Russian court sentences 72-year-old US citizen for fighting for Ukraine
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Russian court sentences 72-year-old US citizen for fighting for Ukraine

A Moscow court sentenced 72-year-old American Stephen James Hubbard to nearly seven years in prison for fighting in Ukraine as "a mercenary," Russian independent media outlet Mediazona reported on Oct. 7. Hubbard reportedly had been living in Ukraine since 2014. After Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, he joined a Ukrainian territorial defense unit in […]
'Only death awaits them' – We asked 5 Ukrainian soldiers
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'Only death awaits them' – We asked 5 Ukrainian soldiers about North Korean troops fighting for Russia

Russia's war in Ukraine is on the verge of escalating dramatically, with multiple reports, intelligence assessments, and a video suggesting North Korean troops could soon be fighting alongside Kremlin forces. While Pyongyang has long supplied Moscow with weaponry, the deployment of boots on the ground would mark a significant development that has raised alarm bells […]
North Korea gains combat experience fighting in Ukraine, boosting regional
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North Korea gains combat experience fighting in Ukraine, boosting regional threat, US warns

North Korea is gaining valuable combat experience from its troops fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, enhancing its ability to wage war against neighboring countries, a senior U.S. official said on Jan. 8. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has strengthened both diplomatic and military ties with Pyongyang. According to Dorothy Camille Shea, the […]