Ukraine’s Energy Crisis Tests U.S. Resolve on Russia
Russian strikes crippled Ukrainian energy infrastructure as disputes over intelligence, air defenses and sanctions put Washington’s support under fresh scrutiny.
Starshield Dispute Tests U.S. Leverage in Ukraine
Ukraine says Starshield service remains constrained as Taiwan reports Chinese maritime pressure and the EU demands action over settler attacks in the West Bank.
Trump Waives Graham Act Russia Sanctions
Trump suspended nearly every Russia-related provision of a law passed by Congress, citing peace negotiations and invoking waiver authority written into the statute.
Ukraine Challenges U.S. Russia Policy as Iran Claims Mine Strike
Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized a pause in Russia sanctions, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guard made an unverified claim of a mine strike on a supertanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Suspends Enforcement of Russia Sanctions Law
An open-ended waiver leaves a bipartisan sanctions law on the books but gives the White House control over when its main penalties take effect.
Pentagon’s Missile Defense Warning Puts Readiness Back in Focus
Gen. Randy George warned in late December that Army stocks of THAAD and Patriot missile interceptors could remain strategically low until 2030. Officials cited transfers to Ukraine, defense of Israel,…
Questions Grow Over U.S. Warning Gap Before Kyiv Strikes
Multiple sources told CBS News that the United States may have withheld an early warning before Russian strikes, while Ukrainian officials said they received no advance notice and disputed the…
Starlink Disruptions Expose Ukraine’s Dependence on U.S. Support
Ukrainian units report brief Starlink signal losses as Kyiv seeks answers, amid Russian strikes, an uncertain energy truce and rising costs from the Iran war.
Secret Service Expands Drone Defenses as Threats Rise
The Secret Service is developing offensive and defensive drone capabilities through a multimillion-dollar program led by Deputy Director Matthew Quinn. The agency says it is planning ahead because drone technology…