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U.S. weighs more troops to eastern Europe beyond 8,500 on alert

The Pentagon said on Monday it is in active discussions with Eastern European allies about possible U.S. troop deployments to NATO's eastern flank, as Washington moves to reassure jittery NATO allies in the face of a Russian military buildup near Ukraine.

Reuters

Pentagon spokesman hits back at claims of ‘wokeness’ in US military

Comes after Republican Sen Rick Scott made the claim

The Independent UK

Wife of Convicted Israeli Spy Pollard Dies of COVID-19

The wife of convicted Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard, who championed a years-long campaign for his release from prison, died on Monday from complications of COVID-19. Esther Pollard battled cancer in recent years and died after recently contracting the coronavirus, Israeli media reported. She was 69. Jonathan Pollard served 30 years…

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Pentagon says Putin still adding Russian troops around Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Russia further boosted troop levels on the Ukrainian border this weekend, adding to President Vladimir Putin’s options should he decide on a military incursion, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.

Tribune News Service

US to heighten troop presence in eastern Europe, says Biden

The Pentagon has already placed 8,500 troops on stand-by in response to Russia’s build-up near Ukraine’s border

The Guardian - US

Ukraine conflict is ‘not inevitable’, Pentagon chief says

US officials call on Russian President Vladimir Putin to de-escalate the crisis, warning that war would be ‘horrific’.

Al Jazeera

'Horrific' destruction, casualties if Russia invades Ukraine -U.S.

If Russia unleashes the forces it has amassed near Ukraine's border to invade its neighbor, the outcome would be "horrific" and result in significant casualties, the top U.S. military officer said on Friday, comparing this moment to the Cold War.

Reuters

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President Joe Biden to deploy US troops 'in the near term' as Pentagon warns of Putin's full range of military options in Ukraine

US President Joe Biden says he will move troops to Eastern Europe "in the near term", as his Defense Secretary warns Russia now has a complete range of military options along Ukraine's border, including actions short of a full-scale invasion.

ABC News

Study faults U.S. military on civilian casualties; Pentagon plans review

A study by the RAND Corporation think-tank released on Thursday faulted the U.S. military for "considerable weaknesses" and inconsistencies in its review of allegations of civilian casualties, and the Pentagon announced a broad review.

Reuters

US defence chief orders military to better protect civilians

Lloyd Austin’s memo comes amid condemnation of US drone attacks that killed civilians in Middle East, Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera

Defense Department taking steps to mitigate civilian harm after botched airstrikes

The Pentagon has faced criticism for years for amassing civilian casualties in its missions, especially in the Middle East.

Axios

Austin orders more focus on limiting civilian casualties

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered his staff to quickly develop an “action plan” for improving how the Pentagon limits and responds to civilian casualties caused by American airstrikes

The Independent UK

U.S. State Department approves potential sale of radars and planes to Egypt -Pentagon

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of air defense radars and C-130 Super Hercules planes to Egypt for a combined value of more than $2.5 billion, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

Reuters

US sues to block Lockheed's purchase of supplier Aerojet

The Biden administration is suing to block a Lockheed Martin acquisition that it says would limit competition among companies that supply missiles to the Pentagon

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - US

‘Enormous consequences’ if Ukraine is invaded, Biden says – as it happened

House speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will seek re-election – follow the latest politics news

Salon

Ukraine crisis: U.S. troops on standby

Pentagon says 8,500 troops are on "heightened preparedness" even as Antony Blinken vows "diplomacy and dialogue"

Asharq Al-Awsat

US, Europe Declare 'Unity' against Russia over Ukraine

President Joe Biden declared "total" unity among Western powers Monday after crisis talks with European leaders on deterring Russia from an attack against Ukraine, while the Pentagon said 8,500 US troops were put on standby for possible deployment to boost NATO. "I had a very, very, very good meeting --…

The Independent UK

US orders 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia worry

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered about 8,500 U.S. troops on heightened alert, preparing for possible deployment to Europe, if needed, to reassure NATO allies in the face of Russian aggression on the border of Ukraine

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Pentagon readies troops for possible deployment to Europe

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department placed thousands of U.S.-based troops on a heightened alert level Monday, preparing them for a quick deployment to Eastern Europe amid a buildup of Russian forces on Ukraine’s border and stalled diplomatic talks to defuse the crisis.

Evening Standard

Ukraine latest: US puts 8,500 troops on standby as Russia invasion fears mount

The Pentagon said the move was intended to ‘reassure our Nato allies’

Daily Mirror

US puts 8,500 troops on high alert ready to be deployed amid Russia-Ukraine tension

This is the latest sign of US resolve in the face of Russian military build up on the border of Ukraine and Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby stressed no decision whether to deploy or not had been made yet

Axios

Pentagon: 8,500 U.S. troops on high alert for possible deployment to eastern Europe

No decisions have been made to actually deploy U.S. forces.

Roll Call

Pentagon readies troops for possible deployment to Europe - Roll Call

The Pentagon has placed 8,500 troops on alert so they may be deployed to help defend Eastern Europe if Russia invades Ukraine.

The Guardian - US

White House says Biden ‘refining plans for all scenarios’ over Ukraine-Russia – as it happened

President to hold video call with European leaders over escalating crisis – follow all the day’s politics news

Al Jazeera

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US puts 8,500 troops on alert

Russia-Ukraine tensions news from January 24: US, Europe and NATO present united front after call between leaders.

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