Russia Blames US for Lithuania’s Kaliningrad Embargo
Moscow has vowed retaliation if Lithuania doesn't reverse the decision
Biden Again Blames Putin For High Gas Prices as Russian Oil Sales Soar
The president admits that his sanctions caused gas prices to spike
European Union Grants Candidate Status to Ukraine and Moldova
Putin has said he doesn't care if Ukraine joins the EU
Growing Rebel Divide in North Syria as Islamists Take Villages
Turkey-backed rebels try to reinforce
Biden Authorizes New $450 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine
The package includes more rocket systems, patrol boats, tactical vehicles, grenade launchers, machine guns, and ammunition
NATO Chief Wants Finland, Sweden To Join Alliance Soon, But Can’t Guarantee It
The Nordic nations' NATO bids have been blocked by Turkey
Iraq Swears in New MPs to Replace Sadr Resignations
New Shi'ite plurality has 122 seats
Lithuania President Wants Hike in Military Spending, More NATO Troops
NATO is expected to boost its presence in the region, but not as much as the Baltic states want
Ukraine Says It Received US-Provided Rocket Systems
The HIMARS the US sent have a range of about 50 miles
FM: Iran Is Serious in Reviving Nuclear Deal
Says US needs to be realistic in talks
Lithuania Says Prepared for Russian Retaliation Over Kaliningrad Embargo, Doesn’t Expect Military Action
Russia has vowed to respond to Lithuania's decision to block sanctioned goods from being delivered to Kaliningrad via rail
As Nuclear Talks Stall, Iran Pursues Regional Diplomacy
Raisi government hopes to improve ties with neighbors
House Panel Increases Biden’s 2023 Military Budget Request By $37 Billion
The boost is less than the $45 billion added by the Senate, setting up a fight over how much to increase the military budget
Blinken, Bennett Stress Cooperation on Iran Amid Political Turmoil in Israel
Israel's coalition government will dissolve, setting up new election in October
Iraq’s Sadr Blames Iran’s Proxies for Withdrawal From Parliament
Says Iran didn't directly pressure him
