Ukraine

Russia Says Ukraine Goal to Retake Crimea ‘Direct Threat’

The Kremlin said Ukraine's stated goal of retaking Crimea amounted to a "direct threat" to Russia.

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NATO Eyes Russia’s Ukraine Buildup Amid Invasion Fears

NATO foreign ministers will meet to discuss how to counter a Russian military build-up on Ukraine's border.

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Russia Upgrading MiG-31 Fighter-Interceptor Aircraft

Russia is upgrading its MiG-31 high-altitude fighter-interceptor aircraft to provide better combat response capabilities.

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Ukraine Gets Two US Patrol Boats Amid Russia Tensions

Two patrol boats sent by the US to strengthen the Ukrainian navy arrived Tuesday at the southern port of Odessa.

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Are Ukrainian Weapons Fueling State Repression in Myanmar?

Ukrainian BTR-3 armored personnel carriers were spotted in Myanmar after the coup, drawing attention to the lesser-known but well-established ties between the countries' defense industries.

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Russia Spy Agency Dismisses Claims of Ukraine Invasion Plan

Russia's foreign intelligence service on Monday dismissed growing Western allegations that Moscow is planning an invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine Seeks More Western Arms Amid Russia Border Activity

Ukraine said it was seeking more military aid from its Western allies following concerns over Russian troop movements along the Ukrainian border.

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Turkey’s Baykar to Provide More Combat Drones to Ukraine

Turkish aerospace firm Baykar Defence will supply more Bayraktar TB2 combat drones to the Ukrainian armed forces.

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Ukraine Gets New Defense Minister to Strengthen Army

Ukraine appointed a new defense minister with a mandate to strengthen the army, as the country remains locked in conflict with pro-Russia separatists.

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Pentagon Watches Possible Russian Troop Buildup Near Ukraine

The Pentagon is monitoring the Ukraine region closely amid reports of a new buildup of Russian troops on the country's border.

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