October 4, 2023 Emergency drill sirens blare across Russia after Ukrainian drone attacks Russia on Wednesday tested its emergency response system, setting off sirens across the country as it assessed its capability to respond to prospective attacks by Ukraine.
October 4, 2023 Hungarian foreign minister hints at continued blockage of Ukraine military aid Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on Wednesday suggested that his country may still withhold military aid from Ukraine, despite a key concession by Kyiv.
October 4, 2023 Russia claims to foil major Ukraine drone attack as Kyiv faces depletion of weapons, ammunition stockpiles Ukraine's military continues to launch drone strikes against Moscow, but worries among its Western allies have resulted in slowed support and concerns over its dwindling supplies.
October 4, 2023 Russia restricts abortion drug sales until 2030 The Russian Ministry of Health announced Tuesday that two abortion-inducing drugs will be severely restricted for distribution and sale.
October 3, 2023 Putin picks new hitmen to lead Wagner mercenaries in Ukraine and beyond Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed Andrei Troshev to take command of the so called volunteer units fighting in Ukraine. The highly decorated colonel is seen as the de-facto replacement for Prigozhin.
October 3, 2023 Russia claims more than 335K have signed up for military service so far this year A top Russian defense official said Tuesday that more than 335,000 people have entered the country’s military service and volunteer units this year.
October 3, 2023 Kosovo accuses Serbia of plotting recent terror attack, stoking fears of new Balkan conflict Recent bloodshed in Serb-dominated northern Kosovo have put relations between Serbia and Kosovo at their lowest point in over a decade.
October 3, 2023 Entire Air Force Squadron's 'irresponsible' drinking lands them in hot water An entire Air Force squadron will face limitations to when and where they can drink off-duty after leaders called out "irresponsible alcohol consumption" by unit airmen.
October 3, 2023 Russia charges top Ukrainian military leaders with ‘terrorism’ over drone strikes Moscow is accusing four high-ranking members of the Ukrainian military of "terrorism" for their connection to repeated drone strikes on Russia-controlled territory.
October 3, 2023 Armenia votes to join ICC amidst tensions with Russia over Putin's war crimes indictment On Tuesday, the Armenian parliament made a decision to become a member of the International Criminal Court. This move by Armenia is expected to add more tension with Russia.