Biden administration officials vowed to continue sending military, economic and humanitarian aid to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia.
Author: Eric Schmitt
Surviving Relatives of U.S. Drone Strike Victims Remain Stranded in Afghanistan
Nearly a year after the strike that killed 10 civilians, more than 30 people the Biden administration pledged to help resettle in the U.S. are still trying to leave the country.
U.S. Says Al Qaeda Has Not Regrouped in Afghanistan
A new intelligence assessment of the Al Qaeda threat was prepared after a drone strike killed Ayman al-Zawahri, the group’s leader. But some outside counterterrorism specialists said it was overly optimistic.
Special Military Cell Flows Weapons and Equipment Into Ukraine
A little-known group at U.S. European Command in Germany fills Ukraine’s battlefield requests with donations from more than 40 countries.
U.S. Military Says Senior ISIS Leader in Syria Killed in Drone Strike
The attack was the latest in a series of American operations against ISIS and Al Qaeda in Syria.
Air Force Detains Airman in Attack on U.S. Base in Syria
The April attack at the Green Village base in northeastern Syria wounded four American service members.
More Russian Mercenaries Deploying to Ukraine to Take On Greater Role in War
At least 1,000 fighters from Russia’s Wagner Group are expected to focus on the Kremlin’s goal of seizing eastern Ukraine.
Biden Approves $200 Million in Weapons and Equipment for Ukraine
With the new arms package, which officials say includes antitank and antiaircraft missiles, the Biden administration has sent Ukraine $1.2 billion in weapons in the past year.
U.S. Carries Out First Airstrike in Somalia Since August
The strike targeted Al Shabab militants who had attacked allied Somali security forces.
U.S. Troops in Poland Brace for Possible Ukrainian Evacuees
Tens of thousands of people, including Americans, could flee across the border if Russia attacks Ukraine.