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War in Ukraine
US Intel says Ukraine war won’t end soon; NATO scolds Russia’s “malign activity”; Kyiv struggles to get China to peace summit; AFU ATACMs reportedly kills 116 Kremlin troops; Georgia protests erupt.
May. 3
US
Jack Teixeira orchestrated the most damaging leak of US classified information in a decade, posting highly sensitive documents on the social media platform Discord.
May. 2
War in Ukraine
According to a factsheet released by the US State Department, Russia used the chemical agent chloropicrin, as well as "riot control agents (tear gas)," in Ukraine.
May. 2
War in Ukraine
‘Make Ukraine Great Again’ new right-wing parody slogan in US; Moscow parades invasion “trophies”; US accuses Russia of using banned choking gas in Ukraine; HUR estimates Kremlin’s missile stockpiles.
May. 2
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told NATO members earlier this month that his country needed a minimum of seven additional Patriot or other high-end air defense systems
May. 1
War in Ukraine
Pentagon asks countries for more Patriot systems; Northeastern part of country still hotspot; Norway boosts Ukraine aid this year by $600 million; Russians dismantle Ukrainian cultural site in Crimea.
May. 1
US
The US political scene has evolved into two rival factions that cross party lines: the Capitulation Party and the Victory Party. The vote in the US Congress has shown who is who.
Apr. 28
US
In October Kazakhstan offered 117 old Soviet-era combat aircraft for sale by auction and it has now been reported that the US has bought 81 of them through offshore intermediaries.
Apr. 28
War in Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Apr. 27
Ukraine
What some American politicians refuse to acknowledge is that the fight will go on despite the naysayers – because Ukrainians would be fighting for American values even without the aid.
Apr. 27
Ukraine
President Joe Biden’s administration announced that $1 billion in artillery, air defenses, and other hardware would soon be heading to Ukrainian front lines.
Apr. 26
US
The US agreed to send 31 Abrams tanks to Kyiv last January. However, the situation on the front lines has changed significantly. Russia is using reconnaissance and hunting drones everywhere.
Apr. 26
War in Ukraine
During a press briefing, Pentagon spokesman General Patrick Ryder also dismissed the concerns about US plans to deploy additional military advisors to Ukraine.
Apr. 26
War in Ukraine
US hints Germany should provide Taurus missiles; Ukraine gives Qatari mediators a list of 561 abducted children; Some US munitions may not arrive for “several years,” Politico says.
Apr. 26
US
Moscow-friendly mil-bloggers mostly predicted the US-made missiles will hit air defenses in Crimea, but some Kremlin-run major media said the Russian Federation itself is ATACMS’ next target.
Apr. 25
Kyiv had launched its own drones and anti-aircraft missiles into Russian territory before, but never American-made high-tech M42 guided rockets. The US green-lighted the launches on Friday.
Jun. 3