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Putin's war is human and financial disaster for Russia, says Austin

Russia has paid a staggering price for Putin's folly, suffering at least 700,000 casualties and squandering more than $200 billion since February 2022, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said at the Reagan National Defense Forum on Dec. 7.

9 December 2024, 09:24 AM

Pentagon accelerates delivery of $9 billion in security aid packages to Ukraine

The United States is making every effort to continue to expedite about $9 billion of the remaining security assistance to Ukraine, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said at a press briefing on Dec. 5.

6 December 2024, 08:51 AM

DeSantis, Ukraine aid critic, considered by Trump for Pentagon role — WSJ

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a backup candidate for Secretary of Defense, replacing Fox News host and veteran Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing informed sources.

4 December 2024, 04:10 PM

White House lacks time to disburse remaining Ukraine aid funds before Trump’s inauguration

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden does not have enough time to spend the billions of dollars approved by Congress for arming Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported on Nov. 27.

28 November 2024, 01:42 AM

Pentagon planning to enhance nuclear deterrence strategy in response to China and Russia

The United States is planning to adjust its nuclear deterrence strategy in response to the increased nuclear capabilities of China and Russia, according to a press release from the Pentagon on Nov. 21.

22 November 2024, 12:12 PM

Russia used derivative of RS-26 Rubezh ICBM to attack Ukraine — Pentagon

The United States has verified that Russia used a variant of RS-26 Rubezh intermediate-range ballistic missile to strike Ukraine on Nov. 21, according to U.S. Department of Defense spokesperson Sabrina Singh.

22 November 2024, 02:04 AM

Ukraine to receive new U.S. $275M aid package, including HIMARS and Javelins

The Pentagon is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine worth at least $275 million, including vital military ammunition for Ukraine, the Associated Press reported on Nov. 19.

20 November 2024, 09:16 AM

No immediate nuclear threat from Russia despite new doctrine, Pentagon says

Russia's update of its nuclear doctrine was not a surprise to the United States, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said at a Nov. 19 press briefing, commenting on Moscow’s expansion of the conditions for nuclear response.

20 November 2024, 08:16 AM

Senators urge investigation of Musk’s contacts with Putin

Two senior Democratic senators have called on the Pentagon and U.S. law enforcement agencies to investigate reports that Elon Musk held numerous conversations with Russian officials, including dictator Vladimir Putin, Reuters reported on Nov. 15.

16 November 2024, 12:51 AM

Pentagon comments on Trump’s buffer zone plan for Ukraine

The U.S. Department of Defense commented on the idea of a “peace plan” proposed by potential future President Donald Trump, which includes the creation of a buffer zone in Ukraine.

13 November 2024, 02:55 PM

$9.3 billion remains in unspent Ukraine air funding — Pentagon

Around $9.3 billion is still available for military aid to Ukraine, including $7.1 billion allocated under the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), the U.S. Department of Defense said on Nov. 12.

13 November 2024, 01:38 AM

Pentagon to send Ukraine 500 interceptor missiles for Patriot and NASAMS – WSJ

The Pentagon will send Ukraine more than 500 interceptor missiles for the Patriot and NASAMS missile defense systems, which are expected to arrive in the coming weeks, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing a senior White House official.

9 November 2024, 02:15 PM

US now allows contractors to service military equipment in Ukraine

Washington has decided to permit U.S. defense contractors to operate in Ukraine to service and repair equipment provided by the Pentagon, Reuters reported on Nov. 8, citing U.S. officials.

8 November 2024, 10:12 PM

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin comes in Kyiv on unannounced visit

Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv for an unannounced visit, CNN reported in the morning of Oct. 21.

21 October 2024, 11:01 AM

Ukraine outraged by unlimited US support for Israel

Ukraine is outraged by the unwavering American support for Israel, calling it a "double standard" as the United States refuses to intercept Russian missiles and drones over Ukraine, Politico reported on Oct. 16.

16 October 2024, 12:10 PM

Pentagon rules out THAAD deployment in Eastern Europe to bolster Ukrainian air defenses

The U.S. will not deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery in Eastern Europe to help Ukraine intercept Russian missiles and drones as it is being done in Israel, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said during an Oct. 15 press briefing.

16 October 2024, 10:23 AM

Pentagon responds to Ukraine's request to help shoot down Russian missiles

Pentagon Deputy Spokesperson Sabrina Singh said Ukraine is effectively defending against Russian attacks with the air defense systems provided, in response to Ukraine's request for NATO aid similar to Israel's, Voice of America reports on Oct. 4.

4 October 2024, 10:25 AM

Boeing to supply Small Diameter Bombs to Ukraine in $6.9 billion Pentagon contract

The U.S. Department of Defense has signed a contract with Boeing to produce Small Diameter Bombs, including those intended for Ukraine, according to a Sept. 30 statement on the Pentagon's website.

1 October 2024, 10:31 AM

Air defense and glide bombs in $2.4 billion US aid package for Ukraine

The latest package of U.S. military aid for Ukraine, valued at $2.4 billion, focuses on ammunition for air defense systems and air-to-ground weapons, according to a statement from the Pentagon on Sept. 26.

27 September 2024, 12:32 AM

U.S. announces $375 million in new military aid for Ukraine

An additional $375 million in security assistance support to meet Ukraine's urgent military needs was announced by the U.S. Department of Defense on Sept. 25.

26 September 2024, 07:34 AM

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