine's largest power plants and damaged energy infrastructure. Putin claims retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries.

April 11, 2024

Ukraine's parliament passes a controversial law to boost much-needed conscripts as war drags on

As Ukraine's depleted forces struggle to fend off an escalating Russian campaign, the country's parliament passed a law on Thursday that will govern how Ukraine calls up soldiers.

April 11, 2024

Zelenskyy blasts allies who turn 'blind eye' to Ukraine struggles as ammunition dwindles, Russia advances

The U.S. remains divided on continued aid for Ukraine, with some Republicans calling Russia's invasion "another forever war" while leadership continues pressing the need to oppose Moscow.

April 11, 2024

Speaker Johnson says 'we have a path' on FISA renewal

Johnson signals path forward on FISA but stops short of revealing plan

April 10, 2024

Putin's warlord ally adds 3,000 former Wagner mercenaries to his forces: 'Fulfilling the task of the state'

Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov eagerly looked to benefit from the Wagner troops after the group dissolved following Yevgeny Prigozhin's failed coup attempt.

April 10, 2024

US sends seized Iranian weapons to Ukraine, greenlights $138M in HAWK missile support systems

The U.S. has greenlit $138 million in foreign military sales to Ukraine for its HAWK missile systems, while the U.S. military transferred seized weapons from Iran to the war-torn country.

April 9, 2024

UK's Cameron meets Trump ahead of push for more US Ukraine funding

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron met with former President Donald Trump in a surprise visit to Mar-a-Lago, ahead of his push to urge lawmakers to approve funding to Ukraine

April 9, 2024

McConnell looks to cement legacy as ‘Reagan Republican’ with crusade for Ukraine support

McConnell is focusing on Ukraine for the remainder of his time as Republican leader as his legacy of Reagan-era foreign policy and statesmanship takes shape.