Russia

US Diplomats to Return to Ukraine as Washington Pledges $700M in Military Aid

United States diplomats will begin a gradual return to Ukraine after Washington announced $700 million in military aid to Kyiv.

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Russia Says ‘Ready’ for Truce at Mariupol Plant

Russia said it was ready for a humanitarian ceasefire at Mariupol's Azovstal steel plant.

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Lithuania Begins Talks on Potential Acquisition of 120 Boxer Military Vehicles

The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has begun negotiations on the potential purchase of more than 120 Boxer infantry vehicles.

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Japan Says Disputed Islands ‘Illegally Occupied’ by Russia

Japan described four disputed islands as "illegally occupied" by Russia for the first time in nearly two decades.

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France Says Russians Staged French ‘Atrocity’ in Mali

The French army says it has filmed Russian mercenaries burying bodies near a Malian military base.

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New US Military Aid for Ukraine Includes Howitzers, Ammo, Tactical Drones

US President Joe Biden's new package of military aid for Ukraine includes 72 155mm howitzers, 72 armored vehicles, 144,000 rounds of ammunition, and more than 120 "Phoenix Ghost" tactical drones.

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Spain Sends 200 Tonnes of Military Material to Ukraine: PM

Spain has shipped 200 tonnes of military equipment, including heavy transport vehicles and ammunition, to Ukraine.

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India Scraps Planned Purchase of 48 Russian Helicopters

India has cancelled a planned procurement of 48 Russian Mi-17 V5 helicopters in favor of local production.

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Germany to Backfill East European Weapons for Ukraine

Germany has reached an agreement with eastern European partners to supply Ukraine with a new batch of heavy weapons.

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Putin Hails ‘Liberation’ of Mariupol

President Vladimir Putin hailed Russia's "liberation" of Mariupol after Defense Minister Shoigu told him Moscow controlled the port city.

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