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Kiev Aims to Lower Expectations for Counteroffensive
Ukraine’s long-awaited counteroffensive has been underway for over two weeks, and Kiev has little to show for the loss of life and military equipment expended the in the operations.
Kiev ‘Elevating’ the Stakes with Cross-Border Attacks Using Neo-Nazis
A neo-Nazi-aligned militant leading cross-border raids into Russia using American military equipment told the Washington Post that his forces were escalating tensions with Moscow.
Zelensky Slams Trump for Saying He Would End Ukraine War
In an interview with NBC News, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attacked former President Donald Trump’s pledge to end the war. He argued that if Kiev does not defeat Moscow, Russia will attack a NATO member state and force the US into a direct conflict.
Israel Monitoring Black Market Arms Smuggling from Ukraine
The Israeli Defense Forces are monitoring arms smuggled out of Ukraine and weapons captured by Russia over fears they could be used by Iran. A recent Pentagon report found insufficient tracking of weapons shipped to Ukraine via Poland.
US Deploys F-22s to Middle East to Confront Russian Aircraft Over Syria
Washington sent F-22 Raptor fighter jets to the Middle East in a show of force eyeing Moscow, claiming Russian aircraft have behaved aggressively in the skies above Syria in recent months. The Kremlin has similarly accused US warplanes of targeting Russian aircraft in eastern Syria.
Support for Arming Ukraine Remains Strong in Congress, But Some Fractures Emerge
Congress is likely to pass another emergency funding bill for Ukraine, but it would probably receive less support, according to the New York Times. A growing number of progressive Democrats and freedom-oriented Republicans may oppose future aid as the White House burns through funds previously authorized by lawmakers.
War in Ukraine, Abraham Accords Are Massive Boon for Israeli Weapon Sales
A spike in demand for weapons from Europe and the Abraham Accords made 2022 a banner year for the Israeli arms industry. Tel Aviv’s weapons exports reached a record $12.5 billion last year.
US Coast Guard Plans to Expand Operations in Waters Claimed by China
The head of the US Coast Guard said that its ships will conduct more activities in the Indo-Pacific to contest China’s territorial claims. The branch will attempt to increase its joint operations with other nations in the region as well.
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