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Experts criticise Trump administration as book reveals Melania sat in situation room for major military operation

‘The Trump administration was a national security nightmare’

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

US downing of Chinese spy balloon ends chapter in diplomatic crisis

WASHINGTON: The United States shot down a Chinese spy balloon Saturday that had spent the past week traversing the country, an explosive end to a drama that put a diplomatic crisis between the world’s two great powers onto television screens in real time.

Bangkok Post · Feb 5, 2023

Ukraine war: casualty counts from either side can be potent weapons and shouldn't always be believed

The war in Ukraine is shaping up to be one of the bloodiest of the 21st century, with both sides reported to be losing hundreds of soldiers each day as the conflict moves towards its first anniversary. But quite how many people are dying in this bitter struggle depends on…

The Conversation · Feb 1, 2023

Armored Vehicles Set Up Ukraine for New Offensive Ops

Fighting in Ukraine has slowed to a grinding slog, with limited advances by either side and heavy casualties suffered for small territorial gains. With Russian forces hardening their defenses, making it more difficult for Kyiv's troops to gain ground, Ukraine's international supporters aim to help change the equation with the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 21, 2023

NATO alliance still strong on Ukraine but fractures are emerging

WASHINGTON: The billions of United States dollars in new arms for Ukraine announced this month — including British tanks, American fighting vehicles, and howitzers from Denmark and Sweden — are testament to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s failure to split the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies after nearly a year…

Bangkok Post · Jan 21, 2023

U.S., NATO countries announce massive weapons package for Ukraine

Western countries will send what looks to be the largest tranche of military hardware so far to help Ukraine prepare for an expected offensive against Russian forces in the near future.

WEKU · Jan 20, 2023

Defense leaders meet amid dissent over tanks for Ukraine

Defense leaders are gathering at Ramstein Air Base in Germany Friday to hammer out future military aid to Ukraine, amid ongoing dissent over who will provide the battle tanks that Ukrainian leaders say they desperately need for future offensives in the war with Russia

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

Russia forces push forward despite ‘colossal losses’

A retreat, a missile blitz and a helicopter crash were the low points of a horrible 47th week of the war for Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 329 of the invasion

Ukraine’s interior minister Denys Monastyrskiy among at least 14 dead after helicopter crashes near kindergarten in Kyiv outskirts

The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2023

NATO warns of Russia's long war in Ukraine, vows to be ready

NATO says Russia is preparing for a long war so the alliance must get ready to support Ukraine for as long as it takes

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023