Russia, Belarus Agree to Strengthen Cooperation During Putin’s Visit to Minsk
The two countries agreed to work together to counter Western sanctions
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Targets Near Damascus, Two Syrian Soldiers Wounded
The airstrikes were launched by Israeli warplanes over northern Israel
House Republicans to Pressure Biden on China With New Panel
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) has been tapped to lead the Select Committee on China, which will push the president to be more hawkish
Moscow Says US Policies Have Put the US and Russia on Brink of ‘Direct Clash’
The head of NATO recently warned that the war in Ukraine could turn into a direct war between NATO and Russia
Russian Military Says US-Made Missiles Shot Down Over Western Russia
The Russian Defense Ministry says four AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missiles were intercepted over Belgorod
CIA Chief Says Russia-Iran Building ‘Full-Fledged Defense Partnership’
US sanctions on Iran and Russia have naturally brought them closer together
Japan Says China Is Unprecedented ‘Challenge’ in National Security Strategy
The strategy outlines plans for a major Japanese military buildup that the US is encouraging as part of its strategy against China
State Department Launches New ‘China House’ Office to Focus on Beijing Policy
The Department says the new initiative reaffirms that it views China as 'the consequential geopolitical challenge' facing the US
One Killed in Ukrainian Shelling of Russia’s Belgorod Region
The region's governor said eight more people were wounded and a poultry farm was damaged
US Launches More Airstrikes in Somalia
AFRICOM says it launched a strike on December 14 and one on December 17
Henry Kissinger Calls for Negotiated Peace in Ukraine to Avoid World War
The former secretary of state suggested 'internationally supervised referendums' could be held in areas controlled by Russia
US Believes Ukraine Can Retake Crimea, But May Provoke Nuclear Escalation
Joe Biden Administration officials judge an offensive to retake the peninsula would cross Moscow’s "red lines."
Senate Passes Massive $858 Billion NDAA
The spending bill now heads to President Biden's desk
Congress at Odds Over How to Give Taiwan Military Aid
Appropriators want to give loans to Taiwan while other members of Congress want to provide grants that don't need to be paid back
Serbia Seeks Troop Deployment in Kosovo
Belgrade formally asked NATO if its troops could return to northern Kosovo, a request unlikely to be granted
