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Joe Biden sending more troops to eastern Europe over Ukraine and Russia war fears

US President Joe Biden is sending more than 3,000 extra troops to eastern Europe amid ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, the Pentagon has said

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U.S. sending nearly 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe in coming days

President Joe Biden has approved the deployment of nearly 3,000 American troops to eastern Europe in the coming days amid a standoff with Russia over Ukraine in what the Pentagon said on Wednesday was signal of U.S. readiness to defend NATO allies.

Reuters

Biden says ‘ending cancer as we know it a White House priority. Period’ – as it happened

President’s proposal aims to cut US cancer death rates in half – follow all the day’s politics news

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Latest Ukraine updates: US to deploy troops to Eastern Europe

Ukraine news from February 2: Washington to move 3,000 soldiers to Poland, Romania and Germany as tensions simmer.

Al Jazeera

US to send destroyer, fighter jets to UAE amid Houthi attacks

The Yemen-based rebel group has claimed three missile and drone attacks on the UAE since January 17.

Al Jazeera

Pentagon abuses label to hide bad weapons news, Warren says

WASHINGTON — A new Pentagon report on the performance of billions of dollars in U.S. weapons is marred by widespread use of a new designation that appears intended to suppress bad news under the guise of national security, according to Senator Elizabeth Warren.

Tribune News Service

Hawaii lawmakers see Pentagon 'betrayal' on fuel leaks - Roll Call

The Navy is appealing a Hawaii state order that it drain leaking fuel storage tanks, prompting outcry from Hawaii's congressional delegation.

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US says it fired missiles during latest Houthi attack on UAE

The White House and the Pentagon acknowledge firing US Patriot interceptors to stave off an attack on Abu Dhabi.

Al Jazeera

U.S. weighs more troops to eastern Europe beyond 8,500 on alert

The Pentagon said on Monday it is in active discussions with Eastern European allies about possible U.S. troop deployments to NATO's eastern flank, as Washington moves to reassure jittery NATO allies in the face of a Russian military buildup near Ukraine.

Reuters

Pentagon spokesman hits back at claims of ‘wokeness’ in US military

Comes after Republican Sen Rick Scott made the claim

The Independent UK

Wife of Convicted Israeli Spy Pollard Dies of COVID-19

The wife of convicted Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard, who championed a years-long campaign for his release from prison, died on Monday from complications of COVID-19. Esther Pollard battled cancer in recent years and died after recently contracting the coronavirus, Israeli media reported. She was 69. Jonathan Pollard served 30 years…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pentagon says Putin still adding Russian troops around Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Russia further boosted troop levels on the Ukrainian border this weekend, adding to President Vladimir Putin’s options should he decide on a military incursion, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.

Tribune News Service

US to heighten troop presence in eastern Europe, says Biden

The Pentagon has already placed 8,500 troops on stand-by in response to Russia’s build-up near Ukraine’s border

The Guardian - US

Ukraine conflict is ‘not inevitable’, Pentagon chief says

US officials call on Russian President Vladimir Putin to de-escalate the crisis, warning that war would be ‘horrific’.

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Reuters

'Horrific' destruction, casualties if Russia invades Ukraine -U.S.

If Russia unleashes the forces it has amassed near Ukraine's border to invade its neighbor, the outcome would be "horrific" and result in significant casualties, the top U.S. military officer said on Friday, comparing this moment to the Cold War.

ABC News

President Joe Biden to deploy US troops 'in the near term' as Pentagon warns of Putin's full range of military options in Ukraine

US President Joe Biden says he will move troops to Eastern Europe "in the near term", as his Defense Secretary warns Russia now has a complete range of military options along Ukraine's border, including actions short of a full-scale invasion.

Reuters

Study faults U.S. military on civilian casualties; Pentagon plans review

A study by the RAND Corporation think-tank released on Thursday faulted the U.S. military for "considerable weaknesses" and inconsistencies in its review of allegations of civilian casualties, and the Pentagon announced a broad review.

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US defence chief orders military to better protect civilians

Lloyd Austin’s memo comes amid condemnation of US drone attacks that killed civilians in Middle East, Afghanistan.

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Axios

Defense Department taking steps to mitigate civilian harm after botched airstrikes

The Pentagon has faced criticism for years for amassing civilian casualties in its missions, especially in the Middle East.

The Independent UK

Austin orders more focus on limiting civilian casualties

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered his staff to quickly develop an “action plan” for improving how the Pentagon limits and responds to civilian casualties caused by American airstrikes

Reuters

U.S. State Department approves potential sale of radars and planes to Egypt -Pentagon

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of air defense radars and C-130 Super Hercules planes to Egypt for a combined value of more than $2.5 billion, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

US sues to block Lockheed's purchase of supplier Aerojet

The Biden administration is suing to block a Lockheed Martin acquisition that it says would limit competition among companies that supply missiles to the Pentagon

The Guardian - US

‘Enormous consequences’ if Ukraine is invaded, Biden says – as it happened

House speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will seek re-election – follow the latest politics news

Salon

Ukraine crisis: U.S. troops on standby

Pentagon says 8,500 troops are on "heightened preparedness" even as Antony Blinken vows "diplomacy and dialogue"

Asharq Al-Awsat

US, Europe Declare 'Unity' against Russia over Ukraine

President Joe Biden declared "total" unity among Western powers Monday after crisis talks with European leaders on deterring Russia from an attack against Ukraine, while the Pentagon said 8,500 US troops were put on standby for possible deployment to boost NATO. "I had a very, very, very good meeting --…

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