Europe

Putin Hails ‘Liberation’ of Mariupol

President Vladimir Putin hailed Russia's "liberation" of Mariupol after Defense Minister Shoigu told him Moscow controlled the port city.

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Russian ICBM Test ‘Routine’ and ‘Not a Threat’: Pentagon

Russia's test of a new nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile is not seen as threatening to the US and its allies, the Pentagon said Wednesday.

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Russian Military ‘Advisor’ in Mali Killed by Road Bomb

A Russian national operating alongside Malian soldiers was killed by a roadside bomb in the center of the conflict-torn Sahel state, an army document and officials said.

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US Defense Firm Donates Recon Drones to Ukraine 

AeroVironment is donating more than 100 reconnaissance drones to Ukraine to shore up its defense against the Russian invasion.

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Erdogan Says Iraq Backs Turkey’s Push Against Kurdish Rebels

Turkish President Erdogan said the central government in Baghdad supported Turkey's latest offensive against outlawed Kurdish militants in northern Iraq.

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Ukraine in Talks to Get US MQ-9 Reaper Armed Drones: Report

Ukraine officials are in talks with General Atomics to purchase MQ-9 Reaper armed unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Norway Gives Ukraine Anti-Air Missiles

Norway has given Ukraine around 100 French-made Mistral anti-air missiles.

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Finnish MPs Begin Deciding Whether to Join NATO

Finland starts debating whether to seek NATO membership, after the war in Ukraine sparked a surge in political support for joining the bloc.

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Up to 20,000 Mercenaries in Ukraine: European Official

Up to 20,000 mercenaries from Russia's Wagner Group as well as from Syria and Libya are fighting alongside Moscow's forces in Ukraine.

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Russia Using Weapons in Ukraine Smuggled by Iranian Militia: Report

Russia is reportedly sourcing Iraqi weapons for its Ukraine military campaign through Iran-backed smuggling networks.

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