A handful of European countries, namely Slovakia and Austria, have been accused of lagging behind larger Western efforts to support Ukraine, while Hungary stands accused of outright obstructing Western support. Some observers have noted that the parties lagging and obstructing are the same nations which once formed the core of the powerful Austro-Hungarian Empire. Hungary’s…

This week on Weapons and Warfare, as the world reflects on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Host Ryan Robertson has a conversation with a journalism professor and documentarian, Barney McCoy, about his latest film, “Running Towards The Fire: A War Correspondent’s Story.” This new documentary centers on the experiences of World War II correspondent Robert…

Snack-maker Mondelēz International has resumed making Oreos in Ukraine for the first time since its plant in the eastern part of the country was badly damaged during Russia’s invasion. Mondelēz said its plant in Trostyanets is now fully rebuilt, and it opened partially last year to make chocolates. However, this is the first time in…

If China invades Taiwan, Chinese forces could take less than an hour to execute a takeover, according to geopolitical expert Dmitri Alperovitch. Alperovitch shared his assessment with NBC News on Monday, May 27, after Chinese military forces conducted extensive drills. Dozens of warships, warplanes and jets participated in the exercises, which could be practice for…

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has been called the most powerful military alliance in world history, and serves as the bedrock of military security for Europeans, Americans and allied populations around the globe. The importance of the alliance has been reiterated by recent events, namely Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and increasing threats from China.…

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is looking to the United States for more help in its defense against a Russian invasion. Zelenskky wants the U.S.to help identify Russian targets it could strike with its own arsenal. Zelenskyy and his military also want the green light to use U.S-supplied weapons to hit targets inside Russian borders. The…

Michael Cohen, the one-time lawyer for former President Donald Trump, took the stand in the former president’s criminal trial. And a giant billboard collapses in India, killing more than a dozen people and leaving dozens injured. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Cohen testifies Trump said ‘Just do…

Tensions are mounting as French President Emmanuel Macron suggested to The Economist that he might send troops to Ukraine if Russia breaks through the front lines. Macron warned that a Russian victory could prompt further aggression in Europe. In response, Russia has stated that any French soldiers deployed would be considered legitimate targets. Amid these…

The Biden administration confirmed it paused shipments of ammunition to Israel amid fears of a potential ground invasion near the Gaza border city of Rafah. Republicans demanded answers following this development. Last month, Congress passed a $95 billion foreign aid package for Israel and Ukraine. The package allocated $15 billion for the Israeli military. According…

Most Western aid to Ukraine has been allocated only on the condition that it not be used to strike against Russia itself. But since the start of Putin’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, military analysts and foreign policy writers have both cautioned against conditioning aid, warning that Ukraine cannot successfully defend itself unless it is…