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US Announces $1B to Aid Ukraine as Russian Strike Kills at Least 17

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $1 billion of aid to Ukraine, which suffered a Russian strike killing 17 people at a market.

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Ukraine Rewarding Russian Soldiers Who Change Sides: Report

Ukraine is offering rewards to Russian soldiers who change sides and fight against the invading forces.

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Troops Clash With ‘Hundreds’ of Pakistan Taliban Near Afghan Border

Pakistan troops repelled a cross-border raid from Afghanistan by "hundreds" of Pakistan Taliban militants, a senior official said.

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Poland Orders Hundreds of Naval Strike Missiles for $2 Billion

Poland has announced the procurement of “several hundred” Naval Strike Missiles from Norwegian defense giant Kongsberg.

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Vietnam Frigates to Receive Long-Range Acoustic Devices

Protective communications developer Genasys has received a $1.9-million contract to supply long-range acoustic devices to Vietnam.

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Belgium to Deliver Eight Sea Sparrow Surface-to-Air Missiles to Ukraine

Belgium will reportedly supply eight of the 14 Sea Sparrow air-defense missiles it recently bought from Germany to Ukraine.

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Armenia, US Forces to Hold Joint Drills Amid Moscow Tensions

Armenia will host joint drills with US forces next week — the latest sign of the ex-Soviet republic's drift from its traditional ally Russia.

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US to Provide Depleted Uranium Rounds to Ukraine

The US will provide depleted uranium tank ammunition to Ukraine as part of more than $1 billion in latest military and humanitarian aid.

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Ukraine Attacks ‘Very Close’ to Border: Romanian President

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said attacks in neighboring Ukraine happened "very, very close" to its border.

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Kurdish-Led Forces ‘End Military Operations’ in East Syria

Kurdish-led forces in Syria declared the "end of military operations" in the country's east after clashes with Arab fighters left dozens dead.

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