In a rare speech delivered in Prague, the head of Britain’s foreign intelligence service, Richard Moore, made a compelling appeal to disenchanted Russians, urging them to collaborate as spies for the United Kingdom. Moore’s address aimed to encourage individuals “wrestling with their conscience” to take a stand against the Putin regime and offered them the … Read more
Wagner founder and financier Yevgeny Prigozhin has made a notable public appearance in a video released on Wednesday, where he can be seen apparently greeting his fighters in Belarus. The video initially surfaced on pro-Wagner Telegram channels and was subsequently shared by Prigozhin himself on his personal account. While CNN is currently in the process … Read more
Shortage of Critical Ammunition Poses Challenges for US and Europe in Supporting Ukraine Efforts are underway to address the pressing issue of a significant ammunition shortfall for Ukraine, as the US and European nations race against time to bolster production and prevent battlefield shortages that could impede Kyiv’s counteroffensive against Russia. The dwindling supply of … Read more
Escalation of Air Strikes: Russian and Ukrainian Forces Clash in Aftermath of Kyiv’s Assault on Crimea Bridge Here are the Latest Updates: Aerial Offensives: Ukrainian military reported successful interception of multiple Russian missiles and drones launched from the Black Sea towards Odesa on Tuesday. Simultaneously, Russia’s defense ministry announced their air defenses foiled a major … Read more
Kyiv maintains that its Western allies are not exerting pressure for quick results, despite a relatively slow start to Ukraine’s anticipated summer offensive against Russian forces. The counteroffensive, which began in June, has faced tougher resistance than expected, resulting in progress being measured in hundreds of meters rather than tens of kilometers. Ukraine had aimed … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish a credible nuclear deterrent, aiming for an arsenal powerful enough to deter any potential adversary, particularly the United States. Experts suggest that Kim has set forth an extensive agenda for weapons modernization, with intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) being just one aspect. Other … Read more
Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister, Hanna Maliar, announced on Thursday that Ukrainian troops have successfully reclaimed territory in the country’s south. Several settlements, including Novodanylivka, Mala Tokmachka, and Novopokrovka, have been captured by Kyiv’s forces, according to Maliar. It’s important to note that CNN cannot independently verify battlefield reports from either side of the conflict. Additionally, … Read more
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin defended the controversial decision to supply Ukraine with cluster munitions, stating that Ukraine is fighting to defend its sovereign territory and not seeking to invade other countries. Speaking to CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Austin highlighted that Russia has been using cluster munitions since the beginning of the conflict. Cluster munitions … Read more
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and U.S. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan participated in a bilateral meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 11, 2023. During the summit, significant achievements were made, and one … Read more
In a dramatic escalation of the conflict, Ukraine’s air defenses successfully intercepted and shot down a series of weapons launched by Russia overnight. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the onslaught included missiles and 20 drones of Iranian origin. The Air Force released a statement on Telegram confirming that the attack drones deployed by Russian … Read more
Hundreds of South Koreans took to the streets in Seoul on Saturday to protest against Japan’s plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. The demonstrations occurred a day after the South Korean government officially endorsed the safety of Japan’s plans, stating that the water’s contamination levels would meet acceptable standards … Read more
Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe is embarking on a tour of his father’s native country, Cameroon, for the first time. Amidst uncertainties surrounding his future at the French club, Mbappe arrived in the capital city of Yaounde to a warm reception from enthusiastic fans. Expressing his gratitude and honor to be in the country … Read more