The bill will provide tens of billions of dollars in security assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. It also contains a provision aimed at forcing China-based ByteDance to divest TikTok.
Tag: Diplomacy & Conflict
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Gaza gets a reprieve with negotiated pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas
“The UN welcomes the release of 24 hostages held in Gaza since October 7 and renews its call for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages,” the international organization said.
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Ye reap what ye sow: Putin forced to quell armed uprising by one of his own henchmen
The Russian government has struck a deal to defuse a rebellion with the rogue tycoon founder of the mercenary Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin. Prigozhin and his fighters had seized a Russian military base and begun driving towards Moscow after becoming dissatisfied with the course of the war in Ukraine.
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Joe Biden heads to Ottawa: He and Canada’s Justin Trudeau have much to talk about
The two leaders are expected to talk about the depth to which they should intervene in Haiti, and what to do about gangs running rampant. Biden and Trudeau are both committed to action on climate.
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Biden administration reportedly now willing to send U.S. made Abrams tanks to Ukraine
The U.S. has already agreed to provide Strykers and Bradleys to Ukraine. The Abrams is the final frontier with respect to what the U.S. can offer in terms of armored vehicles.
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Mr. Zelenskyy goes to Washington: D.C. offers a warm welcome to the President of Ukraine
Making his first trip abroad since the escalation of the war Putin began many years ago in an attempt to gobble up Ukrainian territory and weaken the second largest country in Europe, Zelenskyy explained in a series of appearances that Ukraine is fighting against autocracy and oppression on behalf of the entire free world and needs all of the help that it can get from allies like the United States.
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Six factors that could impact the trajectory of Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression in Ukraine
What’s happening in Ukraine? This October 31st update looks at six factors that could impact the trajectory of the conflict instigated by the dictator of the Russian Federation, which has claimed thousands of lives and contributed to inflation around the globe.
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Putin’s war in Ukraine isn’t going well, but with no free press to hold him accountable, public opinion isn’t turning against him
Former U.S. Representative Don Bonker explains how Russia’s lack of a free press has allowed Vladimir Putin to manipulate public opinion in his favor even though Putin’s murderous war in Ukraine isn’t getting results for the Kremlin.
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Vladimir Putin affirms intent to continue waging his murderous war in Ukraine
What’s happening in Ukraine? This April 13th update discusses Vladimir Putin’s recent comments at the Vostochny Cosmodrome and the strategic withdrawal of Russian forces away from the capital of Kyiv.
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It’s been one month since Putin escalated his murderous invasion of Ukraine. Can its defenders repel Russia’s attacks?
What’s happening in Ukraine? This March 24th update discusses what we know about efforts to evacuate civilians, resupply the Ukrainian defenders, and impose penalties on Russia for Putin’s war of aggression.
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Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine is the stress test of an epoch for Earth’s democracies
In this commentary, NPI Advisory Councilmember Gael Tarleton discusses Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression against the Ukrainian people and the importance of stamina in achieving a long-term effective response from NATO and the world community.
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Attack on Kyiv remains stalled, but other cities are suffering under Russian occupation
What’s happening in Ukraine? This March 13th update discusses what we know about efforts to evacuate civilians, resupply the Ukrainian defenders, and impose penalties on Russia for Putin’s war of aggression.
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Ukrainian forces continue to grimly repel Vladimir Putin’s invaders as war drags on
This March 6th update discusses recent events in Ukraine, which had been under attack by Vladimir Putin Moscow-based regime for a week and a half as of press time.
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War rages on in Ukraine as its patriotic defenders struggle to repel Russian invaders
Ukrainian forces are putting up the fiercest resistance they can muster against the Russian assault, but Putin’s forces are better equipped. Ukrainian officials have said their greatest need is equipment as opposed to personnel.