Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a new warning to European countries over Ukraine peace talks.

Russian president Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine’s European allies of sabotaging US-led efforts to end the war that have gained momentum in recent weeks.

"Russia's armed forces are confidently holding the initiative and continue to carry out the operation's tasks. Russian forces are advancing on practically all directions."

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that he did not see the second strike on an alleged drug boat aimed at survivors of the initial U.S. attack.

WASHINGTON, Dec 1 (Reuters) - The White House said on Monday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized an admiral to conduct multiple strikes that killed 11 people on a vessel from Venezuela alle...

The White House is defending a U.S. admiral's decision to launch strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel in September, saying he had Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's authorization.