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Russia-Ukraine war latest: Russian troop withdrawal ‘noticeable’, says Zelenskiy; US gives Kyiv $300m more in – live | World news
Agence France Presse has filed a dispatch from Irpin after a Russian retreat returned it to Ukrainian control. The city suffered extraordinary levels of destruction and an evacuation operation continues. The last survivors in the ruins of Irpin have just one word to describe the Russians who have retreated after one of the pivotal battles …
UN votes to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and calls for withdrawal | United Nations
The United Nations has voted overwhelmingly for a resolution deploring Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and called for the immediate withdrawal of its forces, in a global expression of outrage that highlighted Russia’s increasing isolation. In an emergency session of the UN’s general assembly, 141 of the 193 member states voted for the resolution, 35 abstained, …
US begins to move equipment out of Afghanistan and approves deployment of forces to protect withdrawal operations
The Pentagon has also approved the deployment of hundreds of maritime, air and land forces to the region to ensure security for American and NATO forces as well as contractors as they withdraw, the officials said. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin approved the extension of the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier’s mission to “remain in the …
Blinken in Afghanistan to sell Biden troop withdrawal
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan on Thursday to sell Afghan leaders and a wary public on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all American troops from the country and end America’s longest war. Blinken sought to assure senior Afghan politicians that the United States …
How Joe Biden went his own way on Afghanistan withdrawal
Multiple current and former officials tell CNN that those advisers — including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley, leader of US Central Command Gen. Frank McKenzie and some State Department officials — expressed concerns about what a full withdrawal might mean for the US counter-terror mission. They also expressed concern about the security …
Trump announces U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization
The U.S. has relied on its partnership with the WHO and other countries to share crucial data and information, including on treatments and potential vaccine development for the coronavirus, as well as other public health threats including HIV and Ebola. Experts cautioned the nation’s public health response to the coronavirus and other emerging diseases would …
Coronavirus live updates: Trump’s withdrawal from WHO draws criticism from health experts, world leaders
LONDON — Government officials and scientists from around the world on Saturday criticized President Trump for severing ties with the World Health Organization during the global pandemic. Jens Spahn, Germany’s health minister, tweeted that Trump’s decision to terminate the United States’ relationship with the organization was “a disappointing backlash for International Health.” Spahn added …
Coronavirus live updates: Trump’s withdrawal from WHO draws criticism from health experts
LONDON — Government officials and scientists from around the world on Saturday criticized President Trump for severing ties with the World Health Organization during the global pandemic. Jens Spahn, Germany’s health minister, tweeted that Trump’s decision to terminate the United States’ relationship with the organization was “a disappointing backlash for International Health.” Spahn added …
Turkey, Russia Start Clock on Kurdish Withdrawal From Northern Syria
ISTANBUL—Turkish forces suspended their offensive in northern Syria and Russian security forces began patrolling nearby, under an agreement that gives Kurdish fighters 150 hours to leave what Ankara calls a safe zone in the war-torn country’s north. The approximately six-day pause began midday Wednesday after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan struck an agreement with Russian …
Senate Republicans reject effort to condemn Trump’s Syria withdrawal
The resolution passed the House on Wednesday, 354-60. But the Senate is struggling to unite around a response to President Donald Trump’s Syria withdrawal with any sense of urgency, with Paul standing against a measure that would likely pass easily if given a roll call vote. “The resolution that’s being offered is simply a way …
