President Biden on Thursday signed an executive order allowing the Pentagon to mobilize 3,000 reservists for deployments in Europe, where the US military has significantly increased its presence since Russia invaded Ukraine.
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France to Provide Ukraine with Long-Range Cruise Missiles
French President Emmanual Macron announced Paris will join London in providing long-range missiles to Kiev. “In view of the situation and the Ukrainian counter-offensive, I have decided to increase deliveries of weapons and equipment,” Macron said upon arriving in...
Germany Concerned About Western Escalations in Ukraine
Top German officials have voiced anxiety regarding Western escalations in Ukraine, signaling that Berlin will push back against the most provocative proposals.
Kiev in Talks with Warsaw to Purchase Naval Strike Missile Systems
Ukraine is negotiating with Warsaw to obtain the Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile (NSM) system which would give Kiev the ability to hit targets on land or at sea from distances of more than 124 miles. This possible deal comes as the US and its allies are working to...
Czech General Warns NATO is on Course for Conflict with Russia
The commander of the Czech Republic’s armed forces said the North Atlantic alliance and Russia are on the path to a direct war. The general described the potential war as the “worst-case scenario” but emphasized that it remains a distinct possibility.
Peace Mission Led By 6 African Countries to Promote Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire
Six African leaders are seeking to bring Kiev to the negotiating table for peace talks with Moscow, even as Russian troops remain in annexed Ukrainian oblasts, Pretoria said on Monday. The peace mission is expected to visit both countries’ capitals early next month.
5/18/23 Ted Snider on the Dangerous Trajectory of the War in Ukraine
Download Episode. Ted Snider joins the show to run through some of the latest developments in Ukraine. They discuss the ever-expanding willingness to arm the Ukrainians with weapons that, until recently, were considered too provocative to supply. They also talk...
Putin Says the West Has Unleashed a ‘Real War’ on Russia in Victory Day Speech
President Vladimir Putin declared that all of Russia is united in support of its troops, claiming they face a “real war” intended to “destroy” their country during his annual Victory Day speech in Moscow’s Red Square on Tuesday. Celebrated on May 9 in Russia, Victory...
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