NATO to Hold Nuclear Exercise Despite Tensions With Russia
A NATO official said the main part of the exercise will be held over 625 miles from Russia
White House: US Will Expedite Shipment of Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
The US has pledged to send Ukraine 8 National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS), but none have been delivered so far
Lavrov Says Russia Open to Talks With the West, US Dismisses His Comments
Putin may discuss talks with the West in a meeting with Erdogan this week
Taiwan’s President Tells China War Is ‘Absolutely Not an Option’
Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan is boosting its military by ramping up domestic production of missiles and naval vessels
Mike Mullen Says US Should Push for Negotiations to End the War in Ukraine
The former joint chiefs chairman says Blinken should work to bring Putin and Zelensky to the table
Lukashenko Says Belarus and Russia Will Deploy Joint Military Group
Lukashenko didn't specify where the troops would be deployed
Kurdish Official Says US Drone Strike Kills ISIS Member in Northeast Syria
US military operations against ISIS in Syria have escalated over the past week
Putin May Meet With Erdogan to Discuss Possible Russia-West Talks
Turkey has previously brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine
Russia Launches Massive Strikes Across Ukraine Targeting Infrastructure
Putin warned of an even harsher response if Ukrainian "terror attacks" on Russian territory continue
Chinese Ambassador Thanks Elon Musk for Taiwan Proposal
Musk suggested a 'special administrative zone' for Taiwan, which drew a rebuke from Taiwanese officials
Iraq’s Kurdish Regional Government Extends Term by a Year
KRG failed to hold mandated elections this month
Biden Changes Drone Strike Policy
The guidance requires the president to approve strikes outside of Iraq and Syria with exceptions for 'self-defense'
CENTCOM Says Rocket Attack Targeted US Troops in Syria
No deaths or injuries were reported in the attack, which came after the US carried out operations against ISIS
White House Arctic Strategy Calls for Increased Military Presence in the Region
The strategy says the military activity is needed to 'deter Russia'
Putin Calls Crimea Bridge Blast a Terrorist Attack Carried Out by Ukraine
A Ukrainian official told <I>NYT</I> that Ukraine's intelligence services were behind the attack
