Threats

Germany Defends Its Support for Ukraine Amid Criticism: ‘We Have Different Roles’

Germany’s lack of aid presents an opportunity for Putin, GOP Rep. Michael Turner said.

Threats

Poland to Buy $6 Billion in US Tanks, Assault Bridges, Explosives; Russian Advancing Force Grows to 190,000

In Warsaw, Austin warns ‘thousands’ of Ukrainians could flee into Poland, ‘trying to save themselves and their families from the scourge of war.”

Threats

Biden Says Russia Will Attack Within ‘Several Days;’ Blinken Lobbies For Peace at UN

Russians “edge closer to that border,” with troops, combat aircraft, ships, and blood supplies, says Austin at NATO HQ.

Ideas

Biden Should Shift US Troop Positions Worldwide

The crisis in Europe makes clear that Biden’s team should rethink their first National Defense Strategy, quickly.

Threats

‘It Was False.’ Russia Still ‘Mobilizing for War,’ Official Says

Putin has moved 7,000 more troops to Ukraine border in recent days, says Biden official.

Threats

NATO Leaders Begin Considering Additional Battlegroups for Eastern Europe

France offers to lead new unit in Romania as NATO defense ministers agree more options are needed for the ‘new normal’ with Russia.

Threats

Satellite Images and Experts Challenge Russian Withdrawal Claims

Photos show attack helicopters, jets, troops moving toward forward positions near Ukraine in the midst of aggressive legislative actions in the Russian assembly.

Threats

Putin's Buildup Continues; NATO Peace Pleas Fail; Attack Now Possible ‘With Little to No Warning’

White House and Pentagon officials warn Russia could invade ‘this week;’ US embassy ordered empty.

Threats

US Orders Most Troops, Diplomats to Leave Ukraine

160 National Guardsmen pulled from Ukraine; skeleton crew left in Kyiv after Biden-Putin phone call produces “no fundamental change."

Threats

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Happen ‘At Any Time,’ Warns White House

President orders 3,000 more US troops to Poland; American citizens told to flee “immediate” threat in Ukraine.

Threats

US Navy Updating Contact List of Sailors, Employees, Families, in Eastern Europe

As tension grows over Russia’s threats to Ukraine, the roster could help mount an evacuation.

Threats

Germany, US Agree To Condemn Russian Violence in Ukraine

Biden shot down speculation that there were cracks in the longtime partnership with Berlin.

Threats

US Military Equipment Ready in Europe For Deploying Forces

The Army’s prepositioned gear allows troops to respond quickly in times of crisis.

Ideas

How Irish Fishermen Took on the Russian Fleet and Won

The action illustrates how the private sector can help governments respond to Russian gray-zone aggression.

Business

Lockheed, Airbus Say They Would Build New Air Force Tankers in Alabama, Georgia

Team takes aim at service’s “bridge tanker” contract against likely rival Boeing.

Ideas

The Russia-Ukraine Crisis Need Not Spiral Into War

Small diplomatic steps are pointing the way toward compromise.

Threats

‘Stand Down,’ Milley Warns Russia

Joint Chiefs chairman issues warning as Defense Secretary Austin says, "Conflict is not inevitable."

Policy

Pentagon Names Army Units Tapped for Possible European Deployment

Defense spokesman cautions that these units have only been alerted, not activated, as tensions continue around Ukraine.

Ideas

It’s Macron’s Moment to Move Europe Beyond NATO

Russian threats, Normandy talks, and the EU presidency give the French leader a golden chance to advance his new European security arrangement.