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A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments At a UN Security Council meeting, a U.S. diplomat announced that President Trump …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (August 1) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The Verkhovna Rada passed a law targeting the independence of two anti-corruption institutions …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (July 25) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments President Donald Trump announced a new push to arm Ukraine and threatened Russia …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (July 18) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Nations planning to contribute troops to a post-ceasefire force in Ukraine have agreed …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (July 11) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Late last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that Moscow may cut its …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (July 4) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments At the NATO summit, President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and suggested …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (June 27) Read More
Despite a traditional focus on commercial aerospace, the 2025 Paris Air Show opened under defense-related controversy. Host nation France’s decision to shut down the displays of Israeli defense companies, Elbit …
Paris Air Show Closes Amid Global Conflict: A Defense Recap Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Ukraine has received the bodies of 1,200 fallen soldiers from Russia as part …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (June 20) Read More
Defense Highlights, Headlines, and Happenings from the Paris Air Show 2025. MONDAY As Europe boosts its defense spending and questions linger over U.S. commitment to NATO, the 2025 Paris Air …
Frontline Flight: Paris Air Show 2025 Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The European Union announced a new round of sanctions against Russia’s energy and …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (June 13) Read More