Tag: Defense and Military Forces

Russia Signals Annexation of Parts of Ukraine, Raising Stakes in Fighting

After stunning battlefield setbacks, Russia moved to cement its grip on territory…

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U.S. Shores Up Ukraine Support as Energy Crisis in Europe Looms

In promising Ukraine billions of dollars in long-term military aid, the Biden…

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In a Summer of Feints, Russia and Ukraine Try to Predict Enemy’s Next Move

SLOVIANSK, Ukraine — At one point on the front line, Ukrainian soldiers…

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China Sends Ships and Planes Toward Taiwan Despite Rising Criticism

China sent more warships and aircraft into waters and airspace near Taiwan…

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Russia’s Shortfalls Create an Opportunity for Ukraine, Western Officials Say

WASHINGTON — In the early phase of the war in Ukraine, shortages…

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As China Plans Drills Circling Taiwan, U.S. Officials Fear a Squeeze Play

WASHINGTON — For years the deliberate “strategic ambiguity” in Washington’s China policy…

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Why Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Is Raising U.S.-China Tensions

Follow our live coverage of Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit.Taiwan, an island of…

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What We Know About the Killing of Ayman al-Zawahri

The United States announced on Monday that it had killed Ayman al-Zawahri…

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U.S. Warns China Not to Turn Pelosi’s Expected Trip to Taiwan Into a ‘Crisis’

WASHINGTON — The United States warned China on Monday not to respond…

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