Stevenson’s army, February 8

-WaPo reports on China’s vast surveillance programs-

-China’s balloon program was reported last year.

-WSJ reports China now has more ICBM launchers than US, though many are empty.

-SASC Chairman Reed says Ukraine has more urgent needs than F16s

–Russia threatens expulsions of US officials

-FT says Iran is now shipping Russian oil.

-Axios says US asked Israel & PA to “pause” actions.

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