Biden Says No Change in Strategic Ambiguity Policy for Taiwan Ultra-hawks in Congress want Biden to commit to going to war with China if it invades Taiwan
At Tokyo Summit, Quad Leaders Announce New Initiatives to Counter China The Quad launched a new maritime security initiative and pledged $50 billion for infrastructure projects
Russia, China Hold Joint Air Patrol in East Asia as Biden Wraps Up Visit to Region The patrol marked the first joint military exercise between the two countries since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24
Sweden, Finland Sending Delegations to Turkey to Discuss NATO Bids Turkey opposes their NATO memberships over alleged support for the PKK
US Mulls Sanctioning Countries That are Buying Russian Oil The move would be a major escalation in the US sanctions campaign
Iran’s President Says Slain IRGC Colonel Will Be ‘Avenged’ Nobody has taken responsibility for the killing, but Israel is suspected
Biden Launches Asia-Pacific Economic Framework Meant to Counter China The plan is meant to foster economic cooperation, but the details are not clear at this point
US Considering Sending Special Operations Forces to Guard Kyiv Embassy US Marines typically protect diplomatic facilities, but currently only State Department security officials are guarding the Kyiv embassy
Lloyd Austin Says Ukraine to Get Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles from Denmark A Ukrainian official said the US is working on plans to sink the Russian Black Sea fleet
Biden Says US Military Would Defend Taiwan, White House Walks It Back The president made the comments during a high-profile visit to Japan, drawing the ire of Beijing