Poland’s deputy prime minister has called on the United States to station nuclear weapons in his country, arguing they would act as a deterrent against Russia while urging the NATO alliance to significantly boost its presence across Eastern Europe.
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Finland Considering NATO Membership After Russia Warns of ‘Serious Consequences’
Finland is mulling whether to join the NATO military alliance, Prime Minister Sanna Marin said, noting that a decision could come by next spring while citing a new “security environment” in Europe following Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
UN Says Two-Month Yemen Ceasefire Agreed Upon, Saudis Will Ease Blockade
As Ramadan gets started, the UN announced a surprise breakthrough on the ceasefire in Yemen, which appeared unlikely until today. They now say both sides have agreed to a full two-month ceasefire, beginning Saturday. This will be the first nationwide truce in Yemen in...
US Calls Off ICBM Test, Citing Russia Tensions
The US Air Force has canceled a planned test for the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, with the Pentagon stating the decision was made out of an “overabundance of caution” amid soaring tensions with Russia following its attack on Ukraine.
Afghan Children Killed in Separate Blasts
A number of children and young men were killed and dozens more wounded after a pair of explosions rocked Afghanistan’s Helmand and Herat provinces just hours apart.
Zelensky Says Biden Dragging Feet on Military Assistance as US Pledges $300 Million in Lethal Aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted the US and other Western allies for “playing games” with weapons transfers to his country, questioning the motives of Kiev’s foreign benefactors while pleading for additional support.
‘Not Just Sending Our Prayers’: Australia Announces New Military Aid to Ukraine
Australia is set to transfer Bushmaster armored vehicles to Ukraine, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, fulfilling a request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made just one day prior.
Biden Invokes Korean War-Era Law to Bend US Economy to Green Initiative
President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to “meet the requirements of the clean energy economy,” following recent reports that he would use the measure to help refill dwindling US missile stocks.
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