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March 14, 2023

Russian jet collides with US drone in international airspace over Black Sea, official says

A Russian fighter jet collided with a U.S. military drone in international airspace over the Black Sea on Tuesday, according to defense officials.

March 14, 2023

Italy blames Russia for refugee surge, offshore deaths

Italian officials insist the presence of Russian mercenaries in Libya is responsible for the recent influx of migrants and uptick in deaths off the Mediterranean nation's coast.

March 14, 2023

US officials seeking new ways to punish Russian oligarchs for Ukraine invasion

The U.S. has begun a new aggressive push to punish Russia in an effort to thwart the country's invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. plans to inflict pain on Russia’s economy.

March 14, 2023

Russia sacrificing mercenary forces as 'live meat' after Wagner Group warlord loses 'Putin's trust'

Russia's defense ministry is using Wagner forces as "live meat" in the Bakhmut sector as it looks to eliminate the group after Yevgeny Prigozhin lost the trust of President Putin.

March 13, 2023

Republican 2024 hopefuls respond to Tucker Carlson's questions about their stance on Russia-Ukraine war

Several current and soon-to-be GOP presidential candidates addressed questions posed by Fox News' Tucker Carlson about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine ware.

March 13, 2023

White House is 'encouraging President Xi to reach out to President Zelenskyy,' but no confirmation of meeting

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Monday that Ukrainian officials have not yet confirmed a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

March 13, 2023

Poland revamping military, more than doubling its army to counter Russian threat: report

Wary of Russia's larger territorial ambitions, Poland has been steadily modernizing its military by boosting its manpower and ordering new equipment from allies.

March 13, 2023

Xi Jinping to speak with Zelenskyy after meeting Putin in Moscow: report

Ukraine's Zelenskyy may speak next week with Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time since the Russian invasion, following Xi's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

March 13, 2023

Ukraine was the 3rd largest importer of arms in 2022, thanks to aid from US, Europe

Ukraine was the third largest importer of arms in 2022 thanks to aid from the United States and Europe. Ukraine imported few major arms until the end of 2021.

March 13, 2023

China flexes muscles in Latin America in latest security challenge to US

China's growing presence in Latin America has defense officals and lawmakers concerned over its increased influence and push to expand military ties in the region.