The United Nations nuclear watchdog warned against continued fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces near a Kursk nuclear plant on Thursday, Aug. 22. The International Atomic Energy Agency fears that artillery within range of the facility could lead to a nuclear disaster. The plea from the U.N. comes as Russia accused Ukraine on Thursday of…

As recently as March, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia was prepared to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence was threatened. However, more than two weeks into an unexpected Ukrainian incursion into western Russia, nuclear weapons have yet to be deployed. Watch the video above where Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan…

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has launched criminal investigations against several journalists, including CNN’s Chief International Security Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh. He is being investigated for allegedly crossing into Russian territory illegally. Walsh, along with Olesya Borovik and Diana Butsko, who are two Ukrainian journalists, are accused of crossing the Russian border illegally near the…

Moscow officials said Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on the Russian capital late Tuesday night Aug. 20, and early Wednesday morning, Aug. 21 since the start of the war. Russian air defense systems intercepted at least 12 drones over Moscow, with no casualties or significant damage reported, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei…

Former President Barack Obama headlined night two of the DNC, rallying support behind Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency. And Russian officials say Moscow came under the largest attack by Ukrainian drones since the war began over two years ago. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Former President Obama rallies support for Harris at…

Ryan McBeth spent 20 years in the Army before becoming an intelligence analyst and software engineer. Now, he is using his expertise to create YouTube videos debunking misinformation being spread, especially as political and military tensions increase globally. Host Ryan Robertson spoke with McBeth to discuss real and hypothetical events, and to discover why the…

After launching the first invasion of Russia since World War II, Ukraine’s objectives for its Kursk incursion are becoming apparent.  Ukraine barely acknowledged the almost two-week-old campaign initially. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently laid out some of the goals his forces are trying to achieve.  According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine needs to shore up its…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced efforts to create a “buffer zone” in Russia’s Kursk Oblast following Ukraine’s destruction of two key bridges. The incursion aims to disrupt Russian logistics using U.S.-supplied HIMARS missiles. Zelensky emphasized the importance of weakening Russian war potential and highlighted diplomatic efforts with global partners. The ongoing offensive in Kursk and…

Ukraine declared full control over parts of Russia’s Kursk region on Thursday, Aug. 15, just 10 days into its surprise offensive. The incursion is the deepest breach into Russian territory since the war began in February 2022. Ukrainian forces announced on Thursday that they have setup a military administrative office to “maintain law and order”…

On Tuesday, Aug. 13, the Armed Forces of Ukraine said it now controls around 386 square miles in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, an area roughly the size of Indianapolis. This region includes nearly 30 different towns or settlements and is home to hundreds of thousands of Russians, many of whom are now fleeing. Previously, Kyiv took…