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Amid Military Surge, Pentagon Lays Out Four Military Objectives for the Middle East
A Department of Defense spokesman explained Washington's current goals in the Middle East. Since Israel launched a massive military operation in Gaza, the US has deployed thousands of troops and a large host of naval ships to the region. According to a press...
Russia Exits Cold War-era Pact, NATO Suspends Participation
Moscow formally exited the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), and NATO announced it has suspended its participation in the agreement. The Cold War-era pact limited deployments of weaponry in Europe. The treaty has been on life support for over a...
Zelensky: Elections Are Not Appropriate at this Time
President Volodymyr Zelensky explained that he is opposed to holding elections in 2024. The Ukrainian leader claimed his government would be unable to hold elections due to the ongoing war. Zelensky was elected to a five-year term in March of 2019, and Kiev is due...
Ukraine Seeks to Become ‘Arsenal of the Free World’
A top Ukrainian official said Kiev is seeking to become one of the largest arms manufacturers in the world. The statement comes as the Biden administration has begun pushing Ukraine to engage in talks with Russia on ending the war. Ukraine developing a large...
US Announces New $425 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine
The US rolled out its 50th weapons package for Ukraine. The arms shipment will include air defenses, artillery rounds, and anti-armor weapons. The Pentagon will purchase $300 million in arms on behalf of Kiev, depleting all the funds in the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).
Israel Rejects US-Proposed Temporary Halt to Fighting
During a trip to Israel, America’s top diplomat pushed Tel Aviv to agree to limited “humanitarian pauses” to allow aid into Gaza and facilitate negotiations for Hamas to release prisoners. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said there would not be a temporary pause in the fighting.
US Issues New Round of Sanctions Targeting Russia
The State and Treasury Department announced new sanctions against firms and people from Turkey, China, and the UAE in an effort to cripple the Russian economy. Washington is waging an economic war on Moscow using blacklists and a price cap on Russian energy...
Countries Begin Downgrading Ties with Israel Over Relentless Bombing of Gaza
A trio of South American countries, along with Jordan, have downgraded ties with Israel over the onslaught in Gaza. According to Palestinian sources, the Israeli military operations in Gaza have killed nearly 9,000 people, half of which are women and children. On...

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