Category: troops

Canada Pulls Troops out of Ukraine as Worries of Russian Invasion Grow

OTTAWA—The military is moving troops out of Ukraine in one of the strongest signals yet that a Russian invasion is imminent. The Defence Department says soldiers who have been in Ukraine as part of a training mission are being temporarily relocated to elsewhere in Europe. The department won’t say where the soldiers have gone, nor…


Some US Troops Departing Ukraine Amid Escalating Tension with Russia, Pentagon Confirms

The Department of Defense confirmed Saturday that some U.S. troops are leaving Ukraine. “Secretary of Defense has ordered the temporary repositioning of Florida National Guard troops out of Ukraine,” Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby wrote in a Twitter post. The move was ordered to protect the safety and security of U.S. personnel, but the United…


Canadian Military Cuts Dozens of Unvaccinated Troops, Puts Hundreds More on Notice

OTTAWA—The Department of National Defence says dozens of Canadian Armed Forces members who refused to get vaccinated have now been kicked out of the military. Release proceedings have started for hundreds of others facing the same fate, unless they roll up their sleeves for the COVID-19 shot. Chief of the defence staff Gen. Wayne Eyre…


Canada Advises Against Non Essential Travel to Ukraine, Cites Russian Aggression

OTTAWA—Canada is advising residents against taking non-essential trips to Ukraine because of the buildup of Russian troops near the country’s border. The change in risk level comes amid fears of a Russian invasion. Ottawa says Russia’s military presence has been increasing since last fall and advises Canadians who are there for non-essential purposes to consider…


Satellite Images Said to Show Russia Troop Buildup

Satellite images taken over the past month are said to show the build-up of Russian troops near the Ukrainian border, amid Western concern that the military concentration could herald plans by the Kremlin to attack its neighbour. Maxar Technologies on Sunday released the images which were taken between 18 October and 26 November in both…


Biden Salutes Troops After Administration Announces Plan to Treat Veterans’ Ailments

President Joe Biden on Veterans Day saluted U.S. troops and his administration announced a multi-pronged effort to better treat veterans suffering from ailments believed to be linked to exposure to contaminants. Biden, speaking at the Arlington National Cemetery, said the day was about paying homage to “the bravery and dedication that distinguishes all of those…


Biden Salutes Troops, Announces Plan to Treat Veterans’ Ailments

President Joe Biden on Veterans Day saluted U.S. troops and announced a multi-pronged effort to better treat veterans suffering from ailments believed to be linked to exposure to contaminants. Biden, speaking at the Arlington National Cemetery, said the day was about paying homage to “the bravery and dedication that distinguishes all of those who have…


Over Half of Americans Favor Defending Taiwan If China Invades: Poll

The majority of the American public supports a range of U.S. policies in support of Taiwan, including its independence and sending troops to the self-ruled island if China invades, according to a recent poll. For the first time, a slim majority (52 percent) of Americans now favor sending U.S. troops to defend Taiwan according to…


More Than Half of Americans Favor Defending Taiwan If China Invades: Poll

The majority of the American public supports a range of U.S. policies in support of Taiwan, including the acknowledgment of its independence and sending troops to the self-ruled island if China invades, according to a recent poll. For the first time, a slim majority (52 percent) of Americans now favor sending U.S. troops to defend…


UK Troops Have Now Rescued Over 12,000 from Kabul

British troops have rescued a total of more than 12,000 people from Afghanistan, according to the UK armed forces minister, including nearly 2,000 in the past 24 hours. The evacuation mission is entering its final days and hours, as troops prepare to wind up operations and get themselves out before the Aug. 31 deadline. About…