The initial goal is to train 15,000 soldiers
Belarus Says Will Host Nearly 9,000 Russian Troops
The Belarusian Defense Ministry announced Sunday that nearly 9,000 Russian troops will be stationed in Belarus as part of a "regional grouping" to help protect the country's borders. "The first troop trains with Russian servicemen who are part of the [regional...
US Backs Sending International Force to Haiti
US, Canada sent armored vehicles
Sullivan Says Biden Will ‘Methodically’ Re-evaluate Relations With Saudi Arabia
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Sunday said that President Biden will "methodically" re-evaluate relations with Saudi Arabia in the wake of OPEC's decision to slash oil production by 2 million barrels per day. The Biden administration has vowed...
China’s Xi Warns Against Outside ‘Interference’ Over Taiwan
On Sunday, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against "interference" from outside forces on the issue of Taiwan during a speech opening the 20th National Congress for China's Communist Party. Xi's speech did not mark a change in policy for Taiwan, and he didn't...
Attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region Intensify
Ukrainian shelling targeted Russia's Belgorod region on Sunday, wounding three people, local authorities said. "Three members of the same family suffered wounds in the shelling in Belgorod. Two men with shrapnel wounds were taken to the hospital and a woman received...
White House Announces New $725 Million Arms Package for Ukraine
The Joe Biden administration will send $725 million in more weapons and other military equipment to Ukraine, the White House announced on Friday. The arms shipment is expected to contain munitions, including more rounds for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems...
Macron: France Won’t Respond to a Nuclear Strike on Ukraine With Nuclear Weapons
French President Emmanuel Macron answered questions about Paris’s nuclear weapons policy in a Wednesday television interview. He indicated that Moscow detonating a nuclear weapon in Ukraine would not cause Paris to use its nukes. Macron is facing criticism for his...
NATO Set To Kick Off Nuclear War Games on Monday
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is set to begin its annual military drills in preparation for nuclear war. American B-52 bombers will be joined by advanced aircraft from other alliance members as they simulate a war of annihilation with Russia. The war games,...
EU Warns West Will ‘Annihilate’ Russian Army If Moscow Uses Nukes
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell issued a threat against Russia on Thursday, warning that Western powers would "annihilate" the Russian army if Moscow uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine. "Putin is saying he is not bluffing. Well, he cannot afford bluffing, and it...