Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree that forces Ukrainians to legalize their status in occupied territories — or leave. Already, many Ukrainians had been forced to accept Russian citizenship in occupied areas to maintain their homes or access to health care and education.

Tents, shelters for fighter jets and warehouses for military vehicles show increased Russian presence near one of NATO’s newest members.

The following is the May 22, 2025, Congressional Reserach Service In Focus report, Russia’s Nuclear Weapons. From the report Russia presents an “acute threat” to the United States and its allies, according to the 2022 National Defense Strategy.

Buried beneath the plains of southern Russia in the shadow of the Ural Mountains, a vast network of fortified missile silos, tunnels and command centres has undergone a dramatic transformation.

President Donald Trump’s latest stern social media post warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin was “playing with fire” is being met with dismissal and derision in Moscow. Frustrated with Putin’s flagrant disregard for his repeated pleas to stop bombing civilians while supposedly talking about a possible peace deal,

Ukraine’s allies have imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia and its supporters over the full-scale war, but experts say there’s room for more.

The US military is shifting its approach in Africa from emphasizing governance to encouraging burden sharing among fragile allies. This change comes amid growing influences from China and Russia, as well as the need to address rising insurgencies.

The U.K. is launching a $1.35 billion “Kill Web” to reshape its military for modern cyber warfare. Backed by AI, a new cyber command, and an army of elite hackers, the U.K. is preparing to strike back against escalating digital threats—especially from Russia.