Russia lost another military plane in a violent crash. This time it happened near Belgorod, a city close to the border with Ukraine. Moscow said the plane was carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war and was struck by Ukrainian missiles. Kyiv didn’t immediately confirm or deny the crash. Video of the incident showed up on Russian…

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, we investigate what Iran has been up to with its nuclear program since the United States withdrew from the so-called Iran nuclear deal. Veteran national security policymaker and analyst Dr. Peter Brookes explains how close Iran’s progress may be to making American leadership uncomfortable. Also featured in this…

Satellite images from the U.K. appear to back allegations by the U.S. that Russia is using artillery from North Korea to attack Ukraine, in violation of U.N. sanctions. Russian forces have ramped up missile attacks against Ukraine, per officials. A barrage of artillery hit multiple targets earlier in January, killing five people and injuring 130…

Russia’s aerial assaults on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine show no signs of stopping as the New Year unfolds. The attacks, escalating in intensity, have resulted in the loss of dozens of innocent lives and left hundreds more injured. The White House has expressed heightened concern, revealing that Russia is employing short-range ballistic missiles sourced from…

While the future is inherently unpredictable, a thorough examination of history, recent events, and available data can inform predictions about emerging trends. The political sphere is ripe for speculation. Straight Arrow News contributor Ruben Navarrette reflects on recent events and offers his top three political forecasts for the year ahead. Navarrette outlines the key trends…

Germany and Lithuania signed off on a historic agreement, marking the first time German troops will be permanently deployed abroad since World War II. The brigade — which should be ready for deployment by 2027 — will function as a deterrent against Russia. In the aftermath of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022,…

The U.S. Senate is not expected to vote on a package for increased aid to Ukraine until early next year. Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, the United States has granted a total of $111 billion in aid to Ukraine, including a minimum of $45 billion allocated for military assistance. The…

Tensions that Moscow said had been put to bed between Finland and Russia are heating up again after Finland signed a defense cooperation agreement (DCA) with the U.S. Finland and Russia share a long border and have a troubled history, most notably the 1939 Winter War, when Finland repelled an invasion by the militarily superior…

Four hours into his annual press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin received a video-based question from what seemed like an AI-generated version of himself. The synthetic doppelgänger asked the real Putin about body doubles and his thoughts on artificial intelligence. “Vladimir Vladimirovich,” the double said, according to a Reuters report and translation. “Hello. I am…