Russia, Ukraine exchange more than 200 in prisoner swap

Russia and Ukraine announced on Saturday that more than 200 people had been freed in a prisoner swap between the two countries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky A statement was issued A video was also released announcing the return of 82 privates and sergeants, and 21 officers from Russian captivity. This follows the release of 49 […]

Biden and Starmer Punt on Decision for Ukraine Long-Range Missiles

(AFP) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joe Biden on Friday postponed a decision to allow Ukraine to fire long-range missiles supplied by Western countries at Russia, a plan that has triggered dire threats from Moscow over war with NATO. Starmer told reporters at the White House that he had had “broad discussions […]

An extension for billions in Ukraine aid?

Welcome to The Hill's defense and national security newsletter {beacon} Defense andNational Security Defense andNational Security Full text   Senate Democrats slam Biden for Egypt military funding over human rights issues More than a dozen Senate Democrats have condemned President Biden's decision to award $320 million in U.S. military aid to Egypt despite serious human […]

Ukraine Claims Another Strike by Rail Saboteurs Against Russia

A railway line behind the front line of the Ukrainian war was bombed this week, destroying a freight train and halting services, with Ukraine claiming responsibility and Russia saying it would open a criminal terrorism investigation. The rail line to Valiki in the Belgorod region of Russia, just 50 miles from the fighting at the […]