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4 Russian military 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.
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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.
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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 10:55 PM
Russia and Iran using AI to influence US election: DNI
They can "quickly and convincingly tailor synthetic content," an official said.
September 23, 2024 at 10:55 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 23, 2024 at 1:18 AM
21 wounded in Russian strikes that hit apartment buildings in Ukrainian city of Kharkiv
New Russian strikes in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv have hit high-rise apartment buildings
September 23, 2024 at 1:18 AM
September 21, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Zelenskyy hopes for quick US action as more arms depots are hit in Russia
Ukrainian drones have struck multiple Russian arms depots, destroying what Ukraine's General Staff claimed were thousands of tons of weaponry, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy travels to the White House next week
September 21, 2024 at 6:22 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 17, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Facebook owner Meta bans Russia state media outlets over 'foreign interference'
Meta is banning Russia state media organization from its social media company platforms, alleging that the outlets used deceptive tactics to amplify Moscow’s propaganda
September 17, 2024 at 3:34 PM
September 16, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Putin orders military to boost troop numbers by 180,000 to 1.5 million as Ukraine fighting continues
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the country’s military to increase its number of troops by 180,000 to a total of 1.5 million, as Moscow’s military action in Ukraine drags on for more than 2 ½ years
September 16, 2024 at 1:21 PM
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 15, 2024 at 2:38 AM
NATO military chair, others back Ukraine's use of long range weapons to hit Russia
The head of NATO’s military committee says that Ukraine has the solid legal and military right to strike deep inside Russia to gain combat advantage, reflecting the beliefs of a number of U.S. allies
September 15, 2024 at 2:38 AM
September 14, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Ukraine renews calls on the West to approve long-range strikes on Russian territory
Ukraine has made a new call on the West to allow it to strike deeper into Russia after a meeting between U.S. and British leaders produced no visible shift in their policy
September 14, 2024 at 6:37 PM
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
September 13, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Russia expels 6 British diplomats it accuses of spying and "subversive activities"
Russia has accused six British diplomats of spying and decided to expel them
September 13, 2024 at 10:30 PM
September 13, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Russian central bank hikes rates to fight inflation fuelled by military spending
Russia’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by a full percentage point to 19% to combat high inflation as government spending on the military strains the economy’s capacity to produce goods and services and drives up workers’ wages
September 13, 2024 at 4:22 PM
September 13, 2024 at 2:48 PM
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.
September 13, 2024 at 2:48 PM
September 13, 2024 at 8:06 AM
Faked video targeting France and UAE likely Russian
A fake video that ricocheted across the internet claiming tensions between France and the United Arab Emirates after Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest likely came from Russia
September 13, 2024 at 8:06 AM
September 12, 2024 at 11:20 AM
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.
September 12, 2024 at 11:20 AM
September 11, 2024 at 4:48 PM
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.
September 11, 2024 at 4:48 PM
September 10, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Ukraine braces for hardest winter due to intensified Russian attacks on energy
Ukraine’s prime minister has warned that the country could be facing its toughest winter since the full-scale Russian invasion began, as airstrikes against the country’s beleaguered energy infrastructure intensify
September 10, 2024 at 5:50 PM
September 10, 2024 at 4:10 PM
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.
September 10, 2024 at 4:10 PM
September 10, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Russia begins massive naval drills together with China
The Russian military has launched massive naval and air drills spanning across both hemispheres and including China in joint maneuvers
September 10, 2024 at 3:12 PM
September 6, 2024 at 11:01 PM
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.
September 6, 2024 at 11:01 PM
September 6, 2024 at 3:05 PM
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.
September 6, 2024 at 3:05 PM
September 4, 2024 at 11:52 PM
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.
September 4, 2024 at 11:52 PM
September 4, 2024 at 10:50 PM
'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.
September 4, 2024 at 10:50 PM
September 4, 2024 at 6:16 PM
US to target Russia over election disinformation
Attorney General Merrick Garland made the announcement during a press conference on Wednesday.
September 4, 2024 at 6:16 PM
September 4, 2024 at 2:38 PM
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.
September 4, 2024 at 2:38 PM
September 4, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Russian missile strike on Ukraine military college kills dozens, Kyiv says
Russian missiles and drones again crisscrossed Ukrainian skies on Monday night as Moscow’s strike campaign killed more than 50 people.
September 4, 2024 at 11:32 AM
September 4, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Russian missile strike on Ukraine college kills more than 50 people: Officials
Ukrainian officials say two ballistic missiles struck a military academy and a nearby hospital, killing dozens and wounding more than 200, in one of the deadliest attacks in the war.
September 4, 2024 at 12:01 AM
September 3, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Death toll rises in Ukraine military college attack
Dozens are dead and more are still missing after two ballistic missiles hit the Poltava Military Communications Institute, officials said.
September 3, 2024 at 5:40 PM
September 3, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Zelenskyy: At least 41 killed in Russian strike
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy orders full investigation after two ballistic missiles hit a military college and hospital.
September 3, 2024 at 3:21 PM
September 2, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Ukraine politicians urge Mongolia to arrest Putin ahead of Tuesday visit
A group of Ukrainian lawmakers have appealed to their Mongolian counterparts to execute the ICC arrest warrant issued against President Vladimir Putin.
September 2, 2024 at 2:21 PM
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India's Prime Minister Modi steps into Ukraine-Russia peace vacuum
Ukraine scored victories on and off the battlefield last week, with Kyiv securing a long sought after visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Ukraine weighs response after Russia launches massive attack
Multiple people were killed and injured in a second night of missile and drone attacks on infrastructure targets across the country from Lviv to Kharkiv.
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Deadly Russian aerial attack targets Ukraine's critical infrastructure
The massive attack targeted power and water plants, killing at least seven people, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleaded for allies to allow Ukraine to use western weapons inside Russia.
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Russia launches nationwide attack across Ukraine
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy says Russia fired around 100 drones and more than 100 missiles, mainly targeting Ukraine’s already damaged power and water plants.
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Founder and CEO of Telegram arrested in France
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of popular messaging platform Telegram, was detained in connection with illegal activitiy on Telegram.
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Ukraine and Russia exchanging over 100 prisoners of war
Plus, Hamas announces that it's sending a delegation to Egypt ahead of high-level cease-fire talks.
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Concrete bunkers installed for protection amid Ukraine’s offensive inside Russia
A massive fire in Russia after an attack on a ferry by Ukraine resulted in multiple explosions and the sinking of the ferry. Russian officials are installing concrete bunkers for protection.
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Drone attack sets fire at Russian military airfield
A large fire was burning at a Russian military airfield early on Thursday after it was targeted by drones overnight.
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Massive drone attacks exchanged between Moscow, Kyiv: Officials
A drone attack was launched on Moscow, Russian officials said, as Ukrainian officials said they also fought a prolonged drone assault.
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Ukraine launched a massive drone attack Moscow
Overnight, Ukraine launched at least 45 drones, with nearly a dozen aimed at the Russian capital, marking the biggest attempted strike on Moscow of the war. All were reportedly intercepted.
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US concerned for Ukraine's Kursk assault as Russia prepares counterattack
The Ukrainians have not yet set up robust defenses, a U.S. official says.
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Russians told to stop using dating sites in areas attacked by Ukraine
Russian authorities urged citizens in areas where Ukraine has been attacking to stop using video cameras, social media and dating sites.
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