Earlier delivery comes as the Russian spring offensive draws near. The Defense Department announced this week that Abram tanks and Patriot missile systems for Ukraine are on track…
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Presidents Xi and Putin Meeting in Moscow This Week
They are calling themselves “good neighbors and reliable partners.” Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Monday for a state visit with Russian President Vladimir Putin with…
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International Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Russian President
The forced deportation of Ukrainian children is a “war crime.“ United Nations investigators have determined that the forced deportation of Ukrainian children by Russia qualifies as a war…
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Russia Attempting to Recover Downed U.S. Drone
Jets from the UK and Germany are keeping watch. The Pentagon released footage that depicts a portion of the encounter on Tuesday when two Russian fighter jet pilots…
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Pentagon Pressed to Send F-16s to Ukraine
Group of senators states the conflict is now at a “critical juncture.” A bipartisan group of eight senators sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urging…
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Secretary Blinken Traveling to Africa
He is working to revitalize relations. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling this week to Ethiopia and Niger with the goal of bolstering relations with countries in…
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Russian Jet Forces Down U.S. Drone
Official says such actions “could lead to miscalculation and unintended escalation.“ A U.S. Air Force drone was intercepted and forced down over the Black Sea by a Russian…
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Annual Intelligence Threat Assessment Released
Major threats include China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, international economies, and health and food security. Hearings are being held Wednesday before the Senate Intelligence Committee and Thursday before…
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Senate Minority Leader Supports Increased Defense Spending
He responds to some members of Congress suggesting that cuts be made. Senator Mitch McConnell, the chamber’s minority leader, said that there ought to be increases in America’s…
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Secretary of State Meets Briefly with Russian Counterpart
Both were attending the G-20 summit in India. On the sidelines of the G-20 meeting, Secretary of State Antony Blinken had the opportunity for a brief face-to-face meeting…
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