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Tag: Arms Trade
U.S. to Keep Sending Arms to Israel Despite Dire Conditions in Gaza
The State Department said Israel needs to take more steps to improve the situation among Palestinians. The United States had given the country 30 days to meet aid criteria.
50,000 Russian and North Korean Troops Mass Ahead of Attack, U.S. Says
Ukrainian officials expect a counteroffensive in western Russia to begin in the coming days as North Korea’s troops train with Russian forces.
Trump Should Not Let Putin Claim Victory in Ukraine, Says NATO Official
Adm. Rob Bauer warned against any peace deal that was too favorable to Russia, arguing that it could undermine American interests.
For Ukraine, Trump Victory Signals a Shift. To What, Is Unclear.
As U.S. president, Donald J. Trump will inherit a role as Ukraine’s chief benefactor. But he has been skeptical about continuing aid to Kyiv.
Russia Could Expand Its Assistance to Houthis, U.S. Says
The group’s attacks in the Red Sea have driven up shipping costs and forced the United States and its allies to increase their naval presence in the region.
How Powerful Is North Korea’s Military?
The North’s nuclear forces have been the focus of global concern. But its conventional military is vast and empowered — even if it is hobbled by shortages, corruption and isolation.
U.S. Wrestles With Aiding Allies and Maintaining Its Own Weapons Supply
Pentagon officials discuss whether the flow of assistance could be hurting the military’s ability to respond to a new conflict.
For North Korea, War in Ukraine Is a Coveted Chance for Military Practice
Helping Russia in the war is an opportunity for North Korea to test its new weapons, and Ukrainian officials say the North’s troops are also gaining direct battle experience.
Viktor Bout Is Trying to Sell Weapons to the Houthis, Western Officials Say
The Russian arms dealer, who was freed in a prisoner exchange with the United States, is negotiating with the militant group in Yemen.