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House Republicans tout Ukraine oversight, brace for funding fight

Pentagon officials suggest that they will need Congress to keep passing Ukraine aid over the long-haul as Republican skeptics harden their opposition.

By Bryant Harris

9 months ago

‘Significantly degraded’ Russian force is adapting after losses

Russia, amid high casualty rates, committed elements of a least three major divisions to offensive operations, and the country is stepping up recruiting.

10 months ago

Russian forces poised for ‘major defeat’ in Kherson, says DoD official

Ukraine is racking up wins in territory Russia claimed last week.

14 months ago

Senate confirms Wallander to Pentagon international affairs role

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Russia expert Celeste Wallander to be the Pentagon’s assistant defense secretary for international security affairs.

22 months ago

GOP senator blocks Russia pro from joining Pentagon, drawing fiery rebuke

A key Russia expert and two other defense experts are being blocked from joining the Pentagon by GOP Sen. Josh Hawley, as the Biden administration struggles to solve the deepening Russia-Ukraine crisis and deploys thousands of U.S. troops to bolster European allies.

22 months ago

Amid Russia crisis, Pentagon nominee criticizes Obama response to Crimea

A top Pentagon pick for President Biden has criticized the Obama administration’s response to Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea as “too slow and too incremental.”

By Joe Gould and Courtney Albon

23 months ago