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Many experts believe Russia’s president was bluffing, but US and Nato take threat seriously
US to sanction breakaway regions of Ukraine after Russia recognises their independence
EU leaders criticise ‘blatant violation of international law’ following Putin move
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Biden considers deploying thousands of troops to eastern Europe, officials say
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Chinese hypersonic weapon bewilders US scientists
Pentagon experts unsure how China fired missile at hypersonic speeds in July test
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Gen Mark Milley confirms Beijing has tested advanced nuclear-capable weapon
Taipei warns that China will be able to invade Taiwan by 2025
Current situation ‘most dangerous in 40 years’, Taiwan defence minister tells lawmakers
Top US general defends calls with China
Gen Mark Milley says he had been aiming to ease tensions with Beijing and not to ‘usurp authority’
China accuses Australia, UK and US of ‘double standards’ over security pact
Australia to have nuclear-powered submarines for the first time under Aukus deal
Top general feared Donald Trump would launch nuclear war, Bob Woodward book claims
Mark Milley gathered commanders to remind them of launch-procedure safeguards
US drone strike mistakenly targeted Afghan aid worker, investigation finds
Zemari Ahmadi, who died with nine members of his family, including seven children, had no connection to terrorism, a New York Times investigation suggests
Maureen Dowd: WB Yeats’s ‘rough beast’ takes over Afghanistan
Joe Biden did the right thing getting America out of there. But he did it badly
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Taliban’s success was signalled by Pentagon but Joe Biden was long determined to withdraw
Pentagon briefly put into lockdown after bus stop shooting
Police officer among several injured but authorities says scene of incident now secure
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US considers air strikes if the Taliban threaten fall of Kabul, officials say
Potential loss of Afghan capital is crisis most likely to lead to intervention after US troops leave
West calls for calm as Russia-Ukraine tension soars again
Kremlin says troop movements are ‘no threat’ as shelling threatens Donbas truce
Donald Trump says he will not attend Joe Biden’s inauguration
Pelosi asks military to ensure ‘unhinged’ president doesn’t launch nuclear strike
Trump continues to play down Covid infection and commits to second debate
US president doing ‘extremely well’, says doctor, after dramatic return to White House
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Trump demands election rally attendees sign disclaimer over Covid-19 risk
Those who want to attend Oklahoma event must agree not to sue if they contract virus
Pentagon’s top commander apologises for joining Trump’s Bible photo-op
Chairman of joint chiefs of staff Mark Milley says he regrets link with ‘domestic politics’
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Maureen Dowd: The euphoria of seeing a first black president has given way to desolation and racial strife
Trump sanctions response after Iran-backed militia’s attack in Iraq
Katyusha rocket strike kills two American troops and British service member, says US
Republican senator blasts Trump administration on Iran
Mike Lee calls briefing on Suleimani killing ‘probably the worst’ he had experienced
Confusion surrounds US plans for future in Iraq
Suleimani killing puts intense pressure on US-Iraq links 17 years after US invasion
Syrian chaos exacerbated by contradictory external forces
US to post 600 troops targeting Isis in east despite October withdrawal of forces
North Korean hackers stole vital war plans, says Seoul lawmaker
North Korea to use paragliders as part of invasion plans, military officials believe
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