January 6 Venezuelan ‘dark fleet’ tanker evades US Coast Guard as Russia sends submarine to escort vessel: reports Russia formally asked the United States to halt pursuit of Venezuelan oil tanker Marinera after the vessel escaped U.S. Coast Guard interception in the Caribbean.
January 6 NATO ambassador says Ukraine peace deal could be 'on the cusp' as nations near finalization of security pact Ukraine security talks may see breakthrough as U.S. NATO ambassador says 50-nation coalition nears agreement on comprehensive framework for peace deal and security guarantees.
January 5 GORDON SONDLAND: Trump's realpolitik may be the only way to end the Ukraine war Former U.S. ambassador to the EU argues Trump should pursue negotiated Ukraine settlement through business-style deal with security guarantees.
January 4 DAVID MARCUS: Trump restores America as the world's sole superpower President Donald Trump's Venezuela operation against Maduro sends clear message to Russia and China about U.S. superpower status in this new geopolitical era.
January 4 Zelenskyy reacts to Maduro arrest: US 'knows what to do next' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacts to Nicolás Maduro's capture, suggesting the U.S. "knows what to do next" with dictators after military operation.
January 3 Maduro's presumed successor, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, is possibly in Russia: report Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, the presumed successor to captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is in Russia, according to a report.
January 2 Ukraine tricks Russia into paying $500K bounty for fake hit on Putin opponent: report Ukraine faked the assassination of Russian opposition leader Denis Kapustin to trick Moscow into paying a $500,000 bounty that funded the war effort.
December 31 Putin residence attack video slammed; US officials say Ukraine did not target leader Defense experts questioned Russia's drone attack claims against President Vladimir Putin's residence after Moscow provides conflicting accounts of intercepted Ukrainian drones.
December 31 US citizens face growing danger as government advises swift departure from one country Citing terrorism risks and wrongful detention threats as the war with Ukraine continues to escalate, the U.S. State Department renewed its "do not travel" warning for Russia.
December 31 Russia alleges attack on Putin residence as Ukraine denies claim ahead of Trump talks Putin accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks on his residence, derailing momentum on Zelenskyy's peace plan as Russia threatens to harden its position.