Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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How the War in Ukraine Unfolded and How It Might End
Key moments over the past 11 years have shaped Ukraine’s fate, while a cease-fire framework begins to take shape.
Trump to Meet Poland’s Duda in Washington Amid Spat With Ukraine
Duda was a key ally of Trump’s during the U.S. leader’s first term in office and may serve to mend fences between the United States and a wary Europe.
Hamas Exchanges 6 More Israeli Hostages for Hundreds of Palestinian Prisoners
Dozens of masked Hamas fighters paraded three of the hostages through a jeering crowd in Gaza, just days after misidentifying a body returned to Israel.
US, Russian Officials Meeting to Reopen Relations, Discuss Ukraine
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on normalizing relations between the two countries.
Zelenskyy Calls for Creation of European Armed Forces
Zelenskyy said establishing a European military is necessary to ensure the future peace of the region as the United States turns its focus elsewhere.
Hamas Releases 3 Hostages as Fragile Cease-Fire Holds
Hamas terrorists paraded the three Israeli hostages through a large crowd before releasing them in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
What We Know About Trump’s Plan to End the Russia–Ukraine War
The central issue of land will likely prove the most difficult problem to solve in any cease-fire negotiation.
Senate Confirms Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
Gabbard was confirmed in a 52–48 vote on Feb. 12 and was sworn in at the Oval Office.
Bessent to Visit Ukraine as Zelenskyy Pitches Territory Swap With Russia
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with the Ukrainian president and discuss the United States’ financial involvement in the country.
Senate Advances Gabbard Nomination for DNI, Final Vote to Happen This Week
The final vote to confirm Tulsi Gabbard to the position of director of national intelligence will likely take place Feb. 11 or Feb. 12.
