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Russia ‘repositioning’ in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region: US

Russian convoy heading towards Ukrainian town of Izyum, Pentagon says, as Ukraine prepares for expected offensive.

Al Jazeera

With COVID mission over, Pentagon plans for next pandemic

U.S. military medical teams deployed during the pandemic brought back lessons as the Defense Department looks to see what worked and what didn't

The Independent UK

Senator urges Democrats to ‘scream from the rooftops’ against Republicans

Brian Schatz from Hawaii, who denounced Josh Hawley on the Senate floor over Ukraine, tells own side to make more noise

The Guardian - US

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Zelenskyy forecasts ‘hard battle’ in Ukraine’s east as civilians flee expected fighting

KYIV, Ukraine — Amid signs that atrocities and fighting were likely to intensify as the war in Ukraine entered its seventh week, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday warned of a “hard battle” ahead, with Russian forces amassing in the east for a new offensive.

Los Angeles Times

Hawaii senator slams Josh Hawley for ‘solidarity with insurrectionists’ after he blocks vote on defence nominee

Senator Hawley is blocking any consideration of Pentagon nominations because Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin won’t heed demand for his resignation

The Independent UK

US military is ordered to allow HIV-positive soldiers to become officers

A federal judge issued a pair of landmark rulings barring the U.S. military from discharging soldiers who contract HIV and ordering the Pentagon to allow those who have the virus but no symptoms to become officers.

Tribune News Service

Pentagon declassifies bizarre UFO docs

The reports reveal details from an array of alleged UFO encounters, with varying degrees of plausibility

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Why has Russia withdrawn from Kyiv? US issue warning as Vladimir Putin set to 'refocus' attacks

The NATO Secretary-General warned that the withdrawal of troops elsewhere indicates a change in tactics

Irish Mirror

Senators say Pentagon must do more to help Ukraine defeat Russia - Roll Call

Senators pressed Defense Department leaders to send more weapons to Ukraine more quickly, with the goal of defeating Russia.

Roll Call

'Small Number' of Ukraine Soldiers Get Drone Training in US

Ukrainian soldiers are being trained in the United States to operate the deadly Switchblade drones that Washington is supplying to Kyiv, a Pentagon official said Wednesday. Defense Department spokesman John Kirby said it was a "very small" number of Ukrainian troops who were already present in the US before Russia…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine braces for a renewed Russian offensive on its eastern front – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Ukraine says Russia will see new sanctions as ‘permission to attack’ amid warnings of fresh offensive

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says sanctions unveiled by west have ‘a spectacular look. But this is not enough’, as fears mount of large-scale Russian offensive

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine-Russia war updates: Aid groups under siege alongside civilians

Representatives from aid groups attempting to help in Ukraine say their teams are facing attacks from Russian forces.

ABC News

The Loop: Scott Morrison confronted by pensioner, Pentagon says Ukraine 'can win this' war, and a $7 million soccer jersey

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Reuters

Pentagon says Ukraine can 'absolutely' win the war

The Pentagon said on Wednesday it assessed that Ukraine could win the war against Russia, even as U.S. officials speak of the risk of a protracted conflict.

ABC News

China accuses US, UK and Australia of trying to build Asia-Pacific NATO

China says the recently created AUKUS security alliance and its pursuit of hypersonic weapons risks undermining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific.

Tribune News Service

SC GOP candidate Katie Arrington sues Defense Department, wants records to clear name

CHARLESTON, S.C. — South Carolina Republican congressional candidate Katie Arrington wants the Department of Defense to hand over all public records that discuss the suspension of her security clearance so that she can "expose the misconduct and inappropriate actions" taken by the federal agency where she previously worked.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Approves $95 Million Sale of Missile Defense Support to Taiwan

The US announced Tuesday it has approved the sale of up to $95 million worth of training and equipment to support Taiwan's Patriot missile defense system, something Taipei said would help protect the island from any invasion by China. "The proposed sale will help to sustain (Taiwan’s) missile density and…

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U.S. approves $95 million boost to Taiwan's air defense system

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale to Taiwan of equipment, training and other items to support the Patriot Air Defense System in a deal valued at up to $95 million, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

Salon

Gaetz accuses Pentagon head of "wokeism"

The Florida firebrand firmly objected to the Pentagon's proposed budget "in the face of so many blown calls"

The Independent UK

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin hits back at Matt Gaetz: ‘I’m sorry you are embarrassed by your country’

Mr Gaetz berated the retired four-star general about a lecture given by a guest speaker at the US National Defence University

Reuters

In heated exchange, U.S. defense chief defends Ukraine response

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin defended America's response to the war in Ukraine on Tuesday during a heated exchange with a Republican lawmaker who accused the Pentagon of over-estimating Russia's military capability.

Roll Call

Top general says Biden budget's low inflation assumption is wrong - Roll Call

The military's top general acknowledged that President Joe Biden's defense budget for fiscal 2023 could be undercut by high inflation.

Tribune News Service

US switchblade drones for Ukraine will include tank killers

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon plans to order and send to Ukraine 10 of the newest model Switchblade drones armed with tank-busting warheads in addition to previously announced deliveries of a less powerful version, according to two people familiar with the decision.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Zelenskyy addresses UN

Ukraine news from April 5: Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells UN that ‘accountability must be inevitable’ for Russia.

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