Head of French Military: Russians ‘Were Not Ready’ for Ukraine Invasion
Russian ground forces are showing they “were not ready to carry out high-intensity operations” requiring quick decisive action when the Kremlin…
U.S. Officials: Russian Forces Keeping Forces Ashore For Now, Odesa Amphibious Assault Still Possible
Russian forces may be approaching Odesa from land instead of sea, a defense official told reporters Friday.…
U.K. Diplomat: Sanctions on Russia Can Be Increased If Necessary
The harsh sanctions already imposed on Russian businesses, financial institutions and individuals following the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine are “a…
Lithuanian PM: Putin Underestimated Ukraine’s Willingness To Fight Off Russian Invasion
A frontline prime minister in the Ukraine crisis said today that Russian President Vladimir Putin underestimated Ukraine’s willingness to fight…
USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Feb. 28, 2022
These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world…
UPDATED: Russian Navy Launches Amphibious Assault on Ukraine; Naval Infantry 30 Miles West of Mariupol
This story has been updated with additional information from Pentagon officials on the amphibious invasion near Mariupol and ship positions…
Russian Navy Masses 16 Warships Near Syria
Two Russian guided-missile cruisers from Russia’s North and Pacific fleets met off the coast of Syria as part of a…
Russian Navy Has Limited Role in Initial Invasion of Ukraine
The Russian Navy acted largely in a supporting role as Russian ground and air assault forces entered Ukraine early Thursday…
UPDATED: Russian Navy Cruisers Positioned to Counter U.S., French and Italian Carrier Groups in the Mediterranean
This post has been updated with a statement from Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday. This post has been…
Finland Prepared for Worst, But Sees No Immediate Russian Threat to Its Border, Defense Minister Says
This post has been updated to correct the number of F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters Finland is set to…