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New US sanctions target Russia’s multibillion-dollar defense sector

The measures, triggered by Moscow’s war against Ukraine, target both Russia and its ally Belarus, which has been a staging ground for the invasion.

19 months ago

Austin to testify on Afghanistan next week

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is scheduled to testify in Congress next week on the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan.

21 months ago

Will Trump sell F-35s to the UAE? Congress wants him to show his work.

The US F-35 sale to UAE is moving at 'breakneck speed,' but it may slow to a halt on Capitol Hill.

3 years ago

McConnell urges caution on Turkey sanctions

Sen. Mitch McConnell is sticking to this guns against broad sanctions on Turkey.

4 years ago

Navy, Marines drill with Brunei forces, DreamWorks flick causes row

Another week for a simmering South China Sea to start boiling.

4 years ago

Senate advances bill to push back on Trump’s Saudi arms sales

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has advanced new restrictions on the president’s ability to use emergency authorities to sell arms without congressional approval.

4 years ago