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February 29, 2024

Putin issues chilling warning against sending Western troops to defend Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Thursday that direct military intervention against the invasion of Ukraine could result in a full-scale nuclear conflict.

February 28, 2024

Moldova breakaway region appeals to Russia for protection as domestic tensions flare

Transnistria, a pro-Russian breakaway region in Moldova, made an appeal to Moscow for protection on Wednesday amid worsening tensions with the pro-Western government in Chișinău.

February 28, 2024

US spacecraft, Russian satellite avoid collision, NASA says

NASA warned that its TIMED spacecraft and Russia's Cosmos 2221 satellite passed dangerously close to one another in Earth's low orbit on Wednesday.

February 28, 2024

Reporter's Notebook: Grim times in Kyiv as war marks second anniversary

Ukrainians mourn the loss of their loved ones and continue to fight, hoping that the war between Russia and Ukraine will eventually end, as it enters a third year.

February 27, 2024

UK arrests another Bulgarian national in Russian espionage scheme

British authorities on Tuesday charged a sixth Bulgarian national, Tihomir Ivanchev, with spying on Russia's behalf alongside his five codefendants.

February 27, 2024

Germany considers getting its own nuclear weapons despite rejecting nuclear energy

Developing nuclear weapons may be on the minds of Germany, despite shunning nuclear power in recent years.

February 27, 2024

NATO chief, European allies distance themselves from Macron suggestion of troop deployment into Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized European allies for coming up short on lethal weapon promises, claiming his forces received only 30% of a promised "million shells."

February 27, 2024

Latvia extends entry ban on Russian citizens until 2025, citing security concerns

The European country of Latvia has extended its restrictions on the entry of Russian citizens until March 4, 2025, citing security concerns over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

February 27, 2024

Sending European troops to Ukraine remains an option, says French President Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron says sending troops into Ukraine is still an option in order to stave off Russia’s invasion.

February 27, 2024

Zelenskyy says 'Trump doesn't know Putin,' Russian dictator will 'never stop'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Sunday interview that former President Donald Trump "doesn't know Putin" and "will have challenges" if he supports Russia.