Putin Replaces Defense Minister with Economist Andrei Belousov
Russian President Vladimir Putin replaced Sergei Shoigu with Andrei Belousov, an economist, as the Kremlin’s minister of defense over the weekend.…
Report to Congress on Poland and U.S. Relations
The following is the March 6, 2023 Congressional Research Service report, Poland: Background and U.S. Relations.…
Losing Crimea Would Escalate Russian-Ukraine Conflict, Former Defense Secretary Says
Losing Crimea, which holds an important naval base in Sevastopol, to Ukraine would cross a “real red line” for Russia…
Senator Questions If Allies Would Aid Taiwan in Potential Chinese Invasion
A senior Republican on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence questioned several allies’ willingness to come to Taiwan’s aid if…
NATO ‘Applying Maximum Pressure on Moscow’ as War in Ukraine Continues, Says U.S. Ambassador
NATO has bolstered forces along its eastern front, rushed military and economic aid to Ukraine and sustained support despite some…
U.S. Pacific Allies Want to Work Together to Blunt Chinese Nuclear Threat
As China builds up its nuclear weapons arsenal and expands its conventional military forces, United States allies in the Pacific…
French Foreign Minister Warns Russian Victory in Ukraine Could Spark Worldwide Wars of Conquest
Wars of conquest could become the new normal if unprovoked attacks like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine go unchecked, France’s minister…
Russian Doomsday Sub Belgorod Spotted in the Arctic
A Russian Navy submarine that carries bus-sized nuclear torpedoes was spotted in the Arctic after sparking headlines earlier this week…
Polish Foreign Minister: Ukraine Needs More Money, Military Equipment from Allies
Ukraine needs more heavy military equipment and financial aid from Western allies and partners to stave off the ongoing Russian…
‘Doomsday’ Submarine Armed With Nuclear Torpedoes Delivers to Russian Navy
A Russian Navy submarine armed with a strategic nuclear torpedo the size of a school bus was delivered to the…