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Your Monday Briefing The U S Shoots Down Chinas Balloon

Your Monday Briefing: The U.S. Shoots Down China’s Balloon

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Also, Pervez Musharraf died and Beyoncé could have a big night at Grammy Awards. An F-22 fighter jet fired an air-to-air missile, downing the balloon.Chad Fish, via Associated Press Is the balloon fight deflating? The weekend’s diplomatic firestorm over a Chinese surveillance balloon that floated across the continental U.S. illustrated the mistrust and tensions between …

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Russia Pushes To Take Ukrainian Town Near A Vital Supply Line

Russia Pushes to Take Ukrainian Town Near a Vital Supply Line

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Ukraine has used the strategic town of Vuhledar to launch attacks disrupting transit on a critical rail link between the war’s southern and eastern fronts. KYIV, Ukraine — Moscow is deploying thousands of soldiers to southeastern Ukraine as it renews an assault on a strategically important town that Ukrainian forces have used to harass shipments …

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To Fix Its Problems In Ukraine Russia Turns To The Architect Of The War

To Fix Its Problems in Ukraine, Russia Turns to the Architect of the War

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President Vladimir V. Putin is on his third overall commander in Ukraine. But his military’s fundamental issues have not been addressed, Western officials say. WASHINGTON — Gen. Valery V. Gerasimov, the architect of President Vladimir V. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, took over the day-to-day running of Russia’s war effort this month by convincing his boss …

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In Wave Of Strikes Russian Missiles Kill 12 Across Ukraine

In Wave of Strikes, Russian Missiles Kill 12 Across Ukraine

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Russia’s forces once again pounded energy infrastructure and other civilian sites, a day after the United States and Germany pledged to send dozens of tanks to Ukraine. KYIV, Ukraine — Russia fired dozens of missiles at Ukrainian cities on Thursday, piercing snow clouds and air defenses to kill at least 12 people across the country, …

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In Wave Of Strikes Russian Missiles Kill 12 Across Ukraine

In Wave of Strikes, Russian Missiles Kill 12 Across Ukraine

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Russia’s forces once again pounded energy infrastructure and other civilian sites, a day after the United States and Germany pledged to send dozens of tanks to Ukraine. KYIV, Ukraine — Russia fired dozens of missiles at Ukrainian cities on Thursday, piercing snow clouds and air defenses to kill at least 12 people across the country, …

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In Wave Of Strikes Russian Missiles Kill 12 Across Ukraine

In Wave of Strikes, Russian Missiles Kill 12 Across Ukraine

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Russia’s forces once again pounded energy infrastructure and other civilian sites, a day after the United States and Germany pledged to send dozens of tanks to Ukraine. KYIV, Ukraine — Russia fired dozens of missiles at Ukrainian cities on Thursday, piercing snow clouds and air defenses to kill at least 12 people across the country, …

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In Wave Of Strikes Russian Missiles Kill 12 Across Ukraine

In Wave of Strikes, Russian Missiles Kill 12 Across Ukraine

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Russia’s forces once again pounded energy infrastructure and other civilian sites, a day after the United States and Germany pledged to send dozens of tanks to Ukraine. KYIV, Ukraine — Russia fired dozens of missiles at Ukrainian cities on Thursday, piercing snow clouds and air defenses to kill at least 12 people across the country, …

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With Pierogies And Artillery Shells Scranton Fights Back In Ukraine

With Pierogies and Artillery Shells, Scranton Fights Back in Ukraine

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SCRANTON, Pa. — On a Saturday night in a small cinder-block-walled kitchen attached to St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, young and old hands alike turned red from grating beets for Father Myron’s borscht. Many of those same hands had formed pierogies and stuffed cabbage for hours the day before, and chopped and shredded pounds of …

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How Biden Reluctantly Agreed To Send Tanks To Ukraine Scaled

How Biden Reluctantly Agreed to Send Tanks to Ukraine

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The decision unlocked a flow of heavy arms from Europe and inched the United States and its NATO allies closer to direct conflict with Russia. President Biden announced that his administration would arm Ukraine with 31 of the United States’ most advanced tanks.Doug Mills/The New York Times WASHINGTON — President Biden’s announcement Wednesday that he would …

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Imagery Shows How A Cemetery For Russian Mercenaries Is

Imagery Shows How a Cemetery for Russian Mercenaries Is Expanding

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Recent satellite imagery and video footage offer a rare look at combat fatalities sustained by the Wagner mercenary group in Ukraine. A cemetery used by the notorious Russian mercenary group Wagner has grown rapidly in size over the past several months, according to interviews and an analysis by The New York Times of satellite imagery …

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Pentagon Will Increase Artillery Production Sixfold For Ukraine

Pentagon Will Increase Artillery Production Sixfold for Ukraine

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The Army’s top acquisition official says production of the 155-millimeter shells badly needed by Kyiv will rise to 90,000 a month in two years. WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is racing to boost its production of artillery shells by 500 percent within two years, pushing conventional ammunition production to levels not seen since the Korean War …

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Germany Says It Will Make A Decision Soon On Sending Leopard 2 Tanks To Ukraine

Germany Says It Will Make a Decision Soon on Sending Leopard 2 Tanks to Ukraine

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Berlin will soon make a decision on whether to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, the German defense minister said on Tuesday, maintaining a position that has frustrated some NATO allies and the government in Kyiv, which says that it urgently needs the equipment to stave off a potential Russian offensive. The German defense minister, …

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Germanys Reluctance On Tanks Stems From Its History And Its Politics

Germany’s Reluctance on Tanks Stems From Its History and Its Politics

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A post-Nazi aversion to war and a commitment to promoting peace through engagement combines with an old fixation on Russia and a deep aversion to leading militarily. Ever since the defeat of Nazism, Germany has self-consciously devoted itself to promoting “peace” and integrating into a European and trans-Atlantic security order where consensus has been the …

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Taiwans Top Diplomat In Washington Walks A Delicate Line

Taiwan’s Top Diplomat in Washington Walks a Delicate Line

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Taiwan’s representative, Bi-khim Hsiao, calls herself a “cat warrior” walking a delicate diplomatic line. China calls her a troublemaker who could trigger a war. WASHINGTON — She is among the most influential foreign ambassadors in Washington, but she’s technically not an ambassador. She works from a grand estate, but cannot live there. Simply flying her …

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The Nato Alliance Is Holding Strong On Ukraine But Fractures Are Emerging

The NATO Alliance Is Holding Strong on Ukraine. But Fractures Are Emerging.

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The allies differ on strategy for the coming year and the more immediate question of what Ukraine needs ahead of a major offensive in the spring. WASHINGTON — The billions of dollars in new arms for Ukraine announced this month — including British tanks, American fighting vehicles and howitzers from Denmark and Sweden — are …

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Britain Says It Will Give Ukraine Tanks Breaching A Western Taboo

Britain Says It Will Give Ukraine Tanks, Breaching a Western Taboo

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Western countries have balked at giving Ukraine tanks and other powerful weapons. As increased spring fighting looms, that seems to be changing. KYIV, Ukraine — After years of resisting providing Ukraine with some of the West’s most high-powered weaponry, Britain indicated on Saturday that it would give battle tanks to Ukrainian forces to help prepare …

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Britain Says It Will Give Ukraine Tanks Breaching A Western Taboo

Britain Says It Will Give Ukraine Tanks, Breaching a Western Taboo

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Western countries have balked at giving Ukraine tanks and other powerful weapons. As increased spring fighting looms, that seems to be changing. KYIV, Ukraine — After years of resisting providing Ukraine with some of the West’s most high-powered weaponry, Britain indicated on Saturday that it would give battle tanks to Ukrainian forces to help prepare …

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As Russians Steal Ukraines Art They Attack Its Identity Too

As Russians Steal Ukraine’s Art, They Attack Its Identity, Too

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Russian forces have looted tens of thousands of pieces, including avant-garde oil paintings and Scythian gold. Experts say it is the biggest art heist since the Nazis in World War II, intended to strip Ukraine of its cultural heritage. KHERSON, Ukraine — One morning in late October, Russian forces blocked off a street in downtown …

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Biden Administration Faces Resistance To Plan To Sell F 16S To Turkey

Biden Administration Faces Resistance to Plan to Sell F-16s to Turkey

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The State Department has contacted Congress about major arms deals for Turkey and Greece, but a prominent senator is strongly opposed to the Ankara sale. WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has informed Congress that it wants to discuss proposed major arms sales for Turkey and Greece, according to two U.S. officials, but it already faces …

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Russias Claim To Seize Soledar In Ukraine Exposes Rifts Among Forces

Russia’s Claim to Seize Soledar in Ukraine Exposes Rifts Among Forces

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After Russia’s Defense Ministry said its troops had taken Soledar, a leader of the Wagner mercenary group accused the military of stealing credit. Ukraine said its forces were still fighting there. A Russian claim of victory on Friday in a town in eastern Ukraine exposed a growing rift in Moscow’s war effort, as the Russian …

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U S And Japan Say They Will Strengthen Military Cooperation

U.S. and Japan Say They Will Strengthen Military Cooperation

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Top officials from the two nations are meeting in Washington this week to discuss tensions with China, Russia and North Korea and to plan for deterrence with U.S. troops and missiles. WASHINGTON — U.S. and Japanese officials said on Wednesday that the two nations would expand their military cooperation, including improving Japan’s missile strike capabilities …

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U S And Japan Say They Will Strengthen Military Cooperation

U.S. and Japan Say They Will Strengthen Military Cooperation

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Top officials from the two nations are meeting in Washington this week to discuss tensions with China, Russia and North Korea and to plan for deterrence with U.S. troops and missiles. WASHINGTON — U.S. and Japanese officials said on Wednesday that the two nations would expand their military cooperation, including improving Japan’s missile strike capabilities …

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Ukraine Rejects Russias Claim Of 600 Killed In Kramatorsk Attack

Ukraine Rejects Russia’s Claim of 600 Killed in Kramatorsk Attack

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The Ukrainian authorities have rejected Russian claims that hundreds of Ukrainian troops were killed in a strike in the eastern city of Kramatorsk, and no evidence has emerged to support Moscow’s assertion. On Sunday, Russia’s Defense Ministry said that it had carried out a strike on military dormitories in Kramatorsk that “killed 600 people,” calling …

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Ukraine Rejects Russias Claim Of 600 Killed In Kramatorsk Attack

Ukraine Rejects Russia’s Claim of 600 Killed in Kramatorsk Attack

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The Ukrainian authorities have rejected Russian claims that hundreds of Ukrainian troops were killed in a strike in the eastern city of Kramatorsk, and no evidence has emerged to support Moscow’s assertion. On Sunday, Russia’s Defense Ministry said that it had carried out a strike on military dormitories in Kramatorsk that “killed 600 people,” calling …

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Ukraine Rejects Russias Claim Of 600 Killed In Kramatorsk Attack

Ukraine Rejects Russia’s Claim of 600 Killed in Kramatorsk Attack

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The Ukrainian authorities have rejected Russian claims that hundreds of Ukrainian troops were killed in a strike in the eastern city of Kramatorsk, and no evidence has emerged to support Moscow’s assertion. On Sunday, Russia’s Defense Ministry said that it had carried out a strike on military dormitories in Kramatorsk that “killed 600 people,” calling …

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Prince Harry Claims In Memoir To Have Killed 25 In Afghanistan

Prince Harry Claims in Memoir to Have Killed 25 in Afghanistan

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After British news outlets revealed details from his memoir about his military service, Afghan officials and some in the British military expressed criticism. Former British military leaders and the Afghan government criticized an apparent claim from Prince Harry’s upcoming memoir that he killed 25 Taliban fighters during his tours as a soldier in Afghanistan. The …

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Prince Harry Claims In Memoir To Have Killed 25 In Afghanistan

Prince Harry Claims in Memoir to Have Killed 25 in Afghanistan

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After British news outlets revealed details from his memoir about his military service, Afghan officials and some in the British military expressed criticism. Former British military leaders and the Afghan government criticized an apparent claim from Prince Harry’s upcoming memoir that he killed 25 Taliban fighters during his tours as a soldier in Afghanistan. The …

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Us To Send 3 Billion In Aid To Ukraine Including Bradley Fighting Vehicles

US to Send $3 Billion in Aid to Ukraine, Including Bradley Fighting Vehicles

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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced a new $3 billion package of military assistance for Ukraine that will include Bradley Fighting Vehicles, which officials said would be especially helpful to Ukrainian units fighting Russian forces in the Donbas region of the country’s east. Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, said the administration would also …

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Putin Calls A 36 Hour Cease Fire But Ukraine And U S Are Skeptical

Putin Calls a 36-Hour Cease-Fire, but Ukraine and U.S. Are Skeptical

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The cease-fire would coincide with the Eastern Orthodox Christmas on Saturday, but Kremlin adversaries and some analysts call it a ploy for military and political advantage. The Kremlin on Thursday announced a 36-hour cease-fire in Ukraine to mark the Eastern Orthodox Christmas, which would be the broadest truce by far since Russia invaded in February. …

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