The Biden administration is watching for any moves by China to close off the Taiwan Strait, and they would prefer that Nancy Pelosi cancel her planned trip.
Tag: War and Armed Conflicts
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Eyeing Kherson, Ukraine Prepares an Ambitious Counterattack
With soldiers, artillery and subversives, Ukraine has been laying the groundwork to retake Kherson, which Russia has held for months. But a counterattack would require huge resources, and could come at a heavy toll.
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U.K. Will Host Eurovision in 2023
Organizers had ruled out Ukraine from hosting because of safety concerns from Russia’s ongoing invasion.
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As Ukraine Signs Up Soldiers, Questions Arise About How It Chooses
Recruiters approach young men on the street, but the standards are not always clear and there are reports of unwilling men being signed up while some eager to fight are turned away.
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Last Stand at Azovstal: Inside the Siege That Shaped the Ukraine War
For 80 days, at a sprawling steelworks, a relentless Russian assault met unyielding Ukrainian resistance. This is how it was for those who fought, and for those trapped beneath the battlefield.