Politics
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Feb- 2024 -22 February
Von Der Leyen Wants New Defense Tsar in Second EU Term
European Commission President Von der Leyen argue for creating a defense commissioner to lead a drive to rearm Europe if she wins a second term in office.
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13 February
Russian Bill Targets Assets of People Discrediting Military
Russia’s lower house of parliament recently passed a bill that would enforce stronger punishments against those who discredit the military.
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12 February
Ukraine Aid Package Clears Key Procedural Vote in US Senate
A sweeping US foreign aid package, including $60 billion for Ukraine, passed a key procedural vote, although opposition from right-wing Republicans may block it from becoming law.
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12 February
Trump Threatens to ‘Encourage’ Attack of NATO Members Behind on Payments
Trump said he would "encourage" Russia to attack members of NATO who had not met their financial obligations, his most extreme broadside against the military alliance.
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6 February
Trump Urges Republicans to Kill Ukraine Aid Bill
Trump urged Republicans to reject a bipartisan Senate deal trading tough new border security measures for $60 billion in Ukraine funding.
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5 February
Maldives Vows to Boost Defenses After Telling Indian Troops to Leave
The Maldives will strengthen its military to defend its vast maritime territory, the new president vowed after ordering Indian troops to withdraw.
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1 February
NATO Chief to US Conservatives: Alliance ‘A Good Deal’
NATO's chief told US conservatives the alliance was a "good deal" and created jobs, as likely presidential candidate Trump fuels doubts about assisting Ukraine.
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Jan- 2024 -29 January
Ukraine Uncovers $40 Million Defense Embezzlement Scheme
Ukrainian defense officials and corporate leaders sought to steal about $40 million through a fraudulent arms procurement scheme, the country's main intelligence and security agency said.
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26 January
North Korean Hackers Employ Generative AI for Cyberattacks
North Korean hackers are using generative AI solutions to identify targets and facilitate digital assaults, according to Seoul’s spy agency.
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24 January
Turkey Ratifies Sweden’s NATO Membership After Protracted Delay
Turkey's parliament ratified Sweden's NATO membership after more than a year of delays that upset Western efforts to show resolve in the face of Russia's war on Ukraine.
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