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US not seeking confrontation with Russia, but will continue assistance to Kiev — Pentagon

Department of Defense Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh also claimed that Washington, while helping Ukraine, is not attempting to turn the conflict into a large-scale regional confrontation that spills beyond the country’s...

Ukraine, Middle East conflicts eating into US air defense stocks, US admiral says

Paparo said the expenditure of US air defenses “imposes costs on the readiness” of the United States to respond in the Asia-Pacific, particularly given that China is the most capable...

Germany vows not to be intimidated again by Russia

WARSAW, Poland — Germany’s foreign minister vowed Tuesday that her country would not be intimidated by Russia’s new nuclear deterrent policy, saying Berlin made that mistake in the past but would not...

Japan to boost defense capabilities amid security concerns: Ishiba

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday vowed to strengthen Japan's defense capabilities in the face of a severe security environment amid the growing military activity of China, Russia and North Korea.

Japan defense chief visits South Korean warship in show of improved ties

TOKYO - Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani on Thursday was welcomed aboard a South Korean naval vessel during its port call in Japan, highlighting the increasingly close security collaboration between Tokyo and...

Hungary PM Orban says Europe cannot finance Ukraine war alone

Viktor Orban: ‘The Americans will quit this war, first of all they will not encourage the war’ BUDAPEST : The United States under the presidency...

India, China reach border patrolling agreement on disputed frontier

Modi, Xi could hold bilateral talks this week, as they attend BRICS summit in Russia Tensions broke out between India and China after clashes at Himalayan border...

As US election looms, Pentagon chief visits Ukraine in show of support

US will support Ukraine after presidential election, Austin says Visit not expected to see lifting of US weapons restrictions KYIV: US Defense...

China’s Xi urges missile troops to boost deterrence, combat capabilities

Last month China conducted a rare launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean China’s military has undergone a sweeping anti-corruption purge since last year

US announces $425 mln military assistance package for Ukraine

"The package includes additional air defense capability, air-to-ground munitions, armored vehicles, and critical munitions to meet Ukraine’s urgent needs," the statement says WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden announced...