As the full-fledged Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches its two-year anniversary, it may help to review where the conflict currently stands. As of Dec. 2023, the Russians have suffered an estimated 320,000 casualties, while the Ukrainian casualty number sits closer to 120,000. And while the war has drained enormous wealth and resources from both sides,…

The White House announced on Tuesday, Jan. 16, that President Biden will meet with top lawmakers to push for more aid to Ukraine and Israel, efforts that have stalled in Congress. According to ABC News reporting, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, Biden will meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.,…

In a devastating 18-hour assault on Friday, Dec. 29, Russia launched its largest missile and drone strike on Ukraine, claiming the lives of at least 30 civilians. Ukraine reported nearly 160 drones and missiles targeting industrial and military facilities nationwide. Ukrainian defenses, equipped with western-supplied air defense systems, successfully downed 27 Shahed-136/131 drones and 87…

At least a dozen people are dead after Russia launched one of its largest missile attacks on Ukraine. And the U.S. military’s space plane takes off on a secret mission with the help of a SpaceX rocket. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Russia launches 110 missiles at…

It wasn’t Christmas lights illuminating the sky in Crimea overnight; video of what purports to be a Ukrainian airstrike against a Russian navy warship shows an explosion sending a fireball into the air. The size of the initial blast and secondary explosions indicate Ukraine likely used a deep strike missile like the Storm Shadow, and…

Russia’s air force is taking a beating in Ukraine. The Russians still maintain air superiority, though. With some new added innovations to their drone fleet, the Russians are ready for a winter of warfare unlike anything seen yet. Since the start of the war, Ukraine said it destroyed 324 Russian jet fighters and bombers, and…

The Senate and White House are still negotiating the details of a deal to provide $110 billion in funding for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region, in addition to beefing up security at the U.S. southern border. However, it doesn’t look like a deal is near. After a long weekend of negotiations, Senate Minority Leader…

Border agents are being told to take extra precaution after 10 IEDs were confiscated by Mexican authorities following a gang fight that broke out at the border. This warning was first reported by Fox Business, which obtained the safety alert sent out to agents. Drug cartels are fighting to control portions of the border fence that…

Move over, “Elf on a Shelf.” It’s time for a Bushmaster in the brush. Ukraine’s new advent calendar aims to impress this holiday season. Most people are at least familiar with the traditional advent calendar. Basic models are made of paper, while others are bigger, more elaborate, and made of plastic or wood. Behind each…

In an impassioned speech on the Senate floor on Thursday, Dec. 14, Democrat Michael Bennet defended his blocking of a must-pass bill, demanding more aid to Ukraine. The bill would extend the authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration into March. If the bill does not pass by the end of the year, the FAA is…