Let us hit North Korean troops in Russia – POLITICO

Let us hit North Korean troops in Russia – POLITICO

Kyiv’s top military commander, Oleksandr Syrsky, added that Ukrainian troops are currently holding back one of Russia’s “most powerful” offensives since the start of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s all-out invasion nearly three years ago. Meanwhile, North Korea’s foreign minister, Choe Sun Hui, was in Moscow to reaffirm Pyongyang’s commitment to the strategic partnership signed in … Read more

Iran signals possible missile expansion

Iran signals possible missile expansion

Kamal Kharrazi, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, told pro-Iran broadcaster Al-Mayadeen on Friday that Tehran is likely to increase the range of its ballistic missiles. Kharrazi also indicated that Iran’s nuclear doctrine could change if the nation faced an existential threat. “We now have the technical capabilities necessary to produce nuclear weapons,” he … Read more

Biden and Scholz vow to keep up Ukraine aid as prospect of Trump victory looms – POLITICO

Biden and Scholz vow to keep up Ukraine aid as prospect of Trump victory looms – POLITICO

Joe Biden took office nearly four years ago with a promise to mend America’s relationship with Europe after years of strained ties during the Trump administration. Trump frequently targeted Germany in particular for its lagging defense spending, calling the country “delinquent.” In a campaign rally earlier this year, Trump said he would not protect “delinquent” … Read more

It’s the new ‘Axis of Evil’ – POLITICO

It’s the new ‘Axis of Evil’ – POLITICO

That follows three consecutive annual summits where the Indo-Pacific leaders attended as guests. “It’s extremely positive that these four countries are participating more and more with NATO allies,” NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte told reporters Thursday, “because of the simple fact that security threats in the Indo-Pacific, of course, have a link to what is happening … Read more

IDF finds Hezbollah missile launcher aimed towards Israel in Lebanon

IDF finds Hezbollah missile launcher aimed towards Israel in Lebanon

The 91st Division of the IDF conducted limited and localized ground raids in southern Lebanon, the military said on Thursday evening.  In these operations, soldiers dismantled terrorist infrastructure and destroyed weapons belonging to Hezbollah, as well as engaged in close-quarter combat with terrorists.  Additionally, soldiers from the 3rd Brigade discovered approximately 800 military vests … Read more

Senior IRGC chief says Iran can hit anywhere in Israel

Senior IRGC chief says Iran can hit anywhere in Israel

Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ground operations, General Morteza Mirian, said the Islamic Republic had the ability to target any location in Israel in a video published by MEMRI on Wednesday.  “In operation True Promise II, we demonstrated our determination to strike the enemy,” Mirian said, referring to Iran’s attack on … Read more

Hezbollah’s fatal miscalculations – POLITICO

Hezbollah’s fatal miscalculations – POLITICO

Astonishingly scything through arch-foe Hezbollah’s upper echelons, remorselessly picking off leaders and military commanders one after another, Israel’s becoming increasingly bullish, convinced the disaster of Oct. 7 is being paid back. Israel is being made safer, victory snatched from the jaws of defeat — or so its leaders argue. And soon, they believe, it will … Read more

Israel bombards northern Gaza and southern Beirut, stepping up attacks on Iran proxies – POLITICO

Israel bombards northern Gaza and southern Beirut, stepping up attacks on Iran proxies – POLITICO

Israel has also vowed to strike Iran itself after it launched a ballistic missile attack on the country last week. The conflict threatens to widen into a regional war, and also risks drawing in the U.S., which has provided military and diplomatic support to Israel, as well as U.S.-allied Arab countries that host American forces. … Read more

Iran open to cease-fire efforts in Lebanon — if Israel stops bombing Gaza – POLITICO

Iran open to cease-fire efforts in Lebanon — if Israel stops bombing Gaza – POLITICO

As the Iranian minister met with Lebanese and Hezbollah officials in Beirut, Israel continued to pick off top Hezbollah commanders with airstrikes. Hashem Safieddine, seen as Nasrallah’s most likely successor, was possibly among the dead in a series punishing Israeli attacks on the southern suburbs of Beirut this week. Israeli officials say they are still … Read more

We should have given Ukraine more weapons earlier, says ex-NATO chief – POLITICO

We should have given Ukraine more weapons earlier, says ex-NATO chief – POLITICO

“Most allies were against that, pre-invasion … they were very afraid of the consequences,” he said. “I’m proud of what we have done, but it would have been a great advantage if it started earlier. “It maybe could even have prevented the invasion, or at least made it much harder for [Russia] to do what … Read more