A U.S. Army soldier involved in the daring operation and capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been arrested on charges of allegedly using classified information to place a bet on the deposed leader’s removal from office — a move that won him more than $400,000, authorities said. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, allegedly wagered […]
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Seven US service members injured in Venezuela raid to capture Maduro, official says
Seven U.S. service members were injured in the Venezuela operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, a War Department official told Fox News Digital Tuesday. Five service members already have returned to duty and two are still recovering from the operation. “They are receiving excellent medical care and are well on their way to recovery,” the official […]
Switzerland imposes 4-year asset freeze linked to Maduro, associates following Venezuelan leader’s capture
Switzerland announced Monday that it has frozen assets held in the country tied to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his associates following the U.S. capture of the leader in Caracas. “On 5 January 2026, the Federal Council decided to freeze any assets held in Switzerland by Nicolás Maduro and other persons associated with him with […]
The Briefing: How Capitol Hill reacted to news of Nicolás Maduro’s capture
It is the perpetual question in Congress. Was the Speaker briefed? When will they give you a briefing? I don’t know anything about that because I haven’t been briefed yet. DEFIANT MADURO DECLARES HE IS A ‘PRISONER OF WAR’ IN FIRST US COURT APPEARANCE A Congressional “briefing” is supposed to shed light on unanswered questions. […]
Putin claims Russian capture of Pokrovsk, Vovchansk as Kyiv warns of Kremlin propaganda blitz amid peace talks
“All of this is done exclusively for Western audiences and to raise the stakes in diplomacy,” said Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they can be taken, […]
Ukraine confirms capture of 2 Togolese nationals fighting for Russia
Ukraine has captured two Togolese nationals who were fighting alongside Russian forces, a Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent on April 3. Petro Yatsenko, spokesperson for the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, said the two individuals are in Ukrainian custody. Togo’s Foreign Ministry earlier said the detainees had been misled into […]
Ukraine war latest: Russia claims capture of Sumy Oblast village, Ukraine denies
Key developments on April 7: Russia claims capture of Sumy Oblast village, Ukraine calls it “disinformation campaign” Russian forces push to secure ground west of Oskil River in Kupiansk sector, Ukraine says Over 77,000 Russian targets hit, destroyed in March using drones, Ukraine’s commander says Indian component found in Russian weapon for first time, Ukraine’s […]
Ukrainian paratroopers capture 27 Russian soldiers in Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian paratroopers and other units captured 27 Russian service members during hostilities in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, the Airborne Assault Troops’ press service said on Jan. 16. “Among them are officers, sergeants, and privates from motorized rifle units, Marines, airborne troops, and other units, coming from various Russian regions and the occupied city of Sevastopol,” the […]