The Kremlin said on Thursday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's calls for public negotiations with Russia show that he's not serious about pursuing diplomacy. "Public negotiations are hard to imagine in the first place. No talks can be held publicly, let...
US Considering Modifying Gray Eagle Drones for Ukraine
For months now, Ukraine has been asking the US to supply powerful MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones, but Washington has held back. The Gray Eagles can fly for about 30 hours and are capable of carrying powerful Hellfire Missiles, giving Ukraine the ability to strike targets...
Deal Allowing Export of Ukrainian Grain Extended for 120 Days
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday announced that the deal between Ukraine and Russia that allows the export of Ukrainian grain will be extended for 120 days. The deal, brokered by Turkey and the UN, was first signed in July and has been a success as...
Milley Says Chances of Ukrainian Military Victory ‘Not High’
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley reaffirmed on Wednesday that he sees an opportunity for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine and that the chances of a Ukrainian military victory happening anytime soon are "not high." "In terms of probability,...
Ukraine At Odds With Western Backers Over Missile That Hit Poland
Ukraine is at odds with its Western backers over the missile that landed in Poland and killed two people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that he's confident the missile didn't come from his country even after NATO, Poland, and the US said it was...
Pentagon Fails Fifth Consecutive Audit Amid Ukraine Oversight Concerns
Amid concerns about the lack of oversight for US arms pouring into Ukraine, the Pentagon's comptroller said that the department has failed its fifth consecutive audit. The Pentagon began independent financial audits in 2017 and has failed everyone since. Pentagon...
US, Israel Claim Without Evidence Iran Was Behind a ‘Drone Attack’ on Tanker Near Oman
US and Israeli officials have accused Iran of being behind an attack off the coast of Oman without providing evidence for the claim. Late Tuesday, the Liberian-flagged tanker Pacific Zircon was hit by an explosive-laden drone, causing a hole in the hull but resulting...
Zelensky Says He’s Received ‘Signals’ From West That Putin Wants Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that he has received "signals" from Western partners that Russian President Vladimir Putin desires direct negotiations with Ukraine. The Ukrainian leader said that he proposed public talks with Russia in...
G20 Declaration Says ‘Most Members’ Condemn Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
At the end of the Group of 20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, the group released a joint declaration that said "most members" condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine but acknowledged there are differing views, as Moscow is a G20 member. The declaration reads: "Most...
Poland, NATO Say Missile That Hit Poland Was Likely Ukrainian
Poland's president and the leader of NATO both said on Wednesday that Ukrainian air defenses, not Russia, likely fired the missile that hit Polish territory on Tuesday, killing two people. "We have no evidence at the moment that it was a rocket launched by Russian...