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October 21, 2024

Austin warns 'no silver bullet' to defeat Putin as US aid hangs in balance ahead of elections

Secretary of Defense Austin said there is "no silver bullet" to defeat Russian President Putin and urged the global community to bolster aid to Ukraine as concern mounts over continued U.S. support.

October 21, 2024

White House monitoring reports of North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia: 'Highly concerning'

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said reports of North Korea deploying soldiers to Russia are a "highly concerning development."

October 18, 2024

Biden's gone silent on Ukraine support, ranking member of Armed Services Committee warns

Roger Wicker, the head of the Senate’s armed forces committee, urged President Biden to aggressively accelerate aid to Ukraine in his final weeks in office.

October 18, 2024

On this day in history, October 18, 1867, United States purchases Alaska from Russia for cool $7.2 million

The United States formally secured the acquisition of the vast Alaska territory from Russia on Oct. 18, 1867. The data is celebrated as Alaska Day and is a statewide holiday today.

October 17, 2024

Zelenskyy victory plan: Replace US troops at outposts in Europe with battle-hardened Ukrainians

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s victory plan includes bringing Ukraine into NATO and replacing U.S. troops with battle-hardened Ukrainian ones at outposts throughout Europe.

October 16, 2024

US to provide Ukraine with another $425M worth of supplies to help defend itself against Russia

The U.S. announced it would be sending a $425 million aid package to Ukraine that includes surface-to-air missiles and more to defend itself against Russia.

October 16, 2024

Ukraine defense minister confident can replenish troops but in need of weapons, equipment from allies

As the war in Ukraine drags on with no end in sight and mounting casualties, the country desperately needs international assistance and must quickly train and equip new soldiers.

October 15, 2024

US 'concerned' about reports of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine

The U.S. says it is "concerned" about reports of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in the war against Ukraine, calling it "a new level of desperation."

October 15, 2024

Russian man rescued after 67 days adrift at sea. His family members didn't make it.

A Russian man was rescued in the Sea of Okhotsk after surviving for two months adrift in an inflatable boat without engine power, but his brother and nephew died.

October 15, 2024

Harris' off-putting manner put Zelenskyy on defensive ahead of Russian invasion, new book reveals

Vice President Kamala Harris's adversarial demeanor was off-putting to Ukraine's president in the days before Russia's invasion, according to journalist Bob Woodward's new book "War."