Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has stressed both the Biden administration’s support for Israel and concerns about the rising Palestinian death toll.
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Ukraine War Plans Leak Prompts Pentagon Investigation
Classified documents detailing secret American and NATO plans have appeared on Twitter and Telegram.
At U.S. Base in Germany, Ukraine’s Military Conducts War Games
The exercises come as Ukraine is emerging from a winter that was expected to offer a lull in fighting. Ukraine’s president appeared to signal recently that the country is preparing for a major offensive.
What ‘No’ on F-16 Fighter Jets Might Mean for Ukraine
If the usual script plays out, the Biden administration’s reluctance to provide the planes could be temporary, officials say.
U.S. Plans to Send Abrams Tanks to Ukraine, Officials Say
The Biden administration had resisted sending tanks, which Ukraine says it needs, but the move is seen as likely to push Germany to approve the transfer of its own tanks.
Russia’s War Lacks a Battlefield Commander, U.S. Officials Say
Poor logistics and flagging morale have plagued a disjointed military campaign in Ukraine, according to American officials and independent analysts.
As Russia Pounds Ukraine, NATO Countries Rush In Javelins and Stingers
The American weapons are part of a $350 million package that President Biden authorized on Saturday.
Russian Casualties Expose a Potential Flaw in Putin’s Strategy
Videos and photos show the bodies of soldiers left behind on the battlefield, officials say, and the charred remains of tanks and armored vehicles.
Russia’s Assault in Ukraine Slows After an Aggressive Start
The invading forces have faced stiff resistance, but President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia could quickly send in more troops, Pentagon officials said.