January 12, 2026 US raid in Venezuela signals deterrence to adversaries on three fronts, experts say U.S. capture of Venezuela's Maduro sparks international debate over whether bold action deters rivals like China and Russia or sets dangerous precedent.
January 10, 2026 Trump discusses whether he'd order a mission to capture Putin President Donald Trump dismisses the idea of capturing Vladimir Putin, saying he's "disappointed" the Russia-Ukraine war remains without a resolution.
January 9, 2026 Russia fires new hypersonic missile in massive Ukraine attack, Kremlin says Russia fired a hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine in retaliation for an alleged attack on one of Putin's residences that the U.S. and Ukraine have denied.
January 9, 2026 Russia fires new ballistic missile at Ukraine, killing at least four Ukrainian authorities reported multiple deaths and infrastructure damage after Russia said it deployed a new missile system in an overnight strike.
January 7, 2026 'Irregular' armed guards aboard Russian shadow tankers alarm Nordic-Baltic governments Russia demands humane treatment of the crew aboard the seized oil tanker Marinera, and the White House says the Venezuelan shadow fleet vessel faces prosecution.
January 7, 2026 UK, France strike new Ukraine security pact as US takes lead in ceasefire enforcement Coalition of the Willing signs Ukraine security agreement with U.S. support, establishing multinational force and ceasefire monitoring mechanism.
January 4, 2026 DAVID MARCUS: Trump restores America as the world's sole superpower President Donald Trump's Venezuela operation against Maduro sends clear message to Russia and China about U.S. superpower status in this new geopolitical era.
December 31, 2025 Putin residence attack video slammed; US officials say Ukraine did not target leader Defense experts questioned Russia's drone attack claims against President Vladimir Putin's residence after Moscow provides conflicting accounts of intercepted Ukrainian drones.
December 31, 2025 Russia alleges attack on Putin residence as Ukraine denies claim ahead of Trump talks Putin accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks on his residence, derailing momentum on Zelenskyy's peace plan as Russia threatens to harden its position.
December 31, 2025 Putin vows victory in Ukraine in New Year’s address amid Trump-backed peace talks Russian President Vladimir Putin's defiant New Year's message contrasts sharply with President Donald Trump's diplomatic push as Ukraine-Russia war approaches fourth year.