January 5, 2024 Russia using North Korean-made missiles against Ukraine, White House says The Russian Armed Forces are using ballistic missiles manufactured by North Korea, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby claimed at a press briefing this week.
January 4, 2024 Putin offers citizenship to foreigners who fight for Russia against Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a decree this week offering citizenship to foreigners who sign a one-year contract to fight in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
January 4, 2024 Russia moves forward with Iran deal to purchase ballistic missiles, report says Moscow and Tehran, Iran, are reportedly moving forward on an agreement to buy Iranian short-range ballistic missiles likely to be used in the Ukraine war.
January 4, 2024 Tearful reunions as Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war Wednesday, the first in nearly five months and the largest swap between the countries since the war started.
January 3, 2024 Over 200 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians returned from Russian captivity, Zelenskyy says Over 200 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians were released from Russian captivity and returned home on Wednesday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
January 3, 2024 Putin ally Kadyrov says if suspected criminals can't be found, their family will be killed instead Leader of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov is calling for the families of suspected criminals who cannot be found to be executed in retribution, according to reports.
January 3, 2024 Russia fires hypersonic ballistic missiles at Ukraine's 2 largest cities, leaving 5 dead, at least 130 injured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces used hypersonic Kinzhal missiles among various others to strike Ukraine's two biggest cities.
January 3, 2024 Wall Street Journal editor working on Evan Gershkovich's release says path forward 'extremely complicated' The Wall Street Journal's Paul Beckett discussed his efforts behind the scenes to help secure the release of his imprisoned colleague Evan Gershkovich from Russia.
January 2, 2024 Russia accidentally drops bombs on own village as missiles continue to bombard Ukraine A Russian warplane accidentally dropped bombs on the Russian village of Petropavlovka during an "emergency release," according to reports from the Ministry of Defense.
January 1, 2024 Japan issues tsunami warnings, orders evacuations after earthquakes A series of powerful earthquakes struck Japan on New Year's Day, damaging infrastructure and necessitating evacuations as authorities prepare for high risks of tsunami.