In the latest shake-up of China’s military, nine senior officers of the PLA have been expelled from the CCP, China’s Ministry of National Defense announced Friday.
Beijing sees licensing critical materials as a safety valve; Washington reads it as a direct hit on defense and high-tech supply lines, challenging its core advantage.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House, expressing hope to end the war without sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
President Trump will host Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on Oct. 17 at the White House as part of a renewed effort to end the conflict in Eastern Europe.
Sec Pete Hegseth warned Moscow that US and its NATO allies would “impose costs on Russia for its continued aggression” if it doesn’t end war in Ukraine.