Putin: US Uses Cluster Munitions by ‘Ukrainian Proxy’ Despite Calling It a Crime

While the United States often call the use of cluster munitions a crime, they essentially use these weapons themselves in Ukraine, albeit by using the Ukrainian forces as a proxy, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko.

Russia Declares 2 Employees of US Embassy Personae Non Gratae

 Russia declared two employees of the embassy of the United States in Moscow personae non gratae on Thursday, and they have to leave the country within seven days, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

US Department of Defense to Deploy Team in Ukraine for Aid Oversight

The US Department of Defense is set to establish a dedicated team in Ukraine to oversee American aid provided to Kiev, CNN reported.

US may supply long-range missiles armed with cluster bombs to Ukraine — Reuters -TASS

The US administration is close to approving the shipment of long-range missiles packed with cluster bombs to Ukraine, Reuters reported citing sources.

Biden administration clears path to transfer $6bn in Iranian assets

The administration of United States President Joe Biden has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6bn in frozen Iranian money from South Korea to Qatar without fear of sanctions.

US to Send More Cluster Munitions to Ukraine in Near Future

The United States is going to send another batch of cluster munitions to Ukraine in the near future to support Kiev's counteroffensive attempt, US news outlet reported on Thursday, citing unnamed US officials.

Russia says US supply of depleted uranium ammunition to Ukraine ‘a criminal act’

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Thursday that the US supply of depleted uranium weapons to Ukraine was "a criminal act", the state TASS news agency reported.

Russia to Analyze, Monitor Situation With Armenian-US Drills – Kremlin

Yerevan’s plans to hold joint Armenian-US military drills causes suspicion, especially in the current situation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow will analyze this information and monitor developments.

Global Times: China may use force in response to US military aid to Taiwan

China is extremely dissatisfied with the US decision to supply Taiwan with equipment for F-16 fighters in the amount of $500 million. China's response may go beyond mere statements.

US approves first arms to Taiwan under foreign aid program

President Joe Biden’s administration has for the first time approved direct US military aid to Taiwan under an as-sistance program aimed at foreign governments, officials said Wednesday, as worries grow over China.

Biden: US trying to ascertain how Prigozhin’s plane was downed

US President Joe Biden on Friday said American officials were trying to determine precisely how Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s plane was brought down in Russia, leaving no survivors.

Iran Backs Syria’s Demand for Withdrawal of All Illegal Foreign Forces

Iran reiterated support for the Syrian government’s demand for the complete withdrawal of “all illegal foreign military forces” from the war-torn country.

Japan, US, Australia to Conduct Joint Naval Drills in South China Sea

Japan, the United States and Australia will conduct joint naval exercises in the South China Sea on August 23, a Japanese news agency reported on Friday, citing sources.

North Korea scrambles jets after US spy aircraft approached its economic zone

North Korea’s military said it had scrambled jets after a US reconnaissance aircraft intruded into its economic zone off its east coast, state news agency KCNA reported on Friday.

US gives approval for Netherlands to deliver F-16s to Ukraine, says Dutch defence minister

The US has given its approval for the Netherlands to deliver F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the Dutch defence minister said Friday, in a major gain for Kyiv even though the planes won’t have an immediate impact on the almost 18-month war against Russia.

N. Korea says US soldier Travis King seeking refuge from racial discrimination

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Wednesday said Travis King, the U.S. soldier who crossed the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) into the country last month, has admitted that he "illegally intruded" due to "inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination within the U.S. Army," state agency KCNA reported.

UN, Red Cross ignore daily reports of Ukraine’s violations of humanitarian law

Every day Russia submits information to the UN and the Red Cross about Ukraine's non-compliance with humanitarian law, but these reports are ignored, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu told the 11th Moscow Conference on International Security.

China condemns visit of 'troublemaker' Taiwan VP to US

China's foreign ministry on Sunday condemned a brief U.S. visit by Taiwan Vice President William Lai, saying he is a separatist and "troublemaker through and through".

Senior Iranian lawmaker urges US, Türkiye to end 'occupation' of Syria

A senior Iranian lawmaker said on Wednesday that Iran rejected all violations of Syria's sovereignty, urging the United States and Türkiye to end their "occupation" of Syrian land.

Cypriot Foreign Ministry Condemns Visit Of US Congressman To Northern Cyprus

The Cypriot Foreign Ministry condemned the "illegal" visit of US Congressman Pete Sessions to the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on a direct flight from Turkey.