U.S. imposes sanctions over Russia-North Korea arms deal
The United States said North Korea transferred dozens of ballistic missiles to Russia in late November. On Thursday, the State Department sanctioned one Russian and…
Hunter Biden to face federal arraignment on tax charges
U.S. News // 11 hours ago Biden meets with sister of Paul Whelan, ex-Marine detained in Russia Jan. 11 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden has…
Russia finds way around sanctions on battlefield tech: report – POLITICO
Russia has largely succeeded in finding ways to get around sanctions on the technology it needs to fight its war against Ukraine, and that means…
Putin’s sex crackdown ramps up as ‘almost naked’ nightclub shut down – POLITICO
A Moscow court on Wednesday shut a nightclub for 90 days after it hosted a controversial “almost naked” party before Christmas. The closure comes amid…
Russia’s fabled war ally ‘General Frost’ turns on Moscow – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. KYIV — Kremlin propagandists have long claimed that "General Frost" marshalled his icy forces…
Germany’s Scholz badgers EU countries to boost military aid for Ukraine – POLITICO
BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday urged other EU nations to deliver more military aid to Ukraine, saying Berlin has asked Brussels to…
Pope laments ‘indiscriminate striking’ of civilians in Gaza and Ukraine wars – POLITICO
Pope Francis on Monday denounced the killing of civilians amid ongoing conflicts around the world, including in Gaza and Ukraine. In an address to diplomats…
Congress secures ‘topline’ 2024 spending deal as shutdown deadline looms
Congressional leaders Sunday announced that they have come to an agreement on fiscal 2024's topline sending limit. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo…
Putin’s attack dogs target ‘almost naked’ pop stars in Russia’s new culture war – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. As New Year dawned in Moscow, some of Russia’s top celebrities will have woken…
Poland reaches deal with farmers to call off blockade of Ukraine border crossing – POLITICO
Polish farmers ended a blockade of a Poland-Ukraine border crossing after reaching an agreement with Warsaw that met their demands, defusing a dispute that had…
North Korea’s gonna pay ‘high price’ for aiding Putin with weapons, UK warns – POLITICO
U.K. Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said North Korea will pay a “high price” for supporting Russia, a day after the U.S. accused Moscow of using Pyongyang-supplied missiles…
How Israel will fight Gaza genocide accusations in The Hague – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Jamie Dettmer is opinion editor at POLITICO Europe. Back in November, Israeli Prime Minister…
At least four killed in Ukraine as Russia launches missile strikes on Kyiv, Kharkiv
Rescuers at work at the site of a missile strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 2, 2024, after a third night of Russian attacks in retaliation…
Russia launches New Year’s Eve strikes against Ukraine – POLITICO
Russia fired off a fresh barrage of strikes at Ukraine on New Year’s Eve, launching nearly 100 Shahed loitering munitions against cities across the country.…
Russia hammers Kharkiv with New Year’s Eve strikes after Ukraine’s attack on border city – POLITICO
Russia launched a fresh wave of missile attacks against Ukraine’s second-largest city on Sunday, just hours after Moscow accused Kyiv of pounding Russian border areas…
Poland launches ground search after Russian cruise missile breaches airspace
Polish soldiers are shown searching an area in the country's eastern Lublin region on Saturday, a day after leaders claimed a Russian cruise missile penetrated…
Russia bombs cities across Ukraine in ‘massive’ overnight assault – POLITICO
Russia launched an attack on several cities in Ukraine in a “massive” assault overnight Thursday, killing more than 20 and injuring scores of people across…