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Fiery Stalemate Threatens to Destroy East Ukraine as US Weapons Pour In
The war of attrition threatens to drag on for months or years amid debate over a massive influx of U.S. weapons.
Biden Vows US Would Defend Taiwan, Contradicting Longstanding US Policy
Official U.S.-China policy on Taiwan, which prioritizes peaceful unification, has been subtly weakened by both sides.
Lockheed Martin Gave Over $250k to Politicians as They Discussed Ukraine Bills
The 147 donations came as Congress was debating a package for roughly $40 billion of aid to Ukraine.
Advocates Urge Civilian Protections as Biden Sends Troops Back to Somalia
One monitor group says U.S. drone strikes have killed at least 68 and as many as 143 Somali civilians since 2007.
Talks to End War in Ukraine Are Collapsing as US Seeks Regime Change in Moscow
Both sides seem to be fixated on gaining military and territorial victories over diplomacy.
Bush Accidentally Condemns “Brutal Invasion of Iraq” When Talking About Ukraine
After his gaffe, Bush joked about his invasion of Iraq, which resulted in more than 1 million Iraqi deaths.
Kremlin Spokesman Says Russia Now Considers US, European Allies “Hostile States”
The remarks come amid mounting fears that the West’s response to Russia’s invasion could spiral into direct conflict.
Zelenskyy Calls for Direct Talks With Putin as Russia Pulls Back From Kharkiv
The Ukrainian president's comments came as negotiations remained at a standstill and as weapons continue to pour in.
The Biden Administration’s Aid Package Will Fuel War Profiteers
Military escalation serves the war profiteers, not the people of Ukraine.
Antiwar Groups Protest Defense Industry Profiteering in Ukraine
A U.S. pivot to pursuing a diplomatic resolution in Ukraine might help avoid a prolonged and grueling war of attrition.