Reuters reports unnamed officials in the Biden administration say a new $1 billion weapons package is waiting for the president’s signature. The next arms transfer will be the 18th since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. President Joe Biden will use the Presidential...
China Threatens ‘Real War at Any Time,’ Cuts Climate and Military Talks with US
A Chinese military official warned that a "real war" with Taiwan could break out anytime. Beijing announced additional actions to punish Taiwan and the US in response to Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei. The Chinese...
White House Approves 16th Weapons Transfer to Ukraine, Total Security Aid Now Over $8 Billion
The White House announced a $270 million weapons package Kiev on Friday. The latest transfer will send four additional High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS and drones to Ukraine. The additional four HIMARS brings the total number the US has committed to...
Zelensky Rejects Any Ceasefire With Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia would capitalize on any ceasefire to give its troops rest and to re-equip its military. He claimed that a break in fighting would prolong the war. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Zelensky said,...
At G20 Summit, Washington and Moscow Trade Blame for Diplomatic Freeze
Secretary of State Antony Blinken used his platform at the Group of Twenty (G20) summit to accuse Russia of having no interest in negotiations. Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow believes Washington is at fault for the frozen relationship. In Bali,...
UN: Ukrainian, Russian Forces Use Civilians as Human Shields
The United Nations says Kiev’s and Moscow’s soldiers used elderly and disabled civilians as human shields. In one situation, Ukrainian soldiers hid in a nursing home, provoking an attack that killed dozens of residents. The report by the UN Office of the High...
Belarus Says Intercepts Missiles Fired By Ukraine Targeting Its Military Facilities
President Alexander Lukashenko said Ukraine attacked Belarus, but its air defenses foiled Kiev’s missile strike. He did not provide evidence for his assertion and indicated Belarus would not have a military response. Speaking at an Independence Day event on Saturday,...
Biden Will Use European Tour To Step Up Western Pressure on China
This week, President Joe Biden is traveling to Europe for meetings with NATO and Group of Seven (G7) leaders. The White House has plans to use the summits to increase Western pressure on China. Biden is currently in the German Alps on the first leg of his trip. On...
CIA, European Commandos Operating on the Ground in Ukraine: NYT
The New York Times reports CIA officers are in Kiev to pass intelligence to Ukrainian officials, and special operations forces from several allied countries are training Ukrainian troops near the battlefield. The covert operations in Ukraine are a part of a...
Ukraine Parliament Passes New Laws Seeking To Purge Russian Culture
Ukraine’s Parliament passed two bills that will restrict Russian music and books. If President Volodymyr Zelensky signs the legislation, it will be a significant step forward in Kiev’s attempt to purge the Russian culture. The first bill will place heavy restrictions...