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Ukraine War

Ukraine’s Own Former Military Chief Just Warned the West Is Getting the War Wrong — and Putin Hasn’t Actually Lost

Former Ukrainian commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi — a likely presidential contender — argues the war has not swung Kyiv's way despite its drone successes. It...

Isaac Seitz14 hours ago

Exercise Artemis Strike is a German-led tactical live fire exercise with live Patriot and Stinger missiles at the NATO Missile Firing Installation in Chania, Greece from Oct. 31-Nov. 09. Over 200 U.S. soldiers and approximately 650 German airmen will be participating in the realistic training within a combined construct, exercise the rigors associated with force projection and educate operators on their air missile defense systems. The 10th Army Air Missile Defense Command will deploy, operate and fire live missiles within a tactical scenario, under Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe operational readiness evaluation criteria.

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Trump Just Cleared Ukraine to Build Its Own Patriots — as Finland’s President Declares Kyiv Has Already Won the War

Finnish President Alexander Stubb declared Ukraine has already won the war — noting Russia has advanced just 60 kilometers in four years — while...

Jack Buckby17 hours ago

Zelensky Speaking in UK Ukraine Government Photo

Ukraine War

Zelensky Just Made His Case to NATO: ‘Do You Really Believe It Would Be Right to Leave Ukraine Out?’

At the NATO summit in Ankara, Zelensky pressed the alliance to admit Ukraine, arguing its battle-hardened, drone-driven military would make NATO stronger. But membership...

Brent M. Eastwood19 hours ago

ANDAMAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) moves into formation in the Andaman Sea. Ships and aircraft of the George Washington and John C. Stennis carrier strike groups are conducting exercises to increase interoperability, readiness, and the capability to respond quickly to various potential crises in the region, ranging from combat operations to humanitarian assistance. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

‘We’re Going to Hit Them Hard Tonight’: Trump Just Vowed More Strikes on Iran as the Ceasefire Collapsed and Oil Surged 7 Percent

Trump declared the Iran ceasefire finished at the NATO summit, vowing more strikes "hard again tonight" and threatening to reimpose the oil blockade. Crude...

Brent M. Eastwood20 hours ago

New HIMARS Attack Creative Commons Photo.

Ukraine War

Russia’s ‘Back Line’ Has Disappeared: Even Moscow’s War Bloggers Are Realizing There Is Nowhere Safe From Ukrainian Drones

More than 430 Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow in the capital's biggest raid since 2024 — and while the city's defenses held, Crimea, border regions,...

Isaac Seitz2 days ago

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2-11 Long Range Fires Battalion, 25th Infantry Division Artillery, fire a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during a counter-landing live-fire exercise as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at La Paz Sand Dunes, Laoag City, Philippines, May 4, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Duke Edwards)

The Treaty

Ukraine Just Forced Russia’s Biggest Refinery to Shut Down — Two Units Making 75 Percent of Its Fuel Are Now Offline After One Strike

Ukrainian drones forced Russia's largest refinery in Omsk to halt processing, with two units accounting for roughly 75 percent of production knocked offline. Refinery...

Jack Buckby2 days ago

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, zero their M1 Abrams tank’s sighting system during gunnery training operations at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 30, 2026. Zeroing the tank’s sights allows armored crews to confirm accuracy, build crew proficiency and prepare for follow-on engagements during live-fire training. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Thomas Madrzak)

Ukraine War

Putin Just Sent NATO a Message in Blood: One of Russia’s Biggest Barrages of the Year Hit Kyiv on the Eve of the Ankara Summit

Russia launched one of its largest barrages of the year overnight, killing at least 20 people in and around Kyiv — hours after Zelenskyy...

Jack Buckby3 days ago

Putin in Red Square in 2017 Creative Commons Image

Ukraine War

Putin May Try to Send NATO Leaders Home ‘in Body Bags’: Why the Ankara Summit Could Be Too Tempting a Target for the Kremlin

As leaders including President Trump gather in Ankara for the NATO summit, a new warning argues the event could be too tempting a target...

Michael Rubin3 days ago

Putin in August of 2022 Image Credit Russian Federation

Ukraine War

‘Kick Putin While He Is Down’: NATO Allies Weigh a Full-Court Press to Collapse Russia’s Front as the Ankara Summit Kicks Off

As NATO leaders prepare to meet in Ankara, calls are mounting to press Russia's faltering war to the point of collapse. Putin keeps invoking...

Reuben Johnson3 days ago

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Ukraine War

Ukraine’s Own Former Military Chief Just Warned the West Is Getting the War Wrong — and Putin Hasn’t Actually Lost

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Trump Just Cleared Ukraine to Build Its Own Patriots — as Finland’s President Declares Kyiv Has Already Won the War

Ukraine War

Zelensky Just Made His Case to NATO: ‘Do You Really Believe It Would Be Right to Leave Ukraine Out?’

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

‘We’re Going to Hit Them Hard Tonight’: Trump Just Vowed More Strikes on Iran as the Ceasefire Collapsed and Oil Surged 7 Percent

Ukraine War

Russia’s ‘Back Line’ Has Disappeared: Even Moscow’s War Bloggers Are Realizing There Is Nowhere Safe From Ukrainian Drones

The Treaty

Ukraine Just Forced Russia’s Biggest Refinery to Shut Down — Two Units Making 75 Percent of Its Fuel Are Now Offline After One Strike

Ukraine War

Putin Just Sent NATO a Message in Blood: One of Russia’s Biggest Barrages of the Year Hit Kyiv on the Eve of the Ankara Summit

Ukraine War

Putin May Try to Send NATO Leaders Home ‘in Body Bags’: Why the Ankara Summit Could Be Too Tempting a Target for the Kremlin

Ukraine War

‘Kick Putin While He Is Down’: NATO Allies Weigh a Full-Court Press to Collapse Russia’s Front as the Ankara Summit Kicks Off

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