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Pentagon Spox John Kirby Presser Shortly

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Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby is shortly due to brief the press on the current state of the war in Ukraine and other issues relating to the Department of Defence.

  • A stream of his presser can be watched here: LINK
  • Kirby is expected to expand on the news today that President Biden has authorised an additional USD$750 million in military aid to Ukraine to counter the Russian offensive Donbas.
  • WAPO reported that the package will include ‘heavy artillery, as well as Mi-17 helicopters, howitzer cannons, coastal defence drones and protective suits to safeguard personnel in the event of a chemical, biological or nuclear attack.'
  • Kirby may be also asked again on speculation that Japan has been approached to join AUKUS.
  • Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno denied reports of an offer yesterday: 'It is not true that Japan was approached by the U.S., U.K., and Australia.'

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