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August 10, 2022

China touts relationship with Russia, accuses US of being 'main instigator of the Ukrainian crisis'

A Chinese official accused the U.S. of being the "main instigator of the Ukrainian crisis," five months after Putin launched the invasion of Ukraine.

August 10, 2022

Russian surveillance aircraft entered Alaskan air defense identification zone: Report

A Russian surveillance aircraft was spotted twice over a two-day period within the Alaska air defense identification zone, according to NORAD.

August 10, 2022

Spain imposes regulation curbing air conditioner use as temperatures soar

In an attempt to cut dependence on Russian fuel, Spain has implemented a rule to limit the use of air conditioning during the hottest months of the year.

August 10, 2022

North Korea soldiers in Ukraine would be logistical 'mess’ Putin won’t 'allow': Russia expert

Reports surfaced this week that North Korea could send up to 100,000 tactical troops to Ukraine to help Russia, but one expert argues this is unlikely.

August 10, 2022

Russia resumes oil pipline after Hungary's MOL paid transit fees

Russia begins pumping oil through its pipelines to Central Europe after western sanctions prevented the payment of transit fees from Moscow to Ukraine.

August 10, 2022

Ukraine looks to end 'active' phase of war ahead of winter months

Ukraine looks to end the 'active phase' of its war against Russia ahead of the winter months as officials fear Russia will target vital thermal infrastructure.

August 10, 2022

Expert casts doubt on report that Ukrainian special forces behind Crimea airfield attack

Ukrainian special forces is claiming credit for a blast at an air base in Russian-occupied Crimea, but an expert on the region expressed skepticism at the claim.

August 10, 2022

Greece experiencing its own 'Watergate' as calls for prime minister's resignation grow

A wiretapping scandal of the phone of an influential opposition politician has sparked controversy in Greece. Some lawmakers have called for the country's prime minister to resign.

August 10, 2022

Russia creates new volunteer ground force as troop numbers flag, UK intelligence questions effectiveness

Russia is looking to bolster its ground forces in Ukraine be creating a new army corps of volunteer fighters as its war continues on.

August 9, 2022

Russia launches Iranian satellite into space amid fears it will be used to surveil Ukraine

An Iranian satellite was launched by a Russian Soyuz rocket into space on Tuesday amid fears that it could be used by the countries to surveil Ukraine and Iran.