Trump praises Maduro's decision to surrender

US President Donald Trump said he believes Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro's decision to voluntarily surrender was the right one, as US special forces acted "very violently" during the operation.

Alaudinov: five soldiers from “Akhmat-Chechnya” surrendered near Kursk

The commander of the "Akhmat" special forces, deputy chief of the Main Military-Political Directorate of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Apty Alaudinov, reported on five servicemen who surrendered during the fighting in the Kursk region.

Europe's Defense Official Says 'There Are Western Special Forces in Ukraine'

Remarks of French President Emmanuel Macron on a possible deployment of Western troops to Ukraine were aimed at creating deterrence and ambiguity toward Russia, and "everyone knows" that Western special forces are in Ukraine, an unnamed senior European defense official told Financial Times on Tuesday.

Regular Units for Use of Drones Created in Russian Armed Forces

Regular units for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been created in the Russian Armed Forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.

Russian military says destroyed four Ukrainian vessels

Russia's military, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said early on Wednesday that one of its aircraft had destroyed four rapid Ukrainian vessels carrying up to 50 paratroops in an operation on the Black Sea.

Belarus was ready to send military brigade to Russia amid attempted mutiny — Lukashenko

Belarus was ready to send its military brigade to Russia, if necessary, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday.

Kremlin On Russias Possible Appeal To UNSC On Nord Stream: Necessary To Systematize Data

It is necessary to first systematize all data concerning the sabotage at the Nord Stream gas pipelines, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, commenting on a possibility of Russia turning to the UN Security Council over the matter.

"First, it is necessary to systematize data, this methodology and collection of such information  is a very sensitive area," Peskov told reporters.

Russia Claims Full Control of Southern Ukrainian City of Kherson - Tasnim News Agency

 Russia’s Defense Ministry said its troops have taken control of Ukraine’s southern region of Kherson as the Russian military campaign enters its 20th day.

Guinean special forces claim to have arrested President Condé • FRANCE 24

 

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Turkey Sends "Special Forces" for Next Stage of Afrin Aggression

Turkey on Monday deployed police special forces to Afrin for a “new battle” in its five-week incursion into the Syrian northwestern region.

Duterte expels US advisers from southern Philippines

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday escalated his feud with the United States, ordering all American special forces out of the country's south where they have been advising local forces fighting Muslim extremists.

Syria: Presence of French and German special forces is overt aggression

The Syrian government has accused Germany and France of 'blatant interference' in its affairs by allegedly deploying special forces in its territory.

New Libya Government Creates "Presidential Guard"

Libya's government of national unity on Tuesday announced the creation of a new military force to protect government buildings, border posts, vital installations and VIPs, a statement said.

Syria Blasts Norway Statements on Sending Soldiers to Train "Good Terrorists"

Syria denounced the statements made on Monday by the Norwegian Prime Minister on her country’s intention to send 60 special forces soldiers to train what she called “Syrian fighters” under the pretext of fighting ISIL.

Report: 150 US Soldiers, Officers Arrive in Syria’s Hasaka Province. The deployment will increase the US forces in Syria to about 300.

The US army has sent tens of military servicemen, including officers, to the Eastern part of Hasaka province today, media reports said.

Iran sends special forces to Syria as 'advisors'

Iran has sent troops from its special 65th brigade unit to Syria on an "advisory mission" the Iranian Tasnim News Agency reported Monday.

French Forces Arrive in Libya to Support Haftar in Benghazi

Special French Commando forces arrived in Benghazi, Libya, to support Brigadier General Khalifa Haftar and to provide support for military operations in the city, informed Libyan security sources confirmed.

Vienna to have strong police presence during New Year Eve celebrations

The Austrian capital is to witness a sizeable police presence during New Year's Eve celebrations in light of recent warnings over potential terror threats.

Belgium arrests new suspect in Paris attacks

Belgian police conducted a new raid Sunday night in the center of Brussels and a person allegedly related to the Paris attacks was arrested, local media reported.

'Around 100' US special ops forces to deploy to Iraq to combat ISIS (Official)

The United States is sending about 100 commandos to Iraq to fight ISIS in that country and across the border in Syria, a US military spokesman said Wednesday.