After announcing a major new wave of long-range weaponry for Ukraine, Western leaders will turn their sights toward other potential threats to NATO from Russia and China.
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‘The stakes are too high’: The U.S. defense secretary urges allies to increase military aid to Ukraine.
The United States and its allies are expected to announce the delivery of more weapons and equipment later on Wednesday.
China Won’t Hesitate to Fight for Taiwan, Defense Minister Warns
The general said China wouldn’t “flinch from the cost” of defending its claims to the island. He spoke at a Singapore forum where he met with the U.S. defense secretary.
U.S. Warns China on Taiwan as Defense Officials Meet to Cool Tensions
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III accused Beijing of “provocative” activity near the disputed island after meeting with his Chinese counterpart.
Pentagon Faults Review of Deadly Airstrike but Finds No Wrongdoing
The military’s inquiry followed a New York Times investigation describing allegations that officials sought to conceal dozens of civilian casualties.
West Increases Pressure on Putin, Including Sanctions on Reputed Girlfriend
The Russian leader was challenged by the prospect of an enlarged NATO, plans to get Ukrainian grain exports past a Kremlin blockade, and sanctions on his purported mistress.
Biden Visits an Alabama Missile Factory, Highlighting Aid to Ukraine
“You are making it possible for the Ukrainian people to defend themselves” without “sending American soldiers to fight Russian soldiers,” which would risk world war, the president said.
U.S.-Led Group Nations Will Meet Monthly to Plan Ukraine Aid
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III announced the formation of the Ukraine Contact Group, with more than 40 member nations, to coordinate military and humanitarian assistance.
Emboldened by Ukraine’s Grit, U.S. Wants to See Russia Weakened
Hours after the American secretaries of defense and state met with Ukraine’s president in Kyiv, Russia hit at least five Ukrainian railway stations in rocket attacks.