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21 November 2024
The Hill | Russia fired ICBM at Ukraine, Kyiv says
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Russian forces launched an intercontinental ballistic missile
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(ICBM) at Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials in the military. The
Ukrainian Air Force Command said in a post on Facebook that the ICBM was fired
from the Astrakhan region of southern Russia, which is about 500 miles away
from eastern Ukraine.
Fox News | Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missile toward Ukraine,
air force says
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Russian troops launched various missiles, reportedly including an
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from the Astrakhan region, in an early morning attack on Ukraine on Thursday.
Ukraine's Air Force said on its Telegram account that it destroyed six Kh-101
cruise missiles using anti-aircraft combat.
Reuters | Russia says new US base in Poland raises overall nuclear danger
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Russia said on Thursday that a new U.S. ballistic missile defence base in
northern Poland will lead to an increase in the overall level of nuclear
danger, but Warsaw said "threats" from Moscow only strengthened the argument
for NATO defences.
Associated Press | North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces
in the face of alleged US threats
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un renewed his call for a “limitless” expansion
of his military nuclear program to counter U.S.-led threats in comments
reported Monday that were his first direct criticism toward Washingtonsince
Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. presidential election.
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Newsweek | US Removes Remaining Aircraft Carrier From Iran's Doorstep
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The United States has removed its remaining aircraft carrier in the Middle
East, a report said on Monday, concluding its surge deployment amid tensions
between Israel and Iran.
Military Times | VA acknowledges significant errors in budget shortfall
predictions
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Veterans Affairs leaders on Wednesday acknowledged mistakes in their
predictions this summer oflooming funding shortfalls
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for the department, but insisted the errors were due to workload surges and
not budgetary maleficence.
Military.com | US Support for Ukraine and Israel Is Eating into Weapons
Stockpiles, Indo-Pacific Commander Says
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The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are eating away at critical U.S.
weapons stockpiles and could hamper the military's ability to respond to China
should a conflict arise in the Indo-Pacific, the top U.S. commander for that
region said Tuesday.
Task & Purpose | Air Force Reserve chaplain gets Trump nod to lead the VA
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A Navy veteran and current chaplain in the Air Force Reserve is on track to be
the next secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. President-elect
Donald Trump has nominated Doug Collins to the post this week, though critics
question whether Collins may move to privatize VA services.
Federal News Network | Sweeping VA reform bill with pay flexibility for health
care workers passes House
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A bipartisan bill with an extensive list of changes to how the Department of
Veterans Affairs delivers health care and benefits is one step closer to
becoming law. The House passed theSen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans
Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act
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floor vote Monday evening.
Foreign Policy | Why Emerging Powers Are Welcoming Trump’s Victory
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| Christopher Chivvis & Beatrix Geaghan-Breiner
Emerging powers in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East have
showered U.S. President-elect Donald Trump with congratulations since he won
the election. The general response from these countries—with a few notable
exceptions such asBrazil
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andMexico
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—has been much warmer than it was after outgoing President Joe Biden’s win in
2020.
Responsible Statecraft | Ukrainian civilians will pay for Biden's landmine
flip-flop <[link removed]>| Alex Jordan
The Biden administration announced [yesterday] that it will provide Ukraine
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with antipersonnel landmines for use inside the country, a reversal ofits own
efforts
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to revive President Obama’s ban on America’s use, production, transfer, and
stockpiling of the indiscriminate weapons anywhere except the Korean peninsula.
The New York Times | Is Trump More Flexible on China Than His Hawkish Cabinet
Picks Suggest?
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| Edward Wong and Ana Swanson
They are the new class of cold warriors, guns pointed at China.
President-elect Donald J. Trump haschosen cabinet secretaries
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and a national security adviser who stress the need to confront China across
the entire security and economic spectrum: military posture, trade, technology,
espionage, human rights and Taiwan.
John Byrnes, CVA’s strategic director, issued the following statement
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involvement in the Russo-Ukrainian War:
“One thousand days into the Russia-Ukrainian War, we’ve reached a critical
inflection point. A new U.S. administration begins in January. President Biden
recently authorized Ukraine to use of American weapons on targets in Russian
soil, and to use U.S. anti-personnel mines as well. These are dangerous
escalations. Biden has further moved to forgive $4.65 Billion in loans to
Ukraine. But the U.S. faces its own equipment shortages, economic challenges,
and competing priorities.
The Biden administration is trying to lock in the Trump administration’s
options. Biden is overriding the will of the American people who just voted for
a negotiated end to the war.
Such measures escalate the conflict, strain our military and economic
resources, and compromise our ability to focus on pressing domestic and global
challenges. The security interest of the United States lies in the swift and
stable conclusion of this war.”
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