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What's Putin thinking? Tough to know for nuclear analysts

Trying to figure out what Russian President Vladimir Putin is thinking is tough for Kremlin watchers who want to know whether he is bluffing with his nuclear threats

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

Marking 75 years, the CIA opens a new museum and launches a podcast

The CIA rarely seeks publicity, but has opened up a bit as it marks its anniversary. Director William Burns told the inaugural podcast that he wanted to "demystify" some of the agency's work.

WEKU · Sep 26, 2022

CIA unveils model of al-Qaida leader al-Zawahri's hideout

The CIA has revealed the scale model of the safe house where it found and killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri in Afghanistan

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022

Why is Taiwan now so important to US politicians?

US House Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan visit led to a crisis between the US and China; now more US officials are visiting.

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2022

Vladimir Putin suffers 'night health scare after complaining of severe nausea'

The claim is the latest saga in the ongoing conjecture over the Russian leader's health, with many experts speculating he could be 'seriously ill'

Daily Mirror · Jul 30, 2022

At 75, the CIA is back where it started - countering the Kremlin

As the CIA's marks its 75th anniversary, Russia's war in Ukraine is giving the spy agency a new direction after dark periods during the U.S. conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

WEKU · Jul 26, 2022

Vladimir Putin had doctors rush to his bedside after complaining of ‘severe nausea’, report says

Medical emergency lasted for about three hours and doctors left after his condition improved

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Final Journey Of Russian Armored Vehicle Before Ukrainian Missile Strikes

A Russian armored vehicle departed for what turned out to be its ‘final journey’, right before it got destroyed by Ukrainian forces.

Zenger · Jul 25, 2022

Guardsmen Take Part In Combat Exercises With MT-12 Anti-Tank Guns

Ukrainian Guardsmen took part in combat exercises with MT-12 anti-tank guns, as can be seen from these images.

Zenger · Jul 25, 2022

Defending Troops Knock Russian Orlan-10 Drone Out Of Ukrainian Sky

It has long been rumored in Western media that President Putin, 69, has been suffering from ill health, possibly cancer.

Zenger · Jul 25, 2022