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October 8, 2024 at 9:42 PM
MI5 spy chief says Russia and Iran are behind a 'staggering' rise in deadly plots
The head of MI5 says Britain is facing a staggering rise in attempts at assassination, sabotage and other crimes backed by Russia and Iran
October 8, 2024 at 9:42 PM
October 8, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Trump disputes report that, as president, he secretly sent Putin COVID-19 testing kit
Former President Trump is disputing a report that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he secretly sent Vladimir Putin a COVID-19 testing kit for his personal use.
October 8, 2024 at 8:25 PM
October 7, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Ukraine strikes Russian oil hub as Zelenskyy says war is in 'a very important phase'
Ukraine’s military says it struck a major oil terminal in Crimea that provides fuel for Russia’s war effort
October 7, 2024 at 1:50 PM
October 6, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Russia strikes Ukraine with drones and missiles
Ukrainian officials say Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight with 87 Shahed drones and four different types of missiles
October 6, 2024 at 3:50 PM
October 5, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Ukraine downs a Russian warplane and Russia claims gains in the east
Ukrainian forces say they have shot down a Russian fighter plane while Russia claimed it made gains in Ukraine’s east
October 5, 2024 at 1:58 PM
October 3, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes in overnight attacks
Ukrainian officials said missiles struck an apartment building in Kharkiv where at least eight people were wounded.
October 3, 2024 at 4:41 PM
October 3, 2024 at 12:54 PM
12 injured after a Russian glide bomb smashes into a Ukrainian apartment building
New NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has visited Ukraine in his first official trip since taking office and pledging continued support for Kyiv
October 3, 2024 at 12:54 PM
October 3, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Russia and Ukraine launch scores of attack drones in overnight strikes
Russia and Ukraine each launched more than 100 attack drones overnight, most of which were intercepted, the countries' militaries said.
October 3, 2024 at 7:18 AM
October 2, 2024 at 5:18 PM
4 Russian journalists accused of working for a Navalny group go on trial in Moscow
Four Russian journalists have gone on trial in Moscow after being accused of working for an anti-corruption group founded by the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, which was designated by authorities as an extremist organization in 2021
October 2, 2024 at 5:18 PM
October 1, 2024 at 11:36 PM
Chinese and Russian coast guard ships sail through the Bering Sea together, US says
The U.S. Coast Guard says it spotted two Russian ships and two Chinese vessels passing through the Bering Sea in formation on Saturday, in a sign of the growing cooperation between Beijing and Moscow in the Arctic
October 1, 2024 at 11:36 PM
October 1, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Russian jet comes within 50 feet of US fighter off coast of Alaska
A Russian fighter jet came within 50 feet of an American fighter during a NORAD intercept off of Alaska.
October 1, 2024 at 12:24 PM
September 30, 2024 at 2:22 PM
A man gets life in prison in Russia for a car bomb that wounded a writer
A Russian court has sentenced a man convicted over a car bombing that seriously wounded nationalist writer Zakhar Prilepin to life in prison
September 30, 2024 at 2:22 PM
September 30, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Norway is mulling building a fence on its border with Russia, following Finland's example
Norway may put a fence along part or all of the 123-mile border it shares with Russia, a move inspired by a similar project in its Nordic neighbor Finland
September 30, 2024 at 12:38 AM
September 29, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Russia downs over 100 Ukrainian drones in one of the largest barrages of the war
Russian officials say more than 100 Ukrainian drones were shot down, sparking a wildfire and setting an apartment block alight in one of the largest barrages over Russian skies
September 29, 2024 at 1:42 PM
September 28, 2024 at 10:22 PM
Russia invokes nuclear capacity in a UN speech full of bile toward the West
Russia’s top diplomat warned against “trying to fight to victory with a nuclear power.”
September 28, 2024 at 10:22 PM
September 28, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Russian strikes on a medical center kill 9 people in the Ukrainian city of Sumy
Ukrainian officials say at least nine people have died in two consecutive Russian drone strikes on a medical center in the city of Sumy
September 28, 2024 at 8:06 PM
September 28, 2024 at 6:46 PM
China, at UN, warns against 'expansion of the battlefield' in the Ukraine war
Three days before his communist government turns 75, China’s foreign minister is warning fellow leaders against an “expansion of the battlefield” in Russia’s war with Ukraine
September 28, 2024 at 6:46 PM
September 28, 2024 at 12:14 PM
An explosion and fire at a service station kills 13 in Russia’s Dagestan
An explosion at a gas station in Russia’s southern region of Dagestan has killed at least 13 people and injured 23 others
September 28, 2024 at 12:14 PM
September 28, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Trump says he wants 'fair deal' between Ukraine and Russia
Former President Donald Trump touted a "very good relationship" with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he vowed to negotiate a "fair deal" for both Ukraine and Russia.
September 28, 2024 at 10:58 AM
September 26, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Cryptocurrency exchange network accused of helping Russia hit with sanctions
A network of people and virtual currency exchanges associated with harboring Russian cybercrime have been hit with sanctions in a government-wide crackdown on cybercrime
September 26, 2024 at 4:38 PM
September 26, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Russian missiles and drones target Kyiv for 5 hours, hitting Ukraine's power grid
Officials say Ukraine’s air defenses battled an overnight Russian aerial attack on the capital Kyiv for five hours
September 26, 2024 at 11:58 AM
September 25, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Ukraine urges world leaders not to seek 'lull' in Russia's war instead of true peace
Ukraine’s president is urging global leaders at the U_N_ to stand with his country and not seek “a lull” instead of a “real, just peace.”
September 25, 2024 at 4:38 PM
September 25, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Russian bomber, fighter aircraft detected in Alaska defense zone, NORAD says
Four Russian military aircraft passed through the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone on Monday, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said.
September 25, 2024 at 12:04 PM
September 24, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Wars in Middle East, Ukraine poised to dominate high-stakes UNGA: ANALYSIS
The U.S. is grappling with diplomatic frustrations on both fronts.
September 24, 2024 at 9:23 PM
September 24, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Russia fires barrage at Ukraine as Zelenskyy pitches war-winning plan at UN
Russia launched a major missile and drone attack into Ukraine overnight into Tuesday coinciding with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the U.S.
September 24, 2024 at 9:23 PM
September 24, 2024 at 5:26 PM
TikTok removes Russian state media accounts for 'covert influence operations' ahead of US election
TikTok has removed accounts associated with Russian state media for engaging in “covert influence operations” on the social media platform ahead of the U.S. presidential election
September 24, 2024 at 5:26 PM
September 24, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Russia and Iran using AI to influence US election: DNI
They can "quickly and convincingly tailor synthetic content," an official said.
September 24, 2024 at 1:52 PM
September 24, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Zelenskyy discusses 'Victory Plan' he will present to Biden: GMA exclusive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the "Victory Plan" he will present to President Joe Biden is aimed at strengthening Ukraine to force Russia to negotiate.
September 24, 2024 at 12:47 PM
September 24, 2024 at 12:02 PM
Zelenskyy says Russia using Chinese satellites to photograph nuclear plants
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will present evidence that China is offering satellite assistance to Russia to possibly target nuclear plants.
September 24, 2024 at 12:02 PM
September 24, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Zelenskyy says Ukraine's war with Russia is 'closer to the end': GMA exclusive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts he believes the end of the war with Russia is closer than people think.
September 24, 2024 at 12:01 PM
September 24, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Zelenskyy on finding a diplomatic way to stop the war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the United Nations General Assembly hoping to gain further U.S. support for what he calls a "victory" plan.
September 24, 2024 at 11:03 AM
September 23, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Ukraine's Zelenskyy seeks US support for 'victory plan' in war against Russia
The Ukrainian president told ABC News' Robin Roberts the plan isn't about negotiating with Russia, but "a bridge to a diplomatic way out, to stop the war."
September 23, 2024 at 11:58 PM
September 23, 2024 at 6:43 PM
US seeks to ban Chinese software from cars, citing national security concerns
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said GPS, cameras could pose a "serious risk."
September 23, 2024 at 6:43 PM
September 21, 2024 at 12:05 PM
How NATO members are preparing for potential Baltic Sea battles
NATO troops, vessels and aircraft took to the frigid North Atlantic Ocean last month to sharpen their skills for a potential future war at sea.
September 21, 2024 at 12:05 PM
September 18, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Paul Whelan thanks lawmakers for bringing him home during Capitol Hill visit
Freed American Paul Whelan, who just completed a government resettlement program in Texas following his return from wrongful detainment in Russia, thanked the lawmakers.
September 18, 2024 at 10:29 AM
September 15, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Russia downs 30 'Ukrainian drones' in overnight attack, defense ministry says
Russia’s Defense Ministry said Sunday it defeated a fresh wave of Ukrainian drone attacks over the west of the country.
September 15, 2024 at 9:21 AM
September 15, 2024 at 3:18 AM
Ukraine continues its push to use of long-range missiles inside Russia
Ukrainian officials are asking the U.S. and other allies to allow them to use these weapons despite Russian President Vladimir Putin warning against it.
September 15, 2024 at 3:18 AM
September 14, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Ukraine and Russia trade overnight drone attacks, military officials say
Dozens of Russian drones were launched overnight in an attack targeting regions throughout Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
September 14, 2024 at 6:17 PM
September 14, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Ukraine's plea to target Russia with long-range missiles
President Joe Biden and the United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer are in talks in Washington on the matter.
September 14, 2024 at 2:25 PM
September 14, 2024 at 5:58 AM
Russian military aircraft again detected off of Alaska, NORAD says
Two Russian military aircraft were "detected and tracked" on Friday in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone, marking the second detection of the week.
September 14, 2024 at 5:58 AM
1 month ago
Putin issues warning about Ukraine using long-range weapons in war
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a strong warning against Ukraine using Western missiles, saying it would mean NATO and the United States are at war with Russia.
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2 Russian military aircraft detected off of Alaska, NORAD says
Two Russian military aircraft were detected Wednesday operating in the international airspace off of Alaska, NORAD said.
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Russia appears to have launched major counterattack against Ukraine in Kursk
Videos posted by pro-Russian military bloggers and geolocated by ABC News showed a large Russian armored column attacking toward the village of Snagost.
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Ukraine launches 144 drones in attack over Russia, Moscow says
The Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday it downed 144 Ukrainian drones during a major overnight attack over nine regions in the west of the country, including the Moscow area.
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DOJ accuses Russia of interfering in US presidential election
The DOJ and FBI claim that Russia is intensifying their efforts to interfere in this year’s election with the U.S. putting more sanctions on the country.
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Russian-American foreign policy expert charged with violating sanctions
The Justice Department alleges Dimitri Simes illegally received more than $1 million for his work at a sanctioned Russian state-run TV channel.
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Russia interfering in 2024 presidential election: US
The Biden administration is announcing charges and sanctions as part of its investigation into a Russian disinformation campaign targeting American voters.
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'Knock it off': US announces sweeping crackdown on Russia over disinformation efforts
The DOJ announced an indictment of two employees of Russian state TV network RT.
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US to target Russia over election disinformation
Attorney General Merrick Garland made the announcement during a press conference on Wednesday.
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More than 50 Ukrainians killed from Russian missile strikes
At least seven people were killed after drones and missiles struck Lviv, a day after one of the deadliest strikes since the start of the war that killed more than 50 people at a training facility and hospital in Poltava.
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