Ukraine purportedly attempted to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin with a killer drone — but it crashed short of its high-profile target, a report claims. For the full article, click here.
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Biden shuts down sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine: ‘No’
President Biden on Monday flatly ruled out providing F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in its war against Russia, even as Moscow has stepped up its attacks to try to break Kyiv’s resolve. For the full article, click here.
US to send Ukraine 31 tanks in abrupt Biden White House reversal
WASHINGTON — The US will send Ukraine 31 M1 Abrams tanks in a neck-snapping reversal from the Pentagon’s stated opposition late last week, senior White House officials said Wednesday. For the full article, click here.
Putin orders temporary ceasefire in Ukraine in observation of Orthodox Christmas
Russia President Vladimir Putin on Thursday allegedly called on Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to order a ceasefire in Ukraine in observation of Orthodox Christmas. For the full article, click here.
Former Trump Adviser: Russians Committed to Freeing Paul Whelan Before Joe Biden Won Election
Former National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien said the Russians were committed to freeing U.S. Marine Paul Whelan from prison before President Joe Biden defeated former President Donald Trump in the 2020 election. For the full article, click here.
Polish President Andrzej Duda: ‘No Indication’ of an Intentional Attack on Poland
WARSAW — Polish President Andrzej Duda said Wednesday after a meeting with top national security officials there is no indication that Poland was intentionally attacked, after explosions near the Polish border with Ukraine killed two and triggered international alarm...
Russian missile strike kills two in NATO member Poland
Russian missiles crossed into Polish territory on Tuesday, killing two people in an explosion that could threaten to pull the NATO alliance into the Ukraine war, a senior US intelligence official said. For the full article, click here.
WNBA Star Brittney Griner Moved to Russian Forced Labor Camp to Complete Prison Sentence
WNBA player Brittney Griner has now been moved to a Russian forced labor camp to complete her 9-1/2-year prison sentence after being convicted on drug charges in Moscow. For the full article, click here.
Russian court rejects Brittney Griner’s appeal of 9-year sentence
A Russian court on Tuesday rejected Brittney Griner’s appeal after the jailed WNBA star begged for forgiveness for her “mistake” — upholding her nine-year sentence for possessing and smuggling vape cartridges containing cannabis oil. For the full article, click...