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Truss describes US claims about alleged Russian provocation against Ukrain
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
London [UK], February 4 (ANI/Sputnik): UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has described the Pentagon's statement about Russia's alleged preparations for releasing a fake video as a pretext for an invasion of Ukraine as "shocking."
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Pentagon claims Russia will stage attack by Ukrainian military to use as e
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US] February 4 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia is planning to stage an attack by the Ukrainian military against the Russian population in eastern Ukraine to use it as a pretext for an incursion into the country, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said on Thursday.
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Three civilians killed when IS leader detonated explosive device in Syria
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 4 (ANI/Sputnik): Three civilians were killed as a result of Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, the leader of the Islamic State terrorist group, detonating an explosive device during a US raid against him in Syria, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said on Thursday,
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US Defence Department conducts counterterrorism mission in northwest Syria
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Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): US Department of Defence successfully conducted a counterterrorism mission in northwest Syria on Wednesday, with no US casualties, said Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby.
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Additional US troops in Europe not to fight but ensure defense of NATO all
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 2 (ANI/Sputnik): The additional US forces set to be deployed in Europe will not fight in Ukraine, but will ensure protection of the NATO allies, Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said on Wednesday.
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Pentagon says no announcements on any deployment orders with respect to Uk
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Washington [US], February 1 (ANI/Sputnik): US Department of Defence Press Secretary John Kirby said on Tuesday there are no new announcements to make about any deployment orders or troop movements in Eastern Europe with respect to Ukraine.
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US delivering more shipments of USD 200 mln security package for Ukraine:
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 1 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States will deliver additional shipments as part of the $200 million security package for Ukraine in the coming days, Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said.
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Nothing indicates China's intention to get involved in Ukraine: Pentagon
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): The United States does not see that China intends to be involved in the situation in Ukraine in any way amid ongoing tension, US Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said Sunday.
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Top military officials of US, Ukraine discuss situation in Eastern Europe:
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Washington [US], January 30 (ANI/Sputnik): US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley discussed the recent developments in the security situation in Eastern Europe with top Ukrainian military official Valerii Zaluzhnyi over phone, the Pentagon reported Saturday.
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US trying to accelerate new military aid deliveries to Ukraine: Pentagon
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Washington [US], January 28 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States is trying to speed up its deliveries of the $200 million worth of security assistance approved for Ukraine in December, Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said on Thursday.
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Majority of 8,500 US troops on high alert over Ukraine crisis: Pentagon
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Washington [US], January 25 (ANI): A majority of the 8,500 US troops placed on high alert over the Ukraine crisis, Pentagon said on Monday amid the growing military build-up at the Russia-Ukraine border area.
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Beijing's ambiguity on its nuclear arsenal continues with contradictory cl
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Beijing [China], January 24 (ANI): Beijing's ambiguity on nuclear arsenal oscillates between contradicting claims on modernization and expansion, according to Hongkong Post.
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