Stevenson’s army, June 22

– NYT says China and India are buying a lot of discounted Russian oil, thus undercutting the effect of sanctions.

– Stars & Stripes has background on US forces in Lithuania.

– Biden restores landmine ban.

– GAO deplores aircraft readiness rates despite big budget boosts.

– Mitre has good study on competing with China in defense systems.

– RollCall catches GOP members who oppose earmarks but have asked for them.

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