The US government has authorized a flurry of arms sales to European allies in recent weeks, including more than $850 million in advanced missiles and rockets to Finland, which is currently seeking to join the NATO military alliance.
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White House Considering Transferring Patriot Missiles to Ukraine, Kremlin Threatens Response
The Joe Biden administration is now discussing whether to send advanced air defense systems to Kiev, according to a senior Pentagon official. The statement came just days after Poland suggested Germany should transfer its own Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine, as Moscow warned any such shipments would become “legitimate targets” for Russian forces.
News Roundup 11/29/2022
US News Former disinformation czar Nina Jankowicz is now working for Centre for Information Resilience and has registered as a foreign agent. Fox News The US has granted Chevron a limited license to restart pumping oil in Venezuela in the most significant easing of...
We Must Separate Tech and State
Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) recently got in touch with his inner mobster and threatened Elon Musk—the new owner of Twitter and the CEO of electric car company Tesla and space ventures company SpaceX. He told Musk, “Fix your companies” or “Congress will.” As part of this...
Major News Publications (Finally) Ask U.S. To Cease Prosecution of Julian Assange
Five major Western news organizations have finally spoken out for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and are calling on the U.S. government to drop the charges against him. In a letter to the U.S. government, the editors and publishers of The New York Times, The...
NATO Head Calls for Alliance to Step Up Support for Eastern Europe, Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the US-led military bloc will increase its presence in the region between the Baltic and Black Seas, announcing the move ahead of a two-day summit where the alliance is expected to renew a pledge to defend Ukraine indefinitely.
US, South Korea Plan to Expand ‘Silent Shark’ Drills
Washington and Seoul are reportedly discussing plans to ramp up anti-submarine military exercises set to begin next year. The talks came amid soaring tensions in the region, days before North Korea pledged to further develop its nuclear arsenal.
Most NATO States ‘Tapped Out’ After Weapons Transfers to Ukraine – NYT
Around two-thirds of NATO states have depleted their weapons stockpiles following countless rounds of arms shipments to Kiev since late February, according to an alliance official. Even NATO’s wealthiest members are struggling to meet the demands of Ukraine’s war effort.
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