Russian President Vladimir Putin has amended his country’s nuclear doctrine in response to the Biden administration’s decision to allow Ukraine to target Russian territory with U.S.-made missiles. The updated policy signals a lower threshold for nuclear weapon use,...
Putin Updates Nuclear Doctrine Amid Rising Tensions Over Ukraine Conflict
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Ukraine Strikes Russian Arsenal with U.S.-Made ATACMS Missiles: A Turning Point in the Conflict?
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US Greenlights Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Missiles: A Game-Changer or a Last-Minute Gamble?
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South Korea Considers Military Aid to Ukraine Amid North Korea’s Support for Russia
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Ukraine Deploys ‘Dragon Drones’ with Molten Metal to Devastate Russian Positions
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Russian Strike on Military Educational Facility in Central Ukraine Kills 51, Injures Over 200
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Ukraine Launches Major Drone Strike on Moscow Amid Escalating Conflict
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine targeted Moscow with one of the largest drone attacks on the Russian capital since the war began in 2022. On August 21, 2024, Russian officials reported that their air defenses successfully intercepted and...
Ukraine Pushes Further into Russia’s Kursk Region Amid Tensions, Offers Evacuation Support to Civilians
Kyiv/Moscow — In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian forces have advanced deeper into Russia’s Kursk region, capturing hundreds of square miles of territory in a surprise cross-border incursion that began last week. Ukrainian President...
Ukrainian Forces Seize Russian Territory in Unprecedented Cross-Border Incursion
Kursk, Russia – In a dramatic escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War, Ukrainian forces have launched a significant incursion into Russian territory, seizing control of 28 settlements in the Kursk region. The operation, which began on August 6, has seen Ukrainian troops...
Ukraine’s Surprise Incursion into Southern Russia: A Strategic Embarrassment for Putin
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Ukraine Strikes Back at Russia with Western Weapons, Achieves Strategic Gains
Ukraine has begun striking Russian targets with Western weapons, marking a significant shift in the conflict dynamics. This move follows the United States and other allies granting Kyiv permission to use advanced weaponry across the border. The change has led to...
NATO Pledges $43bn in Military Aid to Ukraine and Affirms Path to Membership
At the recent NATO summit in Washington, DC, alliance leaders committed to providing Ukraine with $43 billion in military aid over the next year to enhance its defenses against Russia. This pledge was part of a comprehensive declaration that also placed Ukraine on an...
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Cities, Killing Dozens and Damaging Children’s Hospital
A series of Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, left at least 37 people dead and over 170 injured. The attack targeted various locations, including the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv, which is the largest of its kind in the country. The...
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Visits Kyiv for First Time Since Start of War
Kyiv, Ukraine – In a significant diplomatic move, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Kyiv today, marking his first trip to Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February 2022. Orban, often regarded as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest ally...
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