Transcript: Trump military revenge plot Trump wanted to un-retire military critics so that he could punish them over op-eds, Gen. Mark Milley said Salon · Jan 3, 2023
Trump wanted ex-military critics tried at court-martial, top general said General Mark Milley’s testimony before the House January 6 committee confirms an allegation first made by former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023
What are the final revelations from the January 6 investigation? US House committee has conducted more than 1,000 interviews about January 6 attack and former President Donald Trump. Al Jazeera · Dec 30, 2022
Jan. 6 takeaways: Final revelations from investigation Interview transcripts released by House investigators in recent days give further insight into the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and the weeks leading up to it, as Donald Trump tried to overturn his defeat in the presidential election The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022
No One Would Win a Long War in Ukraine The West must avoid the mistakes of World War I. Foreign Affairs · Dec 23, 2022
U.S. conducting analysis to ensure it has enough munitions stockpile- U.S. general The United States military is studying the rate of munitions used in Russia's war in Ukraine to ensure that the Pentagon is accurately calculating the weapons it would need in case of any future conflicts or operations, the top U.S. general said on Tuesday. Reuters · Dec 6, 2022
Is Ukraine winning the war too much? When the two most senior military and intelligence officials in Washington make the same obvious error in public three times in three weeks, you have to wonder what they are really up to. Can it just be simple ignorance, or do they have a hidden agenda? Bangkok Post · Dec 5, 2022
Time for a Christmas truce in Ukraine? Neither side can win militarily — and Ukraine will never be in a stronger position. The choice is peace or disaster Salon · Dec 5, 2022
Biden’s Offer to Talk to Putin Is a Trial Balloon to End War in Ukraine President Joe Biden has floated a trial balloon to President Vladimir Putin to determine whether Russia, after months of battlefield losses and stalled gains, is ready to end its invasion of Ukraine. Biden has avoided talking to Putin since the Russian leader sent his armed forces into Ukraine last February,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 2, 2022
Biden trial balloon to Putin on Ukraine appears to quickly pop President Joe Biden floated a trial balloon to President Vladimir Putin intended to determine whether Russia, after months of battlefield losses and stalled gains, is ready to end its invasion of Ukraine. Reuters · Dec 2, 2022
Putin ‘has lost nearly 160 generals and colonels among 1,500 officers’ since Russia invaded Ukraine Death rate reported to have been particularly high as Moscow grappled with logistics and communications issues during first weeks of invasion The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Exclusive-U.S., Russia have used 'deconfliction' line once so far during Ukraine war -source A communications line created between the militaries of the United States and Russia at the start of Moscow's war against Ukraine has been used only once so far, a U.S. official told Reuters. Reuters · Nov 28, 2022
Monday briefing: How the weather could sway the outcome of the war In today’s newsletter: Power and water supplies are already compromised. Now Ukraine will be more dependent on support from the west than ever The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
Top US, Turkish Generals Hold Phone Call The United States' top general spoke with his Turkish counterpart on Wednesday, the US military said, as Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said that Türkiye’s air operations against a Kurdish militia in northern Syria were only the beginning and it would launch a land operation when convenient. The US military statement… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 23, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 20, 2022 Israeli Army Chief Heads to US to ‘Reinforce Armies’ against Iranian Security Threats Israeli Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi will kick off a visit to the United States on Sunday to discuss the security challenges in the region. This will be his second visit to the US since assuming his post and his last before leaving office on January 17. An Israeli army…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 19, 2022 Zelensky Dismisses 'Short Truce' With Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday dismissed the idea of a "short truce" with Russia, saying it would only make things worse, according to AFP. "Russia is now looking for a short truce, a respite to regain strength.
France 24 · Nov 19, 2022 British PM Sunak visits Kyiv to confirm 'continued UK support' to Ukraine British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak paid an unannounced visit Saturday to Ukraine's capital for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky . This comes after Ukraine’s prosecutor general announced that at least 437 Ukrainian children have been killed as a result of the Russian invasion and more than 830 have been…
Reuters · Nov 18, 2022 How the Biden White House scrambled after Poland missile blast President Joe Biden has been adamant that the United States will back Ukraine in its nine-month fight to repel a Russian invasion. But he has insisted, "we will not fight the Third World War in Ukraine."
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 18, 2022 Trudy Rubin: Poland missile incident proves the need to send Ukraine more air defenses now No matter who fired the missile that struck inside Poland's border, "Russia bears ultimate responsibility for this incident."
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 17, 2022 NATO Believes Poland Blast an 'Accident' Western leaders moved to calm fears of a dangerous escalation in Russia's war in Ukraine on Wednesday, saying a missile blast in Poland was likely an accident, while Kyiv pushed back hard at the idea that its anti-aircraft fire was to blame. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky pointed the finger at…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022 Russia strives to avoid G20 isolation as China and India distance themselves Traditional allies China and India begin to distance themselves from Ukraine war
Reuters · Nov 14, 2022 Why stop now? Ukraine seen pressing advantage after Kherson victory After recapturing Kherson from Russian forces and assured of unstinting U.S. support, Ukraine is well positioned to push its advantage in the war rather than accept frozen frontlines through winter, some military analysts said.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022 Kherson fell quickly, but Ukraine’s progress east of the Dnipro will be harder Forcing out Russia with minimal civilian casualties was an achievement, helped by the city’s isolated position
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2022 The Observer view on negotiating with Vladimir Putin: it’s too soon Ukraine is in a strong position after retaking Kherson but the west must resist the urge to push for a settlement with Russia
Reuters · Nov 10, 2022 Explainer-Blood, treasure and chaos: the cost of Russia's war in Ukraine Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine has left tens of thousands of dead, displaced millions and spread economic strife across the world.