Russia launches major missile attack on Ukraine
Russian forces launched at least 60 missiles across Ukraine on Friday, officials said, reporting explosions in at least four cities, including Kyiv.
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Russia says U.S. risks ‘consequences’ if Ukraine given Patriot defense system
Russia bluntly warned Thursday of “unpredictable consequences” if the Biden administration pushes ahead with plans to provide Ukraine with the Patriot missile system, its most sophisticated air defense weapon, to help it fight Russian invaders.
US finalizing plans to send Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine
Three US officials have told Reuters that the US is finalizing plans to send the coveted Patriot missile defense to Ukraine. The Patriot is one of the most advanced American air defense systems and is usually in short supply.
Indonesia’s Bali Island Hit By Quake
Indonesia’s tropical island of Bali, an essential host for Group of 20 summits and events this year, was reeling Wednesday after a strong earthquake and two aftershocks hit the area.
$857.9 Billion Defense Bill Includes $800 Million for Ukraine
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2023 includes $800 million in assistance to Ukraine under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). The bill is 4,312 pages.
US: ‘Russia, Iran Have Full-Fledged Defense Partnership’
The U.S. warns that Russia and Iran’s relationship has turned into a “full-fledged” defense partnership adding to concerns their cooperation will lead to more bloodshed in Ukraine and elsewhere, including Israel.
Russia Warns Risk of Conflict With NATO ‘Soaring’
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov warned on Thursday about the “soaring” risks of NATO engaging with Russia over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
House Democrats block Republicans’ push for oversight of Ukraine aid
House Democrats have blocked an audit of billions of dollars of U.S. military and economic aid to Ukraine, signaling a bitter partisan fight ahead as the incoming Republican majority vows to scrutinize what it calls President Biden’s “blank check” for Kyiv’s war with Russia.
Russia Warns Risk of Conflict With NATO ‘Soaring’
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov warned on Thursday about the “soaring” risks of NATO engaging with Russia over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
Russia’s Putin says Ukraine war could be ‘long process,’ insists he has not ‘gone mad’ on nuclear weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed concern that the threat of nuclear war is rising as his country continues its invasion of Ukraine — a conflict that he said “might be a long process.”
Putin holds council meeting on domestic security following 3 airbase ‘explosions’
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called a meeting with his security council to discuss the country’s domestic defenses after three airbases saw “explosions” this week.
Ukraine: Civilians without electricity in deep winter as Russia continues strikes on infrastructure
Electricians in Ukraine are scrambling to restore power to civilians struggling amid freezing conditions after Russia launched a fresh wave of missile strikes against essential Ukrainian infrastructure on December 5, Reuters reported Tuesday.
Nigeria: ‘Weapons For Ukraine Reach Islamist Terrorists’ (Worthy News Investigation)
Nigeria’s president has warned that many Western weapons sent to wartorn Ukraine end up in the hands of Islamist terrorists operating in strategic regions of Central and North Africa.
NATO state foreign minister says Ukraine should attack military sites in Russia
The foreign minister of NATO state Latvia has gone on record saying Ukraine should now be allowed to strike military targets in Russia, Newsweek reports.
US and NATO states “scramble” to restock weapons supplies while sending military aid to Ukraine
The United States and NATO countries are in the midst of a “mad scramble” to restock their own weapons arsenals while continuing to give phenomenal amounts of military aid to Ukraine to fight Russia, the New York Times reported Saturday,
Biden gives Chevron permit to restart Venezuelan oil sales
The Treasury Department granted permission Saturday for oil giant Chevron to produce and export oil from Venezuela following the South American country’s decision to restart talks with opposition groups.
Hungary Delaying NATO Expansion Seeks Israel’s Defense
Hungary’s controversial prime minister says his country will only consider ratifying NATO military alliance membership of Finland and Sweden next year.
Biden admin scrambles to track $20B in Ukraine aid as House Republicans warn of audits
President Biden’s administration is scrambling to track the nearly $20 billion in military aid it has sent to Ukraine as Republicans warn of impending audits when they take control of the House in January.
EU Parliament Says Russia Supports Terrorism Amid Ukraine Blackout (Video)
The European Union’s parliament has condemned Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism after a new Russian missile barrage caused blackouts across Ukraine, killing many.
US sending additional $400 million in Ukraine military aid, Blinken announces
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a new $400 million military aid package to Ukraine on Wednesday.