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NATO states should abandon treaty banning the use of cluster munitions
Our guest authors argue that a treaty banning cluster bombs should be abandoned by NATO states, given the threat of Russia and China.
By John Nagl and Daniel Rice
Turkey lifting objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted Sweden and Finland to abandon their long-held nonaligned status and apply to join NATO. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had blocked the move, insisting the Nordic pair change their stance on Kurdish rebel groups that Turkey considers terrorists.
By Jill Lawless and Joseph Wilson, AP
Ukraine: UK man’s family ‘devastated’ by death sentence
A court in the separatist-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic of Ukraine convicted two British fighters and one Moroccan Thursday of seeking the violent overthrow of power, an offense punishable by death.
Turkey’s leader opposes letting Finland, Sweden join NATO
The Turkish leader explained his opposition by alleging that Sweden and other Scandinavian countries support Kurdish militants and others whom Turkey considers to be terrorists. He also accused Greece of using the alliance against Turkey.
By Jari Tanner, The Associated Press
Syrian fighters ready to join next phase of Ukraine war
So far, only a small number of Syrian fighters appear to have arrived in Russia for military training ahead of deployment on the front lines.
Will Slovakia send Ukraine S-300 air defenses? The Pentagon is working on it.
A top Pentagon official told lawmakers on Wednesday the Biden administration is working to accommodate NATO ally Slovakia’s offer to send more S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Ukraine, in the wake of Russia’s invasion.
By Joe Gould
US veterans head to Ukraine to fight, but Zelenskyy’s legion faces hurdles
Many veterans are eager to fight for Ukraine. But it may not be that easy.
Pentagon chief stresses security cooperation as key to stopping Russia’s Black Sea ‘aggression’
The Biden administration sees the Black Sea as a front to challenge Russia, but regional relations complicate America's ability to actually make any progress.
By Joe Gould
The Air Force is testing a new bunker-busting bomb that could counter North Korea and Iran
Research on the 5,000-pound weapon began in 2017.
Turkey could buy more Russian missiles despite US warnings
Turkey’s president has said he would consider buying a second Russian missile system in defiance of strong objections by the United States.
Islamic State threat forces US changes to evacuations at Kabul airport
Potential Islamic State threats against Americans in Afghanistan are forcing the U.S. military to develop new ways to get evacuees to the airport in Kabul.
By Ahmad Seir and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press