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War
Blinken Hopes Ukraine Spring Offensive Would Force Putin to Negotiate
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced hope that a successful Ukraine offensive would force Russian President Vladimir Putin into talks about ending its invasion.
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Europe
NATO Begins Unprecedented Air Drill in ‘Show of Strength’
NATO began its largest ever air force deployment exercise in Europe, in a display of unity toward partners and potential threats.
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Europe
Ukraine Says Three Villages Retaken in Fresh Offensive
Ukraine announced that its forces have retaken three villages in the eastern region of Donetsk, the first reported gains of their new offensive.
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Nuclear
China Expands Nuclear Arsenal as Global Tensions Grow: Study
The nuclear arsenals of several countries, especially China, grew last year, and other atomic powers continued to modernize theirs as geopolitical tensions rise, researchers said.
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Europe
Russia Says Repels Ukraine Attack on Black Sea Warship
Moscow said its forces repelled a Ukrainian attack on a Russian warship guarding gas pipelines in the Black Sea.
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Middle East
Jihadists Kill Three Iraq Soldiers: Military Official
Three Iraqi soldiers were killed and four others wounded in a pre-dawn attack in the country's north blamed on Islamic State, a military official said.
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Air
UK Jets Scrambled to Escort Russian Planes Near NATO Airspace: Govt
British RAF fighter jets were twice scrambled over the course of 24 hours to intercept Russian aircraft flying close to NATO airspace.
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Americas
China Operating Intel Unit in Cuba for Years: US Official
China has been operating an intelligence unit in Cuba and upgraded it in 2019 to enhance its presence on the Caribbean island, a White House official said.
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Europe
Zelensky Says Counteroffensive Against Russia Underway
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a counteroffensive against Russian forces was underway, while declining to give specifics.
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Arms
US Announces $2.1B Arms Package for Ukraine
The US announced a $2.1-billion military aid package for Ukraine, just as Kyiv appeared to be opening its long-awaited counter-offensive.
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