Medvedev Says Russia Can Defend New Regions With Nuclear Weapons
Referendums to join Russia will be held in the Donbas, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia starting Friday
China Hawks in Congress Happy Over Biden’s Taiwan Comments
Hawks see it as a sign to push forward legislation that would radically change US policy toward Taiwan
Baltic States Will Not Give Refuge to Russians Fleeing Mobilization
Putin's partial mobilization order sparked protests in Russia
Iraq’s Oil Ministry Warns Companies Not to Buy Oil From Kurds
Ministry will take 'marketing measures'
At UN General Assembly, Biden Says Russia Can’t Take a Country’s Territory by Force
The US is currently occupies a major portion of eastern Syria despite the government's objection
Raisi Says Iran’s Ready for Nuclear Deal, Questions US Commitment
The Iranian leader made the comments in an address at the UN General Assembly in New York
US Bombs Somalia, Says 27 al-Shabaab Fighters Killed
The US has been bombing Somalia more frequently since Biden ordered the deployment of more troops to the country in May
Putin Orders Partial Mobilization, Issues Nuclear Threat to West
The Russian leader expressed support for referendums and said a peace deal was possible earlier in the war but was sabotaged by the West
US Navy Commander Says China Is Capable of Blockading Taiwan
China's military simulated blockading the island in response to Nancy Pelosi visiting Taipei
White House Official Says Biden’s Comments on Defending Taiwan ‘Speak for Themselves’
Kurt Campbell, the top Asia official on the NSC, says the White House didn't walk back Biden's comments
Russian-Backed Authorities in Ukraine Announce Referendums to Join Russia
Referendums will be held in the Donbas, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson from September 23 to 27
Russia’s State Duma Approves Bill Introducing ‘Mobilization’ to Russian Criminal Code
The legislation is a sign Russia is preparing to escalate in Ukraine
