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Chinese and Russian nuclear-capable bombers conducted a "joint patrol” over the Sea of Japan in a military gesture that dramatized Russian President Vladimir Putin’s vow to remain unified with his communist neighbor.

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What’s new? Turkey and Greece have returned to talks after their mid-2020 dispute over sovereignty in the eastern Mediterranean Sea devolved into the longest-lasting military face-off since the 1970s. The discussions could help the parties de-escalate tensions and move from brinkmanship to dialogue. Why did it happen? Tensions flared in 2019-2020 when Ankara – seeking a say in energy projects – sent seismic research ships to waters contested with Greece and the Republic of Cyprus, int...

Blinken Aims to Pressure China, Bolster Ukraine on European Trip May 03 2021, 6:16 PM May 03 2021, 5:12 AM May 03 2021, 6:16 PM (Bloomberg) -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. will defend the “rules-based” global order as he prepares for meetings in the U.K. and Ukraine, part of an effort to keep U.S. allies united against China and show support for a crucial ally in the face of Russian aggression. (Bloomberg) -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. will defe...

Blinken’s European Trip Aims to Bolster Ukraine, Pressure China Bloomberg 12 hrs ago Nick Wadhams (Bloomberg) -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken departs for the U.K. and Ukraine on Sunday as part of an effort to keep U.S. allies united against China and show support for a crucial ally in the face of Russian aggression. While the London visit kicks off the five-day trip and will help lay the groundwork for President Joe Biden’s meeting with G-7 leaders in June, Blinken’...

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Can Ukraine deploy U.S.-made weapons against the Russians? There are no geographic restrictions on the deployment of the missiles, which means Ukrainian forces can transport, distribute and use them any time. A Ukrainian soldier launches a U.S. anti-tank missile Javelin during military training on a training ground outside Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2018. | Mykhailo Markiv, Presidential Press Service Pool Photo via AP Updated: Link Copied As Russia amasses the highest number of troops on Ukraines borde...