A Ukrainian serviceman fires his weapon during an exercise in the Joint Forces Operation, in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Tuesday. (AP) WASHINGTON: The United States said Thursday that Russia is on the verge of unleashing a massive military attack against Ukraine, dismissing Moscow’s claim to be pulling forces back, as artillery fire hit a … Read more
Putin’s remarks came as Ukraine continued one of its most sustained campaigns of long-range drone attacks since the war began more than four years ago. Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Russia is facing “problems” as Ukraine intensifies its long-range attacks deep inside Russian territory, while insisting that Moscow will secure its borders and … Read more
Russia deploys Admiral Nakhimov at Arctic (File photo) Russia has stationed its most powerful nuclear-powered surface warship, Admiral Nakhimov, at the strategic Arctic naval base of Severomorsk, a move seen as strengthening Moscow’s nuclear deterrence and sending a strong message to Nato as the war in Ukraine enters a new phase.The deployment comes as Ukraine … Read more