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Recent reports suggest that both sides in the Russian Ukrainian war are using Starlink terminals. Although unverified, if true would bring a new a new element to the conflict that …
Potential Use of Starlink by Russia? A Background and the Implications Read More
Having secured a 5th presidential term in March, Russian President Vladimir Putin is now rolling out his new Cabinet. In accordance with Russian law, the old Cabinet resigned on May …
Putin Shakes Up Defense Ministry Leadership Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Ukrainian and European defense companies met in Brussels this week to discuss options …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (May 10) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The U.S. has said it is prepared to train additional Ukrainian soldiers if …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (May 3) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Following approval by both houses of Congress, President Biden quickly signed a $95 …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (April 26) Read More
Lawmakers finally passed much-delayed foreign assistance legislation over the weekend, including $61 billion in funding for Ukraine-related support, as well as $26 billion for Israel and $8 billion for Taiwan. …
House Approves Ukraine Aid Ahead of Looming Russian Offensive Read More
The House passed a series of supplemental foreign aid bills over the weekend that contain $95.3 billion in funding for Ukraine, Israel, and security in the Indo-Pacific. The move ends …
House Passes Foreign Aid Bills for Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Urkainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said the international community should be willing to provide …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (April 19) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Should Donald Trump win re-election to the presidency, his administration would push Kyiv …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (April 12) Read More
In early March 2024, press reports of the battle at Berdychi, five miles northwest of Avdiivka, asserted the Ukrainian 47th Mechanized Brigade lost three M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks, at …
What About Ukraine’s Abrams Tanks? Read More