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Pentagon ends deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles
The 2,000 National Guardsmen account for nearly half of the soldiers sent to the city to deal with protests over Trump's immigration crackdown.
Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, NATO allies to launch exercise in Mediterranean
The exercise, which has been in the works since 2020 and isn’t in response to rising tension with Russia, will place the Truman and its carrier strike group under NATO operational control.
By Diana Stancy
Baltic states tout US-approved weapon shipments to Ukraine
The Baltic states have received approval from Washington to send American-made weaponry to Ukraine to help the country fend off a potential Russian invasion.
No war yet. US, Russia to try more diplomacy amid tensions over Ukraine.
Expectations were low going in, and there was no breakthrough.
Biden must act now to better arm Ukraine. Here’s what that should look like.
A large-scale Russian offensive would spell disaster not only for Ukraine and Europe but for U.S. interests and credibility as well.
By Bradley Bowman, John Hardie and Jack Sullivan
Top US, Russian envoys discuss Ukraine at ‘critical moment’
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov lowered expectations ahead of the meeting in Geneva.
Biden issues new warning to Russia over invading Ukraine
President Joe Biden said any Russian troop movements across Ukraine’s border would be an invasion and that Moscow would “pay a heavy price” for such an action.
By Frank Jordans, The Associated Press
Russia announces sweeping naval drills amid Ukraine tensions
Russia's Defense Ministry said the exercise will involve over 140 warships and more than 60 aircraft.
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?
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press