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faltering defenses

U.S. Announces $1Bln More in Arms for Ukraine

Russian forces continued to pressure Kyiv's troops in Donbas, as President Vladimir Putin held new phone talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
actionable intelligence

Pentagon Denies Helping Ukraine Sink Moskva

"We did not provide Ukraine with specific targeting information for the Moskva," Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.
air supply

U.S. 'Working Actively' on Deal for Polish Fighter Jets to Ukraine

Any deal would require White House approval and support in the U.S. Congress, and likely NATO support as well.
SIEGE CONTINUES

Ukraine Steps Up Pleas for Warplanes and Other Military Aid

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West of a wider war if a no-fly zone is set up.
nuclear posture

U.S. Downplays Putin Nuclear Mobilization

State Department spokesman Ned Price said Washington sees "no reason" to change the alert levels of the U.S. nuclear force despite Putin's Sunday announcement...
'Military tension'

U.S. Deploys 3,000 Troops in Russia-Ukraine Standoff

In response, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said the move would make it harder for a compromise between the two sides.
'NO CAKEWALK'

Biden Warns of 'Disaster for Russia' if They Invade Ukraine

Biden also expressed fears Putin had talked himself into a corner and could be forced to "move in" to Ukraine.