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Slovakia to transfer 13 MiG-29s to Ukraine, after Poland gives four

Bratislava has no use for the old planes, but Ukraine can get them flyable again, according to the country's defense minister.

By Jaroslaw Adamowski and Joe Gould

2 months ago

White House announces Patriots for Ukraine amid Zelenskyy visit

The announcement came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Washington for a meeting with President Joe Biden and an address to Congress.

By Bryant Harris

5 months ago

Iranian drone trainers in Crimea to help Russians, White House says

The White House accused Iran of sending its military personnel to Crimea to assist Russian pilots who bombarded Kyiv with Iranian kamikaze drone.

7 months ago

US pushes patchwork air defense for Ukraine amid Russian blitz

Ukraine’s allies need to “chip in” to create a complex mix of air defenses, says Gen. Mark Milley.

8 months ago

US sending Ukraine new $1 billion arms package amid grinding Donbas fight

The U.S. will send Ukraine another $1 billion in weapons to fight Russia, including Harpoon anti-ship launchers for the first time from the U.S., and more ammunition for high-tech, medium-range rocket launchers, the Biden administration announced Wednesday.

12 months ago

Ukraine weapon switcheroos are flushing Soviet arms out of Europe

As some Eastern European nations send their Soviet-era kit to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s attack, the new weapons those nations stand to get in return from the United States and its allies could shape the continent’s arsenal for years to come.

By Joe Gould and Sebastian Sprenger

13 months ago