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Defense One Radio, Ep. 97: Putin's long war
Two experts look to history for some clues about the possible future of Russia's Ukraine invasion.
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Deter Russia’s Use of Chemical Weapons in Ukraine
How Biden handles threats will dissuade Moscow and other adversaries from using these weapons—or encourage it.
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Chemical Weapons a ‘Real Threat’ in Ukraine, Biden Says
Russian rhetoric could be the precursor to an attack, NSA Sullivan says, as NATO plans to move more aid into Ukraine on Thursday.
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Biden Travels to Europe To Ensure the West Will ‘Stay United’
Experts say the NATO alliance has proven as relevant and necessary as ever.
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State of Defense 2022
Our annual service-by-service look at where the U.S. military is, and where it's going.
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Biden Sends $800M In Weapons To Ukraine After Zelenskyy’s Emotional Appeal
The latest military aid includes anti-aircraft and anti-armor systems, plus guns and drones to help Ukrainians fight Russia.
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Biden's Nuclear Spending Plans Just Got More Complicated
How much will Russia’s war on Ukraine change America's aging nuclear arsenal?
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Sullivan Vows ‘Consequences’ If China Helps Russia in Ukraine
The national security advisor expressed “deep concerns” about China’s alignment with Russia, during a seven-hour meeting Monday.
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Can Russia’s War Revive the Anti-Nuke Movement?
Amid aging leaders and new politics, arms-control advocates are using Putin’s invasion to renew attention to nuclear weapons.
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Defense One Radio, Ep. 96: The impact of Russia’s Ukraine invasion
We assess the economic uncertainty stemming from Vladimir Putin's invasion of democratic Ukraine.
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Biden to Tap Colombia As Next Major Non-NATO Ally
The longtime security partner would be the 19th country and third in South America to receive the designation.
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‘Battle Between Democracy and Autocracy’ Leads Biden’s First State of the Union
President says Putin “will pay” even more for Ukraine invasion–but mentions no other foreign policy priorities.
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The Battle for Ukraine: What We Know So Far
Ukrainians fought back as Russian armor pushed toward cities, U.S. says. And more Americans are deploying to NATO’s eastern front.
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US Politicians Use Russia’s Invasion to Attack Putin—and Biden
While most politicians blamed the Russian leader for the attack, some Republicans criticized the U.S. president for failing to deter it.
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Biden ‘Prepared to Respond’ If Russia Cyberattacks US
The White House also announced sanctions to limit Russia’s access to cutting-edge technologies.
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World Leaders Vow Retribution as Russian Forces Press Deeper into Ukraine
"This is a declaration of war against the whole of Europe,” says Ukrainian president, as NATO, UN members begin to enact responses.
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Russia Launches Heavy Attack Deep into Ukraine; Putin Warns World Not to Interfere
Biden: “The world will hold Russia accountable.”
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An Exiled Russian Dissident Watches Putin Invade Ukraine
“Russia doesn’t need to invade Ukraine for there to be justification for sanctions today,” said a confidante of Alexey Navalny on a low-profile visit to Washington.
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Putin Is Preparing to Take More of Ukraine by Force, Biden Says, Announcing New Sanctions
NATO’s Stoltenberg says Russian forces are flowing into Ukraine breakaway regions.
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