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US sending more military aid to Ukraine as war grinds on

The U.S. and allies are committing more rocket systems, ammunition and other military aid to Ukraine, as American defense leaders say they see the war to block Russian gains in the eastern Donbas region grinding on for some time

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

Ukraine’s first lady makes plea to allies as Russia flags expanding war

As Ukraine's First Lady pleas for US to close the sky, Russia says military "tasks" will expand if allies keep supplying long-range weapons.

The New Daily · Jul 20, 2022

U.S. to send four more HIMARS to Ukraine

The United States will send four more high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS) to Ukraine, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday, in the latest military package to help it defend itself against Russian forces.

Reuters · Jul 20, 2022

6 reasons to recalibrate Thai-US ties

After years of benign neglect, Thailand is seeing some earth-shaking developments from the US, with the Biden administration apparently suddenly realising that Thailand remains a key ally in the region that has not yet been fully utilised. At this juncture, the time is right. Both countries are planning to commemorate…

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2022

Army Guard troops risk dismissal as vaccine deadline looms

Up to 40,000 Army National Guard soldiers across the country - or about 13% of the force — have not yet gotten the mandated COVID-19 vaccine, and as the deadline for shots looms, at least 14,000 of them have flatly refused and could be forced out of the service

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2022

US Long-range Rocket Systems Arrive in Ukraine

Ukraine said on Thursday it had received US supplies of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), a powerful long-range weapon system that Kyiv hopes can help turn the tide on Russia's invasion. Moscow's forces are advancing in Ukraine's east in a bid to capture the industrial heartland known as the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 23, 2022

U.S. long-range rocket systems arrive in Ukraine - minister

Ukraine said on Thursday it had received U.S. supplies of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), a powerful long-range weapon system that Kyiv hopes can help turn the tide on Russia's invasion.

Reuters · Jun 23, 2022

Subtle diplomatic dance

Last week's visit to the kingdom by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was seen as underscoring Washington's recognition of Thailand as a significant player in the region's security.

Bangkok Post · Jun 19, 2022

Civilian evacuation from Sievierodonetsk plant ‘impossible’, says governor – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2022

US unveils fresh $1bn military aid to Ukraine as grain piles up

The US administration of President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced an additional $1 billion in security aid for Ukraine, the largest single package of weapons and equipment offered to the Eastern European country in the war against Russia.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2022