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Pentagon Did Not Properly Track Weapons Sent to Ukraine – Inspector General
A report from the Defense Department inspector general found that US government employees in Poland failed to follow procedures to account for military equipment being transferred to Ukraine. In three of five arms shipments monitored by the office, Pentagon staffers did not properly track the weapons.
US Intel Community Buying Swaths of Commercial Data, Replicating Mass Surveillance Program
A report released by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) on Friday shows the intelligence community is purchasing massive amounts of Commercially Available Information (CAI) that can “reveal sensitive and intimate information about individuals.”
US Planning to Overhaul UN Security Council
The White House is developing plans to expand the number of permanent members to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the Washington Post reported on Monday. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield is spearheading the effort to enlarge the body by adding six new members.
NATO Kicks Off Largest-Ever Air Drills
The North Atlantic alliance began historic aerial deployments over Europe on Monday.
US, Israel Conduct Joint Bombing Drills in Middle East
American bombers were joined by aircraft from Washington’s Middle East partners for war games last week. The exercises were said to showcase America’s “ability to deliver overwhelming power at a moment’s notice.”
Biden Administration Announces $2.1 Billion Weapons Package for Ukraine
The Department of Defense announced on Friday it will purchase $2.1 billion in weapons for Ukraine, including munitions for Patriot and Hawk air defense systems.
Sweden Will Allow NATO Deployments in ‘Signal to Russia’
Stockholm plans to send a "signal to Russia" by allowing NATO troop deployments in Sweden before the country is admitted into the alliance, according to top officials. Turkey is holding up Sweden’s bid to join the bloc.
NATO Members Continue Trading with Russia Despite Sanctions
Two recent reports have uncovered billions in trade between members of the North Atlantic alliance and Russia since the Kremlin ordered the invasion of Ukraine last year.
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