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Lithuania begins construction of base for German troops near Russian border
RUDNINKAI, Lithuania - Lithuania on Monday began construction of a military base, which will accommodate up to 4,000 combat-ready German...
Aug 19, 20242 min read


Russia complains to Germany over Nord Stream sabotage probe
MOSCOW - Russia has complained to Germany over its investigation into the 2022 explosions that ruptured the Nord Stream gas pipelines,...
Aug 19, 20242 min read


Analysis-How Russia looked the wrong way as Ukraine invaded
LONDON/KYIV - In the hours before Ukrainian soldiers stormed across Russia's western border, there was no sign from Moscow that anything...
Aug 17, 20248 min read


Ukraine says it keeps advancing, 'strengthening positions' in Kursk region
Ukrainian army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Friday that Kyiv's forces were advancing between one and three kilometres in some areas in...
Aug 17, 20242 min read


US State Dept OKs potential $5 billion sale of Patriot missiles to Germany
WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of up to 600 Patriot air defense missiles to NATO ally Germany for...
Aug 16, 20241 min read


Ukraine touts capture of large group of soldiers inside Russia
KYIV - Ukrainian special forces captured a group of more than 100 Russian soldiers on Wednesday during Kyiv's cross-border incursion into...
Aug 16, 20241 min read


Iraq says announcement on date for end to US-led coalition mission postponed
CAIRO - Iraq's foreign ministry said on Thursday that an announcement on an end date for the U.S.-led coalition's mission has been...
Aug 16, 20241 min read


Ukraine opens military office in occupied Kursk region, says it is still advancing
KYIV - Ukraine's top commander said on Thursday Kyiv had set up a military commandant's office in the occupied part of Russia's Kursk...
Aug 16, 20243 min read


Complications loom for US arms policy as Ukraine moves deeper into Russia
WASHINGTON - The U.S. so far deems Ukraine's surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region a protective move appropriate for Kyiv to use...
Aug 16, 20243 min read


US Senator Graham calls Ukraine's incursion into Russia 'bold', 'beautiful'
U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham called Ukraine's shock cross-border operation into Russia's Kursk region "brilliant" and "bold" in...
Aug 13, 20241 min read


Putin says Ukraine's attack on Russia is aimed at ceasefire negotiations
MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Ukraine's biggest attack on Russian territory since the start of the war was aimed...
Aug 13, 20244 min read


Exclusive-Turkey's priority is fulfilling NATO responsibilities, defence minister says
ANKARA - Turkey wants to improve its ties with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), but its priority is fulfilling its...
Aug 12, 20241 min read
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