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November 8, 2023

EU will consider impsoing a ban on Russian diamonds

The European Union will consider banning Russian diamonds next week. The proposal would be the 12th package of sanctions designed to diminish Russia's ability to finance war in Ukraine.

November 8, 2023

EU officials recommend beginning negotiations to bring Ukraine into the European Union

Ukraine was brought a step closer to entering the EU Wednesday after top officials from the European Commission recommended negotiations begin after Kyiv satisfies certain conditions.

November 8, 2023

Russian firm Rostelecom will not seek compensation for severed fiber optic cable damaged by Chinese ship

Russian company Rostelecom won't seek compensation for a damaged fiber optic cable in the Baltic Sea. The damage was caused by a Chinese container ship, the NewNew Polar Bear.

November 7, 2023

Russia conducts joint naval drill with military-governed Burma

Burma is holding its first joint naval exercise with Russia, one of the Southeast Asian nation's closest allies since it was taken over by a military junta.

November 7, 2023

Zelenskyy rules out elections while Ukraine-Russia war drags on

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that no elections will take place in the country so long as the country's war with Ukraine battles on.

November 7, 2023

Top Ukrainian military aide killed by birthday present grenade

An aide to Ukraine’s top military commander died Monday when a grenade packed inside a birthday present exploded inside his Kyiv home. His son was also seriously injured.

November 7, 2023

Russia is funding anti-Ukraine disinformation campaign throughout Latin America, State Department says

Russia is financing a campaign to spread disinformation through Latin America to weaken support for Ukraine, the State Department said on Tuesday.

November 7, 2023

Blinken joins G7 summit in latest attempt to fix US’ declining world standing

Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Japan, where he hopes to get help dealing with international crises, including Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza and the Russia-Ukraine war.

November 7, 2023

North Korea spy satellite program receiving technical assistance from Russia, South Korea warns

Russia is offering technical assistance to North Korean efforts to build and launch a military spy satellite, according to South Korean intelligence.

November 6, 2023

Global crisis: We're stuck with Biden. Here's what Reagan 2.0 would do

The world is in crisis and Americans agree our nation is on the wrong track. In the 1970s, we had Jimmy Carter. Now, we're stuck with Joe Biden. US needs another Ronald Reagan.