Cuba
- Biden will expand the number of flights to Cuba and restate a family reunification program ended by Trump. [Link]
Russia
- The Senate passes the $40 billion aid package for Ukraine. [Link]
- NATO pledges open-ended military support to Ukraine. [Link]
- France, Germany, and Italy favor a diplomatic end to the war in Ukraine. [Link]
- Russia says there are no ongoing talks with Ukraine. [Link]
- Treasury Secretary Yellen called for tariffs on Russian fuel imports. [Link]
China
- Yellen called on the West to band together to combat Chinese business practices. [Link]
- The US and Japan plan to release a joint statement committing to deterring China. [Link]
Middle East
- Rep. Talib introduces a resolution recognizing the Nakba. [Link]
- The US will participate in an Israeli-led military drill simulating an attack on Iran. [Link]
- Israel says recent strikes in Syria targeted Iranian “advanced capabilities.” [Link]
- Air defense systems in Syria – reported to be operated by Russia – fire on Israeli aircraft bombing Syria. [Link]
- The Pentagon will not hold anyone accountable after reviewing 2019 strikes in Syria that killed several civilians. [Link]
- Biden will deploy troops to Somalia. [Link]
