US national security officials have concluded that Ukraine did not attempt to target Russian President Vladimir Putin or any of his residences in a reported drone operation, countering Moscow’s allegation that Kyiv sought to assassinate the Russian leader, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. The assessment is based on a Central Intelligence Agency evaluation that…
President Vladimir Putin declared during his New Year’s address that Russia believes it will win in Ukraine, while engaged in nearly four years of conflict. “We believe in you and our victory,” Putin told Russian soldiers, whom he called “heroes,” in his remarks. The address coincided with the 26th anniversary of Putin’s rise to power….
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he was “deeply concerned” by reports of an attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence. Modi urged all sides to stay focused on diplomatic efforts as the only viable path to peace. “Deeply concerned by reports of the targeting of the residence of the President of the Russian…
US President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would “probably” meet with him in Florida as roadblocks remain in moving to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. Trump said Thursday that a formal meeting hadn’t been scheduled but that Netanyahu wanted to meet. He told reporters at the White House that he…
