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Russia
Footage showing Russian VIPs in lingerie and raunchy costumes led to the arrest of a rapper for wearing nothing but a strategically-placed sock, and calls for boycotts and investigations.
Dec. 28, 2023
Drones
Speaking at a press conference, the Strategic Industries Minister said the defence industry worked below capacity before the war but hints at secret developments and plans for robust changes.
Dec. 28, 2023
Ukraine
Ukrainian defense industry official accuses Moscow of interfering with negotiated sale, threatening to halt joint projects. Informed speculation suggests deal was for Peruvian MiG-29s.
Dec. 28, 2023
Putin
As the war drags on into the new year, the inclination to waver can be felt among NATO allies, despite Russia’s weakness. But now is when the West’s goals must be absolutely clear.
Dec. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
During this period, Russian troops launched approximately 3,700 Shahed attack drones, 900 Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 48 Kinzhal missiles in air strikes on Ukraine.
Dec. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
Moscow gives more draconian sentences to dissenters for reading pro-Ukrainian poems.
Dec. 28, 2023
Europe
The Russo-Ukrainian war is not a local conflict. The future of Europe is at stake. An in-depth five-part analysis examines the options facing the West.
Dec. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
The head of the Kremlin tried to convince the Chinese leader that Russia could fight Ukraine for another five years and would win. Journalists also say Putin may plan a ceasefire ruse in Ukraine.
Dec. 28, 2023
US
The space sector is a rare area of cooperation remaining between Moscow and Washington since Russia sent troops to Ukraine.
Dec. 28, 2023
Ukraine
While the White House denies any policy changes, insiders reveal a shift from seeking a decisive victory over Russia to enhancing Ukraine’s position for potential future negotiations.
Dec. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
The city council in Troisdorf, which has a population close to 80,000, has, for the time being, blocked plans put forward by a major arms company to expand production locally.
Dec. 28, 2023
Russia
While not confirmed, an anonymously-run Russian Telegram channel claims the body was Alexei Chernykh's, an alleged friend and lover of poisoned Anton Kuznetsov, the former director of Russia Today.
Dec. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
US unveils ‘last’ $250M tranche of weapons for Kyiv; Forces trade gains around Donetsk region; Natural gas back on in Kherson; Domestic weapons production said to triple in 2023
Dec. 28, 2023
US
The $250 million final package includes air defense and artillery munitions, among other things, the State Department said.
Dec. 28, 2023
Ukraine
Some 464,000 explosives have been neutralized so far, but many millions of acres remain to be demined.
Dec. 28, 2023