Ukraine’s year of pain, death —and also nation-building
“War is a huge calamity," Zelenskyy said, in what proved to be one of his last outings in a suit before his switch to military-style casual wear. “This calamity carries…
As Biden visits Ukraine, China’s top diplomat goes to Russia
As US President Joe Biden touched down in Ukraine to meet with his counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, China’s top diplomat was traveling in the opposite direction, on his way to Russia. Wang…
Russian ‘Spy Ship INTERCEPTED While Scouring North Sea For Targets
The vessel was intercepted in the North Sea by Dutch intelligence services who say the cables have become a potential sabotage target for the Russians.
Trump Wants Firing Squads, Group Executions If Elected
The former president wants to expand the use of the death penalty, and expand the federal government’s options for carrying out death sentences Former President Donald Trump had been widely discussing with…
Have China hawks flown the coop?
In Washington, there is now a bipartisan consensus around being tough on China. This was happening even before the Chinese sent a spy balloon drifting across the United States. Last…
FBI Agent Charles McGonigal Is Tied to a Russia-Linked Influence Effort
The McGonigal case also has cast attention on one of the more bizarre foreign influence operations to occur in Washington, D.C.
China Sends Spy Balloons Over Military Sites Worldwide
The balloons have some advantages over the satellites that orbit the earth in regular patterns. They fly closer to earth and can evade radar.
Standing Room Only As Zelenskiy Delivers A Lesson In Leadership
Westminster raises its game for the Ukraine president who hadn’t come to the UK on a jolly. Just occasionally Westminster can raise its game. Though it usually takes someone from…
‘Ultra-Patriots’ May Try To Overthrow Putin Over Failures In Ukraine
A leading Russian MP said that his country's "ultra-patriots" could try to overthrow President Vladimir Putin in frustration with their army's performance in Ukraine.
Syria regime, Russia Bombing Exacerbated Earthquake’s Impact
Raed Al-Saleh, the head of the White Helmets civil defence group, said bombing carried out by Russia and the regime of President Bashar Al-Assad had a hand in the damage…