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April 16, 2024

Putin shared surprising advice with Iranian counterpart following unprecedented attack on Israel

President Biden reportedly warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that America will not support further, direct action taken against Iran, suggesting his counterpart "take the win."

April 16, 2024

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens global security, German chancellor says

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and conveyed concerns about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, voicing the threat it poses to global security.

April 16, 2024

US envoy to UN urges Russia, China to halt support for North Korea's weapon programs

U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield urged Russia and China to halt their support for North Korea, saying that it shields the country from sanctions.

April 16, 2024

Russian deserters of Ukraine war hide abroad, but as asylum claims surge, foreign countries are suspicious

Russian soldiers who defected and fled Russia since the start of the war with Ukraine speak about their reasons for leaving and their struggles finding a safe place to land.

April 15, 2024

American appears in Russian court on drug charges

Robert Woodland Romanov, a U.S. citizen, appeared in court Monday after being arrested in Moscow on charges alleging he trafficked large amounts of illegal drugs.

April 15, 2024

Georgia parliament descends into chaos as lawmakers throw punches over Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill

Georgia’s parliament descended into chaos Monday after the leader of the ruling party was punched in the face while discussing a controversial law on “foreign agents."

April 15, 2024

Ukraine official points to Israel's response to Iranian attack as blueprint for Kyiv's defense needs

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba cited Israel's success in thwarting an Iranian missile and drone attack, crediting support from allies like the U.S. and Britain.

April 15, 2024

Delays in US aid leave Ukraine vulnerable to Russian offensives that kill civilians, analysts warn

Russia has been advancing on Ukraine, resulting in civilian deaths, as Ukraine's ability to push back is hampered without aid. A U.S. aid package for Ukraine is stuck in Congress.

April 13, 2024

Trump considering ‘loan’ system for future Ukraine aid

Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson held a joint press conference at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Friday, where Trump suggested future aid to Ukraine should come in the form of a loan.

April 12, 2024

New Russian heavy-lift rocket makes it into space after 2 failed launches

Russia has developed a new rocket and a new launch site as it considers a lunar research program. After two aborted launches, the Angara-A5 was successfully test-launched.