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January 10, 2023

Russia reinstates fired general to top post as Putin escalates war in eastern Donetsk

Moscow has appointed Colonel-General Alexander Lapin as chief of staff of Russia's ground forces as Russia pushes forward in a brutal ground offensive in Ukraine, despite the commander's ousting in October.

January 10, 2023

Putin's war against Ukraine will ruin Russia

Vladimir Putin is pondering the impacts of his war against Ukraine. But there is no chance for redemption.

January 10, 2023

Russia threatens to seize property from businesses in occupied Ukraine that refuse to use ruble

Moscow has threatened to seize all property and finances from Ukrainian businesses that refuse to conduct sales using the Russian ruble in occupied areas.

January 9, 2023

Washington Post blasted for reporting Russian trolls had 'little influence' on 2016 election: '6 years later'

The Washington Post featured an analysis on Monday that admitted that Russian trolls on Twitter had little effect on the results of the 2016 presidential election.

January 9, 2023

Russian actor hit with criminal probes for criticizing war in Ukraine

The Kremlin says a criminal probe has been launched a prominent Russian actor over his comments in support of Ukraine in its war against Russia.

January 9, 2023

WaPo admits Russian trolls 'had little influence on 2016 voters' after years hyping their role in Trump's win

After years suggesting Russian bots helped put Donald Trump in the White House, The Washington Post now admits they had "little influence" in the 2016 election.

January 9, 2023

Iran may be 'contributing to widespread war crimes' in Ukraine by providing drones to Russia: White House

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy raised concerns in speech to Congress

January 9, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War an outlook for 2023: more bloodshed to come with no end in sight

The Russia-Ukraine war will not subside in 2023. In fact, the world should brace for an escalation of the conflict between the two nations with the United States getting more involved.

January 9, 2023

Inspired by Ukraine, Taiwan seeks to bolster military preparedness as China threat continues

Spurred by Beijing's bellicose behavior and inspired by the Ukrainian resistance to Russia’s invasion, Taiwan is returning to a one-year military conscription policy for men over 18.

January 7, 2023

US commits $3B in largest defensive package for Ukraine yet to change 'dynamic on the battlefield'

The U.S. committed the single largest defensive aid package to Ukraine yet after pledging $3 million in latest drawdown as it looks to change the 'dynamic on the battlefield.'