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Russia seeks additional 30,000 North Korean soldiers to fight in Ukraine, Zelensky claims
Ukrainian President Zelensky also said that Russia was teaching North Korea "how to wage war, improve its weapons, and gain real combat experience."
How Russia helped build Iran into a strategic partner against the West - analysis
Iranian ship struck by Ukraine contained drone, missile components, Kyiv's Israel envoy reveals
Zelensky: Ukrainian long-range strikes hit Russian warship, vessels transporting Iran-linked cargo
Romania says it shot down second drone breaching its airspace
The first drone, which Romanian prosecutors investigating the fragments said was Russian, was shot down by the NATO state on Friday, the first time it has done so after dozens of airspace breaches.
Turkey does not meet legal requirements to receive F-35, State Department says - exclusive
According to the letter, no F-35 aircraft can be transferred to Turkey until Ankara fully complies with US law.
Kremlin warns against optimism on peace after Rubio, Lavrov meet in Manila
Rubio said that it was a challenge to find an "end that both sides can accept," but that the US is "prepared to play that role in a positive way."
US suspects possible Russian assistance to Iran during attacks against CIA bases in Gulf
The intelligence community's investigation of possible Russian involvement in supporting the CIA facility attacks has not been previously disclosed.
Trump, Erdogan, and the F-35 enigma - opinion
Turkey’s F-35 struggle is not just about aircraft; it is about trust, intelligence, and the future of a NATO alliance.
Why Ukraine is targeting Russia’s Wildberries warehouses? - analysis
Ukraine has become increasingly proficient in using tens of thousands of drones a week in its war with Russia.
Europe turns to Israeli air defenses amid rising Russian drone incursions
The breaches have resulted in the violation of the air sovereignty of 12 countries, repeatedly forcing the closure of major airports and disrupting military activity.
Zelensky names new commander-in-chief of Ukraine's military in major shakeup of military leadership
The change follows days of street protests sparked by a surprise governmental reshuffle that ousted the popular defense minister.
Taiwan has the playbook Israel needs to win the eighth front - opinion
Taiwan has spent decades fighting disinformation. Israel should adopt its playbook before it loses the eighth front.
FBI Director Kash Patel to visit Russia later this year, US official says - report
Politico cited a US official saying Patel is scheduled to visit Moscow and St. Petersburg in mid-October. The official also said Patel's host is likely the Russian secret service.
