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U.S. slow-walks Ukraine military aid

U.S. slow-walks Ukraine military aid

U.S. President Donald Trump is slow-walking $250 million in military assistance to Ukraine, Politico reported citing a senior administration official. According to the source, Trump asked his national security team to …

U.S. and NATO to discuss efforts to deter Russia

U.S. and NATO to discuss efforts to deter Russia

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper will travel to Europe next week to discuss with NATO allies efforts to deter Russia. "Next week, I'll be traveling to Europe to meet with some of our NATO allies to discuss the …

 Bolton explains why U.S. withdraws from INF Treaty

Bolton explains why U.S. withdraws from INF Treaty

U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said Washington's decision to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty was also made because of China's steps. Bolton made the comment on …

Mark Esper sworn in as Pentagon chief

Mark Esper sworn in as Pentagon chief

Army Secretary Mark Esper was sworn in as U.S. secretary of defense, hours after being confirmed by the Senate in a strong bipartisan vote that ended the longest period by far the Pentagon had been without a permanent top …

Richard Spencer takes over as acting Pentagon chief

Richard Spencer takes over as acting Pentagon chief

Navy Secretary Richard Spencer has become Pentagon's acting defense secretary, as the U.S. Senate has received the packet nominating Mark Esper to be the confirmed secretary of defense. …

 Trump names Esper as Acting Defense Secretary

Trump names Esper as Acting Defense Secretary

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has withdrawn from consideration to hold the post in a permanent capacity, U.S. President Donald Trump announced. The president said Shanahan had opted to …