Russia
- Ukrainian military officials on Wednesday claimed that their forces made some gains near the eastern Donbas city of Bakhmut, where Russian forces have been steadily advancing for months. AWC
- Ukraine’s foreign minister said the upcoming counteroffensive against Russian forces would not be the last. The Institute
- US officials are “breathing a quiet sigh of relief” over London’s plans to provide Ukraine with longer-range missiles, POLITICO reported on Tuesday. AWC
- Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday that China would communicate with all relevant parties in its efforts to push for a ceasefire in Ukraine. AWC
China
- President Biden will sign a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) and a surveillance deal with Papua New Guinea when he visits the Pacific Island nation later this month, Papua New Guinea’s foreign minister told Reuters. AWC
- Taiwan’s defense minister on Monday pushed back against the idea of the US bombing the island’s semiconductor factories in the event of a Chinese invasion. AWC
Israel
- Following Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that killed at least 10 civilians, including four children, the State Department said it supports Israel’s right to “protect itself.” AWC
