US Abrams tanks for training Ukrainian forces arrive in Germany ahead of schedule
1 year, 7 months ago

US Abrams tanks for training Ukrainian forces arrive in Germany ahead of schedule

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Abrams tanks needed for training Ukrainian forces have arrived in Germany slightly ahead of schedule and are on their way to the Grafenwoehr Army base where the training will begin in two to three weeks, U.S. officials said Thursday. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told the Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee that the U.S. had moved “a number of tanks over into theater” so the Ukrainians could begin training on them. A U.S. official said the 31 M1A1 Abrams tanks needed for the training arrived at the port in Bremerhaven, Germany, last weekend and they will get to the base by early this coming week. “I think that the Chinese are watching the war between Russia and Ukraine very carefully,” Milley said, adding that if Russian President Vladimir Putin succeeds, “China will learn certain lessons.” “It may not be the single decisive point, but I think it will calculate into their decision-making process as to whether or not they attack to seize the island of Taiwan.

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Australia gives 49 aging Abrams tanks to Ukraine
2 months, 1 week ago

Australia gives 49 aging Abrams tanks to Ukraine

The Independent  

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Fresh hope Ukraine will soon receive ageing Australian Abrams tanks as Defence reviews military support
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Fresh hope Ukraine will soon receive ageing Australian Abrams tanks as Defence reviews military support

ABC  

Supporters of Ukraine have expressed optimism that Australia will soon donate the Army's ageing fleet of Abrams tanks to the war-torn nation, as Defence insists it is "continually" reviewing how it can best support the fight against Russia's invasion. In February after the ABC revealed Ukraine's interest in the ageing M1A1 fleet, Defence Minister Richard Marles insisted gifting Abrams tanks …

Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats

The Independent  

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Ukraine pulls U.S.-provided Abrams tanks from front lines over Russian drone threats
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine pulls U.S.-provided Abrams tanks from front lines over Russian drone threats

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth with an M1A2 Abrams battle tank at the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center in Lima, Ohio, last year. Officials say Ukraine has sidelined its U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 tanks for now because of their vulnerability to Russian drones Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia, in part …

Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia, in part because Russian drone warfare has made it too difficult for them to operate without detection or coming under attack, two U.S. military officials told The Associated Press. “We’ll work with our Ukrainian partners, and other partners on the ground, to help …

What we know about US Abrams tanks arriving in Ukraine ‘next week’
1 year, 3 months ago

What we know about US Abrams tanks arriving in Ukraine ‘next week’

Al Jazeera  

Long-awaited M1 Abrams tanks are to arrive in Ukraine next week and come at a crucial time for Kyiv’s forces. United States President Joe Biden has announced that the first US-made Abrams tanks will be delivered to Ukraine next week, a crucial delivery at a time when Ukrainian forces are engaged in brutal fighting on the front lines with Russia …

Washington reveals why it will send Ukraine 'simpler version' of Abrams tanks
1 year, 4 months ago

Washington reveals why it will send Ukraine 'simpler version' of Abrams tanks

Firstpost  

Experts think that a simpler variant of Abrams tanks might be more suitable for Ukraine. The tanks will be downgraded before they are delivered to Kyiv The much-awaited US-made Abrams tanks that are expected to reach Ukraine in September might not be equipped with advanced equipment as they are reportedly too “sensitive” and “sophisticated” for the Ukrainian military. According to …

Tanks, F-16 jets part of long-term aid for Ukraine, won’t be ready for upcoming offensive, US says
1 year, 6 months ago

Tanks, F-16 jets part of long-term aid for Ukraine, won’t be ready for upcoming offensive, US says

Associated Press  

PARIS — America’s top military officer says training for Ukrainian forces on advanced U.S. Abrams tanks has started, but those weapons crucial over the long term in trying to expel Russia from occupied territory will not be ready in time for Kyiv’s imminent counteroffensive. The tank training got underway as the United States and its allies began to work out …

Allies move to bolster Ukrainian tank forces ahead of counteroffensive
1 year, 8 months ago

Allies move to bolster Ukrainian tank forces ahead of counteroffensive

Firstpost  

The latest in a string of talks since Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised the invasion of Ukraine last year, the summit at Ramstein Air Base focused on air defence and ammunition but made no major revelations about weaponry Ramstein Air Base, Germany: As the US convened a summit of allies in Germany on Friday, Germany announced a pact to construct …

US to begin training Ukrainian troops on Abrams tank
1 year, 8 months ago

US to begin training Ukrainian troops on Abrams tank

Associated Press  

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — The United States will begin training Ukrainian forces on how to use and maintain Abrams tanks in the coming weeks, as it continues to speed up its effort to get them onto the battlefield as quickly as possible, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Friday. Germany’s defense minister, Boris Pistorius, told reporters he expects the …

Ukraine receives Leopard, Challenger battle tanks
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine receives Leopard, Challenger battle tanks

Al Jazeera  

New additions to Ukraine’s military include the tanks as well as Marder infantry fighting vehicles, Cougar armoured trucks, and Stryker armoured personnel carriers. Ukraine’s Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said he inspected a “new addition” to the country’s forces – Challenger tanks as well as Germany’s Marder infantry fighting vehicles, plus Cougar armoured trucks and Stryker armoured personnel carriers from the …

US speeds up Abrams tank delivery to Ukraine war zone
1 year, 9 months ago

US speeds up Abrams tank delivery to Ukraine war zone

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is speeding up its delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, opting to send a refurbished older model that can be ready faster, with the aim of getting the 70-ton battle powerhouses to the war zone by the fall, the Pentagon said Tuesday. It’s unclear how soon the U.S. would begin training Ukrainian forces on how to …

U.S. to speed up delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine by sending older model
1 year, 9 months ago

U.S. to speed up delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine by sending older model

LA Times  

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is speeding up its delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, opting to send a refurbished older model that can be ready faster. The Pentagon is speeding up its delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, opting to send a refurbished older model that can be ready faster, with the aim of getting the 70-ton battle powerhouses …

US to send Patriot missile systems and tanks to Ukraine faster than originally planned
1 year, 9 months ago

US to send Patriot missile systems and tanks to Ukraine faster than originally planned

CNN  

Fort Sill, Oklahoma CNN — US Patriot missile defense systems and Abram tanks are set to be deployed to Ukraine faster than originally planned, US defense officials said on Tuesday. Gen. Patrick Ryder said in January that the accelerated training timeline for Ukrainian troops would take “several months.” Ryder declined to get into specifics about the new timeline during a …

A key part of U.S. help with Ukraine’s war effort is made in Ohio
1 year, 10 months ago

A key part of U.S. help with Ukraine’s war effort is made in Ohio

LA Times  

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth discusses the latest version of the M1A2 Abrams tank at a manufacturing plant Thursday in Lima, Ohio. Owned by the U.S. Army and operated by General Dynamics, the plant is expected to refurbish Abrams tanks for Washington to send to Ukraine and is already preparing to build an updated version of the vehicle for …

European countries promise Ukraine more Leopard 1 tanks
1 year, 10 months ago

European countries promise Ukraine more Leopard 1 tanks

Al Jazeera  

Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands say they will provide at least 100 of the weapons for Kyiv over the coming months. Three European countries have promised Ukraine that it will get at least 100 tanks in the “coming months” as the German defence minister made a surprise visit to Kyiv. Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands on Tuesday promised at least …

Western weapon deliveries in a race against Russia offensive
1 year, 10 months ago

Western weapon deliveries in a race against Russia offensive

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s allies have pledged longer-range weapons and rushed to deliver tanks and armoured vehicles as Moscow intensifies its campaign in the east. In a single 24-hour period, Ukraine’s eastern forces spokesman Serhiy Cherevaty said on January 31 that 42 battles had taken place within 15km of Bakhmut in the region of Donetsk. Germany’s company of Leopard 2 tanks and the …

Ukrainian soldiers land in UK to learn how to use British Challenger 2 tanks against Russia
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukrainian soldiers land in UK to learn how to use British Challenger 2 tanks against Russia

Daily Mail  

Ukrainian soldiers have landed in the UK to learn how to use British Challenger 2 tanks against their Russian invaders. Ukrainian soldiers landing in the UK to learn how to use British Challenger 2 tanks Britain is providing Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine to assist them in their fight against Russian invaders The MoD tweet continued: 'The UK will provide …

Goal is to get Ukraine the capabilities they need to be successful on the battlefield against Russia: John Kirby
1 year, 10 months ago

Goal is to get Ukraine the capabilities they need to be successful on the battlefield against Russia: John Kirby

The Hindu  

The Joe Biden administration's goal is to get Ukraine the requisite capabilities needed to be successful on the battlefield against the Russian troops, the White House has said, after Washington and Berlin announced that they will send advanced battle tanks to Kyiv. President Joe Biden has announced that the U. S. will send 31 state-of-the-art Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine …

January 26, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news
1 year, 10 months ago

January 26, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

US-owned M1A2 Abrams tanks in Germany. The US will send the M1A2 Abrams tank to Ukraine, which has significantly upgraded capabilities compared to the earlier M1A1 model. It’s “the difference between a plug-in phone – a rotary phone – and that iPhone you’ve got in your hand,” explained retired Army Gen. Robert Abrams, the former commander of US Forces Korea, …

EXPLAINER: Why the US flipped on sending tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why the US flipped on sending tanks to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — For months, U.S. officials balked at sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, insisting they were too complicated and too hard to maintain and repair. Crews interviewed in a 1992 Government Accountability Office review after the Persian Gulf War praised its high survivability and said “several M1A1 crews reported receiving direct frontal hits from Iraqi T-72s with minimal damage.” …

Russia vows to ‘burn’ German, US tanks in Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia vows to ‘burn’ German, US tanks in Ukraine

Live Mint  

Numerous modern battle tanks will be delivered to Ukraine by Germany and the US. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomed the action as a potential turning point in the country's struggle to fend off Russia's invasion while the Kremlin branded it an "extremely dangerous" move. Hours after Germany declared it would deploy Leopard 2 tanks, US President Joe Biden announced the …

Despite concerns, US to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Despite concerns, US to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the U.S. will send 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, reversing months of persistent arguments that the tanks were too difficult for Ukrainian troops to operate and maintain. Germany had said the Leopards would not be sent unless the U.S. put its Abrams on the table, not wanting to incur Russia’s …

January 25, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news
1 year, 10 months ago

January 25, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

US President Biden announced Wednesday that he plans to send 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, reversing the administration’s longstanding resistance to requests from Kyiv for the highly sophisticated but maintenance-heavy vehicles. Biden said in White House remarks that this US support is about helping Ukraine “defend its sovereignty” and that sending tanks does not mean it is an “offensive …

U.S., Germany poised to send tanks to Ukraine, answering Kyiv's pleas
1 year, 11 months ago

U.S., Germany poised to send tanks to Ukraine, answering Kyiv's pleas

The Hindu  

The United States was expected to announce as soon as January 25 that it will send heavy tanks to Ukraine, and Germany has decided to do the same, sources said, a reversal that Kyiv has said would reshape its war with Russia. Just days after arguing against granting Kyiv's requests, Washington was ready to start a process that would eventually …

In reversal, US poised to approve Abrams tanks for Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

In reversal, US poised to approve Abrams tanks for Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In what would be a reversal, the Biden administration is poised to approve sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday, as international reluctance to send tanks to the battlefront against the Russians begins to erode. One thing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been very focused on, he said, “is that we should not be providing …

Germany to send battle tanks to Ukraine, angering Russia
1 year, 11 months ago

Germany to send battle tanks to Ukraine, angering Russia

Al Jazeera  

After weeks of pressure, Berlin says it will send Leopard 2 tanks and allow re-exports from other nations, stirring fury in the Kremlin. The head of Ukraine’s presidential administration, Andriy Yermak, welcomed the news on social media, saying: “The first step on tanks has been taken … We need a lot of Leopards.” But the Russian embassy in Germany said …

Russia scorns Germany for sending Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Russia scorns Germany for sending Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Germany’s move to deliver Leopard 2s to Kyiv will lead to ‘permanent escalation’, says Russian embassy in Berlin. Moscow has slammed Berlin’s move to supply Ukraine with battle tanks and accused Germany of abandoning its “historical responsibility to Russia” arising from Nazi crimes in World War II. The Russian embassy in Germany said on Wednesday the decision to send 14 …

US will send dozens of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Biden announces
1 year, 11 months ago

US will send dozens of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Biden announces

Al Jazeera  

US president says the new military aid underscores Washington’s ‘enduring commitment’ to Kyiv against Moscow’s invasion. Biden said on Wednesday that the Abrams tanks, which he described as the “most capable” in the world, will help Ukraine defend its territorial integrity against what he called Russia’s “brutal” aggression against its neighbour. Biden told reporters at the White House that the …

Abrams and Leopard tanks: Why are they important to Ukraine?
1 year, 11 months ago

Abrams and Leopard tanks: Why are they important to Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

Kyiv has long called on Western nations to send battle tanks, arguing they are essential for battlefield success. The news comes amid reports that Washington is also poised to send dozens of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine’s front lines. According to Freedberg, because the Abram tanks are used significantly less across Europe, Ukraine may struggle to cope with logistic infrastructure …

U.S. and Germany will send battle tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

U.S. and Germany will send battle tanks to Ukraine

LA Times  

Germany and the U.S. will send tanks to Ukraine in an effort to help Kyiv break battlefield stalemates as the war with Russia enters its 12th month. President Biden announced Wednesday that the U.S. will send 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, reversing months of persistent arguments that the tanks were too difficult for Ukrainian troops to operate and …

The U.S. and Germany pledge tanks to Ukraine, signaling heavy fighting ahead
1 year, 11 months ago

The U.S. and Germany pledge tanks to Ukraine, signaling heavy fighting ahead

NPR  

The U.S. and Germany pledge tanks to Ukraine, signaling heavy fighting ahead Enlarge this image toggle caption Omar Marques/Getty Images Omar Marques/Getty Images President Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will send 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, reflecting the rapidly expanding effort to provide heavy weaponry to Ukraine in its war with Russia. Biden's announcement came just hours after Germany's …

Germany, US agree to send battle tanks to Ukraine: Reports
1 year, 11 months ago

Germany, US agree to send battle tanks to Ukraine: Reports

Al Jazeera  

Berlin will send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine and Washington will provide Abrams tanks, according to German and US media. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has agreed to supply Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks, according to media reports, after weeks of mounting pressure on Berlin to give Kyiv the heavier weapons it says it needs to drive back invading Russian …

U.S. expected to send M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, directing a political message to Germany
1 year, 11 months ago

U.S. expected to send M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, directing a political message to Germany

LA Times  

Putting aside resistance from the Pentagon and elsewhere, the Biden administration is planning to announce a decision to send M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, officials said Tuesday. The tanks, long sought by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, would provide the heaviest weaponry yet among the billions of dollars in military aid Washington has sent to Ukraine to help repel a brutal …

Latest on Ukraine: Waiting for Germany's Leopard tanks (Jan. 23)
1 year, 11 months ago

Latest on Ukraine: Waiting for Germany's Leopard tanks (Jan. 23)

NPR  

Latest on Ukraine: Waiting for Germany's Leopard tanks Enlarge this image toggle caption Anatolii Stepanov/AFP via Getty Images Anatolii Stepanov/AFP via Getty Images Here's a look ahead and a roundup of key developments from the past week. What to watch Attention continues to be fixed on Germany as it weighs whether to send Ukraine its Leopard 2 battle tanks. Britain …

German caution on Ukraine arms rooted in political culture
1 year, 11 months ago

German caution on Ukraine arms rooted in political culture

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany has become one of Ukraine’s leading weapons suppliers in the 11 months since Russia’s invasion, but Chancellor Olaf Scholz also has gained a reputation for hesitating to take each new step — generating impatience among allies. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius rejected the suggestion that Germany was standing in the way but said, “we have to balance all …

Ukraine war: 'Frank' talks as Ukraine pushes Germany for Leopard 2 tanks
1 year, 11 months ago

Ukraine war: 'Frank' talks as Ukraine pushes Germany for Leopard 2 tanks

Firstpost  

The development came after defence leaders meeting at a US air base in Germany on Friday failed without yielding any positive results over providing advanced battle tanks to Ukraine. New Delhi: Ukraine’s defence minister Oleksii Reznikov said that he had a “frank discussion” with his German counterpart about sending German Leopard 2 tanks to Kyiv to confront Russian armour. Germany’s …

Defense chiefs fail to resolve dispute on tanks for Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Defense chiefs fail to resolve dispute on tanks for Ukraine

Associated Press  

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Ukraine will have to wait longer to find out if it will get advanced German-made battle tanks. Asked at the close of the Friday meeting whether Germany was “doing enough,” U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin responded, “Yes, but we can all do more.” “They are a reliable ally and they’ve been that way for for …

Defense leaders meet amid dissent over tanks for Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Defense leaders meet amid dissent over tanks for Ukraine

Firstpost  

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are expected to discuss the latest massive package of aid the US is sending — which totals $2.5 billion and includes Stryker armoured vehicles for the first time Ramstein Air Base, Germany: Defense leaders are gathering at Ramstein Air Base in Germany Friday …

US plans to include 100 Stryker vehicles in new Ukraine aid package
1 year, 11 months ago

US plans to include 100 Stryker vehicles in new Ukraine aid package

Firstpost  

The US is poised to unveil a new aid package as part of a broader announcement by western allies of new hardware for Ukraine that’s set for Friday, when defense ministers meet at Ramstein Air Base in Germany News Delhi: The US plans to send about 100 Stryker armored vehicles to Ukraine as part of a new package of military …

‘They have us over a barrel’: Inside the US and German standoff over sending tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

‘They have us over a barrel’: Inside the US and German standoff over sending tanks to Ukraine

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Biden administration is stuck in a standoff with Germany over whether to send tanks to Ukraine ahead of a key meeting of Western defense leaders in Germany on Friday. Asked on Wednesday at Davos about supplying tanks to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a similar point, saying Germany was “Strategically interlocked together with our friends …

Germany heads for showdown over tanks for Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Germany heads for showdown over tanks for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

US defence secretary Lloyd Austin meets new German defence minister a day before allies meet to discuss military aid. Ukraine has upped its call for the West to finally send heavy tanks as the defence chiefs of the United States and Germany headed for a showdown over weapons Kyiv says could decide the fate of the war. US defence secretary …

Expanded US training for Ukraine forces begins in Germany
1 year, 11 months ago

Expanded US training for Ukraine forces begins in Germany

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The U.S. military’s new, expanded combat training of Ukrainian forces began in Germany on Sunday, with a goal of getting a battalion of about 500 troops back on the battlefield to fight the Russians in the next five to eight weeks, said Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Speaking to two reporters traveling with …

Expanded U.S. training for Ukraine forces begins in Germany
1 year, 11 months ago

Expanded U.S. training for Ukraine forces begins in Germany

NPR  

Expanded U.S. training for Ukraine forces begins in Germany Enlarge this image toggle caption Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP BRUSSELS — The U.S. military's new, expanded combat training of Ukrainian forces began in Germany on Sunday, with a goal of getting a battalion of about 500 troops back on the battlefield to fight the Russians in the next five to eight …

U.S. and Germany are sending armored vehicles to Ukraine. Will they help?
1 year, 11 months ago

U.S. and Germany are sending armored vehicles to Ukraine. Will they help?

LA Times  

Looking ahead to a likely spring offensive, the U.S. and Germany are sending Ukraine an array of armored vehicles, including 50 tank-killing Bradleys, to expand its ability to move troops to the front lines and beef up its forces against Russia as the war nears its first anniversary. In a combined arms fight, for example, Ukrainian forces could fire rounds …

EXPLAINER: How armored vehicles aid Ukraine at critical time
1 year, 11 months ago

EXPLAINER: How armored vehicles aid Ukraine at critical time

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Looking ahead to a likely spring offensive, the U.S. and Germany are sending Ukraine an array of armored vehicles, including 50 tank-killing Bradleys, to expand its ability to move troops to the front lines and beef up its forces against Russia as the war nears its first anniversary. In a combined arms fight, for example, Ukrainian forces could …

US to expand combat training for Ukrainian troops
2 years ago

US to expand combat training for Ukrainian troops

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon will expand military combat training for Ukrainian forces, using the slower winter months to instruct larger units in more complex battle skills, the Defense Department and U.S. officials said Thursday. Gen. Pat Ryder told Pentagon reporters Thursday that the U.S. expects to train about 500 Ukrainian troops each month and will begin “in the January timeframe.” …

U.S. to expand combat training for Ukrainian troops
2 years ago

U.S. to expand combat training for Ukrainian troops

LA Times  

The Pentagon will expand military combat training for Ukrainian forces, using the slower winter months to instruct larger units in more complex battle skills, U.S. officials said Thursday. Gen. Patrick Ryder told Pentagon reporters Thursday that the U.S. expects to train about 500 Ukrainian troops each month and will begin “in the January time frame.” Ryder, the Pentagon’s press secretary, …

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