The United States plans to withdraw most of its troops from Chad and Niger as it works to renew agreements governing the role of the U. S. military and its anti-terrorism operations in these African countries.
According to Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder, the United States has already begun the process of moving weapons, ammunition and equipment from the approved $1 billion aid package to Ukraine.
Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said that any additional US military advisors sent to Ukraine will not work near the front line and will not take part in combat operations.
The United States is considering sending up to 60 additional military advisors to its embassy in Kyiv to support the logistics, oversight, and maintenance of weapons delivered to Ukraine, expanding its non-combat military presence in the country.
Ukraine will demand a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss air defense, air defense systems and missiles, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in response to recent threats and conflicts.
According to the Pentagon spokesperson, Ukraine urgently needs air defense equipment, and he emphasized the need for the US Congress to approve additional funding to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Netanyahu may benefit politically from the continuation of the war in the Middle East, as it may delay his imprisonment on corruption charges.
According to Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder, U. S. assistance to Ukraine is intended to help it defend its sovereign territory and regain it, and the United States is not providing any assistance for use beyond that.
The Pentagon is considering using the remaining $4 billion in military aid to support Ukraine's defense forces as the Senate delays approval of further financial assistance.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin handed over his duties to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks after being hospitalized for an urgent bladder problem.
The Pentagon spokesman said that Ukraine will receive GLSDB bombs in accordance with last year's agreements, but did not provide specifics on the timing of their transfer for security reasons.