Just under 50 Ukrainian soldiers were released into their nation’s custody in a prisoner swap with Russia this week. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the latest swap on Friday, stating that 49 Ukrainians were brought home via the swap mediated by the United Arab Emirates. “Another return of our people — something we always wait for and work tirelessly to achieve,” …
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Putin warns US, NATO risk war with Russia if long-range strike bans lifted for Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin this week issued an ominous warning against the U.S. and its NATO allies and said they risk being “at war” with Moscow if Ukraine is allowed to use long-range weapons to hit targets inside Russia. Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskyy has been pushing the U.S. and NATO for months to remove any and all restrictions they have …
Read More »Putin’s state media praises Harris' 'masterly' performance, declares her winner over Trump in debate
On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s press secretary Dmitriy Peskov denied that the Kremlin had any plans to watch the presidential debate between former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. “No, we are not planning to watch… It’s not our business,” he said in response to a question from a Russianjournalist. Apparently, however, the Russian media, which is almost …
Read More »Biden admin faces mounting pressure to allow Ukraine to strike inside Russia with US missiles
President Biden is facing mounting pressure to lift the ban on Ukraine using U.S. weapons to strike deep inside Russia and appeared to admit on Tuesday that his administration is moving in that direction. “We’re working that out right now,” he said when asked by reporters whether he would allow Ukraine to use the long-range Army Tactical Missile System, or …
Read More »Putin's fleet of warships in Cuba is direct warning to Biden, experts say
A fleet of Russian warships entered Cuban waters on Wednesday as they prepare to hold military drills in the Caribbean. The deployment is likely a warning to President Biden after he gave approval for Ukrainian forces to strike some targets within Russia using U.S. weaponry, according to Rebekah Koffler, strategic intelligence analyst and author of “Putin’s Playbook.” Russian President Vladimir …
Read More »Armenia to withdraw from Moscow-dominated security alliance as tensions flare
The leader of Armenia on Wednesday declared his intention to pull out of a Russia-dominated security alliance of several ex-Soviet nations as tensions rise between the two allies. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said his government will decide later when to leave the Collective Security Treaty Organization, or CSTO, a grouping that includes Russia and the former Soviet Central Asian …
Read More »WSJ reporter wrongfully detained in Russia celebrated with ‘Cook for Evan’ BBQ: 'We'll keep fighting'
Beloved Wall Street Journal reporterEvan Gershkovich, who has been wrongfully detained in Moscow’s notorious Lefortovo Prison for nearly 15 months, was celebrated with a barbecue in Brooklyn on Sunday. Approximately 50 people attended the “Cook for Evan” event, including friends, colleagues from the WSJ, and other supporters. The BBQ was a demonstration of the ongoing efforts to raise awareness about …
Read More »'Enemies list' of 'Trumpists and Communists' published by Biden-linked Ukraine group, lawmakers charge
FIRST ON FOX: Ohio Republican Sen. J.D. Vance and Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz are demanding answers from Secretary of State Antony Blinken surrounding a State Department-linked Ukrainian nongovernmental organization (NGO) that published a list of Americans labeled “Trumpists and Communists” for their opposition to providing more U.S. funds to Ukraine, Fox News Digital exclusively learned. “On June 6, 2024, …
Read More »Russian warships arrive in Cuba ahead of military exercises, tensions with West over Ukraine
A fleet of Russian warships arrived Wednesday off Cuban waters ahead of planned military exercises in the region as part of what some perceived as Moscow’s attempt to show its strength as tensions with the West grow over the war in Ukraine. The naval ships included three vessels accompanied by small boats. The flagship frigate, adorned with the Russian and …
Read More »Hungary won't veto NATO support to Ukraine, but it won't participate, leader says
Hungary agreed on Wednesday not to veto NATO support for Ukraine but Prime Minister Viktor Orbán insisted that his government would provide neither funds nor military personnel for any joint assistance effort. At a summit in Washington next month, U.S. President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts are expected to agree on a new system to provide more predictable, long-term …
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