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U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Budapest, Hungary, on April 7, 2026.
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JD Vance brags about halting Ukraine aid — sources say he's not just talking, he's driving policy

by Tim Zadorozhnyy

U.S. Vice President JD Vance in April openly praised the Trump administration's decision to halt direct U.S. weapons transfers to Ukraine — a statement that drew criticism and highlighted his skepticism toward Kyiv. "It's one of the things I'm proudest… we've told Europe that if you want to buy weapons, you can, but the U.S. is not buying weapons and sending them to Ukraine anymore," Vance said at a Turning Point event. His comments immediately drew backlash, coming at a time when Russia conti

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Russia has a new missile — here's what we know about the S-71K

Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR),has revealed details of a new Russian air-launched cruise missile, the S-71K "Kovyor," offering a closer look at its design and production. On its War&Sanctions portal, the agency published a 3D model of the missile, along with a breakdown of its components. Two major takeaways are the missile's reliance on foreign-made electronics and its relatively simple construction. According to HUR, the missile was developed by Russia's United Aircraft Corporation an

A 3D model of a new Russian air-launched cruise missile, the S-71K "Kovyor".

Ukraine war latest: Russia's Tuapse oil refinery disaster deepens after new drone strike

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