The United States closed its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, Nov. 20, after officials received information about a possible air attack. This signals another twist in the escalation in the war between Russia and Ukraine. The embassy released a one-paragraph statement saying it was closing after it received specific information of a potential significant…

North Korea has reportedly sent three senior generals, including a close ally of Kim Jong-un, to oversee thousands of North Korean troops in Russia. This marks an unprecedented level of military cooperation between the two countries amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. While most of the North Korean fighting force has yet to see direct…

Russia and Pakistan are bypassing international sanctions with some old fashioned bartering. Instead of using currency, the two are exchanging goods like mandarin oranges and chickpeas. This development comes as Russia faces mounting challenges getting basic needs for its citizens and engaging in the global financial market. Sanctions on the country have forced it out…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is using Chinese satellites to photograph nuclear power stations in Ukraine, potentially preparing to strike them. Zelenskyy made the allegations during an interview with ABC News. “Russia has been using Chinese satellites and taking photos of the details of the objects on nuclear facilities,” Zelenskyy said. “Our experience is…

In what Ukraine’s foreign minister called “a brazen attack on freedom of navigation and global food security” on Thursday, Sept. 12, Kyiv accused Moscow of striking a civilian grain vessel in the Black Sea with cruise missiles near Romania. It is reportedly the first time that a missile hit a civilian vessel transporting grains at…

In what could lead to a major United States policy change, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged on Tuesday, Sept. 10, that he’ll be discussing the possibility of Kyiv using long-range weapons against Russia during his trip to Ukraine on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The revelation came during a joint press conference with Blinken and…

Poland security services revealed on Monday, Sept. 9, it took out cyber hackers who were attempting to “wage a de facto cyber war” by Russia and Belarus. Polish intelligence said it is part of ongoing efforts to sabotage Poland’s institution’s due to its military aid to Ukraine. “The Belarusian and Russian foreign services had one…

Ukraine announced on Friday, Sept. 6, that it is launching an investigation into Russian forces allegedly killing three surrendering Ukrainian soldiers in southeast Ukraine last month. Video exclusively obtained by CNN, shows Ukrainian soldiers appearing to surrender to advancing Russian forces, getting down on their knees and placing their hands on their heads. Moments later,…

The United States may soon send long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine. However, even if a deal were approved tomorrow, it would take several months before Ukraine could actually use them against Russia. According to three sources within the White House, Reuters reported President Biden may approve sending AGM-158 JASSMs (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles) to Ukraine,…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv will be holding on to the Russian territories it seized last month indefinitely as its war with Russia stretches on. It’s part of a plan to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table.  Almost a month ago, Ukrainian troops took over Russia’s Kursk region in an unexpected operation. Ukraine now claims it controls nearly 500 square miles of Russian territory and…