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Dueling discharge petitions aim to force vote on stalled US foreign aid bill
Frustrated by months of delays, a bipartisan group of House members have filed competing discharge petitions to bring a long-awaited foreign aid package to the floor, potentially circumventing Speaker Johnson's opposition.
Trump and Orban exchange praise during Mar-a-Lago meeting
"He's a fantastic leader," Trump said about the Hungarian Prime Minister, who has urged the West to cut off financing for Ukraine
CNN: US “rigorously” prepared for Russian nuclear attack on Ukraine in late 2022
The US enlisted the help of China and India to discourage Russia from launching a nuclear strike on Ukraine in late 2022, according to senior administration officials.
Forbes: Ukraine decimates Russia’s best jets with American missiles
Ukraine has used a combination of American and Soviet-era missiles to take down nine Russian fighter-bombers and one A-50 radar plane in a short span of time, while Russia struggles to replace its losses and detect Ukrainian launches.
Russia’s gamble: how and why it could attack NATO countries. Ex-NATO official explains
Edward Hunter Christie gave his perspective on the Russian threat to NATO, Ukraine and European security.
Ukraine Talks, ep. 3. Trump’s VP shortlist: bad news for Ukraine?
The third episode of Ukraine Talks focuses on the race for the next NATO chief, Donald Trump’s vice presidential picks, and China’s stance on Ukraine-Russia war.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 728: Trump unveils his VP picks, all oppose US aid to Ukraine
Donald Trump has named six possible vice presidential candidates, all of whom have either opposed, questioned, or reduced US aid to Ukraine.
Ukraine in 2024: A defensive war with no chance of counteroffensive, German official says
Ukraine will have to focus on holding the front against Russia’s offensive, as it lacks the resources and support to regain lost territory, according to Anton Hofreiter.
US blogger learns Ukrainian, exposes Russian imperialism on Instagram
The notion of Ukraine and Russia as “brotherly” whitewashes centuries of imperialism that American Alison Rochford aims to reveal.
Ukraine Talks, ep. 2. Russia’s nuclear ambitions in space: A threat or a bluff?
The second episode of Ukraine Talks delves into the motives and risks behind Russia’s plan to launch nuclear weapons into orbit, the strategic and political consequences of the Ukrainian troops’ retreat from the frontline town of Avdiivka, Navalny's death and US military aid to Ukraine.
Defense Express: Ukraine uses GLSDB for the first time in human history, shocks Russia
Ukraine received and used the GLSDB, a bomb that can pierce reinforced concrete and has various guidance options, without announcing it, leaving the Russian forces stunned by the new weapon.
Russia to launch nukes into space, US intel warns
Russia is preparing to put nuclear weapons into orbit, according to US intelligence sources, prompting a call for President Biden to declassify the information and coordinate a response with Congress and allies.
NATO chief slams Trump’s threat to abandon allies
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reaffirmed the commitment of all NATO members to collective defense and deterrence, saying that any attempt to weaken the Alliance would backfire.
Putin’s hopes dashed as US Senate approves foreign aid
However, intrigue remains over whether the bill will be passed in the House, with speaker Johnson vowing to block it from being presented
US Senate wraps up Ukraine aid bill talks, final vote looms
The vote is likely to be scheduled for Tuesday, 14 February.
Ukraine eyes long-range missiles from US and Germany as Biden and Scholz meet
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the US expressed hope that the meeting between US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz would pave the way for Ukraine to receive long-range missiles that it has been seeking from both countries to deter Russian attacks.
“Shame on you”: Polish PM lashes out at US Republicans amid Ukraine aid impasse
"Ronald Reagan must be turning in his grave," Tusk admonished the Republicans
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 705: Greece to supply Ukraine with weapons amid halt in US aid
President Zelenskyy cautioned halting Western military assistance would leave Europe unable to defend itself, allowing Putin to expand the war and redraw national borders.
Rheinmetall to build new ammo factory to meet needs of Germany and Ukraine
Ukraine, which is in dire need of ammunition after the US cut off military aid, will receive a boost from a leading German arms manufacturer.
US inspectors arrive in Kyiv to oversee military aid usage
US auditors have traveled to Kyiv to review the spending of American military assistance to Ukraine, as no violations have been identified previously, and the Pentagon continues to ensure taxpayer funds are used appropriately.