The department takes action to disrupt revenue generation and sanction evasions. The Treasury Department sanctioned 24 entities linked to Belarusian defense programs, cutting off U.S. finances from 19…
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Pentagon Announces U.S. Complete Withdrawal from Niger
The departure from the West African nation was accomplished a month ahead of schedule. U.S. forces have completed their total withdrawal from Niger a month ahead of schedule,…
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President and Vice President Greet Americans Freed From Russia
Journalist Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan were among the Americans released. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed former Marine Paul Whelan, Wall…
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Defense Department Announces 20th Drawdown for Ukraine Aid
The package totals $1.7 billion in weapons for Ukraine’s defense. The Department of Defense (DoD) announced that more weapons have been approved to send to Ukrainian defense forces,…
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Ukrainian Students Visit Pentagon for Internship Program
Deputy Assistant Secretary Cooper spends time with the students and encourages them to advocate for their nation. A group of Ukrainian university students visited the Pentagon recently to…
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Energy Department Requests Proposals for Domestic Uranium Sourcing
Energy secretary seeks alternatives after administration bans Russian uranium. The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a request for proposals, asking for input from members of the nuclear energy…
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Legislators Urge Secretary Austin to Expand Ukrainian F-16 Training
They say there will be too few pilots to fly total transferred aircraft. A group of 15 members of the House of Representatives wrote a letter to Defense…
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Treasury Places Additional Russian Sanctions
Over 300 individuals and entities related to the Russian military industry were targeted ahead of the G7 summit. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen announced over 300 sanctions…
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President to Promote Loans for Ukraine War Effort at G7
Up to $50 billion in loans could be provided from the interest on frozen Russian assets. President Biden is expected to propose a plan to the Group of…
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Ukraine Uses U.S. Weapons in Strike on Russian Terrority
National Security Advisor says the weapons “have made a difference.” Ukrainian defense official Yehor Cherniev confirmed the first attack on Russian territory since President Biden authorized the use…
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