Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the capture of two North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region, marking the first time Ukraine has detained North Korean troops since their deployment to the conflict. Zelenskyy shared a video showing interrogators questioning the wounded prisoners. One soldier told interrogators that he believed he was on a training exercise…

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used their final high-profile meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany to emphasize the need for continued international support for Ukraine. Addressing leaders from about 50 nations at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, Austin warned that reducing military aid could lead to greater instability…

Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump is less than two weeks away, and the guest list is still being finalized. We are learning more about the world leaders who have received invitations to the ceremony –– and who have not. Last month, it was confirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping had received an invitation from…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s approval ratings have dropped to 52% as of December 2024, down from 90% in March 2022, according to a survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology published on Jan. 7. The survey indicates that trust in Zelenskyy has fallen to 39%, reflecting a decline in popularity amid ongoing military challenges…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko apologized for missile strikes from Belarus during Russia’s invasion. In a phone call, Lukashenko claimed, “It was not me. Missiles were launched from my territory, and Putin was the one launching them.”Zelenskyy confronted Lukashenko, accusing him of complicity and calling him “a murderer” for allowing…

Ukraine cut off access to a crucial Russian natural gas line running through the country and parts of Europe on Wednesday, Jan. 1. The move marks the end to more than 60 years of Moscow‘s control over European energy markets. The gas kept flowing for the past three years despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However,…

Russian forces reportedly shot down a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet in the Zaporizhzhia region, according to Russian state media. Vladimir Rogov, a Kremlin-installed official in the area, claimed the jet was destroyed after launching a missile, though other reports suggest it was hit before preparing for an attack. U.S. officials have not confirmed the incident…

North Korea is reportedly losing a significant number of soldiers while supporting Moscow’s war with Ukraine. Ukraine and South Korea both reported the deaths of North Korean soldiers despite North Korea denying sending troops or weapons to assist Russia. The total number of reported deaths varies. South Korea’s military officials said at least 1,100 North…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces launched an “inhumane” Christmas Day attack on Ukraine’s power grid on Wednesday, Dec. 25. He said more than 70 missiles, including ballistic missiles, and more than 100 drones targeted the energy infrastructure in Ukraine.  “Every massive Russian strike requires time for preparation,” Zelenskyy said in a social media post. “It is never a spontaneous…

Investigators are working to figure out why a plane crashed in Kazakhstan, leaving more than two dozen people dead. And what police say might have caused a taxicab to jump the curb and plow into pedestrians in New York City. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. Questions surround plane crash…