Senior Russian lawmaker says US directly involved in Ukraine fighting

Russia’s most senior lawmaker has accused Washington of coordinating military operations in Ukraine, which he said amounted to direct US involvement in military action against Russia.

Biden: US Will Send More Aid to Ukraine

President Joe Biden on Friday announced another security assistance package for Ukraine totaling $150 million he said would include artillery munitions, radars and other equipment.

Germany to release more than 1bn euros in military aid to Ukraine

The German government has said it plans to release more than one billion euros ($1.08bn) in military aid for Ukraine, amid complaints by Kyiv it is not receiving heavy weapons from Berlin. The funds will feature in a supplementary budget for this year.

US military aid pushes Ukraine toward revenge, Russian Embassy in Washington says – Syrian Arab News Agency

The Russian embassy in Washington has affirmed that the supply of US weapons to Ukraine pushes the Kiev authorities, which are seeking revenge, towards a military solution to the situation in the Donbass region in the east of the country.

Georgia kicks off joint military training program with US

The Georgian Defense Minister Levan Izoria Friday announced the launch of Georgia's Defence Readiness Program (GDRP), which will be carried out with the United States over the course of three years to boost the country's self-defense capabilities.

US plans large military support for Israel in FY 2019 budget request

U.S. State Department announced to provide a considerate amount of US$3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing to Israel in its Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 budget proposal.

Le Kurdistan irakien demande une aide militaire à la Russie

Dans le contexte de l’opération contre Daech menée par les forces internationales à Mossoul, le Kurdistan irakien sollicite une aide multiforme de la part de Moscou.

US refuses to address email leaks on Israeli nukes

The State Department on Friday refused to address the existence of Israeli nuclear weapons that were disclosed in emails by former Secretary of State Colin Powell.

US approves US$1.15b tank, weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The United States has approved the possible sale of up to 153 tanks, hundreds of machine guns and various other military gear to Saudi Arabia in a deal worth US$1.15 billion, the Pentagon said on Tuesday (Aug 9).

Cameron: We will find ways to continue supporting Ukraine in Brexit conditions

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has met with UK Prime Minister David Cameron in the framework of Poroshenko's working visit to Warsaw, the presidential press service reported.

Terrorist threats: Lebanese Army to Receive Boost from Russia

Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has expressed readiness to provide military aid to Lebanon to help it confront terrorist threats, Naharnet quoted al-Joumhouria daily as reporting on Thursday.

Putin says Russia can make powerful Syria comeback within hours. Colonel Steve Warren, a U.S. military spokesman in the region, said Russian intentions remain unclear

Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 17 declared his country’s Syria mission a resounding success, but stressed Russia would continue to support the Syrian government and could build up its military presence in the region again within hours if necessary.

Updated-Putin: We will continue supporting the Syrian government in the fight against terrorism

 Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed that Russia will continue combating terrorist organizations in Syria, stressing that the Syrian people are the ones to decide their own future.

US criticizes Saudi halt to Lebanon arms

The United States chided its ally Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for cutting off its supply of weapons to Lebanon's official armed forces.

EU member states agree to provide military assistance to France

European Union member states on Tuesday agreed to offer military assistance to France, EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini said at a joint press conference with French Defense Minister Jean-Yves le Drian.

Obama decides to resume military aid to Egypt

U.S. President Barack Obama told his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Tuesday that he will allow the delivery of F-16 aircraft as well as request annual military aid to Egypt.