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A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Russia’s parliament unanimously passed legislation withdrawing ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (October 27) Read More
U.S. President Joe Biden has asked Congress to approve $106 billion worth of supplemental funding to aid Ukraine and Israel, and for other military and domestic needs. Nearly 60 percent …
Biden Administration Requests $106 Billion in Supplemental Funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Other Needs Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Washington can ‘certainly’ afford to back both Ukraine and Israel, should the latter …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (October 20) Read More
Loitering munition drones – also referred to as ‘kamikaze’ drones – have made their mark in the war in Ukraine, with both combatants heavily employing the UAVs to strike …
Georgian-Polish Plant Launching Kamikaze UAV Production Read More
MOSCOW, Russia – The Russian Ministry of Defense’s bid to recover funds from Severnaya Verf over a frigate contract has been rejected, Kommersant reported this week. Kommersant reported that the …
Russian Court Sides with Shipyard Over MoD Claim Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The U.S. will continue to support Ukraine even as it now pledges defense …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (October 13) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Washington is primarily concerned about corruption in Ukraine undermining the country’s effort to …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (October 6) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments During a visit to Germany, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reiterated Astana’s willingness to …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (September 29) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Following the appointment of Rustem Umerov as defense minister earlier this month, Ukraine …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (September 22) Read More
Last week, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un traveled northwards to Russia for a nearly week-long visit, meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other top officials, as well as touring …
Russia’s DPRK Outreach Read More