Yuri Zoria

President Zelenskyy thanks Biden and the US for adopting aid, saying, "everything should be done now to 'compensate for the six months that have passed in the debate'," after the six-plus-month aid delay facilitated some Russian advancements on the battlefield.

The Pentagon declared a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, including air defense, artillery, and armored vehicles. Some items are expected to be delivered within days.

The US Senate has approved a $95 billion foreign aid package, including $60+ billion for Ukraine, with President Joe Biden promising to sign the bill as soon as it reaches him.

The US Senate advanced a $95 billion foreign aid bill including $60+ billion for Ukraine, setting up a final vote, as the Pentagon prepares $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, pending the passage and enactment of the legislation.

In eastern Ukraine, Russian troops step up offensives, attempting to seize Ivanivske and break through Ukrainian defenses near Chasiv Yar, the Ukrainian military says.

Lithuania says it has delivered more M577 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine on April 23, adding to a history of assistance that included advanced weaponry, winter equipment, and ammunition.

The Russian military is planning strategic advances west from Novomykhailivka and aims to bypass the heavily defended Vuhledar, seeking to reduce its high casualties.

Hungarian FM says Hungary will block a 1.5 billion euro EU aid package to Ukraine, claiming an alleged 'witch-hunt' against Hungarian companies in Ukraine.

Ukrainian FM Kuleba confirms Ukraine's talks for four Patriot batteries, while Greek media sources claim Greece is ready to lend one with US security assurances and financial compensation.

So far, Germany remains the only country to respond to Ukraine's urgent request for additional Patriot systems amid intensified Russian aerial attacks. Other countries have failed to make similar pledges ahead of the upcoming Ramstein meeting, which is expected to address military aid coordination for Ukraine.

Zelenskyy rejects French President Macron’s proposal for an Olympic truce in Ukraine, emphasizing Russia's repeated violations of past ceasefire agreements and the ineffectiveness of international negotiations, including the Normandy Format.

Indian workers lured to Russia for jobs, forced to fight against Ukraine, their families attempt rescues amidst minimal government support, with significant human trafficking arrests but no substantial progress in repatriation.

Ukrainian "Wild Hornets" UAV engineers showcased an FPV drone with autonomous target detection, lock-on, and tracking, as Russia began using autonomous targeting FPV UAVs in February, while Ukraine started in March.

Following US House's aid approval, Zelenskyy sees a firm commitment to Ukraine, urging the Senate to ratify the aid quickly to secure crucial weapons needed for Ukraine's defense against Russian advances.