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January 13, 2024

Ukraine's spy chief says attacks on Russian-occupied Crimea will escalate in 2024

Ukrainian spy chief Kyrylo Budanov is promising a more aggressive posture from Ukraine's military in taking back Crimean territory from Russian occupation in 2024.

January 13, 2024

Massive fire tears through Russian warehouse in St. Petersburg

A massive blaze fire ripped through an online retailer's warehouse near St. Petersburg in Russia on Saturday with video showing dark plumes of smoke stretching for miles

January 13, 2024

Russian journalist who criticized Putin's admin of 'gigantic corruption' found dead

A few prominent journalists have turned up dead in Russia or occupied parts of Ukraine, and they have some ties to outlets that have regularly served as propaganda channels.

January 13, 2024

US special ops on the hunt for cutting edge sniper rifle to compete with Russia, China

The U.S. military's most elite troops could soon be armed with a sniper rifle that would enable them to break records, according to a posting in search of the new platform.

January 12, 2024

Russia warns UK that troop deployment in Ukraine would be 'declaration of war'

A senior Russian official and ally of President Vladimir Putin has warned the U.K. that troop deployment in Ukraine would equate to a declaration of war with Russia.

January 12, 2024

Olympic fencers who fled Russia over war seeking US citizenship

Russian Olympians that fled their country following the invasion of Ukraine are seeking U.S. citizenship in order to compete in the upcoming Summer Games in Paris.

January 12, 2024

North Korea opens border to tourists for first time since pandemic

North Korea is opening its borders to tourists for the first time since the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, inviting a group of Russians to tour Pyongyang and visit a ski resort.

January 12, 2024

UK to increase Ukraine aid to $3.2B, its largest annual funding since Russia's invasion

The United Kingdom is bolstering its commitment to Ukraine by providing around $3.2 billion of military aid to Ukraine over the coming year, its largest annual commitment since the war.

January 12, 2024

Iran, Russia, slam US-UK joint strikes on Yemen’s Houthis, warn of ‘instability in the region’

Iran and Russia are condemning the U.S. and British joint airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels in response to the recent aggression in and surrounding the Red Sea.

January 11, 2024

IG report finds Pentagon failed to account for more than $1B in weapons sent to Ukraine

A new Department of Defense Inspector General report found nearly 40,000 weapons worth more than $1 billion sent to Ukraine are unaccounted for.