Military

Mexico's Senate votes to shift National Guard from civilian to military control

By Associated Press

Mexico's Senate has approved handing control of the country's recently created National Guard over to the military. When the National Guard was created by a Constitutional reform in 2019, it was placed under civilian control.

Russian military ordered to increase size of forces by 137,000 by Putin

By Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to increase the size of the country's armed forces by 137,000 amid Moscow's military action in Ukraine.

U.S. military puts 8,500 troops on alert for possible deployment amid Russia tension

By Lorne Cook, Robert Burns, Associated Press

The Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put about 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of…

Mutinous soldiers take over Burkina Faso military barracks

By Sam Mednick, Associated Press

Mutinous soldiers seized control of a military base in Burkina Faso’s capital Sunday, raising fears of a coup attempt in the West African nation as gunfire rang out for hours amid growing frustration with the government’s handling of the Islamic…

Russia says it will take nothing less than a NATO expansion ban in Ukraine talks

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

Russia has maintained a tough posture amid the tensions over its troop buildup near Ukraine.

WATCH: House Armed Services committee hearing on sexual assault in the National Guard

By News Desk

The House of Representatives Armed Services committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday on sexual assault and harassment in the National Guard.

WATCH: Biden to double free COVID tests, add N95s, all in order to fight omicron

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Speaking at the White House on Thursday, Biden says his administration will also make the most protective N95 masks available for no charge.

Kremlin not optimistic on Russia-U.S. talks over Ukraine

By Dasha Litvinova, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

The Kremlin says the security talks with the U.S. over tensions in Ukraine have given little reason for optimism, adding that Russia would wait for the outcome of other meetings this week before deciding whether it's worth to continue negotiations.

No signs of progress during Russia-U.S. talks over Ukraine tensions

By Jamey Keaten, Konstantin Manenkov, Associated Press

The United States and Russia locked horns over Ukraine and other security issues Monday with no sign of progress from either side at highly anticipated strategic talks.

European Union wants place at table to discuss Ukraine, Russia crisis

By Raf Casert, Associated Press

The European Union’s foreign policy chief is insisting that the 27-nation bloc must have a bigger role to play alongside Washington and Moscow to defuse the West’s standoff with Russia over Ukraine.