Ukraine’s military and Western analysts say Russian forces are making fruitless attacks in eastern Ukraine and taking heavy losses after a hastily arranged draft added over 300,000 troops.
Tag: Defense Department
Pentagon’s Strategy Says China and Russia Pose Very Different Challenges
A new document describes the military’s response to a new era in broad terms and guides Pentagon policy and budget decisions, but it lacks details.
The Iranian Drones in Ukraine’s Already Crowded Skies
Russian forces have deployed two types of Iranian drones. Dozens of models of the remote-controlled and programmable weapons are now being used in the war.
White House Tightens Rules on Counterterrorism Drone Strikes
A classified new policy requires President Biden’s approval to add suspected terrorists to a kill list. The Trump administration had decentralized control over targeting decisions.
In Washington, Putin’s Nuclear Threats Stir Growing Alarm
In a gathering Cold War atmosphere, American officials are gaming out responses should Russia resort to battlefield nuclear weapons.
Pentagon Plans to Set Up a New Command to Arm Ukraine, Officials Say
The mission in Germany would streamline a training and assistance system that the United States and its allies created on the fly after Russia’s invasion, officials said.
Meeting in Brussels Signifies a Turning Point for Allies Arming Ukraine
Defense officials responsible for purchasing weapons for more than 40 nations discussed how to ramp up production for a potentially yearslong war.
U.S. Shores Up Ukraine Aid as Energy Crisis in Europe Looms
The Biden administration is trying to keep its allies on board as the Russian invasion has sent energy prices soaring.