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Ukraine

Russia appoints new Ukraine war commander, US official says

A U.S. official said Russia named Gen. Alexander Dvornikov as commander of an armed campaign that Russian authorities still call a “special military operation."

Ukraine

Ukraine war may lead to rethinking of US defense of Europe

The war in Ukraine may signal a historic shift in American thinking about defense of the continent.

Ukraine

Russia at 70 percent of Ukraine military buildup, officials say

There is growing concern about the Russian military buildup near Ukraine.

What are US military options to help Ukraine?

How far might the United States and its allies go to help Ukraine defend itself if the buildup of Russian forces along Ukraine’s borders leads to an invasion?

US military coalition in Syria takes out rocket launch sites

The strikes against the launch sites apparently were conducted by U.S. forces, but a statement issued by the coalition did not specify who carried them out.

Navy blocked from acting against 35 COVID vaccine refusers

The injunction is a new challenge to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s decision to make vaccinations mandatory for all members of the military.

Angst over China, Russia lessens chance of US nuke changes

Joe Biden’s arrival in the White House nearly a year ago seemed to herald a historic shift toward less U.S. reliance on nuclear weapons and possibly a shrinking of their numbers.

US commander: Al-Qaida numbers in Afghanistan up ‘slightly’

Al-Qaida is among numerous extremist groups inside Afghanistan.

General says US troops to remain in Iraq

America invaded Iraq in 2003, and at the peak point had more than 170,000 troops battling insurgents in the country and later working to train and advise Iraqi forces.

Austin denies Oklahoma bid for exception to vaccine mandate

Austin’s decision was widely expected, since the Pentagon has argued for months that the vaccine is critical to maintaining a ready force that can deploy on a moment’s notice to protect the nation.