Ukraine, Russia

Russia Doesn’t Hold All the Cards in Ukraine, Pentagon’s Austin Says
Even as Russia seems to have the upper hand in its invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin faces a growing number of challenges that will complicate any effort to lock in its gains, the outgoing Pentagon chief said.
Russia faces growing number of challenges in Ukraine – Pentagon chief
Outgoing Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin has said that even though Russia appears to have the upper hand in its invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin is facing a growing number of challenges that will complicate any attempts to consolidate its gains.
At inflection point, Pentagon chief holds final forum for Ukraine aid
Ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to office, Ukraine’s future course is shrouded in uncertainty as it loses ground to Russia’s far larger military.
At Ramstein, Pentagon chief Austin departs Ukraine group he founded
But as the day began, the focus was less on Austin than what it means for him to depart. In the last three years, the secretary has convened this Ukraine Defense Contact Group — a gathering of 50 countries supporting Kyiv — 25 times.
Russia does not have all advantages in war against Ukraine - Pentagon chief
Russia does not have all the advantages in the war against Ukraine as it seems. The Kremlin is facing an increasing number of challenges that will make it difficult to record its successes, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin says.

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Russia doesn't have as many advantages as it seems, US defense secretary says
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The Lloyd void: Ukraine group wrestles with future after Austin leaves
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‘If Putin swallows Ukraine, his appetite will only grow’: Austin, Zelenskyy agree Trump must not end aid
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US warns North Korea could enhance war tactics while fighting Ukraine
The North Korean ambassador to the UN defended the country’s recent launch of a hypersonic IRBM as being a “legitimate exercise of the right to self-defense” ...