Schlagwort: US
Reshaping US Military Strength and Readiness for Decades
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered senior military officials to develop a budget plan that would slash defense spending by 8%, a dramatic cut which could reshape military end-strength and readiness for decades to come in the future.
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United States and Russian Federation Negotiations and Diplomacy
Vladimir Putin is assembling a heavyweight team with decades of experience in high-stakes negotiations to face off against US President Donald Trump’s representatives for a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. They include Yuri Ushakov, his chief Kremlin foreign-policy adviser.
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United States Trump Administration’s Freeze of Foreign Assets
The United States Trump administration’s freeze of foreign funding has begun impacting an international effort to hold Russia responsible for alleged war crimes in Ukraine, according to numerous sources and a Ukrainian document seen by Reuters. However there are other issues.
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Spy Planes Focused On Russian Activity Diverted To Mexico Border
United States spy planes typically focused on Russian activity in Ukraine or hunting Russian or Chinese submarines have been redeployed to monitor the United States-Mexico border.
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United States Weapons Allotment Funds Near Depletion
Funds allocated by Congress for United States weapons packages to Ukraine during the Biden administration are nearly depleted, with most of the equipment already delivered. A 30 December package from former US President Joe Biden exhausted the remaining funds.
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Ukrainian Aid Groups Struggle to Survive After Sudden U.S. Funding Freeze
Ukraine’s NGOs are reeling from a U.S. aid freeze that halted vital development funds, forcing program suspensions, layoffs, and closures. As organizations scramble for private support, the loss underscores Ukraine’s deep reliance on foreign assistance amid war and economic strain.
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Treasury Intensifies Sanctions Against Russia by Targeting Russia’s Oil Production and Exports
The US imposed sanctions on over 200 entities, including Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, and individuals involved in Russia’s energy sector and identified over 180 vessels as blocked property. This wide-ranging, robust action will further constrain revenues from Russia’s energy resources and degrade Putin’s ability to fund his illegal war against Ukraine.
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Dollars and Sense: America’s Interest in a Ukrainian Victory
Supporting Ukraine to victory against Russia is in the best interest of the US. A world in which Russia prevails would be more dangerous and more expensive, requiring an estimated increase of $808 billion in defense spending through 2029 – American Enterprise Institute.
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Afgantsy Redux: How Russian military intelligence used the Taliban to bleed U.S. forces at the end of America’s longest war
For many years, Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) paid various groups in Afghanistan to launch terrorist attacks against US and coalition troops, including up to $200,000 for every American killed. To transfer money to Taliban militants and other groups, Russian intelligence services maintained a network of Afghan couriers disguised as a company that traded in precious stones. Having completed their mission, the couriers received Russian documents and asylum.
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U.S. Was Alerted to Russia’s Potential Nuclear Threats
In the wake of Ukraine’s 2022 counteroffensive, it became evident that the U.S. was alerted to Russia’s potential nuclear threats, significantly altering the geopolitical landscape. This pivotal moment revealed a shift in Russian military doctrine.
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S. Korea, U.S. Conducting Joint Research to Block N.K. Crypto Heists
The South Korean government and the United States government are conducting joint research to strengthen protection against North Korean backed cryptocurrency heist attempts amid growing concerns of other cyber attacks by North Korea-linked hackers.
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Senior Biden Aide Commits to Giving Ukraine Military Assistance
The White House has gamed out a last-minute strategy to bolster Ukraine’s war position, which includes $20 billion in loans and sweeping sanctions on Russia, according to a background briefing from a National Security Council spokesperson in Washington, DC.
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