US News
- Republicans are pushing back on Biden’s plan to retire the B83 nuclear weapon. [Link]
- The Biden administration pauses plans to roll out a disinformation board. [Link]
- Pentagon Press Sec John Kirby is moving to the White House National Security Council. [Link]
Russia
- Turkey blocks the start of talks for NATO membership for Finland and Sweden. [Link] Turkey says its opposition to membership is firm. [Link] NATO believes all members will quickly approve of the two Nordic states joining. [Link]
- Finland says it will not host nuclear weapons or NATO bases. [Link]
- Activists who support Russian opposition figure Alexi Navalny call for more sanctions on Russia. [Link]
- The White House approves another $100 million arms transfer to Ukraine. [Link]
- Italy calls for talks and a ceasefire in Ukraine. [Link]
China
- China wants to expand the BRICS bloc. [Link]
Middle East
- Israel’s Prime Minister loses his majority in the Knesset. [Link]
- Israel wants the US to take more actions against Iran. [Link]
- The US issues new sanctions on a Lebanese man and his businesses, accusing him of financing Hezbollah. [Link]
- Joe Biden may meet with Saudi crown prince MbS next month. [Link]
