Rapid advancements in drone technology, both military and civilian, have reshaped the Russia-Ukraine war on a number of occasions since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Recently, Ukrainian drones successfully hit a number of valuable oil depots and refineries deep within Russia, while Russian drones struck the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv itself. Straight Arrow News…

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said he will bring a Ukraine aid bill forward when Congress returns from its Easter recess during the week of April 7. Johnson said the bill must be bipartisan because the Republican majority is so thin. If GOP members try to pass a measure on their own, they can only…

It’s getting harder for Russia to brush off reports that it had received multiple terror attack warnings before the concert hall massacre near Moscow on Friday, March 22. Now, Russia’s ally, Iran, is saying it tipped off the Kremlin days before Russia’s deadliest terror attack in 20 years, which left at least 144 people dead.…

Ukraine is among the top agricultural producers globally, with its farming sector employing 14 percent of the population and generating 41 percent of export earnings. Previous concerns about Russia obstructing Ukraine’s grain exports and causing global food shortages have been largely resolved. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan describes how changes in global politics and…

A mystery illness reported by some U.S. officials that is causing acute ringing in the ears followed by piercing pain, vertigo, nausea and lasting cognitive problems may have a Russian link, according to a CBS News “60 Minutes” report. The condition, known as Havana syndrome, is now linked to a covert Russian intelligence unit in…

Time to add a couple more entries to the list of military records from the war in Ukraine. On March 29, video was captured showing what could be the first recorded combat between an armed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and armed unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). The video, posted to Telegram and analyzed by Army Recognition,…

Anticipation is building for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, where an estimated 15 million visitors will come to the renowned city. However, with more people comes the need for more security, so France is asking 46 countries if they will send 2,185 police officers and military personnel to help. France is still supplying the…

Tajikistan’s National Security Committee detained nine people Monday, March 25, with alleged ties to the Crocus City Hall attack in Moscow that killed 143 people. It is unclear if these individuals are facing criminal charges or if Moscow is seeking their extradition. The individuals are suspected of connections with Islamic State Khorasan, who claimed responsibility…

Today marks a year since Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia on espionage charges, which he, the newspaper, and the U.S. government strongly refute. To highlight his ongoing imprisonment, today’s Wall Street Journal front page features a significant blank space with the headline, “His story should be here – A year in Russian prison. A…

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators interrupt President Biden’s celebrity-packed fundraising event at Radio City Music Hall. And, The Wall Street Journal marks one year of reporter Evan Gershkovich being held in a Russian prison. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 29, 2024. Protesters interrupt Biden’s star-studded NYC fundraiser President Joe Biden, joined by…