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  Ramstein Air Base, Germany (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said Donald Trump's return to the White House would open "a new chapter" and reiterated a call for Western allies to send troops to help "force Russia to peace". Zelensky spoke at a meeting of about 50 allies at the US air base Ramstein in Germany, the last such gathering before Trump takes office on January 20, casting doubt on future American support for Kyiv. "It's clear that a new chapter starts for Europe and the entire world - just 11 day ... read more |
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US. unveils $500M in military aid at final Ukraine defense summit before Trump takes officeWashington DC (UPI) Jan 9, 2024 U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin answered a plea Thursday from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for more help to keep Russian warplanes away from its cities and borders by announcing a $500 million package to boost its air defenses. ... more  
North Korea becoming more dangerous by sending troops to Russia: U.S. officialWashington DC (UPI) Jan 9, 2024 North Korea is gaining crucial military experience and equipment by sending troops to Russia, a U.S. official warned the United Nations, making the regime a growing threat to neighboring countries. ... more 
Zelensky says Western troops in Ukraine would help 'force Russia to peace'Ramstein Air Base, Germany (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday backed the deployment of Western troops to Ukraine as one of the "best instruments" to "force Russia to peace". ... more  
Swedish navy recovers anchor of tanker suspected of Baltic Sea cable damageStockholm (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 Sweden said Tuesday that its navy had recovered the anchor of an alleged Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker, which is suspected of damaging telecom and power cables on the floor of the Baltic Sea. ... more |
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Ukraine launches incursion into Russia's Kursk region, casualties unknownWashington DC (UPI) Jan 5, 2024 Ukraine has launched a military counterattack in the southern Russian Kursk region, a move officials said was designed to stop a Russian offensive. ... more |
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Beijing slams US over potential Chinese drone banBeijing (AFP) Jan 3, 2025 China said on Friday it would take "all necessary measures" in response to the United States announcing it was considering restrictions on commercial Chinese drones for national security reasons. ... more  
Russia says Ukraine fired US-made missiles at Belgorod regionMoscow (AFP) Jan 4, 2025 Russia on Saturday vowed to retaliate after it accused Ukraine of firing US-supplied ATACMS missiles at the border region of Belgorod the previous day. ... more  
Oil from Russian tanker spill reaches SevastopolMoscow (AFP) Jan 3, 2025 Oil from two ageing and damaged Russian tankers was detected Friday off the coast of Sevastopol, the largest city in Moscow-annexed Crimea, a local official said. ... more 
Dozens of marine mammals found dead after Russian oil tanker spillMoscow (AFP) Jan 5, 2025 Dozens of sea mammals have been found dead since last month's Russian oil tanker spill in the Black Sea, a dolphin rescue centre said Sunday, as authorities raced to contain the disaster. ... more |
Ukraine jails man for 15 years for helping Russian armyKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 2, 2025 A Ukrainian court sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for passing information to Moscow that could have helped it target missile strikes, officials said Thursday. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Oil spill from Russian tankers spreadsMoscow (AFP) Jan 2, 2025 Oil that leaked from two stricken tankers off the Russian coast has been detected on more beaches on the annexed peninsula of Crimea, Russian authorities said, as volunteers mount a massive environmental cleanup operation. ... more
US mulls new restrictions on Chinese dronesWashington (AFP) Jan 2, 2025 The United States is considering new rules to address risks posed by drones with tech from foreign adversaries like China and Russia, the Commerce Department said Thursday. ... more 
Desertions spark panic, and pardons, in Ukraine's armyUndisclosed, Ukraine (AFP) Jan 1, 2025 Oleksandr deserted from the front line in eastern Ukraine after watching his fellow servicemen being pulverised by Russian bombardments for six months. Then, those remaining were ordered to counterattack. ... more 
Ukraine halts transport of Russian gas through its territoryWashington DC (UPI) Jan 1, 2025 Ukraine says it has stopped Russia from transporting natural gas through its territory as of early New Year's Day out of interest for its national security. ... more |
Russian advances in Ukraine grew seven-fold in 2024, data showsKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 31, 2024 Russia advanced by almost 4,000 square kilometres (1,500 miles) in Ukraine in 2024, seven times more than in 2023, an AFP analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War showed Tuesday. ... more 
In letter to Putin, Kim lauds North Korean-Russian military ties as 'new high'Washington DC (UPI) Dec 31, 2024 North Korean President Kim Jong Un on Monday declared a "new high" in relations between North Korea and Russia and hoped for a Russian victory over Ukraine in 2025. ... more 
Moscow attacks Ukraine with drones and missilesKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 31, 2024 Kyiv said Tuesday that Russia had launched a barrage of drones and missiles across Ukraine, conceding that there were successful strikes in the east of the country and near the capital. ... more  
Xi vows to promote 'world peace' in New Year's message to Putin: state mediaBeijing (AFP) Dec 31, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to promote "world peace" in a New Year's message to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, state media reported on Tuesday. ... more |
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Ukrainian drone attack causes oil depot fire: Russian governorMoscow (AFP) Dec 31, 2024 A Ukrainian drone attack in western Russia caused a fuel spill and fire at an oil depot, a Russian regional governor said Tuesday. ... more  
Black box of Azerbaijan crashed plane sent to Brazil for investigation: authoritiesAstana, Kazakhstan (AFP) Dec 29, 2024 The black box from the Azerbaijan Airlines aeroplane that crashed in Kazakhstan this week, believed to have been hit by Russian anti-aircraft missiles, is being delivered to Brazil for investigation, Kazakh authorities said on Sunday. ... more 
Russia opposes Western peacekeepers in UkraineMoscow (AFP) Dec 30, 2024 Russia is against the deployment of Western peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of any settlement to end the nearly three-year conflict, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said. ... more 
Kremlin says no comment on Azerbaijani plane crash until probe completedMoscow (AFP) Dec 27, 2024 The Kremlin said Friday that it would not comment on the deadly crash of an Azerbaijani passenger plane until an inquiry was completed, after reports the jet was targeted by a Russian air defence missile. ... more |
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EU urges 'swift, independent' probe into Azerbaijan Airlines crashBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Dec 28, 2024 The European Union's top diplomat on Saturday called for a "swift, independent" probe into the Azerbaijan Airlines crash, after the US suggested the incident may have been caused by a Russian anti-aircraft missile. ... more |
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Kremlin says will not comment on plane crash until probe completed Moscow (AFP) Dec 27, 2024 The Kremlin on Friday declined to comment on an Azerbaijani plane which crashed until a probe had been completed, after reports it was shot at by a Russian air defence missile. ... more 
Desertions spark panic, and pardons, in Ukraine's armyUndisclosed, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 27, 2024 Oleksandr deserted from the front line in eastern Ukraine after watching his fellow servicemen being pulverised by Russian bombardments for six months. Then, those remaining were ordered to counterattack. ... more 
Several airlines cancel flights to Russia after Azerbaijan Airlines crashMoscow (AFP) Dec 28, 2024 Several airlines have announced the suspension of flights to Russian cities, after Western experts and the US suggested the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines this week may have been caused by a Russian anti-aircraft missile. ... more  
Kyrgyzstan starts building railway linking China, UzbekistanBishkek, Kyrgyzstan (AFP) Dec 27, 2024 Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Friday inaugurated the construction of a new railway linking China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, aimed at opening up the region as a supply route to Europe. ... more |
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