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June 27, 2024

Evan Gershkovich’s ‘sham’ trial for ‘bogus accusation of espionage’ has predetermined outcome, colleagues say

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's colleagues and loved ones believe the "sham" trial "will inevitably lead to a bogus conviction."

June 26, 2024

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich’s family, employer speak out as ‘sham’ closed-door trial begins in Russia

American reporter Evan Gershkovich's trial in Russia on espionage charges kicked off on Wednesday as his family and The Wall Street Journal continue to demand his release.

June 26, 2024

Pentagon threatens North Korean soldiers will be 'cannon fodder' if sent to aid Russia in Ukraine

North Korean engineering and construction personnel deployed to Russia-occupied Ukraine would be "cannon fodder," the Pentagon warned at a Tuesday press conference.

June 26, 2024

Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits troops on front lines under pressure from Russia's onslaught

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi visited troops in eastern Donetsk, who have endured intense Russian ground and air attacks.

June 26, 2024

Evan Gershkovich's friend speaks out ahead of trial in Russia on espionage charges: 'Foregone conclusion'

Reporter Michael Schwirtz, a friend of imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, said that he has remained “upbeat and energetic" despite facing a trial.

June 26, 2024

Evan Gershkovich's closed-door trial on espionage charges begins in Russia, where a conviction is expected

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's trial in Russia, where he is facing espionage charges after his March 2023 arrest, is starting Wednesday behind closed doors.

June 25, 2024

Ukraine's Zelenskyy replaces military's commander of joint forces

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the dismissal of Lieutenant-General Yuri Sodol, the commander of the Joint Forces of Ukraine's Armed Forces.

June 25, 2024

This is how the world can solve its refugee crisis

Sadly, many of the communist regimes that caused refugee crises during the Cold War due to their totalitarian tactics and persecution continue as nefarious actors today.

June 24, 2024

Russian official cites Islamic 'sleeper cells' as death toll in attacks on synagogues, churches climbs to 20

At least 20 people were killed Sunday when gunmen attacked synagogues and churches in the cities of Makhachkala and Derbent in Russia's region of Dagestan.

June 24, 2024

Ukraine edges closer to European Union membership after decade of war

Ukraine is poised to take steps toward its European Union aspirations after a decade of war. The country sees membership as validation of its fight to embrace European values.