Russia-Ukraine conflict
North Korean troops pulled back from frontline after heavy losses, Ukrainian officials say
World
February 1, 2025
North Korean troops pulled back from frontline after heavy losses, Ukrainian officials say
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — North Korean troops have not been seen on the frontlines in Russia’s Kursk region for several…
Suicidal tendencies and ’80s battlefield tactics: How North Korean soldiers are operating in Russia’s war on Ukraine
World
January 28, 2025
Suicidal tendencies and ’80s battlefield tactics: How North Korean soldiers are operating in Russia’s war on Ukraine
Sumy, Ukraine CNN — Detonating a grenade under the chin rather than being captured. Using a fellow soldier to lure…
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
World
January 26, 2025
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
CNN — Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. Its figures are, if not…
Xi and Putin hail tightening ties in call hours after Trump inauguration
World
January 22, 2025
Xi and Putin hail tightening ties in call hours after Trump inauguration
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping vowed to take his country’s ties with Russia to a new level…
Putin’s ‘not doing so well,’ says Trump in unusually critical remarks on Kremlin leader
World
January 22, 2025
Putin’s ‘not doing so well,’ says Trump in unusually critical remarks on Kremlin leader
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — His inauguration speech was loudest in its silence on Ukraine. But hours later, US President Donald…
Ukraine opens a new front against Russia – flattering Trump
World
January 19, 2025
Ukraine opens a new front against Russia – flattering Trump
CNN — World leaders have been rushing to get on Donald Trump’s good side since his reelection as US president,…
Russia strikes kill three in central Kyiv at critical moment in Ukraine conflict
World
January 18, 2025
Russia strikes kill three in central Kyiv at critical moment in Ukraine conflict
CNN — Three people were killed and three others were injured in an attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv…
Ukraine and Russia launch major strikes on each other with Trump’s inauguration days away
World
January 15, 2025
Ukraine and Russia launch major strikes on each other with Trump’s inauguration days away
CNN — Ukraine and Russia have been exchanging major drone and missile strikes, with each seeking to gain an advantage…
Ukraine fires US, British missiles into Russia, launches one of largest drone attacks so far
World
January 15, 2025
Ukraine fires US, British missiles into Russia, launches one of largest drone attacks so far
Moscow Reuters — Russia’s military on Tuesday said it would retaliate against Ukraine after Kyiv attacked Russian regions by firing…
Ukraine strikes Russia in ‘major’ drone and missile attack, Russian media and officials report
World
January 14, 2025
Ukraine strikes Russia in ‘major’ drone and missile attack, Russian media and officials report
Moscow Reuters — Ukraine struck Russian regions with a major drone and missile attack overnight, damaging at least two factories…