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Russia claims Ukraine is attacking; Kyiv calls that disinformation
Kyiv authorities didn’t confirm the attacks Monday and suggested the claims that major battles are underway were a Russian misinformation ruse.
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Flashpoints
What are disinformation and extremism? And why should troops be aware?
An overview of disinformation and extremism and the debate surrounding their spread among military and veteran communities.
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Ukraine keeps up pressure in Bakhmut after Russian victory declaration
Russian forces declared victory in the eastern city last month, but Ukrainian defenders aren’t retreating.
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China’s defense minister defends country’s response to ‘provocation’
Li questioned why foreign jets and naval vessels were operating so close to China and said foreign militaries should “mind your own business.”
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Milley: tanks, F-16s coming, but not in time for Ukraine offensive
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley says Ukrainian forces are training on Abrams tanks and US is working on agreements to train them on F-16s.
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Blinken says no Ukraine cease-fire without Russia’s withdrawal
In a speech in Finland, Blinken said a cease-fire without Russia’s withdrawal would simply “freeze current lines in place.”
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China Ukraine envoy urges allies to ‘stop sending weapons’ to Kyiv
China Ukraine envoy's appeal comes as Washington and its European allies are ramping up supplies of missiles, tanks and other weapons to Ukrainian forces.
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White House wants to engage Russia on nuclear arms control post-treaty
The Biden administration is ready to talk to Russia without conditions about a future nuclear arms control framework.
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China responds to US complaint over aircraft intercept
The U.S. military said a Chinese J-16 fighter jet pilot flew in front of the nose of the RC-135 conducting routine operations in international airspace.
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North Korea says attempt to launch first spy satellite ends in failure
North Korea said its attempt to put the country’s first spy satellite into orbit has failed.
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New US aid package for Ukraine will total about $300 million
U.S. officials say a military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will include additional munitions for drones.
Video shows Chinese fighter jet flying close to US aircraft
The U.S. military says a Chinese fighter jet flew aggressively close to a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft over the South China Sea.
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NATO to send 700 more troops to Kosovo to help quell violent protests
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said an additional reserve battalion would be put on high readiness in case additional troops are needed.
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Images show North Korea’s launch pad as it prepares its spy satellite
Satellite images taken Tuesday analyzed by The Associated Press showed activity at a main pad at North Korea's Sohae Satellite Launching Station.
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NATO intel chief: Russia’s war on Ukraine and a hybrid war aimed at us
The speed, scale and intensity of Russian hybrid activities has increased in recent years, notes David Cattler.
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Drones damage Moscow buildings in pre-dawn attack blamed on Ukraine
Russia's defense ministry said five drones were shot down and the systems of three others were jammed.
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Russia launched ‘largest drone attack’ on Ukrainian capital
The attack lasted more than five hours, with air defense reportedly shooting down more than 40 drones.
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