For now, links to reports from National Public Radio, the Associated Press, Reuters, and teleSUR; others are accessible by clicking on their names and initials below. — MCM
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The top U.S. military officer discusses Ukraine’s renewed efforts to push Russia out. Steve Inskeep of NPR talks with Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian troops at the Dnipro River, and the long game in the war. Click HERE to listen and, tomorrow, read.
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U.S. approves up to $675M in further military aid to Ukraine. From AP. RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday President Joe Biden has approved additional military aid to Ukraine worth up to $675 million, an announcement that came as he gathered allies to renew their commitment to military support “for the long haul.” Austin said Biden approved the latest tranche of U.S. assistance on Wednesday. He said that the package includes howitzers, artillery munitions, Humvees, armored ambulances, anti-tank systems and . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukrainian forces threaten Russian supply lines after breakthrough, by Max Hunder and Tom Balmforth | Reuters * Zelenskiy says forces have recaptured towns and villages * Blinken visits Kyiv with new U.S. aid package | KYIV — Swiftly advancing Ukrainian troops were approaching the main railway supplying Russian forces in the east today, after the collapse of a section of Russia’s front line caused the most dramatic shift in the war’s momentum since its early weeks. In a video address . . . READ MORE . . .
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Supplying Weapons Won’t Bring Peace to Ukraine: Chinese Envoy. From teleSUR. A Chinese envoy warned on Thursday that supplying weapons to Ukraine will not bring peace. “China has always maintained that dialogue and negotiation is the most realistic and feasible way to resolve the crisis,” said Geng Shuang, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations. “Only by seeking common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security can . . . READ MORE . . .
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EU ministers will meet to discuss Russia’s natural gas disruptions. Reported by A Martínez and Eleanor Beardsley | NPR Europe’s energy ministers meet today to present a common front against Russia shutting off gas supplies. They’re expected to announce considerable belt tightening measures. Click HERE to listen and, tomorrow, read.
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