As Washington pledges continued financial support to Kyiv to help fight off Russian aggression, close to half of the U.S. public thinks the country is spending too much on aid to Ukraine, according to polling from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The sentiment exists primarily among Republicans, which helps explain the increasing […]
Cuban authorities have uncovered an international human trafficking ring. The victims are being sent overseas to fight for Russia in the War against Ukraine, according to a statement Cuban authorities released on Monday. Cuba’s foreign ministry said, “Cuba is not part of the war in Ukraine…and Cuba will act against human trafficking aimed at recruiting […]
China has stated its neutrality regarding the Ukraine War, even as it intensifies collaboration with Russia. This is an attempt to gain a bargaining chip and redirect Western pressure on human rights and trade issues, according to Col. (Ret.) Grant Newsham.
At the NATO summit in Lithuania, President Joe Biden promised a long-term commitment to support Ukraine, suggesting that the country will eventually become a part of the alliance. Simone Ledeen, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, discussed Biden’s trip.
Iran is providing Russia with materials to build a drone manufacturing plant east of Moscow, according to a U.S. intelligence finding released by the White House on Friday. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that U.S. intelligence officials believe a drone plant in Russia’s Alabuga special economic zone could be operational early next year. […]
The West is anticipating a counteroffensive from Ukrainian forces this spring. To explore the changing dynamics of the war, NTD spoke with Ron Nehring, the former California Republican Party chairman and now the spokesperson for the organization Ukraine Strong.
Beijing is painting itself a peace broker between Russia and Ukraine. China’s foreign ministry is calling on the two nations to come to the negotiating table. But said Thursday, quote: “there is no panacea to resolve the crisis.”
In a rare gathering of European leaders, the primary agenda revolved around addressing Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine and holding them accountable for their actions. With more than 40 countries participating, a comprehensive assessment of losses and damages inflicted by Moscow’s forces has been initiated. Several leaders insisted on ensuring that Russia bears the financial responsibility […]
Ukrainian air defenses thwarted an intense Russian air attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, shooting down all 18 missiles aimed at the capital with the help of Western-supplied weapons, officials said. Loud explosions boomed over Kyiv as the nighttime attack combined Russian missiles launched from the air, sea, and land in an apparent attempt to overwhelm […]
The Chinese regime on Feb. 21 denied it’s providing military support to Russia. But Washington and European governments expressed concern over increased support from Beijing to Moscow. NTD talked to a China specialist who says the Ukraine war is just a part of the real battle for global domination: the conflict between the United States […]
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem joins Newsmakers to talk about her signing an executive order blocking her state from doing business with certain telecommunications companies owned or controlled by “evil foreign governments.” That includes those controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) talks about the House speaker appointing three hardline Republicans to […]
The government is announcing a support package for businesses to help them pay their energy bills this winter. But an industry body says it may not be enough. In Russia’s first mobilisation since World War II, President Vladimir Putin is calling up to 300,000 reservists to support his military campaign in Ukraine. NTD brings in some analysis […]
NUSA DUA, Indonesia—U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday he had discussed Russian aggression in Ukraine during more than five hours of talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in which he raised concerns over Beijing’s alignment with Moscow. The diplomats both described their first in-person discussions since October as “candid,” with the […]
As the cost of energy rises, so are concerns over the use of fossil fuels. But people still need to eat, heat, and get from a to b. One thinker, known for his approach to this dilemma, is Bjorn Lomborg. One of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people, he is also president of the think-tank […]
Some people in Taiwan are learning how to fire guns for the first time in their lives. That’s as they face growing anxiety over a possible Chinese invasion fuelled by the Ukraine war. NTD takes a closer look at how they’re learning to defend the island if it were to come under seige.
A war Russia expected to win in a few hours has lasted more than three months and enters its 100th day Friday. Ukrainian troops are holding out in a key city in Luhansk province that Moscow sees as its key target to take control of the Donbas region.
