Putin wants rest of Ukraine’s Donetsk as part of ceasefire: Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine would not withdraw from territories it controls because it would only serve as a springboard for a future Russian invasion.
Europe
Poland awards $3.8 billion F-16 modernization deal to US
Polish officials say current capabilities of the country's F-16 fleet are “insufficient to address the threats” Poland is facing from Russian aggression.
Pentagon ends new radar effort meant for Guam missile defense
The Pentagon quietly directed the Missile Defense Agency to stop development of a new radar to protect Guam, according to a recent GAO report.
EU unveils Black Sea strategy with an eye on post-war Ukraine
The plan will see the creation of a “Black Sea Maritime Security Hub” to serve as Europe’s early-warning center in the region.
Chinese hold on solar-power tech raises fresh sabotage fears in Europe
After a news report about undeclared circuitry in Chinese solar components, European experts fear the bloc may be vulnerable to blackmail.
Dutch NATO math portends uphill battle for Europe on defense spending
The alliance's Capability Targets 2025, to be formally set at a summit in June, will significantly increase the requirements compared to previous goals.
No clear plan for supporting Guam missile defense system, GAO finds
The Government Accountability Office warn a firmer plan for management of Guam's missile defense architecture is needed.
Marines, Army deploying missile systems to Luzon Strait
Segments of the training area where the systems will operate are less than 90 miles from Taiwan.
Germany vows to underwrite Ukraine’s long-range missile production
Investing in Ukraine will enable Kyiv to have a “substantial” number of long-range weapons this year, the German defense ministry said in a statement.
Asian navies eye undersea drones to find hidden infrastructure threats
Their presence might pose challenges for Southeast Asia, however, where there is no formal mechanism for Navy-level exchanges in the underwater domain.
US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among allies
The U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.
