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September 10, 2023

Brazil's Lula says Putin can freely attend the 2024 Rio de Janeiro G-20: 'No way he will be arrested'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that Russian President Vladimir Putin can freely visit Brazil at next year's G-20, adding that there is no way he'd be arrested.

September 9, 2023

G20 declaration tip-toes around Russian invasion of Ukraine: 'Not the platform to resolve geopolitical issues'

The Group of 20 released a statement avoiding criticism of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, stressing that its purpose was for economic cooperation rather than security issues.

September 9, 2023

North Korea celebrates 75th anniversary with military parade amid discussion of Russian weapons deal

North Korea celebrated the 75th anniversary of its founding on Saturday with a military parade overseen by supreme leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter, Jun-ae.

September 8, 2023

Viktor Bout, the 'Merchant of Death,' discusses exchange with Brittney Griner, says he wished her 'good luck'

Viktor Bout discussed his swap for Brittney Griner, what he said to her during the exchange and his hopes for Russia and the U.S. to have a better relationship.

September 8, 2023

Cuba arrests 17 accused of recruiting pro-Russia forces for Ukraine war

Cuban authorities have arrested 17 suspects in connection with an alleged network aimed at recruiting Cuban nationals to fight against Ukraine on Russia's behalf.

September 8, 2023

Biden arrives in India for G-20 summit as foes Putin and China's Xi keep away

President Biden and leaders of the world's 20 largest economies will meet in New Delhi, India, for the annual G-20 summit. Neither Russia's Putin nor China's Xi Jinping is expected to attend.

September 8, 2023

Armenia to conduct military exercises with US amid growing tensions with Russia

Armenia anounced its plans to conduct military exercises in partnership with the United States, commencing this month, amid escalating tensions with its traditional ally, Russia.

September 8, 2023

South Korea talks down North's 1st nuclear submarine launch: 'Deception or exaggeration'

North Korea unveiled its first attack submarine capable of using nuclear technology this week, but South Korea responded by downplaying its capabilities.

September 7, 2023

VP Harris says it would be 'huge mistake' for North Korea to give military support to Russia

Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday that a military deal between North Korea and Russia would “further isolate" both countries.

September 7, 2023

US sending Ukraine uranium-based ammo ‘very bad news,’ according to Russian spokesman

The U.S. military is supplying Ukraine depleted uranium ammunition in a move that a Kremlin spokesman called “very bad news," as Kyiv aims to push through Russian forces.