When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine’s military was largely reliant on Soviet-era weaponry, from tanks to artillery to fighter jets. While that arsenal helped Ukraine fend off an assault on the capital of Kyiv and prevent a total rout in the early weeks of the war, billions of dollars in military assistance has […]
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U.S. Tells Taiwan to Buy Their Weapons
The Biden administration has been pushing Taiwan to buy their missiles and arms during the heat of the Russian invasion in Ukraine. American officials have been observing the Taiwanese military to see if they are able to fight off a possible invasion from China. There could be a seaborne invasion and the Russian invasion had launched a need for Taiwan to acquire more weapons.
U.S. Provides $800 Million Military Assistance to Ukraine
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden made an announcement that the United States would be sending an additional $800 million to Ukraine for military weapons. They are expecting a larger assault coming from Russia and would be armed with heavier artillery. The military aid would include artillery systems, artillery rounds, armored personnel carriers and unmanned coastal defense boats.
Zelensky Calls on Congress to Do More
Through the virtual address in Congress on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested for more help in fighting off the Russian invasion. The theatre-styled auditorium was filled with policymakers squirming and chattering amongst their peers. A haunting quote that translated from Ukrainian echoes through the auditorium: “I call on you to do more.”
Russia Reaches Out to China for Military Aid
U.S. officials stated that Russia reached out to China to get help in military and economic aid. There had been sanctions imposed on Russia from nations around the world because of their unjust act in the Ukrainian War. The interviewed officials refused to share any information about what kind of military weapons Russia is needing.
The Bridges to Another World
It was a Sunday morning when the blue canvas was clouded by the smokes of gunfire and bombs. The sounds cackle on the ground like fireworks on a New Year’s Day. The fact is…it is not a holiday but a grim tearing of the city of Irpin. People moved to the bridges like a herd of cattle responding to the sounds of the bells. The Ukrainian soldiers were blocking the advancement of Russian soldiers in Kyiv, but they also garnered their focus on helping their civilians flee from the fighting.
New York Senator wants an Apology from Lil Wayne
Lil Wanye may be considered one of the great artist of this generation, but it is very rude of him to say, “I don’t like New York”, after he was arrested for weapons charge that put him in Prison (Rikers Island to be specific) for eight months in a recent interview. But Senator Smith has […]
