Pentagon
The United States has put 8,500 troops on High Alert to be Sent in Europe
At the behest of President Joe Biden, the Pentagon has put about 8,500 U.S.-based troops on high alert, which could be sent to Europe if Russia invades Ukraine, the Associated Press and Reuters reported, quoting Pentagon spokesman John Kirby.
On NATO's request, North Macedonia will take part; Croatia: We will withdraw soldiers
North Macedonia is in favor of a diplomatic solution to the dispute between Russia and Ukraine, but there is a possibility that it will get involved in a possible conflict, if NATO asks for something like that, said the Minister of Defense, Slavjanka Petrovska.
Such a move would be possible only with the consent of the President of North Macedonia, Stevo Pendarovski.
US orders 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia worry
The Pentagon ordered 8,500 troops on higher alert to potentially deploy to Europe as part of a NATO "response force" amid growing concern that Russia could soon make a military move on Ukraine. President Joe Biden consulted with key European leaders, underscoring U.S. solidarity with allies there.
The United States is Considering Additional Troops in the Baltics and Eastern Europe
US President Joe Biden is considering deploying additional US troops, aircraft and naval forces to the Baltic states and Eastern Europe. Such information was published in The New York Times, citing sources from the US administration.
"To send an army to Ukraine if the Russians attack? That's not an option."
"That option is not on the table. The idea that the United States will use force unilaterally to confront Russia in the event of its invasion of Ukraine is currently unrealistic. But if that invasion happens, there will be serious consequences," Biden told reporters outside the White House, reports the Voice of America.
US affirms Turkey's military modernization needs, Pentagon says
A top Defense Department official affirmed Turkey's "military modernization needs in support of NATO," the Pentagon said on Nov. 17.
Greek army to bolster Evros border surveillance after Erdogan's threats to send migrants
The Hellenic Chiefs of Staff held n extraordinary meeting at the Pentagon
Turkey says US should deliver F-35s Ankara paid for, or return money
The U.S. should either deliver the F-35 fighter jets that Turkey paid for or return the money or give another product instead, the Turkish foreign minister said Oct. 28.
N Korea fires suspected submarine-launched ballistic missile: Seoul
North Korea fired a suspected submarine-launched ballistic missile into the sea on Oct. 19, the South's military said, the nuclear-armed country's latest advance in weapons technology and one that could give it a second-strike capability.
US vows to pay relatives of Afghans killed in drone strike
The U.S. Defense Department said on Oct. 15 that it is committed to offering condolence payments to relatives of the 10 people who were killed in an errant U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August.