US allows Venezuela to fund legal defense for Maduro, his wife

US authorities have allowed the Venezuelan government to pay for legal services for President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, according to a document posted in the database of the federal court for the Southern District of New York.

Ukrainian forces withdraw from part of strategic town in eastern Donetsk region

The Ukrainian military announced on Thursday that its forces had withdrawn from part of Chasiv Yar in the eastern Donetsk region, a day after Russia claimed control over a district of the strategic town. Russian troops have been steadily advancing in the Donetsk region for several weeks.

Kyiv's top general says fighting in east Ukraine worsens

Fighting in eastern Ukraine has worsened and Kyiv's troops have fallen back to new positions in at least three places along the front, Ukraine's top general said today.

Russia not attacking anyone, it defends itself, its people, its future — Putin

 Russia is not attacking anyone, it is defending itself, its people and its future, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with Tucker Carlson published on the US journalist’s website.

Russia and Saudi Arabia Agree to Boost Defense Cooperation

Russia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to strengthen defense cooperation so that it is aimed at supporting the common interests of the two countries, according to a joint statement published on the Kremlin's website. 

U.S., South Korea reach agreement on defense cost-sharing - Global Times

The United States and South Korea reached an agreement on defense cost-sharing with increased contribution from South Korea, U.S. State Department said on Sunday.