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The US lifts a ban on sending weapons to the controversial Azov Brigade in Ukraine, despite its checkered past. Attacks in Russian-occupied Ukrainian regions, Kherson and Luhansk, leave many dead. The move stirs tensions with Russia and raises concerns about escalating conflict in the region.

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Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have escalated as Ukraine considers keeping some of its F-16 warplanes abroad to protect them from potential Russian strikes [1]. The move comes as Ukraine fears potential aggression from Russia, prompting President Zelenskyy to seek support from Western allies, with the US and UK expressing solidarity [2]. This decision is part of Ukraine's efforts to bolster its air force, which has been historically under-resourced and outdated [3]. Amidst these developments, concerns of a potential World War III loom as Russia and Belarus conduct tactical nuke exercises [4].

In Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine, violence has erupted, leaving a significant death toll. In Kherson, up to 28 individuals have perished in attacks, with Moscow-supported officials confirming the casualties [5]. The situation in Luhansk is equally tumultuous, with reports of drone strikes adding to the growing tension in the area [6]. These incidents underscore the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Russian forces occupying parts of Ukrainian territory despite international condemnation [7].

The clashes in the occupied Ukrainian regions have drawn global attention, highlighting the fragile situation on the ground and the continued struggle between Ukraine and Russia. The attacks have resulted in numerous fatalities, exacerbating the already strained relations between the two nations [8]. Moscow-backed officials have pointed fingers at Ukrainian forces for instigating the violence, further fueling the conflict [9]. The international community closely monitors these developments, concerned about the potential for further escalation and the implications it may have on regional stability [10].

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U.S. lifts ban on sending weapons to controversial Ukrainian military unit

The Globe and Mail - 46 days ago - The brigade grew out of a group called the Azov Battalion, formed in 2014 as one of many volunteer regiments created to fight Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-us-lifts-ban-on-sending-weapons-to-a-controversial-ukrainian-military/

US ready to 'flirt' with neo-Nazis to suppress Russia — Kremlin

tasscom - 46 days ago - Earlier, the US State Department said that the US administration had approved the transfer of US weapons to the Ukrainian nationalist Azov regiment

https://tass.com/politics/1802233

U.S. lifts ban on Azov Brigade in Ukraine using American weapons

NBC news - 46 days ago - The United States has lifted its ban on the use of American weapons by the Azov Brigade, which could help Ukraine counter Russia’s battlefield advance.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/us-lifts-ban-azov-brigade-ukraine-american-weapons-russia-rcna156487

U.S. Lifts Weapons Ban on Far Right Ukrainian Azov Brigade

Time - 46 days ago - The brigade has a checkered past but is one of the country's most effective and popular fighting units.

https://time.com/6987347/us-weapons-ban-azov-brigade-ukraine/

Azov Brigade: US lifts weapons ban on Ukraine’s infamous deadly military unit

The Independent - 46 days ago - The Azov Brigade is among Ukraine’s most effective and popular fighting units

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/azov-brigade-ukraine-weapons-america-b2560443.html

US ‘flirting with neo-Nazis’ – Kremlin

RT - 46 days ago - Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov has condemned a US decision to allow Ukraine’s Azov Brigade to receive American weapons

https://www.rt.com/russia/599117-kremlin-azov-arms-ban-us/

US withdraws years-long ban on providing weapons to ‘Azov’ — The Washington Post

tasscom - 46 days ago - According to the report, the Azov regiment passed a vetting under the so-called "Leahy law"

https://tass.com/world/1801969

U.S. lifts weapons ban on Ukrainian military unit

Washington Post - 46 days ago - Ukraine’s Azov Brigade, a one-time militia whose founders Washington deemed problematic, are now allowed to use U.S. weapons, the State Department said.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/06/10/azov-brigade-ukraine-us-weapons/