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December 20, 2022

Kyiv lights Christmas tree as capital faces days without power following Russian drone strike

Kyiv, Ukraine says it will not allow Russia to steal Christmas and in a show of defiance lit up the city's tree as officials work to get power restored.

December 20, 2022

Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits frontline as Putin concedes situation 'extremely difficult' in annexed regions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Bakhmut despite it being one of the most dangerous battels in the war against Russia to visit soldiers on the frontlines.

December 19, 2022

Putin lands in Belarus to pressure ally to join the offensive in Ukraine war

Russia President Vladimir Putin has landed in Belarus to talk military cooperation. He plans to pressure his ex-Soviet alley to join the offensive against Ukraine.

December 19, 2022

Defense bill not perfect, but should result in stronger, more effective US military

The foremost achievement of the bill, passed by both chambers of Congress, is a higher top line for defense spending: $858 billion for military and national security programs

December 19, 2022

Kyiv, Ukraine struck by wave of self-exploding drones in early morning attack

Russia struck Kyiv with a wave of self-detonating drones on Monday, as residents were celebrating St. Nicholas Day, the first day of Ukraine's Christmas season.

December 19, 2022

Russia taking part in joint naval drills with China

The navies of China and Russia will hold joint naval drills in the East China Sea. Several warships and a submarine will be deployed by the Chinese military.

December 19, 2022

Putin's fashion faux pas: Russian military uniforms unsuitable for combat in brutal winter fight

Odd decisions by the post-Soviet military leadership and Putin with regard to Russian military uniforms have resulted in deaths of Russian soldiers in Ukraine from hyperthermia.

December 18, 2022

Ukraine aid opened the floodgates for more Pentagon spending as US eyes Russia, China

U.S. aid for Ukraine has opened the door to a flood of new military spending as officials seek to replenish supplies and prepare for a potential conflict with Russia or China.

December 16, 2022

Reporter's Notebook: Making Russia pay for Ukraine invasion

One expert says the $350 billion frozen in Russia currency should be used for the reconstruction and defense of Ukraine if lawmakers from around the world can be persuaded to change the law for how such money is used.

December 16, 2022

Brittney Griner breaks silence following Russian prisoner swap, vows to return for upcoming WNBA season

WNBA star Brittney Griner released a lengthy statement on social media Friday, speaking out for the first time since returning home following her 10-month arrest in Russia.