


How US support for pilot training could pave path to F-16s for Ukraine
President Joe Biden endorsed plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets at the Group of Seven Summit, according to U.S. officials.

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Ukraine’s Zelensky at G7 summit as world leaders sanction Russia
The Ukrainian leader is in Japan to talk with world leaders as they tighten sanctions to punish Moscow over its 15-month invasion of Ukraine.

Wagner Group claims Bakhmut fallen; Ukraine says fighting continues
In a video posted on Telegram, Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin said the city came under complete Russian control at about midday Saturday.

Feds holding alleged Discord leaker Jack Teixeira until trial
The decision came after prosecutors argued that Teixeira hid violent and racist views revealed in his online social media accounts.

Why Ukraine’s spring offensive still hasn’t begun
Officials believe the campaign will now finally launch, and the initial shaping operations for the next stage have already begun.

Hoax alert: tale of homeless vets booted because of immigrants false
A New York state lawmaker at the center of the controversy called the incident a heartbreaking betrayal and a disservice to the veterans community.

Guardsman Jack Teixeira, Pentagon leak suspect, due back in court
A judge will decide if a Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of leaking classified military documents will remain behind bars awaiting trial.

Accounting error means Pentagon can send more weapons to Ukraine
The Pentagon has overestimated the value of the weapons it has sent to Ukraine by at least $3 billion.

Russia fires cruise missiles at Ukrainian targets
Kyiv officials said defense systems shot down 29 of 30 cruise missiles Russia fired against various parts of the country.

Biden, Japan’s prime minister meet ahead of G-7 summit
President Joe Biden met privately with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida before joining the Group of Seven gathering of major industrialized nations.

Rights group documents abuses since Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
A U.K.-based rights group launched an interactive map documenting human rights abuses since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan.

Australia to provide surveillance drones to Philippines
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong also says her country is considering whether to take part in joint patrols in the disputed South China Sea.

Indiana Army veteran convicted in road rage killing of Muslim man
An Army veteran has been convicted in the road rage shooting death of a Muslim man.

No change in Russian military’s conduct in the Mediterranean
A U.S. Navy commander says there is “no significant change” in the conduct of Russian aircraft and warships in the eastern Mediterranean.

China prepared to ‘smash’ Taiwan independence as US preps arms package
A Chinese defense ministry spokesman said an increase in exchanges between the U.S. and Taiwanese militaries is an “extremely wrong and dangerous move."

South Korea to expand nonlethal aid to Ukraine
South Korea, a growing arms exporter with a well-equipped military backed by the United States, has provided humanitarian aid and other support to Ukraine.

Russia launches ‘exceptional’ air attack on Kyiv as Europe, China look
Ukrainian air defenses thwarted an intense Russian air attack on Kyiv, shooting down all 18 missiles aimed at the capital with the help of Western-support.

Zelenskyy’s European tour aimed to replenish Ukraine arsenal, support
European leaders promised Ukraine's president an arsenal of weapons during his whirlwind three-day visit to Italy the Vatican, Germany, France and the U.K.
