Ukraine Says It Needs $1 Billion to Quickly Repair Energy Infrastructure
Russian strikes have left millions of Ukrainians without power and heat
China Discussed How to ‘Properly’ Handle Taiwan Differences With US Officials
Officials from the State Department and NSC were in China for talks
Zelensky Asks G7 For Natural Gas, Longer-Range Weapons
The G7 pledged to support Ukraine for 'as long as it takes,' including in its post-war reconstruction
Japan to Buy US-Made Tomahawk Missiles in Another Move Away From Pacifism
The US is encouraging Japan to boost its military and purchase the missiles, which would put China and North Korea in range
Pentagon Gives Tacit Support for Ukrainian Drone Attacks Deep Inside Russia
<i>The Times</i> reports that the US no longer has the same concerns about escalations and is likely to send longer-range weapons
Israel Strikes Southern Syria, Drops Threatening Leaflets
The leaflets took credit for the strikes and warned the Syrian military not to cooperate with Hezbollah
CENTCOM Says Two Killed in Raid Against ISIS in Eastern Syria
Few details about the raid were released
US Announces New $275 Million Arms Package for Ukraine
So far, the Pentagon has committed over $19.3 billion in arms for Ukraine since Russia invaded
NATO Chief Says Full-Blown War With Russia Is a ‘Real Possibility’
Jens Stoltenberg warns things can go 'horribly wrong'
NDAA Includes Unprecedented Military Support for Taiwan
China will view the support as a major provocation
Finland Doesn’t Have a Clear Date on When Turkey Will Approve NATO Bid
Western officials fear Erdogan could delay Sweden and Finland joining NATO for several more months
House Lawmakers Urge Swift Passage of Yemen War Powers Resolution
The resolution is expected to be voted on in the Senate next week
House Passes Record $858 Billion NDAA
The Senate is expected to vote on the spending bill next week
US Weighs Giving Ukraine Cluster Bombs
Cluster bombs endanger civilians by scattering small bombs across a large area and have been banned by over 100 countries
US, Russia Agree to Swap Britney Griner for Viktor Bout
The White House denies that Saudi Arabia mediated the deal
