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February 20, 2023

Russian ally Belarus to form new paramilitary force

Belarus will establish a new paramilitary 'territorial defense' force amid close political and military ally Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

February 20, 2023

China’s top diplomat traveling to Moscow as US-China tensions broil

A top Chinese official will meet with Russian officials in Moscow on Tuesday, just as the U.S. has said it fears China may soon agree to send arms to Russia.

February 20, 2023

Biden Ukraine trip: Latest in the history of secret presidential visits to combat zones

President Biden's surprise trip to Ukraine is just one of many secret presidential trips to war-torn nations, but is one of the first to a combat zone where U.S. troops were not present.

February 20, 2023

Russian dissident being held in isolated, far-north prison

Russian opposition politician Andrei Pivovarov has been transferred to a remote northwestern penal colony, isolated from most inmates, and given no outside contact.

February 20, 2023

Biden announces millions more taxpayer dollars to assist Ukraine during surprise trip to Kyiv

President Biden announced during his surprise trip to Ukraine that the U.S. will provide millions in additional security assistance for the country as Russia continues its war.

February 20, 2023

Russia muted on Biden's Ukraine visit, mostly viewed as 'theatrics', expert

Russia has yet to publicly comment following President Biden's trip to Ukraine as Russian President Vladimir Putin plans statewide address.

February 20, 2023

Russia offers weapons for sale at arms fair in Abu Dhabi as war continues with Ukraine

As Russia's war in Ukraine continues, the country is selling firearms at a biennial arms fair in Abu Dhabi. Russia's money also continues to flow into Abu Dhabi's real estate market.

February 20, 2023

China furious after US warns against arming Russia: ‘The US is in no position to tell China what to do’

China exploded at the U.S. on Monday after the U.S. accused it of considering giving weapons to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine, and said it's the U.S. that is stoking conflict.

February 20, 2023

Russian prankster posing as Petro Poroshenko, the former president of Ukraine, contacts Angela Merkel by phone

Angela Merkel received a call from a Russian prankster posing as Ukraine's former president. The prankster attempted to discuss developments in Ukraine and Belarus.

February 20, 2023

Biden's surprise visit to Kyiv will have 'zero' impact on Russia-Ukraine conflict, Putin expert says

Intelligence expert Rebekah Koffler believes President Biden's unexpected trip to Ukraine will have "zero" impact on the war as the U.S. continues sending billions of dollars in aid to the country.