Latest news on Russia and the war in Ukraine

Russian and Iranian defense ministers hold meeting, Russian state media says Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu met with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Ashtiani to discuss relations between the two countries, Russian state media agency Ria Novosti said Friday. “We confirm our readiness for further development and expansion of mutually beneficial military and military-technical cooperation. We … Read more

Latest news on Russia and the war in Ukraine

The Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine on June 15, 2023. Olga Maltseva | Afp | Getty Images The United Nations’ atomic energy watchdog sounded the alarm Sunday after drones struck a nuclear reactor at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southern Ukraine. The International Atomic Energy Agency said the serious incident “endangered … Read more

Latest news on Russia and the war in Ukraine

Ukraine denies Russian forces have entered suburbs of Chasiv Yar Ukrainian forces acknowledged fighting with Russian military but denied their entry into the suburbs of Chasiv Yar in the Bakhmur, Donetsk region. “The situation there is very difficult, the fighting continues, but they (Russian troops) are not there,” Andriy Zadubinnyi, spokesman for Ukraine’s eastern command, … Read more

Latest news on Russia and the war in Ukraine

Russia’s Grushko: NATO-Moscow dialog at ‘critical zero,’ but no intention of open conflict Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg are seen during NATO-Russia Council at the Alliance’s headquarters in Brussels, Belgium January 12, 2022. Olivier Hoslet | Reuters As NATO foreign ministers gather in Brussels to mark the defense … Read more

Latest news on Russia and the war in Ukraine

Ukraine thanks Finland for 188 million euro military aid package Ukraine’s defense minister thanked Finland for a 188 million euro ($202.5 million) military aid package the Nordic country announced for Kyiv, detailing the two countries’ latest cooperation in a post on X. “I am grateful to our Finnish partners and Minister @anttihakkanen for another military … Read more

Russia relishes Macron humiliation after NATO denial on ground troops

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu attend a wreath-laying ceremony, which marks the anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War against Nazi Germany in 1941, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin wall in Moscow, Russia June 22, 2022.  Mikhail Metzel | Sputnik | Reuters Russia appears … Read more

Nato allies ‘spending more’ as defence budgets reach record levels, amid worries about Trump

The announcement comes as US President Joe Biden slammed Trump on Tuesday for suggesting he would allow Russia to attack members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization that underspent, calling the remarks “dangerous” and “un-American.” Kyiv destroys Russian warship, as army chief warns of ‘difficult’ front line Asked about Trump’s comments, Stoltenberg said: “Nato has … Read more

Enemy drone that killed US troops in Jordan was mistaken for a US drone, report suggests

An enemy drone that killed three American troops and wounded dozens of others in Jordan may have been confused with an American drone returning to the US installation, two US officials said on Monday. As the enemy drone was flying in at a low altitude, a US drone was returning to the small desert installation … Read more

Hungary should ratify Sweden’s NATO bid by next month: Stoltenberg – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size NATO boss Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday he expected Hungary’s parliament to ratify Sweden’s accession as soon as it reconvenes at the end of February, clearing the final hurdle for the Nordic nation to join the Western military alliance. Hungary became the last NATO country still to give the … Read more