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The rise in civilian casualties in Ukraine and Myanmar is being fueled by an increase in the usage of land mines.

GENEVA —  A recent report by a land-mine monitor revealed that the deployment of anti-personnel land mines in Ukraine and Myanmar by Russia and Myanmar, respectively, resulted in a significant increase in civilian casualties in these countries. According to a…

The battlefield is where Ukrainian combat medics administer blood transfusions.

After nearly two years since Russia’s complete invasion of Ukraine, combat medics have begun administering blood transfusions on the battlefield. In order to successfully execute this vital duty, the medics are receiving specialized training. Myroslava Gongadze provides updates from Bucha,…

A Russian individual who was found guilty for the murder of journalist Anna Politkovskaya and later fought in Ukraine has been granted clemency.

WASHINGTON —  According to his lawyer, a previous detective from Russia who was found guilty for the killing of a Russian journalist in 2006 has been granted clemency in return for participating in combat in Ukraine. In 2014, Sergei Khadzhikurbanov…

A high-ranking European Union official has stated that Ukraine will not fulfill its promise to withdraw its artillery by March.

The European Union will not meet its original goal of providing Ukraine with one million artillery shells and missiles by March of next year. On Tuesday, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius revealed this information at a meeting of EU defense…

The United Nations representative expressed extreme shock and anger over the violent assault in Kherson, Ukraine.

Numerous non-combatants were fatally wounded and harmed, including a two-month-old infant who was admitted to a hospital for treatment. Reports indicate that a hospital and an ambulance were hit, resulting in injuries to two medical staff members and a patient….

The European Union’s Proposal for Fresh Sanctions Against Russia to be Presented to Member States this Week.

BRUSSELS —  EU leaders are in the process of completing the final aspects of a 12th set of sanctions against Russia, which will involve prohibiting the trade of diamonds, according to EU foreign policy leader Josep Borrell’s statement on Monday….

The latest update reveals that construction is moving forward at the Russian facility where Iranian drones are being built.

WASHINGTON —  On Monday, a research organization reported that satellite images reveal the development of a factory in Russia that will manufacture kamikaze drones based on Iranian designs. These drones are expected to be used by Moscow to attack energy…

Russian representatives at the United Nations deny Western accusations regarding the conflict in Ukraine and the suppression of dissidents.

geneva —  On Monday, Western nations urged Russia to stop suppressing dissenting voices and to end its involvement in the conflict in Ukraine, which has resulted in human rights abuses. This comes as Russia is being reviewed by the United…

A Ukrainian army official has been charged with assaulting the Nord Stream gas pipeline.

According to undisclosed sources in Ukraine and Europe, The Washington Post reports that a Ukrainian military officer was believed to have orchestrated the assault on the Nord Stream gas pipeline last year. No one has taken responsibility for the September…

According to state media, Russia plans to restrict VPN services that are deemed a security threat.

Moscow —  According to RIA, the Russian government intends to restrict specific Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and protocols that have been identified as potential risks by a panel of experts. This information was disclosed by the digital ministry through correspondence….