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Biden hosts German leader to discuss Ukraine support |
President Biden on Friday hosted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the White House, where the two leaders tried to project a united front in support for Ukraine. |
Scholz last visited the White House in February 2022, when Russia was amassing troops along the Ukrainian border. His latest visit comes as Moscow enters the second year of its war against Ukraine. Biden and his German counterpart have both sought to assure the Ukrainians and other allies that their respective governments will back Kyiv for as long as it takes to end the conflict. "I want to thank you, Olaf, for your strong and steady leadership. I mean that sincerely. It's made a world of difference," Biden said during an Oval Office meeting. "You stepped up to provide critical military support. And I would argue, beyond the military support, the moral support you've given Ukrainians has been profound. Profound." Scholz added that it was important for Germany and the United States to aid Ukraine and "that we give the message that we will continue to do so as long as it takes." That message echoed what Biden has said repeatedly during the past year, including during a trip to Kyiv last month to mark the anniversary of Russia's invasion. The two leaders did not respond to questions from reporters in the Oval Office, and they were not scheduled to hold a joint press conference that has typically accompanied foreign leader visits to the White House. The U.S. and Germany, along with other Group of Seven allies, have for the past year attempted to coordinate on imposing sanctions against Russia to squeeze the Kremlin's war effort, as well as military and economic assistance for Ukraine. Read more in a full report at TheHill.com. |
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The U.S. on Friday announced a $400 million security aid package for Ukraine, providing more ammunition, equipment and munitions for Kyiv in its fight against Russia. The State Department said the latest package includes munitions for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and howitzer artillery guns, as well as ammunition for the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles the U.S. first announced for Ukraine in January. … |
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| A top Ukrainian military intelligence official predicted that Russia will run out of the "military tools" necessary for its war in Ukraine by the end of the spring. “Russia has wasted huge amounts of human resources, armaments and materials," Maj. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov told USA Today in an interview published Thursday. "Its economy and production are not able to cover these losses. It’s changed its military chain … |
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President Biden on Friday awarded the nation’s highest award for military valor to a Vietnam veteran known for saving the lives of multiple soldiers and who was among the first Black Special Forces officers in the U.S. military. During a ceremony at the White House, Biden presented the Medal of Honor to Col. Paris D. Davis, 63, whom the commander in chief praised as “a true hero of our nation.” “Paris … |
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The U.S. Air Force is testing new technology that could let it brew jet fuel from the air. That's part of an attempt to create a decentralized supply chain for jet fuel — allowing future American military outposts to produce their own. The Department of Defense on Tuesday announced a $65 million contract with startup Air Company, which brews fuel out of carbon dioxide pulled from the atmosphere. |
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Upcoming things we're watching on our beat: |
- The heads of U.S. intelligence agencies including Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, CIA Director William Burns, FBI Director Christopher Wray, National Security Agency Director Gen. Paul Nakasone and Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier are set to testifyWednesday, March 8 before the Senate Intelligence Committee annual hearing on worldwide threats.
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Trump collaborates on song with Jan. 6 defendants |
Former President Trump is featured on a new song — but he's not teaming up with a famed singer or musical group for the tune — he's collaborating with defendants accused of participating in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol. In "Justice for All," which was released on multiple streaming … |
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Events in and around the defense world: |
- The Center for Strategic and International Studies will discuss "Deterring a Cross-Strait Conflict: Beijing's Assessment of Evolving U.S. Strategy," at 8 a.m.
- Former deputy national security adviser Matthew Pottinger will speak on U.S.-China tensions at a Washington Post Live event at 11 a.m.
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Two key stories on The Hill right now: |
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House Judiciary Democrats claimed Friday that three witnesses who have spoken to Republicans as part of the GOP investigation into politicization at … Read more |
| A new Texas House bill that provides property tax relief based on the size of a family excludes LGBTQ couples and divorced parents with children, among … Read more |
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