Russia

Cheap 'Guardian' interceptors developed by Florida start-up could turn tables on Iranian drones

The interceptor has a top "burst" speed of 340 kph, a 160 kph cruise speed, a range of 15 kilometers, 28 minutes of operational endurance, and "hundreds" of confirmed interceptions.

Powerus-developed Guardian interceptor.
The PanStar Acro, a container ship bound for Europe via the Arctic, testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice can be commercially viable, is anchored at a port in Busan, South Korea, August 20, 2026.

South Korea ship to test Arctic commercial shipping route amid Western concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin stands by the relics of the Holy Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy, which were discovered in the course of restoration works, at the Archangel Cathedral of the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia August 20, 2026.

Vladimir Putin visits remains of medieval Russian warrior prince uncovered in Kremlin cathedral

A site of a shopping centre hit by a Russian drones attack, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine, in this handout picture released August 21, 2026.

Russian 'double-tap' strike on shopping center in Ukraine kills 14, wounds 120


Donald Trump unaware of US munitions shortage, prompting Camp David clash with Hegseth - report

The White House issued a statement from Trump, saying the US had “far more munitions than anyone in the world" and "far more than we need."

US President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth participate in a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, US, July 31, 2026.

US to join Russia, China in war on crime, Kash Patel says, as former FBI director warns of risks

The partnerships have involved personnel exchanges in which Chinese law enforcement officials have visited the United States and FBI agents have traveled to China to work on cases together.

: FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, May 12, 2026.

DHL plane hits unknown object over Germany, forcing unscheduled Hanover landing

Authorities said they were investigating a drone found near a runway at the airport during the night, which the Bild newspaper said contained a detonator.

A DHL Boeing 757 cargo airplane is pictured at the Leipzig/Halle airport in Schkeuditz, Germany, August 21, 2019.

US continuing talk with Ukraine on Patriot missile manufacture, despite Trump casting doubt on deal

The discussions include an option for Ukraine to build some components for final assembly elsewhere in Europe, the sources added.

US President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 17, 2025

Former FBI agent charged with stealing nearly $1m in crypto from Russian target

Patrick Yaroch allegedly memorized crypto seed phrases found in FBI files, moved the funds into personal accounts, then confessed after saying the shame was “eating him up inside.”

FBI agents monitor suspicious activity; illustrative.

Putin embraces the dark corners of Russia’s history – opinion

The topic of Ukraine’s western borders is of particular interest to Russia’s president, but his so-called Marxism-Leninism argument reveals his flawed logic

Russia's President Vladimir Putin takes part in a ceremony to present Gold Star medals to service members, who were involved in the country's military campaign in Ukraine and awarded the title of Hero of Russia, in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025.

After Trump walks back pledge to give Ukraine Patriot license, Russian attacks kill nine people

Only one Russian ballistic missile was intercepted overnight on Friday, Zelensky said, “simply because there are no interceptors for the Patriot systems.”

Residents look at a burned car at a site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine August 1, 2026.

Rubio says Iranian regime must change, praises Trump's ambition in Middle East strikes

Rubio said US military pressure has left Iran "eager" for deals on denuclearization and the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump halted strikes and said an agreement could be imminent.

 Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) speaks during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, the presidential retreat, on July 31, 2026 in Camp David, Maryland.

Homemade explosive carried by woman kills three, wounds at least 21 at Moscow restaurant

The explosion occurred just before 8:00 p.m. local time close to an Italian restaurant located in one of Moscow's seven Stalin-era skyscrapers at Kudrinkskaya Square, the police said.

Law enforcement officers and emergency services personnel work at the site of an explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow, Russia August 2, 2026.

Ukraine looking for anti-ballistic missiles to defend against Russia strikes, Washington envoy says

Olha Stefanishyna told reporters that Ukraine was in discussions with the Pentagon about a license to produce Patriot PAC-3 missiles itself, but that process could take 12 months to five years.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arriving to the US.