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Ukraine war becomes a testing ground for drones that can evade jamming systems
Russia and Ukraine are turning to fibre-optic drones in an effort to get around drone jamming. Experts say the technology could have far-reaching implications beyond the war zone because drone jammers are one of the few tools security agencies can use to bring down rogue or suspicious drones.
Facing exhaustion and North Korean troops, Ukraine's soldiers say the war needs to end
Soldiers fighting for Ukraine describe facing relentless waves of determined North Korean troops, Russian units with improved tactics, and Ukraine’s own struggles with exhaustion and sinking morale.
CBC in Ukraine
Ukrainians are skeptical Trump can quickly end the war, but some wish he would
Donald Trump, who will be sworn into office on Monday, has vowed to quickly end the war in Ukraine. But Ukrainians are facing uncertainty and a mix of feelings about the new U.S. president.
Kyiv and Seoul look to 2 captured North Korean soldiers as potential source for valuable intelligence
Two North Korean soldiers are in custody in Kyiv, bandaged up and under interrogation, after being wounded on the battlefield in Kursk, Russia, over the weekend. Officials in Kyiv and Seoul are hoping they can provide valuable information into a secretive country's military operations.
Analysis
Russian-linked ships are suspected of sabotage in the Baltic Sea. Some say it may be just the beginning
Nations on the Baltic Sea, along with NATO, have stepped up security after a third incident of suspected sabotage to underwater infrastructure in a month.
In marathon press conference, Putin says he is ready to meet Trump and is open to negotiations on Ukraine
During a carefully choreographed annual press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about Ukraine, Syria and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump.
Pressure mounts on Ukraine soldiers fighting to hold Kursk as Russia races to take it back
Ukraine troops in Kursk have been told to keep holding the line as they believe Russia is preparing to take back the territory before U.S. president-elect Donald Trump takes office in the new year.
Analysis
Russia is protecting Syria's former strongman. But it's also talking to the rebels who ousted him
The collapse of Bashar Al-Assad's regime is a blow to Russia, which has supported him for the last decade. But political analysts say the Russians may find a way to work with the rebel forces that unseated the Syrian dictator.
Russian troops closing in on a Ukrainian power plant, but it's already been 'cannibalized' by crews
Ukraine's energy grid has undergone 11 major attacks since March, and one thermal power plant was deconstructed before Russian forces moved in.
Analysis
The ruble is down, the price of potatoes is up. But is Russia's economy really in trouble?
Russia's economy has been able to steer through the sanctions and continues to hike military spending.