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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 • 107618 views

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 • 58594 views

"Purges" in the White House: employees responsible for Ukraine, Iran and North Korea have been suspended

US National Security Advisor Mike Volz initiated a review of dozens of White House staffers. The employees were denied access to the building and ordered to wait for further instructions from their superiors.

News of the World • January 23, 05:10 AM • 31230 views

US Treasury warns $36 trillion debt ceiling is close: prepares special measures

Janet Yellen announced the launch of special measures to avoid breaching the US debt ceiling. The Ministry of Finance will suspend investments in pension funds and the health insurance fund for civil servants.

News of the World • January 18, 11:41 AM • 44437 views

US plans to invest in new weapons technologies based on experience of war in Ukraine - Hegseth

US Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth has stated the need to invest in new military technologies. Decisions will be made based on the experience of using technology in the war waged by Russia against Ukraine.

War • January 15, 07:48 AM • 31252 views

Trump wants the “most favorable” end to the war for Ukraine

Pentagon Secretary nominee Pete Hagel announced the Trump administration's intention to end the war in Ukraine. According to him, they want to make it as beneficial as possible for Ukrainians.

War • January 14, 09:42 PM • 81765 views

Bezos’ Blue Origin scrubs first launch of New Glenn rocket poised to challenge Musk’s SpaceX

Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin has postponed the debut orbital launch of its new 98-meter New Glenn rocket due to technical problems. The launch was planned to take place from Cape Canaveral, but after several delays, the mission was canceled.

News of the World • January 13, 10:30 AM • 27272 views

Blinken: Biden administration will pass on strong position on Ukraine to Trump

The US Secretary of State announced that the strongest positions in foreign policy will be handed over to the future Trump administration. The United States has already provided $102 billion in aid to Ukraine, and its allies have provided $158 billion in aid.

Politics • January 13, 08:26 AM • 29120 views

Austin proposed a plan to increase the US defense budget to more than $1 trillion in the coming years

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin recommends increasing military spending by more than $50 billion in fiscal year 2026. The plan envisages an increase in the Pentagon's budget to more than $1 trillion by 2028.

News of the World • January 13, 06:58 AM • 26808 views

The head of the Center for Policy Studies has revealed an inevitable scenario of Russia's future for the next 50 years

Andriy Kovalenko predicts that Russia will be divided into national entities with a central Muscovy. According to him, this is the only chance for survival for Russians, as the imperial model no longer works.

War • January 12, 03:31 PM • 53292 views

Pentagon: $4 billion of unused funds for Ukraine will be transferred to the next administration

The Biden administration will leave about $4 billion in unused PDA funds for Ukraine to the future administration.

War • January 11, 07:48 AM • 61587 views

Poland announced a new military aid package for Ukraine

Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak announced the preparation of a new package of military assistance for Ukraine. The "Ramstein" meeting also approved 8 roadmaps for the Ukrainian Armed Forces until 2027.

War • January 9, 03:29 PM • 25120 views

The USA announced a new aid package for Ukraine

The Pentagon announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine. According to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, the amount of support will be $500 million.

Politics • January 9, 11:29 AM • 22973 views

Pentagon chief: If Russia achieves its goals in Ukraine, it will cost it dearly

Lloyd Austin said that achieving Russia's goals in Ukraine will lead to significant losses for it in the future. To maintain the occupied territories, Russia will have to spend huge resources and engage significant ground forces.

War • January 9, 09:26 AM • 47770 views

Umerov meets with Pentagon chief: discusses roadmap for military assistance to Ukraine

Ukraine's Defense Minister discusses with the Pentagon chief a roadmap for military assistance for the coming years. Eight areas of cooperation will be approved at the Ramstein meeting, and Zelenskyy is expected to attend.

Politics • January 9, 08:13 AM • 20739 views

Ukraine has received over $126 billion in defense spending from the Ramstein countries

The United States and its allies have provided more than $126 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. The Ramstein meeting will discuss Ukraine's urgent arms needs.

War • January 9, 06:46 AM • 45151 views

Pentagon: Biden administration will not have time to use “several billion dollars” from Ukraine aid package

The Pentagon has confirmed that several billion dollars from the Ukraine aid package will remain unused until the end of Biden's term. The decision on these funds will be made by the new administration.

War • January 9, 03:16 AM • 29851 views

Fire in Los Angeles claims five lives: photo details

Five uncontrolled wildfires are raging in Los Angeles, claiming the lives of 5 people. The disaster destroyed more than 1000 buildings, left a million homes without power, and forced the evacuation of 100,000 people.

Society • January 9, 02:05 AM • 29436 views

Final aid package for Ukraine from Biden administration may be worth $500 million - media

The Biden administration plans to announce the final package of military aid to Ukraine worth about $500 million. By the end of Biden's term, Ukraine will have received 80-90% of the promised equipment.

War • January 8, 06:21 PM • 23308 views

Umerov to attend Ramstein meeting tomorrow, Zelenskyy expected to attend - media

Defense Minister Umerov will participate in the 25th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense in Germany. President Zelenskyy's participation depends on the security situation.

War • January 8, 01:43 PM • 19843 views

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 • 25343 views

Austin goes to Ramstein for the last time as Pentagon chief

U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is traveling to Germany for the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. This is his last trip to Ramstein Air Base as head of the Pentagon.

War • January 8, 07:50 AM • 24922 views

The Biden administration plans to announce its final military aid package to Ukraine on January 9 - AP

The Biden administration plans to announce the final military aid package for Ukraine during the January 9 Ramstein meeting.

War • January 7, 07:32 PM • 43629 views

Ramstein meeting to be held on January 9 - media

The 25th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense will take place on January 9 at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. During the meeting, Ukraine will present its “victory plan” to its partners.

War • January 4, 03:30 PM • 32554 views

The U.S. tells whether it will be able to deliver all weapons from the new aid packages to Ukraine by January 20

The Pentagon said it would not be able to deliver all the weapons from the $2. 5 billion aid package by January 20. Deliveries will continue even after the current U.S. administration leaves office.

War • January 4, 07:30 AM • 68984 views

US approves sale of light torpedoes to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved the sale of 20 light torpedoes and related equipment to Saudi Arabia. The contractor will be the American company RTX Corporation, with the deal worth $78.5 million.

News of the World • January 3, 10:50 PM • 25205 views

Pentagon confirms Ramstein meeting in January and names its purpose

The 25th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense will take place in January in Germany. Participants will focus on practical steps to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.

War • January 3, 10:15 PM • 40028 views

He decided that he could not risk being away: Musk settles in a cottage near Trump's residence

Elon Musk rents a Banyan cottage near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. The world's richest man moved in on Election Day and is trying to influence the future president's decisions.

News of the World • December 31, 08:44 AM • 25296 views

The Pentagon releases a Guantanamo Bay prisoner who has been there since the first day of its opening

The Pentagon has repatriated to Tunisia 59-year-old Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, who has been held at Guantanamo Bay since its opening. His release is part of Biden's program to reduce the number of prisoners.

News of the World • December 31, 07:45 AM • 34576 views

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 • 27919 views

In Kyiv and Dnipro, from April 1, it will be possible to drive at a speed of 70-80 km/h on some sections of roads: where exactly

Ukraine and Britain are preparing a meeting of representatives to prepare contingents - Zelenskyy

"These are my losses that no one has compensated": Small pharmacies are suffering from the revaluation of the TOP 100 drugs

OP on Economist article regarding elections in July: there was no such meeting and Zelensky's instruction

Ukraine and the USA held a long conversation regarding the draft agreement on mineral resources

"Liberation Day of America" - when Trump's tariffs come into force and what you should know about it

Reservation from April 1: what businesses and those liable for military service need to know

The Ministry of Health forgot which drugs were included in the TOP-100 and could not explain why clonidine was included in the list.

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381 people died during the occupation of Bucha - Lubinets

Filmed protests in Tbilisi: French journalist not allowed into Georgia

"Soldiers are asking not for money, but for weapons": Trump's spiritual advisor visited Bucha

Russia is unlikely to agree to a "complete and unconditional ceasefire" within three weeks – ISW

Peace agreement: Trump threatened Putin with increased sanctions if he "does not complete this task"

"Liberation Day of America" - when Trump's tariffs come into force and what you should know about it

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New US-Ukraine agreement: what officials on both sides of the Atlantic are saying about it and whether Ukrainians should worry

In the EU, talks about "Nord Stream" have resumed amid negotiations between Russia and the US: what is known and what the European Commission and Germany are saying

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