NATO Commanders to Draw Up Plans for New Battlegroups in Eastern Europe Lloyd Austin met with other NATO defense ministers Wednesday to discuss expanding the alliance's presence in the region
Kremlin Says Recognition of Donbas Not in Line With Minsk Agreements Russia's State Duma asked Putin to recognize the breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine
Iran Says Nuclear Deal ‘Closer Than Ever,’ But US Must Be ‘Realistic’ France is warning Iran it must accept a deal or face 'serious crisis'
Russia’s Duma Asks Putin to Recognize Eastern Ukraine’s Breakaway Republics Putin signaled he doesn't plan on recognizing the republics anytime soon
Putin Says Russia Doesn’t Want War, Ready to Continue Negotiations Biden reaffirmed that the US and NATO won't deploy missiles to Ukraine
Anonymous US Intelligence Officials Claim News Site Zero Hedge Is ‘Amplifying’ Russian Propaganda Zero Hedge rejected the accusation, says it has never worked with Russia
In Bahrain, Israel’s Bennett Stresses Cooperation Against Iran Since normalization, Israel and Bahrain have taken steps to forge military ties
Israel Sends Diplomats to Sidelines of Iran Nuclear Deal Talks in Vienna Israel has been outspoken in its opposition to the talks
Report: Israel Lobbying Biden to Redesignate Yemen’s Houthis as Terrorists at UAE’s Behest Aid groups warn the designation would push more Yemenis into starvation
Russia Announces Withdrawal of Troops Near Ukraine as Drills Conclude The Russian Defense Ministry said the troops are returning to their permanent bases as drills conclude
