Security | 2025-01-17
Amid threats of nuclear war, Russia ramps up bomb shelter production
Some observers say Russian officials might be exploiting the war hysteria by seizing the chance to profit from the evolving government policy.
Security | 2025-01-17
Ukrainian make progress clearing Russian land mines from farms
Before the war, Ukraine had 41.3 million hectares of land meant for agriculture. Now of large swath of this is seeded with land mines, contaminated with military waste or occupied by Russians.
Security | 2025-01-17
Poland says Russia planned 'air terror' on airlines worldwide
Prime Minister Donald Tusk also pledged that Poland, which holds the rotating six-month presidency of the European Union, will speed up Ukraine's process to join the bloc.
Diplomacy | 2025-01-16
Armenia, drifting further from Russia, deepens US ties
Armenia is formally an ally of Russia through the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), but it suspended participation over what it called a failure by Moscow to provide assistance.
Society | 2025-01-14
The trouble with 'counting' on Moscow: Transnistria left out in the cold
Transnistria is freezing, but Moscow continues to use gas as a means to coerce the breakaway region of Moldova, observers say.
Security | 2025-01-13
'Indisputable evidence': captured, wounded and killed N. Korean soldiers in Ukraine
An estimated 3,000 North Koreans have been killed or injured since being deployed to Russia in November. They reportedly were ordered to kill themselves rather than being taken prisoner.
Human Rights | 2025-01-10
Transnistria struggles with frigid cold after Russia cuts off gas
Some residents have died of carbon monoxide poisoning after leaving stoves on overnight for warmth. The situation looks to get worse.
Health | 2025-01-09
Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure sabotage medical care
More than 92% of medical staff in a nationwide study reported regular power outages, with sometimes fatal implications for patients.
Human Rights | 2025-01-08
Russian commanders ordering increasing number of Ukrainian POW executions
Russia executed about 200 Ukrainian POWs last year in clear violation of international law. But those are only the officially documented cases.
Human Rights | 2025-01-07
Russian drone operators use civilians in Kherson city as target practice
During a recent 4-month period, over 1,600 drone attacks were recorded in Kherson, targeting buses, emergency response personnel, and civilians driving around the city.
Security | 2025-01-06
Following assassination, even Moscow now dangerous for Russian top brass
Last month's assassination of a top general on the streets of Moscow has demoralized the Russian leadership and shows no place is safe for those pursuing the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Security | 2025-01-03
Russian covert attacks on GPS, underwater cables disrupt commerce, endanger lives
Russian sabotage attacks have severed communications, undermined economies, disrupted food supplies and even imperiled planes mid-air.
Human Rights | 2025-01-02
Kremlin using schools to glorify war, denounce 'disloyalty' to Russia
The Kremlin is militarizing children not only in Russian schools but also in occupied parts of Ukraine, and encouraging students to tattle on others who oppose the war.
Security | 2025-01-01
Expendable, oblivious N. Korean troops dying in growing numbers in Russia
The North Koreans are displaying odd tactics and behavior on the battlefield, suggesting they know little about drones and other modern day realities. Some are even taking their own lives.