Kurt Steffens
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China Sells Fighter Jet to Libya in $4 Billion Deal, Two Days After Libyan Army Chief’s Death
The JF-17 Thunder, a multi-role fighter jet co-developed by China and Pakistan, is rapidly gaining…
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Putin’s Ex-Defense Chief Suddenly Dies on Christmas Day After Being Fired, Russian State Media Says
Yuri Sadovenko, the former Russian deputy defence minister, has died suddenly on Christmas Day at…
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European People’s Party Calls for German Troops in Ukraine Under EU Flag
Manfred Weber, leader of the European People’s Party (EPP), has proposed deploying German soldiers under…
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Ukraine Sentences Russian Soldiers to Life and 12 Years for Civilian War Crimes
A district court in Ukraine’s Mykolaiv region has handed down significant verdicts against two Russian…
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4 Russian Soldiers Sentenced for Killing Texan Pro-Kremlin Fighter
A military court in the Russian-occupied region of Ukraine has sentenced four soldiers to prison…
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Putin Told Bush That Ukraine Was ‘Part of Russia’ in 2001, According to Declassified US Government Records
Russian President Vladimir Putin told then-President George W. Bush that Ukraine was “part of Russia”…
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Russia Launches Coordinated Attacks on Ukrainian Ports and Rail Lines — Ukraine Officials Say
Russia launched a large-scale overnight assault targeting Ukraine’s logistical backbone, damaging foreign-flagged vessels in southern…
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Putin Indicates Russia May Accept Territory Swap in Ukraine Deal, Kommersant Reports
President Vladimir Putin signaled to a group of top Russian business leaders that Moscow could…
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China Sanctions 20 U.S. Defense Firms and 10 Executives Over Taiwan Arms Sales
Beijing has imposed sanctions on 20 U.S. defense companies and 10 executives in response to…
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Japan Plans Largest-Ever Initial Budget at 122.3 Trillion Yen for Fiscal 2026
Japan’s cabinet has approved a record-high initial budget of 122.3 trillion yen (about $785 billion) for the fiscal…
About Author
Zane Clark
Zane Clark is a writer whose interest in national affairs began at age 11, during a birthday ride in a 1966 Piper 180C that sparked an early curiosity about history and current events. That first moment of perspective grew into a lasting fascination with the people, conflicts, and decisions influencing the nation’s direction. Today, Zane brings clear, informed storytelling to Altitude Post, covering everything from major events to the individuals helping shape the country’s future. When he’s not writing, he’s researching history, following current developments, spotting aircraft, attending airshows or exploring the stories behind the headlines.
