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August 24, 2023

Norway rebuilds fence along Russian border to stop reindeer from wandering into the neighboring country

The fence between Russia and Norway was rebuilt to keep Reindeer out of Russia. The reindeer have been costly to Norway as they destroy Russian grassland.

August 24, 2023

Zelenskyy says Ukraine not involved in crash of Wagner Group owner Prigozhin's plane

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied any involvement in the plane crash that has allegedly killed Wagner Group mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.

August 24, 2023

Nikki Haley says Putin 'killed Prigozhin,' blasts Ramaswamy for 'choosing a murderer' over pro-America Ukraine

Nikki Haley attacked Vivek Ramaswamy over his lack of foreign policy experience, arguing if the United States doesn't back Ukraine it would risk world war.

August 24, 2023

Experts warn of possible disinformation surrounding Russian warlord's reported death

Experts say the possible death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin could be an assassination or an attempt at disinformation by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

August 24, 2023

Russian court rules WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, facing espionage charges, can remain detained till November

The Lefortovo District Court has ruled Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) can continue to keep Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich detained as he awaits trial.

August 24, 2023

Wagner troops mourn Prigozhin following plane crash

Mercenaries with the Russia-based Wagner Group, as well as their supporters, are mourning the reported death of group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin.

August 24, 2023

Biden mocked for using 'working out' as an excuse for not knowing news: 'Yea, ok Big Guy'

President Biden claimed on Wednesday that he did not know enough about a plane crash in Russia to comment because he was “working out" at the time.

August 24, 2023

Biden vows 'unwavering and enduring' support on Ukraine's Independence Day

President Biden released a statement Thursday renewing the American support for Ukraine as the country celebrates its Independence Day. The country first gained independence in 1991.

August 24, 2023

Prigozhin crash witnesses say they heard 'explosion' before jet plummeted from the sky

Witnesses from the Russian village where Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's plane crashed said they heard a "metallic bang" before the plane went down.

August 23, 2023

Russian helicopter lured to Ukraine, Kyiv claims pilot defected: reports

A Russian military helicopter was reportedly lured into Ukraine after a months long operation and the pilot has defected, Ukrainian intelligence is claiming.