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Infamous Russian arms dealer preparing deal with Yemen's Houthis, WSJ reports

Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout is suspected to be preparing a small arms deal with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Oct. 6. Viktor Bout gained fame in 2005 after a movie titled "Lord of War," allegedly portraying his life of selling weapons for decades to Middle Eastern, South American, […]

Ukraine

October 7, 2024

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Kyiv appeals to UN, Red Cross after reports of Russian soldiers murdering civilians in Selydove

Ukraine's Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said on Oct. 27 that he had written to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the United Nations after reports circulated on social media alleging that Russian soldiers had killed two civilian women in Selydove. Ukrainian prosecutors launched a war crime investigation on Oct. 27 in response to […]

Ukraine

October 27, 2024

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Democratic senators urge investigation into Musk's calls with Russia, Reuters reports

Two senior Democratic senators are calling for the Pentagon and law enforcement agencies to investigate reports of Elon Musk’s communications with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin. Jeanne Shaheen, a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Jack Reed, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, expressed national security concerns in a letter […]

Ukraine

November 15, 2024

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NATO unlikely to issue membership invite to Ukraine at upcoming meeting, Reuters reports

NATO countries will likely sidestep Ukraine's call to provide the embattled country with an invitation into the military alliance during the upcoming NATO Foreign Ministerial Meeting on Dec. 3-4, Reuters reported, citing multiple diplomats. "It will take weeks and months to get consensus," an unnamed senior NATO diplomat told Reuters on the condition of anonymity. […]

Ukraine

December 2, 2024

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Trump's Ukraine peace envoy plans January trip to Kyiv, European capitals, Reuters reports

The Trump administration's incoming Ukraine peace envoy, Keith Kellogg, plans to visit Kyiv and several European capitals in early January as part of the new administration’s effort to address the Russia-Ukraine war, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Kellogg, who will serve as President-elect Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, does […]

Ukraine

December 17, 2024

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French official confirms 'dozens' of Ukrainian soldiers deserted while training in France, AFP reports

A French army official confirmed to AFP on Jan. 6 that several dozen Ukrainian soldiers serving in the 155th "Anne of Kyiv" Mechanized Brigade deserted while undergoing military training in France. "There have been a certain number of desertions, but they remain very marginal given the volume of people who have undergone training," the unnamed […]

Ukraine

January 6, 2025

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Hungary's Orban defends ally Antal Rogan sanctioned by US, media reports

Sanctions imposed by the outgoing U.S. administration against Antal Rogan, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's cabinet chief and overseer of the secret service, have only strengthened Rogan's position, Orban said during a state radio interview on Jan. 17. In his first comments since the U.S. sanctioned Rogan earlier this month for alleged corruption, Orban defended his […]

Ukraine

January 18, 2025

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Orban threatens to interfere with Ukraine aid to support Trump, Politico reports

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is preparing to deliver a significant policy concession to former President Donald Trump, potentially allowing him to evade a $50 billion loan intended to support Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia. Should Trump win the presidency in November, this move would enable him to reassure Republican voters that he […]

Ukraine

October 13, 2024

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Australia delivering JDAM-ER glide bomb kits to Ukraine, Australian media reports

Australia is providing Ukraine with Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended-Range (JDAM-ER) glide bombs kits following their withdrawal from service from the Royal Australian Air Force, Australian Defense Magazine reported on Nov. 1. JDAMs are wing kits that convert simple free-falling bombs into guided ammunition, improving accuracy thanks to a GPS helping the bomb adjust its […]

Ukraine

November 2, 2024

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Taiwan’s former president urges US to prioritize aiding Ukraine over Taiwan, Politico reports

Former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen emphasized the importance of U.S. support for Ukraine during the Halifax International Security Forum on Nov. 23, urging Washington to prioritize helping Kyiv despite the rising threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. "They should do whatever they can to help the Ukrainians," Tsai said, according to a Politico report. […]

Ukraine

November 23, 2024

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Ukraine assembling coalition for united stance on ending war, President's Office reports

Ukraine is assembling a coalition of partners to create a working group aimed at bolstering its defense and forming a united diplomatic stance on ending the war, the president's spokesperson Serhii Nykyforov said on Dec. 9, as reported by Ukrainska Pravda. "These are countries with long-range capabilities, significant investments in Ukrainian weapons production, and influence […]

Ukraine

December 9, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: Russia's new Oreshnik missile relies on Western manufacturing technology, FT reports

Key developments on Dec. 27: Russia's new Oreshnik missile relies on Western manufacturing technology, FT reports 3 senior Russian officers killed in HIMARS, drone attack, Ukraine's military intelligence says Ukraine working to extend basic training to 2 months, Syrskyi says Russia ramps up production of Shahed drones, decoys at Tatarstan plant, CNN reports Ukraine repelling […]

Ukraine

December 27, 2024

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