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What to Know About the Ukrainian General Picked by Zelensky to Be His New Chief of Staff
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Oleksiy Reznikov, currently the Minister of Defense in Ukraine, as his new chief of staff. Reznikov is a military veteran and holds significant experience in defense ...
Zelenskyy appoints Ukrainian military intelligence chief as new chief of staff
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the appointment of Kyrylo Budanov, currently the head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR), to serve as his new Chief of Staff. This decision ma...
As Russians advance on Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian units turn on each other
In Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, as Russian forces advance, masked assault troops reportedly removed local territorial defense units by truck, an action the command denies was a kidnapping....
Russia Claims Ukraine Attacked Putin's Residence, Kyiv Denies
Russian officials are accusing Ukrainian forces of attacking President Putin's residence, an allegation strongly denied by the government in Kyiv. The incident is not specified with details like time ...
Pentagon Warns China’s Military Expansion Increases US Vulnerability
The Pentagon has issued a warning that China's growing military capabilities are increasing vulnerability for the United States. This statement highlights concerns over China’s expanding military powe...
We Were Fooled: Putin Started Whining and Defending Himself Due to War
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been increasingly vocal in justifying Russia's military actions, likely in response to internal and external pressure regarding the ongoing conflict....
Trump dismisses Russian claim of Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence
President Donald Trump dismissed a statement from the Kremlin claiming that a Ukrainian drone strike hit Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in Sochi, describing the incident as 'not even clo...
Key Points About The Ukrainian General Appointed As New Chief Of Staff By President Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has appointed Serhiy Chernyshev as his new chief of staff, a position typically held by someone with top-level military experience or government expertise. Che...
Ukrainian spy chief resigns, replaced by special ops veteran
Vasyl Malyuk, head of Ukraine's intelligence service (SBU), has resigned following pressure from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy but will remain in a new role focusing on counterintelligence. His replac...
Abu Obeida: Hamas reveals new military spokesman after predecessor's death
Hamas has appointed a new spokesperson for its military wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, following the death of Abu Obeida in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. The deceased was formally identified...
Armed forces to launch ‘Gap Year’ scheme for young people to bolster skills and leadership
The British Armed Forces plan to introduce a 'Foundation Scheme' starting in 2026 aimed at providing under-25-year-olds with an opportunity to gain experience within the military. The program aims to ...
Military Supports Semicentennial Celebrations
The United States military is participating in extensive celebrations marking 250 years since the nation's founding. This occasion represents the fifth semicentennial celebration in U.S. history....
War Books: The Marine Corps Commandant's 2026 Reading List
General Eric M. Smith, the commandant of the Marine Corps, has released the 2026 reading list for the Marine Corps Professional Reading Program....
‘Warrior dividend’ is on the way to troops, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that military personnel will receive an additional payment of $1,776 before Christmas in commemoration of America's 250th anniversary....