Washington has approved an arms sale to Taiwan worth $95 million, agreeing to provide the island with training and gear for its US-made Patriot missile systems. China has previously sanctioned American firms over similar transfers.
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For Some in NATO, War in Ukraine Is Preferable to Quick Peace Deal
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine grinds on and the two sides continue negotiations, the Washington Post reports that some NATO states prefer Ukrainians continue “fighting and dying” over “a peace that comes too early,” rejecting any outcome that could be sold as a “victory” for Moscow.
News Roundup 4/5/2022
US News Congress will likely increase the $813 billion budget proposed by the White House. [Link] The US scratches a planned test of its ICBM. [Link] Russia The USS Truman’s deployment was extended. [Link] Zelensky fired two top officials and called them traitors....
‘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.
News Roundup 3/31/2022
US News The Oregon National Guard engaged in war games with the Bangladesh armed forces. [Link] Venezuela is buying and leasing oil tankers in anticipation of the US lifting sanctions. [Link] Russia A top Pentagon official says the US is working on a plan to send...
Hungary Accuses Ukraine of Election Meddling as Europe’s Anti-Putin Coalition Pushes for Tougher Russia Response
Hungary has accused Ukraine of attempting to interfere in its upcoming election, claiming the government is working with local leftists to sway the race in favor of opposition parties. Kiev denied the charge.
COI #255: Will Biden’s Latest Sanctions Sink the Iran Nuclear Deal
On COI #255, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman discuss the latest Iran news, military spending in President Joe Biden’s massive 2023 budget request, and why the antiwar movement was right about the new Cold War with Russia. Kyle covers Biden’s new sanctions imposed on...
US Hits Iran With New Sanctions Amid Nuclear Negotiations
The Treasury Department announced a new round of sanctions targeting Iran as talks to save the nuclear agreement are “very close” to a deal. The Treasury will blacklist Mohammad Ali Hosseini and a network of companies, including Jestar Sanat Delijan and Sina...
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