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Russian space nuke could render low-Earth orbit unusable for a year, US official says
Pentagon’s space-policy leader noted with concern Moscow’s recent veto of a UN resolution against putting nuclear weapons in space.
US will ‘continue to provide' ATACMS to Ukraine, national security advisor says
Months of work to build up stocks means the U.S. can give Ukraine more of the sought-after long-range weapon.
How will Ukraine spend its new US aid?
It’s a fraught question amid Russian gains, uncertain long-term U.S. support, and Kyiv’s eventual need to end the war.
Russia exploits Western vacuum in Africa’s Sahel
Niger’s rejection of democratic ties coincides starkly with its embrace of Russian military assistance since the July 2023 military coup.
Human-rights violations rising in several countries, State Department says
Russian-occupied Ukraine was home to some of the worst abuses, according to new report.
J.D. Vance’s Ukraine math doesn’t add up
Helping Kyiv is less costly than the alternative.
Why we can shoot down Iranian drones over Israel but not Ukraine
The different outcomes of the weekend’s attacks on Tel Aviv and Kharkiv reflect factors practical and political.
Europe is already planning for what happens if Ukraine loses. It’s ugly
A newly energized Russia is already escalating grey-zone operations in Eastern Europe, says Estonia’s defense minister.
What we learn from Serbia's intriguing fighter-jet choice
Belgrade's plan to buy its first Western-designed combat aircraft reveals trends in its military, the region, and Russia.
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