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Carla Babb

Carla is VOA's Pentagon correspondent covering defense and international security issues. Her datelines include Ukraine, Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq and Korea.

Carla started at VOA in 2008, mostly working on the Middle East and South Asia desks. She reported at the White House and the State Department before starting at the Pentagon in 2014.

You can follow Carla on Twitter @CarlaBabbVOA

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April 19, 2022
US, Allies Apply Economic, Military Pressure as Russia Attacks Eastern Ukraine

Biden, NATO apply pressure amid Moscow's goal of 'complete liberation' of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region
April 14, 2022
The Inside Story - The US in Africa - Episode 35
April 13, 2022
US Officials Warn of 'Dramatic' Increases in Space Competition with Russia, China

Space is being increasingly militarized, says the 'Challenges in Security in Space Report – 2022'
April 07, 2022
The Inside Story-Carnage in Ukraine Episode 34
April 05, 2022
Ukraine War Likely to Last Years, Top US Military Officer Says

General Mark Milley says Russia's invasion of Ukraine raises concerns that world 'is becoming more unstable'
April 05, 2022
Biden Calls for Additional Sanctions in Wake of Bucha Carnage

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine becomes deadlier by the day, with world leaders accusing Russia of war crimes as video out of the Kyiv suburb of Bucha shows people shot and left dead in the streets. VOA Pentagon correspondent Carla Babb has more. Warning: This video contains graphic images and may not be suitable for all viewers.
March 29, 2022
Biden: West Waiting to See Whether Russia De-Escalates Attacks in Ukraine

Moscow says it will cut back operations around Kyiv, Chernihiv as the two sides hold peace talks in Turkey
March 28, 2022
Biden: Putin Comment Was About 'Moral Outrage'

US president says he was not suggesting leadership change; Russian forces cease advances on Kyiv, refocus on Donbas region
March 23, 2022
Ukraine Asks for More Help as NATO Leaders Meet in Brussels

NATO set to launch 4 new battlegroups on its eastern flank
March 20, 2022
Russia Gives Ukraine Ultimatum to Surrender Mariupol

Zelenskyy says he’s ready for negotiations with Putin
March 20, 2022
Zelenskyy Ready for Negotiations with Putin
March 17, 2022
The Inside Story-Battle for Ukraine Episode 31
March 17, 2022
VOA Interview: AFRICOM's General Stephen Townsend

VOA Pentagon Correspondent Carla Babb interviews AFRICOM commander Gen. Stephen Townsend. Their conversation touches on Somalia, Russia, China and Iran.
March 17, 2022
VOA Exclusive: Efforts Being Made to Recruit Wagner Mercenaries for Ukraine, AFRICOM Commander Says

Wagner recruiting for Ukraine, Equatorial Guinea Assures US no Plans for Chinese Base on Atlantic, US Disrupted Iranian Plot to Kill US Ambassador to South Africa in 2020
March 09, 2022
Ukrainians Plead for Weapons as Russia Bombs Civilians

Rights groups say siege tactics have left some people without running water or electricity for days
March 09, 2022
Russia Announces New Evacuation Cease-fires for Besieged Ukrainian Cities

Biden bans Russian energy imports, says won’t subsidize ‘Putin’s war’
March 08, 2022
Biden Won’t Subsidize ‘Putin’s War,’ Bans Russian Energy Imports

‘Immediately and free of charge,’ Poland offers all of its MiG-29 fighter jets
March 03, 2022
One Week Into Russia’s Invasion, War Rages in Ukraine

Thousands of civilians have been killed or wounded since the invasion began, Ukrainian authorities say
February 28, 2022
Ukraine, Russia Prep for 2nd Round of Talks as Kyiv Demands Cease-Fire

Ukrainian resistance, coupled with the Russian military's logistical failures, has slowed Moscow's invasion of Ukraine
February 27, 2022
Putin Orders Nuclear Deterrent Forces on High Alert

Emergency Special Session of UN General Assembly to be held on Monday

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