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US says military readiness unaffected by arms transfers to Ukraine
The Pentagon has denied that arms transfers to Ukraine have impacted America's military readiness amid concerns that the Pentagon's own stockpile of Javelin weapons might be dwindling.
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Blinken, Ukraine FM Kuleba discuss return of US diplomats, aid package
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday discussed the return of American diplomats to Ukraine as well as an aid of $33 bn to the war-torn country with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba.
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UN Security Council extends Libya mission by 3 months after US-Russia clash
Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said in the absence of a new envoy, the UN mission has been unable to provide substantial support for the political process in Libya for more than six months
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US President Biden requests $33bn from Congress in aid to Ukraine
Of the $33-billion sum, according to a fact sheet by the White House, $20.4 billion will be military and security assistance to Kiev
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India developed ties with Russia as US couldn't do it earlier: Blinken
In the case of India, there is a relationship that goes back decades. And Russia, for India, was out of necessity a partner of choice when we were not in a position to be a partner: Antony Blinken
Russia releases US Marine vet as part of prisoner exchange
The surprise deal would have been a notable diplomatic maneuver even in times of peace
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Russian military appoints new 'head' of Kherson region in Ukraine
Last week, Ukrainian Defence Ministry's spokesman Olexandr Motuzyanyk said Russia is preparing to hold a "referendum" in the Kherson region on joining Russia
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US offers $10 mn for information on Russian intelligence officers
The US is offering up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of Russian intelligence officers who have allegedly conducted activities against the United States, the State said
US approves ammunition sale to Ukraine citing 'emergency' situation
The sale, according to the statement, is "in the national security interests of the United States, thereby waiving the Congressional review requirements" under federal law, Xinhua news agency reported
Russia failing in war aims, Ukraine succeeding: US State Secretary Blinken
The trip by Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is the highest-level American visit to the Kyiv since Russia invaded in late February
Zelensky meets Blinken, Austin in a high-level US visit to Ukraine
Zelenskyy's meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin comes as Ukraine pressed the West for powerful weapons in its fight against the Russian invasion
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US slams China's support for Russia, pledges to help India with weapons
China said this week it plans to continue strengthening strategic ties with Russia, showing the relationship remains solid despite growing concerns over war crimes committed by Putin's forces
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Joe Biden lauds US commanders for 'exceptional' work arming Ukraine
Biden has already approved more than USD 2.6 billion in military assistance for Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion on Feb. 24
US preparing to announce another military aid package for Ukraine
The new package will be similar in size to the latest one worth USD 800 million and will include both more artillery and tens of thousands of artillery rounds: Report
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US continues to discuss concerns with Turkey over S-400 system purchase
The United States is continuing talks with Turkey over Ankara's purchase of Russian S-400 air defense system, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Wednesday.
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Ukraine President Zelenskyy 'thankful' for $800 mn in military aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he's sincerely thankful to the U.S. for the new round of $800 million in military assistance.
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Russia accuses US-funded laboratories of developing bio-weapons
US-funded biological laboratories in Ukraine were engaged in developing components of biological weapons, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev has said.
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US President Joe Biden calls Russia's actions in Ukraine 'genocide'
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday called Russia's actions in Ukraine "genocide" as he attempted to explain the rising inflation in the country.
China, Russia vying for space dominance, to exploit moon resources: US
A senior defence analyst for space and counter space of the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Keith Ryder warned on Tuesday that Moscow and Beijing plan to explore and exploit the natural resource
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Don't expect Russia to be ousted from UN Security Council: White House
A day after Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council amid its invasion of Ukraine, the White House on Friday said it does not anticipate the same for Moscow in the Security Council
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