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20 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Burkina Announces French Army Operation Officially Over

Burkina Faso said operations by the French army in the jihadist-hit West African state were officially over.

19 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Belarus Cadets Train on Russian Tanks Amid Fears of Bigger Conflict

In Moscow-allied Belarus, officers look out across a snowy training ground as Russian and Soviet-era tanks fire into the distance.

19 February

Staff Writer With AFP

US Awards $1B Contract to Boost Artillery Round Production

The US Army announced the award of a nearly $1 billion contract to increase production of 155 mm artillery rounds used in large quantities by Ukraine.

19 February

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping

Staff Writer With AFP

US Says China Mulling Arming Russia in Ukraine War

The US accused China of considering arming Russia in its war against Ukraine, ratcheting up tensions as the conflict hits its one-year mark this week.

17 February

A view of Simonstown and the naval base near Cape Town in South Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

South Africa’s Navy Stages Exercises With China, Russia

South Africa was due to embark on a joint military exercise with Russia and China along its eastern coast amid criticism at home and abroad.

17 February

Joe Saballa

US Compensates Czech Republic for Military Aid to Ukraine

The US has given $200 million to the Czech Republic as compensation for sending military weapons and equipment to Ukraine.

17 February

Australian Army soldiers from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, perform a section attack to demonstrate fire and movement during the first rotation of Operation Kudu in the United Kingdom. *** Local Caption *** Australia continues to stand with the people of Ukraine, and is providing ongoing support in response to Russias continuing violation of international law. Having arrived the United Kingdom in January 2023, a contingent of up to 70 ADF personnel have joined partner nations in the UK-led and based training programme for Ukrainian recruits.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Training Ukrainian Recruits’ Tactical, Survivability Skills in the UK

The Australian Army is conducting tactical and survivability training for Ukrainian Armed Forces recruits in southern England.

17 February

Joe Saballa

Russia Failing to Meet Demands of New Offensive: UK Intel

UK intel says Russia’s defense industry is failing to meet the demands of the “new offensive” the country is planning against Ukraine.

17 February

Joe Saballa

US Considering Sending Seized Iranian Weapons to Ukraine

The US is considering providing Ukraine with thousands of suspected Iranian weapons and ammunition seized while being delivered to Iran-backed fighters in Yemen.

17 February