The Polish government has rebuffed an offer from Germany to deploy Patriot air defense missiles to Poland by suggesting that they should be sent to Ukraine instead, which would significantly escalate NATO involvement in the war with Russia. Sending the Patriots to...
US Military Set to Return to Subic Bay, Philippines to Counter China
The US will likely return to Subic Bay, Philippines, 30 years after closing what was once the largest US military base in Asia, Kyodo News reported on Thursday. The US is planning to build new military facilities in the Philippines as part of its effort to confront...
Still No Sign of Peace Talks Despite Increase in US-Russia Dialogue
Despite the increase in dialogue between the US and Russia and a shift in messaging from the Biden administration, there's still no sign of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Russia has continued its heavy strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, and the...
Pentagon Says Turkish Airstrikes in Syria Threaten Safety of US Troops
The Pentagon said Wednesday that Turkish airstrikes against Kurdish militants in northeast Syria threaten the safety of US troops in the region as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed the operation will continue. "Recent air strikes in Syria directly...
EU Parliament Labels Russia as ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’
The European Union's parliament on Wednesday voted to label Russia as a "state sponsor of terrorism" in a symbolic move as the EU has no legal framework for the label. The resolution passed in a vote of 494-58, with 44 members not voting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
Bipartisan Group of Senators Press Pentagon to Give Ukraine Advanced Drones
A group of bipartisan senators is urging the Biden administration to provide Ukraine with advanced MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones that would give Kyiv longer-range capability. The Biden administration has been hesitant to send the drones due to the risk of escalation with...
Russian Strikes on Energy Infrastructure Leave Most of Ukraine Without Power
Russian missiles pounded energy infrastructure across Ukraine again on Wednesday, leaving most Ukrainians without power, according to the country's Energy Ministry. "Today's missile attack led to a temporary blackout of all nuclear, most thermal, and hydroelectric...
US Announces $400 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine
The Pentagon announced on Wednesday a new $400 million weapons package for Ukraine, marking the 26th drawdown of equipment from US military stockpiles for the Ukrainians. The package includes heavy machine guns meant to counter drones, ammunition for High Mobility...
White House Says Turkey Has ‘Right to Defend Themselves’ From Kurds
The White House said Tuesday that Turkey has the "right to defend themselves" from Kurdish militant groups in northern Syria and Iraq following massive Turkish airstrikes in the region. "Turkey does continue to suffer a legitimate terrorist threat, particularly to...
CIA Aims to Recruit Russians Unhappy With the War in Ukraine
The CIA's deputy director of intelligence made his first public appearance this week and used the opportunity to say the agency is looking to recruit Russians who are unhappy with the war in Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal Reported Tuesday. David Marlowe, who took...