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NATO To Start Annual ‘Steadfast Noon’ Nuclear Exercise To Counter Russian Threats

10 Oct 2024

NATO is set to conduct a significant nuclear exercise next week, as announced by the alliance’s leader on Thursday, shortly after President Vladimir Putin made adjustments to Russia’s nuclear policy aimed at deterring Ukraine's Western allies from aiding their efforts against Russia. The "Steadfast Noon" exercise will begin on Monday...

Russian Court Sentences 72-Year-Old American Stephen Hubbard To Nearly 7-Year Prison After Holding A Closed-Door Trial

07 Oct 2024

A Russian court has sentenced Stephen James Hubbard, a 72-year-old American, to six years and 10 months in prison after finding him guilty of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine in a closed-door trial. Investigators claim that Hubbard, originally from Michigan, was paid $1,000 (£760) a month to join a...

Moscow Court Sentences Michigan Man For Alleged Mercenary Role In Ukraine War

07 Oct 2024

A Moscow court has sentenced 72-year-old American Stephen Hubbard to six years and 10 months in prison for allegedly fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine, according to Russian state media. Hubbard, originally from Michigan, was accused of fighting for monetary compensation and pleaded guilty to the charges in September. Prosecutors...

Russia Launches Overnight Drone Assault On Kyiv And Odesa

06 Oct 2024

Russia carried out a significant drone attack across Ukraine overnight, with strikes targeting the capital, Kyiv, and the southern Black Sea port city of Odesa. Ukrainian officials reported damage to infrastructure, with warehouses and cargo trucks hit in Odesa during the multi-wave assault. The attack triggered air-raid alerts throughout the...

Russia Captures Zhelanne Druge, Strengthens Position In Donetsk

06 Oct 2024

On Saturday, Russian forces claimed the capture of the village of Zhelanne Druge, located in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk, marking another small but significant advance as Moscow pushes forward near the town of Kurakhove. The village’s capture is seen as part of a broader Russian strategy to gain...

Ukraine Downs Russian Fighter Jet; Moscow Claims Territorial Gains In the East

05 Oct 2024

Ukrainian forces reported the downing of a Russian fighter jet on Saturday, while Russia asserted it had made territorial advances in eastern Ukraine. In the partially occupied Donetsk province, Russia’s Defence Ministry announced it had gained control of the village of Zhelanne Druhe. If confirmed, this would follow a recent...

Mark Rutte Embarks On First Official Trip To Ukraine As NATO Chief

04 Oct 2024

Mark Rutte, the newly appointed Secretary-General of NATO, made his inaugural trip to Ukraine on Thursday, reaffirming the alliance’s commitment to supporting Kyiv in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Rutte’s visit came as air raid sirens echoed through the capital, highlighting the urgency of the situation. During his meeting with...

Russia Insists Current West Relations Are Historically Unprecedented

03 Oct 2024

In a recent statement, a senior Russian diplomat emphasized the need for caution amidst the escalating tensions between Russia and the West over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He specifically referenced the risks associated with drawing parallels to historical crises, such as the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, cautioning that any...

Russian Guided Bomb Hits Kharkiv Apartment, Injuring Ten

03 Oct 2024

A Russian guided bomb hit a five-storey apartment building in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, late Wednesday, injuring at least ten people and causing significant destruction. Details of the Attack The bomb struck between the third and fourth floors of the building located in the Saltivka district. Kharkiv regional governor Oleh...

Ukrainian Forces Withdraw From Vuhledar After Two Years Of Fighting

02 Oct 2024

Ukrainian forces have begun withdrawing from the front-line town of Vuhledar, a location of significant tactical importance, after enduring more than two years of relentless fighting. Military officials announced the decision on Wednesday, marking another shift in the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine. Vuhledar: A Significant Loss The town of...