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Nuclear-Capable Oreshnik Missiles Have Entered Active Service, Moscow Says
The weapons were deployed to Russia’s ally Belarus during a short ceremony on Dec. 30.
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Kremlin Says Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack Will Harden Russia’s Peace Talk Stance
Moscow said that a purported strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence was aimed at derailing peace talks, a claim Kyiv dismissed as fabricated.
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Trump Criticizes Alleged Ukrainian Attempt to Strike Putin’s Residence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian government was lying about the strikes to excuse prolonging a war it sparked with its 2022 invasion.
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Washington Offers 15-Year Security Guarantee to Ukraine as Part of Peace Plan, Zelenskyy Says
Zelenskyy also said he wants the 20-point peace plan under discussion to be approved in a national referendum.
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Kremlin Says Ukraine Tried to Attack Putin’s Residence, Peace Deal Stance Under Review
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Ukraine allegedly used 91 drones to target the Russian leader’s residence on Dec. 29.
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UK to Offer Paid Military Gap Year for Young People
The program is framed as part of a broader ‘whole of society’ approach to defense.
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Trump Says US, Ukraine ‘A Lot Closer’ to Peace Plan Agreement After Meeting With Zelenskyy
Lingering territorial disputes—particularly around the heavily Russian-occupied Donbas region—still have to be resolved.
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French Cinema Icon Brigitte Bardot Dies at 91
Bardot settled in Saint-Tropez and began a passionate defense of animal welfare. ‘This is my only battle,’ she said in 2013.
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Italy Arrests 9 for Allegedly Using Charities to Fund Hamas Terrorists
Police say more than 70 percent of donations raised for Palestinians were diverted to the Hamas terror group.
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Canada Offers Ukraine Additional $2.5 Billion in Aid
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $2.5 billion in funding to Ukraine after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Zelenskyy Says He Will Meet Trump on Sunday to Discuss Peace Plan
The Ukrainian leader said he will meet the U.S. president in Florida on Sunday as negotiations with Russia advance but key issues remain unresolved.
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Ukrainian Morale Is Key as Russia Keeps Up War of Attrition, Say Experts
Defense analyst Tim Ripley says ‘neither side seems to have the technology or the forces to achieve a decisive breakthrough’ in the conflict in Ukraine.
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Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Deporting Activist Under Visa Ban
Imran Ahmed argued in his complaint that the sanctions were political retaliation and violated the First Amendment.
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Russia Reports Slow but Steady Progress in Ukraine Peace Talks, Accuses Europe of Undermining Effort
Moscow said U.S.-led negotiations are inching forward and accused European allies of undermining the effort, as Ukraine said key disputes remain unresolved.
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2025: The Year in Photos
A look at some of the most significant events of 2025, captured by a photographer’s lens.
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Nuclear-Capable Oreshnik Missiles Have Entered Active Service, Moscow Says
The weapons were deployed to Russia’s ally Belarus during a short ceremony on Dec. 30.
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Kremlin Says Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack Will Harden Russia’s Peace Talk Stance
Moscow said that a purported strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence was aimed at derailing peace talks, a claim Kyiv dismissed as fabricated.
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Trump Criticizes Alleged Ukrainian Attempt to Strike Putin’s Residence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian government was lying about the strikes to excuse prolonging a war it sparked with its 2022 invasion.
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Washington Offers 15-Year Security Guarantee to Ukraine as Part of Peace Plan, Zelenskyy Says
Zelenskyy also said he wants the 20-point peace plan under discussion to be approved in a national referendum.
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Kremlin Says Ukraine Tried to Attack Putin’s Residence, Peace Deal Stance Under Review
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Ukraine allegedly used 91 drones to target the Russian leader’s residence on Dec. 29.
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UK to Offer Paid Military Gap Year for Young People
The program is framed as part of a broader ‘whole of society’ approach to defense.
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Trump Says US, Ukraine ‘A Lot Closer’ to Peace Plan Agreement After Meeting With Zelenskyy
Lingering territorial disputes—particularly around the heavily Russian-occupied Donbas region—still have to be resolved.
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French Cinema Icon Brigitte Bardot Dies at 91
Bardot settled in Saint-Tropez and began a passionate defense of animal welfare. ‘This is my only battle,’ she said in 2013.
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Italy Arrests 9 for Allegedly Using Charities to Fund Hamas Terrorists
Police say more than 70 percent of donations raised for Palestinians were diverted to the Hamas terror group.
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Canada Offers Ukraine Additional $2.5 Billion in Aid
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $2.5 billion in funding to Ukraine after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Zelenskyy Says He Will Meet Trump on Sunday to Discuss Peace Plan
The Ukrainian leader said he will meet the U.S. president in Florida on Sunday as negotiations with Russia advance but key issues remain unresolved.
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Ukrainian Morale Is Key as Russia Keeps Up War of Attrition, Say Experts
Defense analyst Tim Ripley says ‘neither side seems to have the technology or the forces to achieve a decisive breakthrough’ in the conflict in Ukraine.
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Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Deporting Activist Under Visa Ban
Imran Ahmed argued in his complaint that the sanctions were political retaliation and violated the First Amendment.
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Russia Reports Slow but Steady Progress in Ukraine Peace Talks, Accuses Europe of Undermining Effort
Moscow said U.S.-led negotiations are inching forward and accused European allies of undermining the effort, as Ukraine said key disputes remain unresolved.
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2025: The Year in Photos
A look at some of the most significant events of 2025, captured by a photographer’s lens.
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