China, Cambodia break ground on port, dismiss US concerns
June 8, 2022 GMTPHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Chinese and Cambodian officials broke ground Wednesday on a contentious naval port expansion project, dismissing American concerns it could provide Beijing with a strategically important military outpost on the Gulf of Thailand.
EXPLAINER: Weapons used in the Russia-Ukraine war
March 4, 2022 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the largest conflict that Europe has seen since World War II, with Russia conducting a multi-pronged offensive across the country.
Russia-Ukraine: What to know as Russia attacks Ukraine
February 25, 2022 GMTWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine that opened with air and missile strikes on Ukrainian military facilities before troops and tanks rolled across the borders from the north, east and south.
US envoy conveys concerns to Cambodia about Myanmar, China
December 10, 2021 GMTPHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A U.S. State Department envoy conveyed concerns to top Cambodian officials on Friday about bilateral and regional issues, including the crisis in Myanmar and the construction of Chinese military facilities at a Cambodian naval base.
Russia ups defense ties with Belarus amid tensions with NATO
October 20, 2021 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Russia's defense chief on Wednesday voiced concern about a buildup of NATO forces near the country's borders, and called for stronger defense ties with neighboring Belarus.
Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu noted recent efforts to boost military cooperation between the two allies, including modernization of military infrastructure for shared use.
Putin confirms Russian exit from overflight treaty
June 7, 2021 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a bill to withdraw from an international treaty allowing surveillance flights over military facilities, following the U.S. exit from the pact.
Russian upper house votes to exit from overflight treaty
June 2, 2021 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — The Russian parliament's upper house voted Wednesday to withdraw from an international treaty allowing surveillance flights over military facilities following the U.S. exit from the treaty.
Russian lawmakers vote to follow US out of overflight treaty
May 19, 2021 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — The Russian parliament's lower house voted Wednesday to withdraw from an international treaty allowing surveillance flights over military facilities following the U.S. departure from the pact.
Biden halts Trump-ordered US troops cuts in Germany
February 5, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has formally stopped the planned withdrawal of U.S. troops from Germany that was ordered last year by the Trump administration but had never actually begun...
Russia hints it may return to overflight treaty if US does
February 2, 2021 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Russia may consider returning to an international pact allowing surveillance flights over military facilities if the United States reverses its exit, the top Russian diplomat said Tuesday...
Russia follows US in withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty
January 15, 2021 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Russia said on Friday that it will withdraw from an international treaty allowing surveillance flights over military facilities after the U...
German governors urge Congress to stop troop withdrawal plan
July 20, 2020 GMTBERLIN (AP) — The governors of the four German states that are home to critical U.S. military facilities are urging members of U...
Russia still to decide whether to stay in overflight treaty
July 6, 2020 GMTRussia is keeping all options open following the U.S. decision to withdraw from an international treaty allowing observation flights over military facilities, a top Russian diplomat said Monday...
Trump announces major US troop cut in ‘delinquent’ Germany
June 16, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he is ordering a major reduction in U.S. troop strength in Germany, a move widely criticized by members of his own party as a gift to Russia and a threat to U...
Russia says US leaving overflight treaty will hurt security
May 26, 2020 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Russia said Tuesday that the U.S. decision to withdraw from an international treaty allowing observation flights over military facilities would erode global security by making it more difficult for governments to interpret the intentions of other nations...
Red Cross regains entry to Venezuela jails, military prisons
April 10, 2019 GMTCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The International Committee of the Red Cross has regained access to prisons in Venezuela, including highly guarded military facilities where dozens of inmates considered political prisoners are being held, as President Nicolas Maduro seeks to counter mounting criticism of his government's human rights record...