Putin overhauled Russia’s hollowed-out forces, modernizing the military

In the early years of Vladimir Putin’s tenure as Russia’s leader, the country’s military was a…

Where is Germany in the Ukraine standoff? Its allies wonder.

The United States and its NATO allies are moving to bulk up their military commitments in…

Morning news brief: US F-35 incident in South China Sea, Russia-Ukraine crisis and more

Here are some of the top stories to start your day: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said…

Russia accuses NATO of escalating Ukraine tensions through ‘hysteria’ and ramping up deployments

Russia has accused Washington and NATO of escalating tensions through “information hysteria” over deployment of troops…

Morning news brief: US orders embassy staff to leave Ukraine, WHO says Covid entering ‘endgame’ and more

Here are some of the top stories to start your day: With the threat of war on…

Morning news brief: UK’s claims on Russia-Ukraine crisis, German Navy chief steps down and more

Here are some of the top stories to start your day: UK government has claimed that Russia…

Defend Chernobyl during an invasion? Why bother, some Ukrainians ask.

Ukrainian soldiers, Kalashnikov rifles slung over their shoulders, patrolled through a silent, snowy forest, passing homes…

Russia, at an impasse with the West, warns it is ready to abandon diplomacy

Russian officials on Thursday signalled that they might abandon diplomatic efforts to resolve the security crisis…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: NATO chief warns Moscow of ‘severe costs’ if Kiev attacked

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has warned Russia of “severe costs” if it launches a further attack…

Ukraine crisis: Russia says preliminary talks with US in Geneva ‘complex but businesslike’

Ahead of the crucial talks over the current Ukraine situation on Monday (January 10), Russian Deputy…