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Ukraine
Once Republicans take control of the House, Senate, and White House, Ukraine will be held accountable for US aid, and corruption hearings will take place, according to one Washington insider.
13h ago
Explained
Ksenia Yudaeva, a sanctioned Russian central banker advisor, has been appointed by Moscow as its executive director for Russia. How will the IMF and the US respond?
17h ago
War in Ukraine
Over the weekend: Trump says Putin wants to meet ASAP to discuss ending the war; Slovak PM heads to the Kremlin on a surprise visit; and Ukraine appeals to UN after Russia accused of executing 5 POWS.
22h ago
Russia
In the face of evidence that Russia used social media platforms in attempt to influence the 2024 presidential election Congress and the US public must now address Moscow’s disinformation campaigns.
1d ago
Top News
A tribute to Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s remarkable woman politician of Ukrainian origin.
2d ago
War in Ukraine
Putin says he’s open to meeting Trump “any time” to end the war in Ukraine – without mention of Zelensky, adding that he regrets delaying the war amid growing economic woes in Russia.
Dec. 19
War in Ukraine
North Korea has denounced US-led criticism of the deployment of DPRK troops to Ukraine and defended its alliance with Moscow.
Dec. 19
War in Ukraine
Ukraine boosts UAV production and looks at FPV effectiveness; Biden official says US aid is set through 2025 as Zelensky courts Trump; ‘Several hundred’ North Korean casualties reported in Kursk.
Dec. 18
Top News
The Russian-born Alexander Smirnov, a dual US-Israeli citizen, faces up to six years in prison under the terms of a plea agreement he struck with prosecutors.
Dec. 16
Zelensky
Trump says he won’t ‘abandon’ Ukraine, but it’s unclear how his ‘peace through strength’ plan could end the war – and potentially compromise Ukraine’s sovereignty in the process.
Dec. 12
Ukraine
The US has announced it would disburse $20 billion to Ukraine funded by interest from frozen Russian assets as part of a larger $50 billion aid G7 support package agreed upon in October.
Dec. 10
War in Ukraine
As the prospect of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine grows, the head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service says that the tasks set by President Vladimir Putin are close to fulfillment.
Dec. 10
US
The new package features drones, ammunition for precision HIMARS rocket launchers, and equipment and spare parts for artillery systems, tanks and armored vehicles.
Dec. 8
War in Ukraine
A Texas man, Kevin Loftus, attempted to join Russian forces to fight against Ukraine while on probation for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, raising alarming questions about radicalization and accountability.
Dec. 6
Ukraine
In a recent OSCE address, Blinken reaffirms US support for Ukraine, condemns Russia’s hybrid war tactics, and stresses the importance of defending democratic values across Europe.
Dec. 5
US
The US has sanctioned five people and four companies linked to a Russian group using digital assets to avoid international sanctions and fund the war in Ukraine with illegal money.
Dec. 4