October 29 Pentagon scales back troops from NATO eastern flank, denies American withdrawal from Europe U.S. troops withdrawing from Romania spark Republican opposition amid Russia-Ukraine war tensions and concerns over weakened deterrence.
October 29 US Olympians Madison Chock, Evan Bates send message to opponent who took their gold before disqualification Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates shared a gracious message for Kamila Valieva ahead of the Milano-Cortina Olympics after a doping controversy delayed their gold.
October 29 Putin hails successful test of nuclear-powered underwater torpedo Putin announced successful Poseidon nuclear drone testing as President Donald Trump urged Russia to end the Ukraine war instead of testing missiles on Monday.
October 27 Aging Putin brings younger generation, family members into circle amid Kremlin instability: report Vladimir Putin tightens grip on power by promoting family members and younger allies to his inner circle as economic strain and opposition threats mount in Russia.
October 27 Trump warns Russia: US has world's greatest nuclear submarine 'right off their shores' Trump warns Putin that U.S. nuclear submarine is stationed right off Russian shores in response to Moscow's new 8,000-mile range missile test on Sunday.
October 27 The Tomahawk factor: US long-range missiles are the battlefield gamechanger Putin should fear Trump has not approved Ukraine's request for Tomahawk cruise missiles, citing yearlong training requirements and U.S. military needs despite weapon's 1,500-mile range capability.
October 25 Trump says he won't waste time meeting Putin unless Ukraine deal is likely to happen soon President Trump refuses to waste time on an unproductive summit with Vladimir Putin, citing the need for a guaranteed Ukraine peace agreement before any meeting occurs.
October 25 Serbian foreign minister proposes hosting Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations amid ongoing conflict Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks, citing Serbia's friendship with all parties involved in the conflict.
October 25 Trump tears down East Wing for $300M ballroom ahead of high-stakes China meeting President Donald Trump knocks down the East Wing to build a $300 million ballroom and heads overseas for tense China talks that could reshape U.S. ties and global power dynamics.
October 24 NATO fighter jets scrambled after Russian planes allegedly violate airspace Spanish NATO jets were scrambled after two Russian aircraft reportedly violated Lithuanian airspace, escalating tensions amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.