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The European Union Takes Measures to Safeguard Vital Technology Against China.

BRUSSELS —  On Wednesday, the European Union announced strategies to enhance the economic security of its member countries. These strategies include safeguards to prevent sensitive technology from being acquired by geopolitical competitors like China. The city of Brussels has strengthened…

According to a recent report, Russia is considering using nuclear weapons as a form of deterrence following significant military losses in Ukraine.

London —  The recent report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) states that Russia’s significant casualties during their complete takeover of Ukraine have led them to place a higher value on their nuclear weapons as a means of…

The Russian government is holding Kyiv responsible for the crash of a Russian military aircraft which they allege was transporting Ukrainian prisoners of war.

On Wednesday, Russia alleged that Ukraine was responsible for the downing of a military aircraft carrying 74 individuals, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war who were to be exchanged for Russian prisoners held by Kyiv. Ukrainian authorities have not yet…

Yastremska, Ukraine’s Fairytale Qualifier in Tennis, Praises Home Country’s Resilient Players

MELBOURNE, Australia —  Dayana Yastremska continued her impressive performance at the Australian Open on Wednesday, becoming the first female qualifier in 45 years to reach the semi-finals. She also took the opportunity to raise awareness about the ongoing conflict in…

Anticipated Increase in Demand for Electricity to be Met by Green Energy Sources

Paris —  The International Energy Agency stated that there will be sufficient power from environmentally-friendly sources like wind, solar, and nuclear to meet the increasing global demand for the next three years. They also noted a decrease in emissions from…

Additional attacks in the Middle East as the initial meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group for the new year commences.

The U.S. military reports that it attacked three locations on Tuesday in western Iraq that were being used by Kataib Hezbollah, a militant group backed by Iran. These strikes are in response to over 150 attacks by militant groups on…

It is likely that a deal for Ukraine aid and border security in Congress will be reached within a week.

Capitol Hill  —  On Tuesday, American legislators stated that they are close to reaching an agreement on border security in exchange for Republican support in providing approximately $60 billion in aid to Ukraine. However, it is unlikely that the announcement…

A shelter inspired by the hobbits provides relief for Ukrainian children experiencing stress.

Volunteers from a school in the Kyiv region of Ukraine created a bomb shelter that resembles a house from “The Hobbit” movies. The original school was destroyed during Russia’s invasion, but the volunteers rebuilt it and also added a playful…

Soldiers from Ukraine Discuss Their Encounters with Russian Tanks

The 80th Separate Galician Air Assault Brigade from Ukraine has utilized Ukrainian machinery to eliminate Russian armored vehicles since the beginning of the conflict. Anna Kosstutschenko interviewed some of the experienced soldiers. (Filmed and Produced by: Pavel Suhodolskiy) Source: voanews.com

The capital and Kharkiv of Ukraine were hit by a deadly barrage of missiles launched by Russia.

Ukrainian authorities reported that Russia initiated a series of missile attacks on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least seven individuals and injuries to over 60 others. The attacks also caused extensive damage to multiple residential structures in Kyiv…