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US assures Sweden, Finland of military support as Turkey delays NATO entry

The Biden administration is offering military support to bolster the defenses of Sweden and Finland against potential Russian actions as Turkey threatens to delay the two Nordic countries’ admission into the NATO alliance. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sat down with Sweden’s Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist at the Pentagon on …

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US and allied military bosses gather in Brussels to chart path for NATO in east

Top U.S. generals and other NATO defense chiefs are meeting in Brussels on Thursday to discuss what Russia’s war on Ukraine will mean for their militaries as the alliance looks for ways to bulk up forces along its eastern flank. U.S. European Command’s Gen. Tod Wolters and Joint Chiefs of …

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Senate passes $40 billion aid bill for Ukraine, sending military and humanitarian assistance to bolster war effort

The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a $40 billion military and humanitarian aid package to Ukraine, overcoming Republican obstruction to reinforce the embattled country in its fierce fight against Russia. The legislation will be sent to President Joe Biden for his signature just as his ability to transfer weapons from …

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