The White House has been “pretty darn clear” with Kiev about the use of US-supplied weapons, John Kirby has said Washington has again dismissed visual proof of US-supplied equipment used in this week’s attack by Ukrainian militants in Russia’s Belgorod Region as unconfirmed “reports” but admitted the images require further investigation. President Joe Biden’s administration, however,…

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Kiev has lowered standards for its soldiers, allowing conscription of people with various conditions, including HIV and hepatitis The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has amended its requirements for military service, allowing conscription of people with various chronic conditions. The restrictions were lifted off multiple categories, which had been previously exempted from conscription during wartime.