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May 13, 2024

What to expect from Putin as Russian strongman begins new six-year term

Undeterred by the U.S.' unwavering support of Kyiv, Russia will likely ratchet up offensive operations against Ukraine and intensify non-kinetic confrontation with Washington.

May 12, 2024

Ex-Albanian president warns Biden that Russia seeks to 'undermine European values and foundations' in region

Albania's former president and leader of the Freedom Party wants to keep the United States in the Balkans and prevent forces Russia from destabilizing the region.

May 11, 2024

On this day in history, May 11, 1888, Irving Berlin, composer of 'God Bless America,' is born

Irving Berlin was born on this day in history, May 11, 1888. The composer would go on to write 800 songs, many of them American classics, after starting his career as a boy singing in the streets.

May 10, 2024

7 dead after bus falls into river in St. Petersburg, Russia

A bus veered off a bridge Friday in St. Petersburg, Russia, plunging into the Moika River and leaving seven people dead, according to officials.

May 10, 2024

Ukraine beats back Russian attempt to cross border as Moscow seeks Kharkiv buffer zone: report

Ukrainian officials suspect that Moscow plans to take Kharkiv as part of establishing a buffer zone between the Ukrainian and Russian borders as the war drags on.

May 10, 2024

US troops in standoff in African nations as Cold War-like tensions take hold on continent

A standoff is said to exist between Washington and the military juntas running Chad and Niger, who both want U.S. troops to leave, while welcoming Russian forces

May 10, 2024

Switzerland reckons with historic neutrality as it prepares to host Ukraine peace summit

Citizens and politicians of Switzerland debate what form the country's historic neutrality should take as it pertains to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

May 10, 2024

Russian leader Mikhail Mishustin is reappointed by Putin as prime minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister in a move expected to maintain stability in Russia's leadership, officials said.

May 9, 2024

Wife of Army soldier detained in Russia previously retained divorce lawyer, not aware of his travels: attorney

A U.S. Army soldier being detained in Russia traveled there after being involved in an extra-marital affair, his wife's attorney said Thursday.

May 9, 2024

As Russia advances, Ukrainian relief group evacuates towns near the front lines

EastSOS, a relief group, helps evacuate Ukrainian civilians from areas on the front lines of Russia's attack and take them to safer areas.