In Florida, a crucial meeting is set to happen. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. They will talk about a peace plan for Ukraine. This plan has been in the works for weeks. It involves many countries, including Russia. The peace plan is not final
Switzerland's military leader has some tough things to say. He thinks the country isn't ready for a full-blown attack. Thomas Suessli, who's stepping down as the head of Switzerland's armed forces, shared his thoughts in an interview. He said that while Switzerland can handle smaller threats, like c
In the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia claims to have taken control of a small village in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces are holding their ground in a nearby town, despite some setbacks. Russia now controls about 19% of Ukraine's territory in the east and sout
Russia's recent years have been tough, with tight internet controls and many people charged with serious crimes. But, there's been a silver lining: new books that help us understand Russia better. Here are five books that offer fresh insights. Lana Estemirova's "Please Live: The Chechen Wars, My Mo
The Ukraine-Russia conflict is at a standstill. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has a plan to end the war. He wants to talk about it with U. S. President Donald Trump. Trump thinks there's a chance for a deal. But he knows it's not easy. One side wants peace, but the other might not. Russia'
Syria’s top officials recently traveled to Russia for high-level talks. They met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The main focus? Military teamwork. Syria wants to boost its army’s power. Russia, in turn, seeks to keep its strong presence in Syria. The talks covered a lot. They included defen
In Russia, a high-ranking military figure met an unexpected end on Christmas Day. Col. -Gen. Yuri Sadovenko, once a key player in the defense ministry, was found dead. The official story points to heart disease, but many are questioning this explanation. Sadovenko's career took a nosedive in May 20
Russia's approach to the conflict in Ukraine has been anything but straightforward. While they've had the capability to cripple Ukraine's power grid from the start, they've held back. This restraint isn't just about military strategy; it's also about politics. Russia needs to balance its actions car
Russia seems to be setting up new hypersonic missiles in Belarus. This is a big deal because these missiles can carry nuclear weapons and reach far into Europe. Two researchers from the U. S. found this out by looking at satellite pictures. The missiles in question are called Oreshniks. They can tr
Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, recently shared some concerning news. He said that Russia is using regular apartment buildings in Belarus to launch attacks on Ukraine. This is a clever but risky move by Russia, as it helps them avoid Ukrainian defenses. It's also a problem for Belarus, as it
