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Milley: tanks, F-16s coming, but not in time for Ukraine offensive

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley says Ukrainian forces are training on Abrams tanks and US is working on agreements to train them on F-16s.

2 hours ago

Blinken says no Ukraine cease-fire without Russia’s withdrawal

In a speech in Finland, Blinken said a cease-fire without Russia’s withdrawal would simply “freeze current lines in place.”

2 hours ago

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China Ukraine envoy urges allies to ‘stop sending weapons’ to Kyiv

China Ukraine envoy's appeal comes as Washington and its European allies are ramping up supplies of missiles, tanks and other weapons to Ukrainian forces.

White House wants to engage Russia on nuclear arms control post-treaty

The Biden administration is ready to talk to Russia without conditions about a future nuclear arms control framework.

3 hours ago

China responds to US complaint over aircraft intercept

The U.S. military said a Chinese J-16 fighter jet pilot flew in front of the nose of the RC-135 conducting routine operations in international airspace.

2 days ago

A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea's rocket launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

North Korea says attempt to launch first spy satellite ends in failure

North Korea said its attempt to put the country’s first spy satellite into orbit has failed.

3 days ago

Pallets of 155 mm shells ultimately bound for Ukraine are loaded by the 436th Aerial Port Squadron, April 29, 2022, at Dover Air Force Base, Del.

New US aid package for Ukraine will total about $300 million

U.S. officials say a military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will include additional munitions for drones.

3 days ago

Video shows Chinese fighter jet flying close to US aircraft

The U.S. military says a Chinese fighter jet flew aggressively close to a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft over the South China Sea.

3 days ago

KFOR soldiers set up a security fence in front of a municipal building after yesterday's clashes between ethnic Serbs and troops from the NATO-led KFOR peacekeeping force, in the town of Zvecan, northern Kosovo, Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

NATO to send 700 more troops to Kosovo to help quell violent protests

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said an additional reserve battalion would be put on high readiness in case additional troops are needed.

3 days ago

This satellite picture by Planet Labs PBC shows activity at a launch pad at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station near Tongchang-ri, North Korea, Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Images show North Korea’s launch pad as it prepares its spy satellite

Satellite images taken Tuesday analyzed by The Associated Press showed activity at a main pad at North Korea's Sohae Satellite Launching Station.

3 days ago

NATO intel chief: Russia’s war on Ukraine and a hybrid war aimed at us

The speed, scale and intensity of Russian hybrid activities has increased in recent years, notes David Cattler.

3 days ago

Drones damage Moscow buildings in pre-dawn attack blamed on Ukraine

Russia's defense ministry said five drones were shot down and the systems of three others were jammed.

3 days ago

In this Feb. 11, 2016 file photo, Iranian drone Shahed-129 is displayed at a rally in Tehran, Iran.

Russia launched ‘largest drone attack’ on Ukrainian capital

The attack lasted more than five hours, with air defense reportedly shooting down more than 40 drones.

5 days ago

In this Dec. 17, 2019, file photo provided by Xinhua News Agency, the Shandong aircraft carrier is docked at a naval port in Sanya in southern China's Hainan Province.

Taiwan says Chinese warships pass through Taiwan Strait

Taiwan's defense ministry said it detected three ships from the Chinese navy, including the Shandong aircraft carrier, passing through the Taiwan Strait.

5 days ago

Members of the Oath Keepers extremist group stand on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.

Army vet, Oath Keepers leader gets 18 years for plotting Jan. 6 attack

Lengthy jail sentences show judges will hold those responsible for deadly violence of Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

8 days ago

Oath Keepers founder gets 18 years for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

Rhodes called himself a “political prisoner” and said his only crime is opposing those who are “destroying” the country.

8 days ago

Russian private army chief says handing off Bakhmut to main army

Wagner chief Prigozhin says he lost 20,000 troops in the fight for the industrial city.

8 days ago

South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite

The domestically built three-stage Nuri rocket lifted off with a payload of eight satellites, including one to verify radar imaging technology.

8 days ago

Austin hopes F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots will begin in weeks

F-16 jets will bolster Ukraine in the long run but not necessarily as part of a spring counteroffensive against Russia.

8 days ago

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Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley says Ukrainian forces are training on Abrams tanks and US is working on agreements to train them on F-16s.

In a speech in Finland, Blinken said a cease-fire without Russia’s withdrawal would simply “freeze current lines in place.”

China Ukraine envoy's appeal comes as Washington and its European allies are ramping up supplies of missiles, tanks and other weapons to Ukrainian forces.

The Biden administration is ready to talk to Russia without conditions about a future nuclear arms control framework.

The U.S. military said a Chinese J-16 fighter jet pilot flew in front of the nose of the RC-135 conducting routine operations in international airspace.

North Korea said its attempt to put the country’s first spy satellite into orbit has failed.

U.S. officials say a military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will include additional munitions for drones.

The U.S. military says a Chinese fighter jet flew aggressively close to a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft over the South China Sea.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said an additional reserve battalion would be put on high readiness in case additional troops are needed.

Satellite images taken Tuesday analyzed by The Associated Press showed activity at a main pad at North Korea's Sohae Satellite Launching Station.

The speed, scale and intensity of Russian hybrid activities has increased in recent years, notes David Cattler.

Russia's defense ministry said five drones were shot down and the systems of three others were jammed.

The attack lasted more than five hours, with air defense reportedly shooting down more than 40 drones.

Taiwan's defense ministry said it detected three ships from the Chinese navy, including the Shandong aircraft carrier, passing through the Taiwan Strait.

Lengthy jail sentences show judges will hold those responsible for deadly violence of Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Rhodes called himself a “political prisoner” and said his only crime is opposing those who are “destroying” the country.

Wagner chief Prigozhin says he lost 20,000 troops in the fight for the industrial city.

The domestically built three-stage Nuri rocket lifted off with a payload of eight satellites, including one to verify radar imaging technology.

F-16 jets will bolster Ukraine in the long run but not necessarily as part of a spring counteroffensive against Russia.