Category Ukraine

US SECRETARY OF DEFENCE LLOYD AUSTIN MET WITH UKRAINE’S DEFENCE MINISTER RUSTEM UMIEROV. PHOTO: PENTAGON US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin has held bilateral discussions with Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umierov at the Pentagon. Source: the Pentagon Quote: “Before closed-door…

OKSANA MARKAROVA. STOCK PHOTO FROM WIKIPEDIA The fact that the Senate has not supported the decision to stop the debates concerning the bill about the international aid package does not rule out the possibility of re-voting in the near future.…

By Trevor Hunnicutt, Steve Holland and Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden pleaded with Republicans on Wednesday for a fresh infusion of military aid for Ukraine, warning that a victory for Russia over Ukraine would leave Moscow in position…

The latest jockeying between President Joe Biden and Republicans in Congress over Ukraine aid is fueling fresh concerns over Washington’s commitment to support Kyiv’s fight against Russia as the 2024 US election nears. On Wednesday, Biden accused Republicans of “playing…

FUMIO KISHIDA. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who holds the G7 presidency this year, has said at the summit that Tokyo is ready to provide about US$4.5 billion to help Ukraine with recovery. Source: Kyodo News Details:…

US President warned lawmakers not passing the measure would ‘kneecap’ Ukraine on the battlefield and be a ‘gift’ to Putin. Republican senators in the United States have blocked $106bn in new funding for Ukraine and Israel, rejecting appeals from President…

The White House has announced the strengthening of cooperation between the US and Ukrainian defence industrial bases and joint weapons production. Source: White House statement Details: The United States and Ukraine have signed a Statement of Intent on Co-production and…

The US Department of State, together with Congress, is planning to send an adviser to Ukraine’s Ministry of Strategic Industries.  Source: Statement by the White House  Details: It is noted that the adviser is being sent “to support and accelerate…

SHAHED KAMIKAZE DRONE. Photo: Ukraines South Defence Forces Russian troops hit Odesa Oblast with attack drones, targeting the port infrastructure in the Danube region. A warehouse, and a truck elevator were damaged, and one of the drivers was killed –…

Senators in both parties are calling for President Biden and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) to take a more active role in negotiations over a package to fund Ukraine and Israel and secure the U.S.-Mexico border after GOP senators…