Russia
‘We are here to live:’ Ukraine propaganda shifts from battling orcs to hope for future
New billboards have focused on the family, with Ukrainian soldiers carrying babies on their shoulders or raising them above their heads, embracing their mothers and elders.
Pentagon's 2026 defense strategy names Israel a ‘model ally,’ shifts to ‘peace through strength’
Ukraine's foreign minister says Putin 'cynically' attacked during Abu Dhabi talks
Moscow's proposal to use frozen Russian assets is 'nonsense,' Zelensky says
The American Venezuela operation marks end of era of US military hesitation - opinion
The central framing of the move is explicitly geopolitical, aimed at blocking the China-Russia-Iran axis in the US's backyard.
President Trump’s Venezuela strategy signals a new era for US foreign policy - opinion
With Maduro captured, the US aims to stabilize Venezuela, counter regional threats, and support domestic democratic forces.
Iran, Hezbollah condemn, Russia offers mediation after US operation on Venezuela
US allies are "monitoring the situation." US President Trump will be holding a press conference later on Saturday to share more information.
Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake-up
The appointment of Kyrylo Budanov marks a significant shift for a position traditionally occupied by a civilian mainly focused on domestic politics.
Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, claims authority - NYT
The tanker was en route from Iran to Venezuela when the Coast Guard attempted to apprehend it. The Coast Guard has been chasing the tanker for almost two weeks.
Jewish refugees rebuild lives in Dnipro after fleeing war-torn Pokrovsk
The Dnipro Jewish community has welcomed many refugees from eastern Ukraine, as several Jewish refugees flee Russian troops.
Russia hands US alleged proof of attempted Ukrainian strike claimed to target Putin residence
After allegations over an attempted Ukrainian strike on Putin's residence were disputed by the US, other Western countries, Russia promised to provide proof of the attempt.
Novy God: Mockery, politics, and the Russian identity Israelis still argue over - opinion
A strong nation is not afraid of culture. A strong nation embraces it, gives it space, and becomes richer because of it.
Trump’s nuclear talk is pushing the world toward chaos - opinion
Trump’s nuclear rhetoric risks making unthinkable weapons thinkable, driving the world closer to chaos.
Russia deploys nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles in Belarus amid rising tensions
The state news agency TASS said it was the first time that the Defence Ministry had shown off the Oreshnik mobile missile systems.
