Will the transfer of advanced weapons to Ukraine lead to a widening war?
The U.S. and Germany on Tuesday moved to send advanced weapons to Ukraine to blunt a Russian offensive in the east. Steven Simon, who worked on the National Security Council staff during the Clinton and Obama administrations and a fellow…
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U.S. to send advanced weapons to Ukraine as part of new $700 million aid package
The Biden administration unveiled a new $700 million package of weapons for Ukraine, including the most advanced rockets yet to be used in that country’s conflict with Russia. The high mobility artillery rocket system, or HIMARS, that the U.S. is…
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U.S. shifts goals on war in Ukraine amid concerns over Russia’s nuclear capabilities
During the past few months the Biden administration’s rhetoric about its ultimate goals for Ukraine appears to have shifted, with more talk about winning the war against Russia. Evelyn Farkas, executive director of the McCain Institute at Arizona State University,…
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What’s behind Russia’s assault on Ukraine’s Donbas region
Russian forces have made a push into the contested Donbas region as President Vladimir Putin focuses on capturing the Eastern part of Ukraine. To understand why the area is so significant, and the long battle ahead, Judy Woodruff talks to…
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