Media 14 hours ago Looking back on 2024: WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich returns home after grueling imprisonment in Russia One of the biggest media stories of 2024 was a celebratory one: Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was freed from Russia in a complex prisoner swap.
Russia 1 day ago Former Georgian prime minister says nation's election was 'rigged,' and 'written in Moscow' Georgia, once part of the Soviet Union, is inching closer to Russia since recent parliamentary elections saw their Russian-backed party win, making it harder for the country to align with the West.
Russia 1 day ago NATO leaders predict era of 2% defense spending 'probably history' as Trump reportedly floats higher target European leaders are making clear ahead of the Trump presidency that they plan to spend more on defense as Russia remains a top threat and as security concerns in the Middle East and North Africa escalate.
Syria 5 days ago Putin ‘promises’ to ask Assad for help in finding Austin Tice following letter from mother Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to ask former Syrian President Assad for help in obtaining information on American journalist Austin Tice after he was taken prisoner 12 years ago.
Vladimir Putin 5 days ago Putin says Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to make a compromise regarding ending the war in Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
National Security 6 days ago US slaps sanctions on companies tied to Nord Stream 2 in bid to squeeze Russia The State Department re-imposed financial penalties against Russian entities involved in the construction of Nord Stream 2, including its project operator and a Russian insurance provider.
Russia 6 days ago Russia detains suspect accused of killing high-ranking general in Moscow A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the Tuesday killing of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov and his assistant in Moscow, according to Russian officials.
Syria 6 days ago Russia's Syria exit could help Ukraine-Israel relationship as analyst warns it 'offers little' to Jerusalem With Russia’s diminished influence in Syria, Ukraine calls on Israel to reconsider its stance and provide essential defensive weapons and technology.
Russia December 17 Ukrainian official takes credit after Russian general Igor Kirillov killed by explosive device in Moscow An official with the Ukrainian Security Services says the agency was behind the bombing assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, commander of Russia’s chemical, biological and radiation defense forces, and his assistant in Moscow on Tuesday.
Syria December 16 Assad paints himself as 'custodian' to Syria as picture unfolds on collapse of Damascus Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad broke his silence since fleeing the nation following the Islamist rebel takeover and looked to portray himself only ever as a "custodian" of Syria.
