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January 17, 2024

Evan Gershkovich's mother says he's keeping 'spirits up' in Russian prison designed to 'break you down'

The mother of Evan Gershkovich says the circumstances her son is facing in a Moscow prison are "very hard," but he is "fighting" to keep his morale up.

January 17, 2024

British defense chief warns war possible within 5 years with rivals China, Russia, Iran: 'Inflection point'

Grant Shapps gave his first major speech since taking the role of British defense secretary, laying out the argument for greater defense spending for deterrence and prep for eventual war.

January 17, 2024

Russia will open election polling stations in US for citizens voting overseas this March

The Russian government has announced its intentions to open multiple polling locations in the United States for the country's upcoming presidential election in March.

January 16, 2024

Putin-friendly Belarus to include nuclear weapon use provision in new military doctrine

Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said Tuesday that the country's new military doctrine will include a provision for the use of nuclear weaponry.

January 16, 2024

Russian university professor arrested in Estonia for allegedly spying for Moscow

A Russian professor at the University of Tartu in Estonia has been arrested by Estonian police on suspicion of spying for Moscow, according to authorities.

January 16, 2024

North Korea's top diplomat travels to Russia for talks on expanding ties

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hosted North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui on Tuesday for talks aimed at expanding ties between the two countries.

January 16, 2024

French surveillance flights keep close watch on Russia and Ukraine, drawing boundary in European skies

A French Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft recently conducted a 10-hour reconnaissance mission from central France to Romanian airspace, officials say.

January 15, 2024

Leaked German documents show leaders are preparing should Russia launch World War 3: reports

Leaked German documents show leaders are preparing for Russian President Vladimir Putin to launch World War 3 over the next year, highlighting key events and months.

January 15, 2024

American filmmaker arrested and jailed for spreading pro-Russia propaganda dies in Ukrainian prison

A 55-year-old American-born journalist and filmmaker, Gonzalo Lira, died in a Ukrainian prison where he was serving time for allegedly spreading Russian propaganda.

January 15, 2024

North Korean foreign minister visits Moscow amid speculation of arms deal with Russia

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui arrived in Russia over the weekend where she will meet with her Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, amid speculation of an arms deal.