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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has expressed concern that Ukraine's recent attacks on Russian oil refineries could have a negative impact on global energy markets. He urged Ukraine to focus on military targets instead. The US has been trying to balance cutting President Vladimir Putin's revenue from petroleum exports with maintaining global energy market stability. Austin's remarks were criticized by Republican Senator Tom Cotton, who accused the administration of discouraging effective Ukrainian action for political reasons. Austin also called on Congress to approve additional military aid to Ukraine. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Russia wants to buy millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea to use in its war against Ukraine, US officials said, in the latest sign that international sanctions are forcing Moscow to seek help from the nation’s smaller, impoverished neighbor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

(Bloomberg) -- With Russian forces reeling after losing troops and weapons, the approaching winter might be a good time for Ukraine to consider negotiations, the top US general said, reaffirming a stance that had earlier drawn a mild rebuke from the White House. Standing a few feet from Milley, Austin underscored Milley's assurance that the US would support Ukraine for as long as it takes. Milley spoke alongside Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin after a virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which coordinates military support for Ukraine among the US and allies. [Extracted from the article]

US Says Russia Seeking "Millions of Rounds" From North Korea ALLTOP, ASIA, EUROPE, GEN, GENTOP, GLOBALMACR, GOV, GOVTOP, IRAN, MIDEAST, NORTHAM, POL, RUSSIA, SKOREA, TOP, US, WORLD, WWTOP, WWTOPAM, WWTOPEU Keywords: ALLTOP; ASIA; EUROPE; GEN; GENTOP; GLOBALMACR; GOV; GOVTOP; IRAN; MIDEAST; NORTHAM; POL; RUSSIA; SKOREA; TOP; US; WORLD; WWTOP; WWTOPAM; WWTOPEU EN ALLTOP ASIA EUROPE GEN GENTOP GLOBALMACR GOV GOVTOP IRAN MIDEAST NORTHAM POL RUSSIA SKOREA TOP US WORLD WWTOP WWTOPAM WWTOPEU (Bloomberg) -- Russia wants to buy millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea to use in its war against Ukraine, US officials said, in the latest sign that international sanctions are forcing Moscow to seek help from the nation's smaller, impoverished neighbor. [Extracted from the article]

The House and Senate have to negotiate a final defense policy bill that will be sent to the president for his signature. (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. House backed a provision that would extend the ban on Americans buying or selling newly issued Russian sovereign debt to secondary markets to punish Moscow for interfering in U.S. elections. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper is directing Pentagon budget planners to defer $545 million worth of construction projects -- many in Europe meant to counter Russian aggression -- to pay for President Donald Trump's border wall with Mexico. Esper has the authority to redirect funds from both domestic and foreign construction programs because Trump has declared a national emergency in order to spur funding for one of his top campaign priorities -- the southwestern border wall. [Extracted from the article]

Mattis said he's had discussions with Trump about the importance of NATO and "he has shown himself open, even to the point of asking more questions, going deeper into" why Mattis is so supportive. "When we identify other areas where we cannot cooperate, we must confront Russia's behavior, and defend ourselves if Russia chooses to act contrary to our interests", Mattis said. [Extracted from the article]