North Korea on Cusp of Aiding Russia in Ukraine
U.S. officials are voicing concern that Russia and North Korea—both heavily sanctioned by the West—are drawing closer together militarily.
U.S. officials are voicing concern that Russia and North Korea—both heavily sanctioned by the West—are drawing closer together militarily.
Until now, rather discreet on the question of France’s commitment to Ukraine, so as not to fuel the controversy over her supposed ‘Putinophilia’, Marine Le Pen has this time raised her voice and declared herself openly hostile to increasing French military support to Ukraine.
The failed incursion on Russian soil using U.S. equipment—of which Washington strongly disapproved—seems not to have impacted the flow of arms.
While Germany’s new package comprises the kind of arms it had supplied previously, fighter jets—ever high on Kyiv’s wish list—are not among them.
Senior officials in the Egyptian and Russian governments have denied the plan.
U.S. commitment to substantial resources “reflects the American interests and values that are at stake,” the Department of Defense said, vowing to send more packages in the future.
Putin’s interlocutor and China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, said that both countries had withstood the pressure exerted by the international community.
The B9 looks forward to “increased U.S. military presence” in the region, said Romanian President Klaus Iohannis at the group’s special summit.
Russia’s decision demolishes the post-Cold War infrastructure essential to limiting nuclear arms.
Chancellor Scholz’ hesitation might have served a purpose. Not wanting to be left holding the bag should things turn sour, Scholz got the U.S. on board first.
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