North America
US Secretary of Defense Hegseth’s European Debut
On Feb. 12, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made his European debut by making questionable comments about Ukraine’s borders and the country’s potential NATO membership.
North Korean Troops Join Russian Forces: What Does This Mean for the United States?
In October 2024, North Korea sent troops to Russia to aid its war efforts against Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the Russo-Ukrainian War. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the conflict has attracted substantial international attention, with the US emerging as one of Ukraine’s primary supporters. The involvement of North Korean troops could signal a major shift in Moscow’s strategy in the war.
Biden Visits Ukraine As Tensions With Russia and China Rise
US President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Monday to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, almost one year after Russia’s expanded invasion against the country was launched.
Russian Businessman Confesses Country’s Involvement in US Midterm Elections
Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, seemingly admitted to interfering in the US midterm elections.
Biden Asserts Putin’s Threats Risk Nuclear Armageddon
President Joe Biden warned of the risk of nuclear armageddon during an Oct. 6 Democratic fundraiser in New York in light of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threats to utilize nuclear weapons as Russia loses ground in its invasion of Ukraine.