↑ Defense and Military Forces Why China, a One-Party State, Is Backing Elections in This Country - The vote in Myanmar, widely seen as a sham, is a bid for legitimacy by the military government. It is also a way for Beijing to exert its influence there.Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New US-Ukrainian Peace Plan - The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.Zelensky Opens Way to Demilitarized Zone in Eastern Ukraine to Reach Peace - The offer was the closest Mr. Zelensky has come to addressing the thorny territorial disputes in Donetsk that have repeatedly derailed peace talks.After the Assad Regime’s Fall, His Enforcers Are Lying Low and Living Large - A Times investigation into the whereabouts of top Syrian officials who fled after the regime’s fall shows many remain free — shielded by wealth and accommodating host nations.Ukraine Claims First Strike by Underwater Drone on Russian Submarine - As it tries to demonstrate its continuing ability to fight, Ukraine said it had used drones to inflict serious damage on a Russian Kilo-class submarine at a Black Sea port.U.S. Military Plane and JetBlue Flight Nearly Collided Over Caribbean, Radio Traffic Shows - The Air Force refueling tanker was flying without its location transponder activated and could not be detected by air traffic control.Zelensky Offers Compromise Before Latest Round of Peace Plan Talks - Ukraine’s president is meeting with U.S. negotiators on the latest plans to try end the war with Russia. He said he would give up hopes of joining NATO, at least for now, if he got strong security guarantees.AfD Pushes to Publish German Information That Officials Say May Help Russia - Opponents of AfD lawmakers say that their push to publish sensitive details about national security could benefit Russian military planning.Israel Says It Killed Senior Hamas Commander, Despite Cease-Fire - Hamas said the attack on Saturday was a breach of the truce. The militant group did not comment on Israel’s claim to have killed one of its members.Thailand Says Trump Call About Cambodia Conflict Is Set for Friday - President Trump’s planned intervention comes as the hostilities entered their fifth day and appeared to escalate, and while Thailand moves toward early elections.