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US to designate Russia’s Wagner mercenary group as a ‘transnational criminal organization’
January 21, 2023
US to designate Russia’s Wagner mercenary group as a ‘transnational criminal organization’
The US Treasury Department will designate the Russian mercenary organization Wagner Group as a “transnational criminal organization” and will impose…
CIA director briefed Zelensky on US expectations for Russia’s battlefield planning
January 20, 2023
CIA director briefed Zelensky on US expectations for Russia’s battlefield planning
CIA Director Bill Burns briefed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv last week on the US’ expectations for Russia’s battlefield…
Russian election body begins preparations for presidential election campaign
January 20, 2023
Russian election body begins preparations for presidential election campaign
The organization responsible for conducting federal elections in Russia has begun preparations for a presidential vote next year, said Ella…
Putin loyalist dials up nuclear rhetoric as NATO partners push for more weapons for Ukraine
January 20, 2023
Putin loyalist dials up nuclear rhetoric as NATO partners push for more weapons for Ukraine
Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy head of Russia’s Security Council and key ally of President Vladimir Putin, on Thursday warned that…
Zelensky thanks US for $2.5 billion security package
January 20, 2023
Zelensky thanks US for $2.5 billion security package
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday thanked US President Joe Biden and the American people for a fresh pledge of…
Analysis: Limited Egyptian official representation in Davos
January 19, 2023
Analysis: Limited Egyptian official representation in Davos
The Davos sun trickles through the glass, giving the feeling of warmth while in reality it is very cold. Temperatures…
Estonia announces more military aid for Ukraine worth $122 million
January 19, 2023
Estonia announces more military aid for Ukraine worth $122 million
Estonia will send another package of military aid to Ukraine worth 113 million euros ($122 million), Estonian Prime Minister Kaja…
Power deficit across Ukraine remains “significant,” national energy company says
January 19, 2023
Power deficit across Ukraine remains “significant,” national energy company says
The power grid deficit across Ukraine remains “significant, especially during the evening peak,” Ukraine’s national energy company, Ukrenergo, said in a statement…
US “optimistic” that Germany will send Leopard tanks to Ukraine, defense official says
January 19, 2023
US “optimistic” that Germany will send Leopard tanks to Ukraine, defense official says
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will be “pressing the Germans” to allow their Leopard tanks to be transferred to…
New German defense minister takes office
January 19, 2023
New German defense minister takes office
New German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius was sworn in on Thursday morning, taking office right before high-level talks on military…