Russian Deputy Navy Chief Killed in Kursk Region
DefenseNews : A high-ranking Russian general serving as deputy commander of the navy was killed during “combat operations” in the Kursk region, officials said Thursday, amid ongoing fighting in the area. Mikhail Gudkov, 42, had served in the military since 2000 and was made “Hero of the Russian Federation” by President Vladimir Putin in 2023 — the Kremlin’s highest honor. He is one of the most senior Russian military officers to have been killed since Moscow launched its offensive on Ukraine in February 2022. “During combat operations in one o…
Ukraine arms freeze part of wider military aid review, Pentagon says
DefenseNews: A day after the White House confirmed that the U.S. has suspended some military aid to Ukraine, the Pentagon’s chief spokesperson said the decision stemmed from a larger review of America’s military support for countries around the world. “We can’t give weapons to everybody all around the world. We have to look out for America and defending our homeland,” Sean Parnell said in his first standalone briefing Wednesday. On Tuesday, Politico and other outlets reported that the U.S. had paused the delivery of some munitions, including c…
Ukraine arms freeze part of wider military aid review, Pentagon says
DefenseNews: A day after the White House confirmed that the U.S. has suspended some military aid to Ukraine, the Pentagon’s chief spokesperson said the decision stemmed from a larger review of America’s military support for countries around the world. “We can’t give weapons to everybody all around the world. We have to look out for America and defending our homeland,” Sean Parnell said in his first standalone briefing Wednesday. On Tuesday, Politico and other outlets reported that the U.S. had paused the delivery of some munitions, including c…
Congress wants more details on latest Ukraine aid request
WASHINGTON ― Several U.S. senators on Tuesday asked for additional briefings and reports on President Joe Biden’s new $13.7 billion funding request for Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion. The White House budget office last week announced the latest Ukraine aid request, which includes $11.7 billion for security and economic assistance through December. It also seeks an additional $2 billion to reduce domestic energy costs driven up in part by the war. Defense spending panel chairman Jon Tester, D-Mont., told Defense News he wants Defense …
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