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June 6, 2024

Putin threatens to arm allies for strikes on the West in response to Ukraine's NATO support

President Vladimir Putin warned that Russia might supply long-range weapons to target the West if NATO allies continue allowing Ukraine to use Western arms.

June 5, 2024

Poland launches special commission to probe Russian and Belarusian influence

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says that a special commission tasked with investigating Russian and Belarusian influence in Poland is starting its work.

June 5, 2024

Russian cosmonaut makes history as first person to spend 1,000 days in space

Oleg Kononenko, a Russian cosmonaut, has made history by becoming the first person to spend 1,000 days in space. This milestone was achieved on Tuesday.

June 5, 2024

Russia, China, Iran and North Korea ratcheting up threats against US, what we need to know

Cyberattacks on water systems and other critical infrastructure, biological and chemical warfare, direct kinetic conflict with Russia and China are among top threats to US homeland.

June 5, 2024

Taiwan watches Ukraine for lessons on possible war with China

Taiwan is taking lessons on both strategy and how to handle its allies from Ukraine as it continues to fight a Russian invasion.

June 4, 2024

Extending use of Western weapons would weaken Russian border, Ukraine says

Using Western weapons to strike inside Russia would deeply impact Moscow's capability to operate in border areas, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff said.

June 4, 2024

'In the Shadows': Behind the high-stakes work to free Americans held captive abroad

Welcome to the shadowy world of fringe diplomacy, where private individuals, engaged in thorny, international crises, are achieving what government officials cannot do alone.

June 3, 2024

18 people arrested in Poland after allegedly planning 'hostile activities' on behalf of Russia

Poland's interior minister said that 18 people have been arrested on allegations of pursuing hostile activities or planning sabotage on behalf of Russia and Belarus.

June 3, 2024

What to know about the upcoming Swiss summit on Ukraine's peace plan

Switzerland will host a summit on June 15-16 that aims to build broad international support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's peace proposals.

June 3, 2024

Georgia signs controversial 'foreign influence' bill into law

The speaker of Georgia's parliament signed the controversial "foreign agents" bill into law after the legislature dismissed the veto of President Salome Zourabichvili.