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Rubio added exceptions to the US aid freeze: does anything relate to Ukraine

Rubio added exceptions to the US aid freeze: does anything relate to Ukraine

January 29, 09:00 AM • 31973 views
Trump bans sex reassignment surgery for children by executive order

Trump bans sex reassignment surgery for children by executive order

January 29, 08:41 AM • 23452 views
Trump issues executive order targeting transgender troops

Trump issues executive order targeting transgender troops

January 28, 09:00 AM • 30390 views
Trump unexpectedly fires inspectors general in key US government agencies

Trump unexpectedly fires inspectors general in key US government agencies

January 25, 06:31 AM • 35576 views
Hegseth moves closer to Pentagon chief: senators vote to advance his nomination

Hegseth moves closer to Pentagon chief: senators vote to advance his nomination

January 24, 07:13 AM • 36878 views
Trump is going to close one of the Pentagon offices

Trump is going to close one of the Pentagon offices

January 24, 04:08 AM • 107443 views
Pentagon: Trump's executive order to stop international support does not apply to security assistance to Ukraine

Pentagon: Trump's executive order to stop international support does not apply to security assistance to Ukraine

January 23, 06:45 PM • 58348 views
Trump announces the new Cabinet of Ministers of his administration

Trump announces the new Cabinet of Ministers of his administration

January 20, 11:25 PM • 35800 views
Key Pentagon expert on Ukraine resigns after US election

Key Pentagon expert on Ukraine resigns after US election

January 8, 08:02 AM • 25201 views
Ramstein to determine plan to support Ukraine's defense until 2027

Ramstein to determine plan to support Ukraine's defense until 2027

January 8, 12:17 AM • 25992 views
Pentagon reveals the real effectiveness of the North Korean military in the war against Ukraine

Pentagon reveals the real effectiveness of the North Korean military in the war against Ukraine

December 31, 05:56 AM • 27502 views
Air defense and HIMARS missiles, additional air-to-ground missiles, anti-tank systems: what's in the new US aid package

Air defense and HIMARS missiles, additional air-to-ground missiles, anti-tank systems: what's in the new US aid package

December 30, 06:14 PM • 47930 views
Images of new Chinese military aircraft appear online

Images of new Chinese military aircraft appear online

December 27, 02:39 PM • 22581 views
Biden instructs Pentagon to speed up arms deliveries to Ukraine

Biden instructs Pentagon to speed up arms deliveries to Ukraine

December 25, 10:49 PM • 20805 views
The US plans to increase missile production, including to help Ukraine

The US plans to increase missile production, including to help Ukraine

December 24, 03:51 AM • 102014 views
China criticizes $571 million in US military aid to Taiwan

China criticizes $571 million in US military aid to Taiwan

December 22, 05:37 AM • 22736 views
U.S. and Ukrainian defense ministers hold talks on security assistance and the upcoming meeting of the contact group

U.S. and Ukrainian defense ministers hold talks on security assistance and the upcoming meeting of the contact group

December 21, 04:37 AM • 89274 views
Ukraine hands over evidence of Western electronics used in Russian UAVs to the US

Ukraine hands over evidence of Western electronics used in Russian UAVs to the US

December 20, 01:16 PM • 18869 views
NYT: Biden administration may not have time to use funds allocated to help Ukraine

NYT: Biden administration may not have time to use funds allocated to help Ukraine

December 18, 09:38 AM • 14361 views
Trump knows it's dangerous to freeze the war - Zelenskyy

Trump knows it's dangerous to freeze the war - Zelenskyy

December 17, 11:44 PM • 73634 views
Trump administration bans actress Julianne Moore's children's book in a number of schools

Trump administration bans actress Julianne Moore's children's book in a number of schools

The children's book Freckleface Strawberry by actress Julianne Moore has been banned from US Department of Defense schools. The book tells the story of a girl who learns to accept her freckles.

News of the World • February 17, 02:53 PM • 22833 views
Pentagon chief says returning Ukraine to 2014 borders is unrealistic

Pentagon chief says returning Ukraine to 2014 borders is unrealistic

During the Ramstein meeting, Pete Hagseth stated that it was unrealistic to return Ukraine to the 2014 borders. According to him, such a goal would only prolong the war.

War • February 12, 02:23 PM • 104768 views
Umerov holds first meeting with new Pentagon chief

Umerov holds first meeting with new Pentagon chief

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has held his first meeting with newly appointed Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. Umerov announced this on Facebook, posting a photo of the meeting.

Politics • February 12, 10:33 AM • 19933 views
Rostec helicopter plant, oil pipeline and oil depot: what was attacked in russia over the past two days

Rostec helicopter plant, oil pipeline and oil depot: what was attacked in russia over the past two days

Over the past two days, drones attacked a Rostec helicopter plant, the Kuibyshev-Lisichansk oil pipeline and several refineries in Russia. Targets included facilities in the Rostov, Volgograd and Krasnodar regions.

War • February 10, 03:38 PM • 50322 views
Trump instructs Elon Musk to cut Pentagon spending

Trump instructs Elon Musk to cut Pentagon spending

US President Donald Trump has announced that Elon Musk will be in charge of cutting costs at the Pentagon. Musk already leads a group in the Department of Government Effectiveness that has made large-scale layoffs at USAID.

News of the World • February 8, 01:02 AM • 34951 views
Pentagon prepares plan to withdraw US troops from Syria after Trump's announcement

Pentagon prepares plan to withdraw US troops from Syria after Trump's announcement

The US Department of Defense is preparing a plan for the complete withdrawal of troops from Syria within 30-90 days. There are currently about 2,000 US troops in the country, including 1,100 temporary rotational forces.

News of the World • February 5, 12:30 PM • 24679 views
US begins sending migrants to Guantanamo Bay - WSJ

US begins sending migrants to Guantanamo Bay - WSJ

A C-17 military aircraft transports the first group of detained migrants from Texas to the Guantanamo Bay base in Cuba. The United States plans to expand the base's capacity to hold up to 30,000 people and is sending additional marines.

News of the World • February 5, 06:29 AM • 23428 views
Trump orders air strikes on ISIS positions in Somalia

Trump orders air strikes on ISIS positions in Somalia

The United States conducted airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Somalia on Trump's order. According to the president, terrorists hiding in caves and threatening the United States and its allies were destroyed.

News of the World • February 1, 11:44 PM • 33974 views
Trump purges FBI: top officials ordered to resign

Trump purges FBI: top officials ordered to resign

Several senior FBI officials appointed by Christopher Wray have been ordered to resign or retire. The changes affected about five “executive assistant directors” who are in charge of key investigations.

News of the World • January 31, 08:35 AM • 29305 views
Washington plane crash: 'error was made' during routine training - Pentagon chief

Washington plane crash: 'error was made' during routine training - Pentagon chief

The US Secretary of Defense has admitted an error during a routine training exercise that led to a collision between a military helicopter and a passenger plane. The incident occurred during a standard night training mission.

News of the World • January 30, 05:06 PM • 33386 views
Rubio added exceptions to the US aid freeze: does anything relate to Ukraine

Rubio added exceptions to the US aid freeze: does anything relate to Ukraine

The U. S. Secretary of State has allowed the continuation of funding for humanitarian programs during the 90-day moratorium. The Pentagon's military aid to Ukraine has not been affected, but civilian programs have been suspended.

War • January 29, 09:00 AM • 31973 views
Trump bans sex reassignment surgery for children by executive order

Trump bans sex reassignment surgery for children by executive order

The US President has banned federally funded healthcare facilities from providing gender reassignment services to people under 19. The decree prohibits hormone therapy and surgery and excludes insurance coverage for such procedures.

News of the World • January 29, 08:41 AM • 23452 views
Trump issues executive order targeting transgender troops

Trump issues executive order targeting transgender troops

Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring a review of medical standards for military personnel, including transgender people. The document could affect thousands of military personnel and is part of a broader initiative to roll back diversity programs.

News of the World • January 28, 09:00 AM • 30390 views
Trump unexpectedly fires inspectors general in key US government agencies

Trump unexpectedly fires inspectors general in key US government agencies

The Trump administration fired inspectors general at 17 US federal agencies without warning. The dismissals took place via email and without the required 30-day notice to Congress.

News of the World • January 25, 06:31 AM • 35576 views
Hegseth moves closer to Pentagon chief: senators vote to advance his nomination

Hegseth moves closer to Pentagon chief: senators vote to advance his nomination

The U. S. Senate has voted to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense by a 51-49 vote. The final confirmation vote for the former Fox News host and U.S. military veteran will take place on Friday.

News of the World • January 24, 07:13 AM • 36878 views
Trump is going to close one of the Pentagon offices

Trump is going to close one of the Pentagon offices

The Trump administration intends to stop funding the Pentagon's Center of Excellence for Civil Defense. The decision to close the office, which was established in 2023, requires Congressional approval.

Politics • January 24, 04:08 AM • 107443 views
Pentagon: Trump's executive order to stop international support does not apply to security assistance to Ukraine

Pentagon: Trump's executive order to stop international support does not apply to security assistance to Ukraine

The Pentagon has confirmed that Trump's executive order on a 90-day pause in international support does not apply to military assistance to Ukraine. The document only affects development programs, not USAI and PDA contracts.

War • January 23, 06:45 PM • 58348 views
Trump announces the new Cabinet of Ministers of his administration

Trump announces the new Cabinet of Ministers of his administration

The 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, has presented a list of 23 candidates for key positions in his future administration. The nominees include Marco Rubio for Secretary of State and Robert Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health.

News of the World • January 20, 11:25 PM • 35800 views
Key Pentagon expert on Ukraine resigns after US election

Key Pentagon expert on Ukraine resigns after US election

Laura Cooper, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russian and Ukrainian Affairs, resigns from her post. Her resignation comes amid Trump's victory and uncertainty over future US policy toward Ukraine.

Politics • January 8, 08:02 AM • 25201 views
Ramstein to determine plan to support Ukraine's defense until 2027

Ramstein to determine plan to support Ukraine's defense until 2027

Lloyd Austin will bring together the heads of 8 coalition groups to develop a roadmap for strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities until 2027. The meeting will focus on aviation, armored vehicles, air defense and other areas of military assistance.

War • January 8, 12:17 AM • 25992 views
Pentagon reveals the real effectiveness of the North Korean military in the war against Ukraine

Pentagon reveals the real effectiveness of the North Korean military in the war against Ukraine

The Pentagon reports on the low effectiveness of North Korean attacks in the war against Ukraine. About 1,000 DPRK soldiers were killed or wounded in the fighting in the Kursk region.

News of the World • December 31, 05:56 AM • 27502 views
Air defense and HIMARS missiles, additional air-to-ground missiles, anti-tank systems: what's in the new US aid package

Air defense and HIMARS missiles, additional air-to-ground missiles, anti-tank systems: what's in the new US aid package

The United States has allocated a new $2. 5 billion military aid package to Ukraine. The package includes ammunition for air defense, HIMARS, air-to-ground missiles, Javelin, AT-4, drones, and other equipment.

War • December 30, 06:14 PM • 47930 views
Images of new Chinese military aircraft appear online

Images of new Chinese military aircraft appear online

Photos of two new Chinese military aircraft with a tailless design and stealth characteristics have been posted online. The larger aircraft is diamond-shaped with three engines, while the smaller one has a more traditional look.

War • December 27, 02:39 PM • 22581 views
Biden instructs Pentagon to speed up arms deliveries to Ukraine

Biden instructs Pentagon to speed up arms deliveries to Ukraine

The US President responded to the massive shelling of Ukraine on December 25 and ordered an increase in military assistance. The United States provided hundreds of air defense missiles and plans to supply additional weapons.

War • December 25, 10:49 PM • 20805 views
The US plans to increase missile production, including to help Ukraine

The US plans to increase missile production, including to help Ukraine

The Pentagon has signed a contract with Williams International to expand production of gas turbine engines for missiles. The project includes the production of Harpoon, JASSM, LRASM and Tomahawk for the needs of the United States and Ukraine.

War • December 24, 03:51 AM • 102014 views
China criticizes $571 million in US military aid to Taiwan

China criticizes $571 million in US military aid to Taiwan

The United States has allocated $571 million in military aid to Taiwan, delegating the management of the funds to Anthony Blinken. China criticized this decision, calling it a violation of the “one-China principle” and promised to take action.

News of the World • December 22, 05:37 AM • 22736 views
U.S. and Ukrainian defense ministers hold talks on security assistance and the upcoming meeting of the contact group

U.S. and Ukrainian defense ministers hold talks on security assistance and the upcoming meeting of the contact group

Lloyd Austin and Rustem Umerov discussed the situation at the frontline and U. S. military assistance. The parties also agreed on preparations for the upcoming meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's defense.

War • December 21, 04:37 AM • 89274 views
Ukraine hands over evidence of Western electronics used in Russian UAVs to the US

Ukraine hands over evidence of Western electronics used in Russian UAVs to the US

Ukrainian military experts provided the US with evidence of the use of Western components in Russian weapons. Foreign parts were found in the Orlan-10 UAV, including guidance and navigation systems.

War • December 20, 01:16 PM • 18869 views
NYT: Biden administration may not have time to use funds allocated to help Ukraine

NYT: Biden administration may not have time to use funds allocated to help Ukraine

The Biden administration may not use all the funds allocated by Congress for military assistance to Ukraine by the end of the term. The use of the remaining funds will depend on the decisions of the future Trump administration.

Politics • December 18, 09:38 AM • 14361 views
Trump knows it's dangerous to freeze the war - Zelenskyy

Trump knows it's dangerous to freeze the war - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said that Trump is aware of Ukraine's reluctance to freeze the war, although he wants a quick resolution to the conflict. Ukrainian teams are already working with Trump's teams to build relationships with the new administration.

War • December 17, 11:44 PM • 73634 views