Ukraine

Germany has issued a European arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diver suspected of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline attack. What Happened: Berlin sent a European arrest warrant to Poland for a Ukrainian diver, identified as Volodymyr Z., believed to be involved in the 2022 Nord Stream...

Russia countered Ukraine’s ground incursion into Russia’s Kursk region with missiles, drones and airstrikes. Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers advanced across the Russian border a week ago. The surprise attack allowed Ukraine to occupy a piece of Russian territory 7.5 miles deep and about...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of launching a major attack on Russian territory, allegedly to strengthen its position in potential peace talks. This has led to the evacuation of 180,000 people from the Kursk region. What Happened: Putin, in his most detailed public remarks on...

Russia removed civilians on Monday from a second area bordering Ukraine as Kyiv continues a ground incursion into Russian territory. Ukraine’s military advanced across the Russian border last Tuesday and into the western area of Kursk in an unexpected offensive that may be an effort to boost...

While conflicts in the Middle East have dominated news headlines throughout the last few months, the Ukraine and Russian war continues, with Ukrainian forces advancing into Russian territory. Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region are occupying multiple border villages, as well as part of Sudzha,...

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, with new developments in Europe and the U.S., could face a major inflection point hinging on the outcome of the 2024 U.S. election. The Latest: A Russian drone attack on Ukraine overnight put neighboring Romania in the crossfire, according to a Telegram post from the...

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump engaged in a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussing potential peace plans amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. What Happened: Trump and Zelenskyy deliberated on possible steps toward a peace deal. Trump commended...

In the wake of NATO’s support for Ukraine, Russia has sought to open lines of communication with the U.S., with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin receiving a call from his Russian counterpart, Andrey Belousov. What Happened: The call took place on Friday, a day after the NATO summit ...

The Kremlin has accused Western countries of a “very dangerous escalation” for permitting Ukraine to use Western-supplied arms to strike Russian territory. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine is a provocation and escalates tensions...

A report on Thursday uncovered a Russian plot to assassinate Rheinmetall ADR (OTC:RNMBY) CEO Armin Papperger. Rheinmetall, a German arms manufacturer, supplies weapons to Ukraine in their ongoing war with Russia. What Happened: CNN was the first to report the attempt, citing anonymous officials,...

Raytheon, an RTX Corp. (NYSE:RTX) business, was awarded a $1.2 billion contract to supply Germany with additional Patriot air and missile defense systems. The company did not specify the number of missiles that are included in the contract. The deal is said to provide the...

Amid concerns about his health and political future, President Joe Biden has taken a strong stand at the NATO summit in Washington, emphasizing unity against Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and reaffirming America’s commitment to the alliance. What Happened: As per an AP report on...

A group of Russian tycoons has seen a significant windfall, in the middle of Russia’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Their companies have resumed or increased dividend payouts, resulting in a collective $11 billion in dividends for 2023 and the first quarter of 2024. What Happened: A dozen...

Russia mounted its largest missile attack on Ukraine in months on Monday, hitting a children's hospital in Kyiv and other sites across the country, in an attack that killed at least 33 people and injured more than 100 people, according to Ukrainian officials.  The early-morning...

In a recent meeting with Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, Chinese President Xi Jinping took aim at the U.S., calling on world powers to assist Russia and Ukraine in resuming direct dialogue and negotiations. What Happened: The meeting took place on Monday in Beijing, China, and was...