U.S. Reinstates Cuba Sanctions, Reversing Biden's Policies. Washington (diplomat.so) - The United States has reimposed financial restrictions on Cuban military- and government-linked entities, reversing recent moves to ease sanctions.

1 day ago · Washington (diplomat.so) - The U.S. Department of Defense is developing plans for a complete withdrawal of American forces from Syria, according to NBC News, citing two defense officials. The move follows discussions within the administration, with President Donald Trump and senior officials expressing interest in pulling troops out of the country.

Tel Aviv (diplomat.so) - Israeli authorities are probing the potential death of Yahya Sinwar, the top leader of Hamas, after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported a lack of communication from his high command for several days.

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Oct 6, 2024 · KYIV, Ukraine (diplomat.so) — Ukrainian forces reported shooting down a Russian fighter plane near the city of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk province on Saturday. Serhiy Horbunov, head of the Kostiantynivka Military Administration, confirmed the downing, which was reported by Ukraine's public broadcaster, Suspilne. Images shared from the scene showed the charred remains of the aircraft ...

Mar 12, 2024 · Moscow (diplomat.so) - Ukrainian forces launched a series of long-range drone attacks deep within Russia, targeting at least two oil facilities, as confirmed by Russian officials on Tuesday. These strikes, hitting eight regions of Russia, mark a significant escalation in Kyiv's utilization of drone technology and underscore the expanding capabilities of Ukrainian forces.

Tel Aviv (diplomat.so) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron and other Western leaders on Saturday for suggesting an arms embargo on Israel in response to its airstrikes against Hamas in Gaza.

Jan 19, 2024 · Washington (diplomat.so) - In a bold move, the Biden administration remains undeterred in pursuing its postwar vision for the Gaza Strip, despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejecting a key element of the plan— the establishment of a Palestinian state. The White House is also actively working towards brokering a normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, a ...

Mar 8, 2024 · Kyiv (diplomat.so) - The Ukrainian air force reported a series of successful engagements against Russian warplanes during a 12-day period in February. Operating both warplanes and ground-based air defenses, the Ukrainian forces claimed to have shot down an astonishing 13 Russian aircraft.