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Putin says he supports US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but the terms need to be worked out, and he emphasized that it should pave the way to lasting peace. “So the idea itself is correct, and...

Turkish submarine test-fires ‘Atmaca’ anti-ship missile

ISTANBUL — The Turkish Navy has conducted a successful firing test of the submarine-launched variant of the Atmaca anti-ship missile, according to Haluk Görgün, head of the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB). The test took place on March 12, 2025, from the...

US, allies rush to refit their big guns with GPS protections

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The war in Ukraine has jump-started a scramble to fortify artillery systems against GPS jamming and spoofing, with a technology previously used primarily on airborne platforms playing a key role. The rush to inject new defenses into cannon and...

Poland’s president calls on US to place nuclear weapons in his country

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s President Andrzej Duda again called on the United States to deploy nuclear weapons to Poland as a deterrent to Russia, the latest indication that the frontline NATO nation is increasingly considering nuclear protection as fears of Russia...