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F-16
US to Make More AMRAAMs – Some Destined for Ukraine
The Pentagon just awarded a $3.5 billion contract to make more Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) fielded by Ukraine’s F-16s – with Kyiv among the listed recipients.
Aug. 1, 2025
Russian Armed Forces
Two Senior Officers ‘Disappear’ in Notorious Russian Unit Accused of Torturing Texan to Death
Commanders in Russia’s 5th Guards Rifle Brigade reportedly torture troops and threaten executions to motivate soldiers. Relatives tell of one-way missions with no survivors.
Aug. 1, 2025
US
India Stops Russian Oil Buys Just Before Trump Hits with Tariffs
India is the world’s third-largest oil importer and had been the biggest buyer of Russian seaborne crude.
Aug. 1, 2025
Russia
Wagner Empire Shrinks: Russia Deploys New African Corps to Replace Mali Mercenaries
Following the 2023 mutiny, the Kremlin is gradually dismantling Wagner’s influence abroad, replacing its forces with Defense Ministry units like the new African Corps in Mali.
Aug. 1, 2025
US
Poland Last on List for US Troop Cuts in Europe
The prospect of a US troop drawdown in Europe has been a recurring topic since the start of Donald Trump’s presidency, when Washington began pressing allies to shoulder more of the defence burden.
Aug. 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump Condemns ‘Disgusting’ Russian Strikes on Kyiv, Dispatches Witkoff to Moscow
Trump pledges “to get the thing stopped” and reiterates plans to implement sanctions while expressing doubt over their efficacy, amid warnings of a longer war and calls for more military aid to Kyiv.
Aug. 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Reels After Missile Strike Destroys Homes, Leaves 16 Dead
At least 16 killed, including a child, and 159 injured in Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv; dozens of sites hit in what officials call a deliberate, large-scale assault.
Aug. 1, 2025
Ukraine
Trump’s Deadline for Ukraine Peace Deal Set for August 8, US Tells UN
A senior American diplomat told the UN Security Council that Trump expects Russia and Ukraine to strike a peace deal by August 8 – or face serious economic pressure from the US.
July 31, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘No Progress’: White House Patience With Putin ‘Exhausted’ After Failed Talks, Rubio Says
Top diplomat confirms US will hit Moscow’s lifelines if peace evades new, earlier deadline Trump set after “clear frustration” with Putin’s targeting of Ukrainian civilians far from the front lines.
July 31, 2025
Russia
Nicaragua Recognizes Russia’s Claims to Occupied Ukraine
Nicaragua, which has sided with Russia in the UN resolutions on Ukraine, has voted to recognize the results of Moscow’s illegal referendum on annexing four Ukrainian regions.
July 31, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Talks Ties With Poland’s New President Nawrocki
Despite the Polish president’s earlier public jabs at Ukraine, President Zelensky said the two shared a “good first conversation” after Nawrocki took office on Thursday.
July 31, 2025
Zelensky
No End to Russian Meddling Without Regime Change, Zelensky Says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Thursday that Russia will keep destabilizing its neighbors with or without the war in Ukraine – unless there’s a change in the Kremlin’s leadership.
July 31, 2025
Russia
Russia, Syria to Bolster Ties, Review Assad-era Agreements
The recent visit of Syria’s new foreign minister marked the first time a high-ranking Syrian official visited Russia, formerly Assad’s biggest backer, since he was overthrown.
July 31, 2025
Trump
Trump and Epstein Feuded Over Mansion Russian Oligarch Bought, Says President’s Biographer
As Trump tries to deflect attention from Jeffery Epstein, author Michael Wolff, who has written about Trump and interviewed Epstein, reveals financial connections with a Russian oligarch.
July 31, 2025
Ukraine
‘Uncle Vova, Help Us’ – Donetsk Children Appeal to Kremlin as Water Crisis in Occupied City Hits Critical Level
With tap water available only once every three days, Donetsk residents are calling the situation a humanitarian disaster and demanding action from Moscow.
July 31, 2025
Ukraine
‘Axis of Upheaval’ – Bipartisan US Senators Join Forces to Bar Moscow, Beijing, Tehran From America’s Oil Reserves
Lawmakers draw energy red line, seeking to isolate foes from strategic petroleum in a rare bipartisan energy bill.
July 31, 2025
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