Russo-Ukrainian war, day 879. Biden drops out of race as Trump plans meeting with Zelenskyy
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Biden drops out of US presidential race, endorses Harris
The Democratic National Convention, set for August 19-21, takes on new urgency as the party must formally nominate a replacement for President Joe Biden, who has withdrawn from the 2024 race.
Biden speaks with von der Leyen after her re-election as European Commission President
US President Joe Biden and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen discussed efforts to hold Russia accountable for its aggression in Ukraine during a post-election phone call.
Media: Trump names JD Vance, one of the critics of US aid for Ukraine, as 2024 running mate
Vance opposes military aid to Ukraine and supports ceding Ukrainian territory to Russia for peace.
Biden announces five strategic air defense systems from partner countries for Ukraine
In response to recent Russian missile attacks, the US, Germany, Romania, Netherlands, and Italy join forces to bolster Ukraine's air defenses with strategic systems and interceptors.
To keep Ukraine’s NATO prospect alive, its neighbors must confront Washington
With talk of Ukraine's NATO aspirations fading in Washington, the country's staunchest advocates in Eastern Europe must convince US leaders that abandoning Ukraine's membership path would be a dangerous mistake.
Biden promises new measures to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense amid Russian deadly attack on Kyiv’s hospital
The United States will unveil new measures to protect Ukrainian cities from Russian attacks, President Biden said ahead of a meeting with President Zelenskyy.
Politico: NATO allies express concern over Biden’s age and reelection prospects
On the onther hand, European leaders fear the return of Donald Trump could damage NATO and Ukraine support, according to a Politico investigation.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine expects strong defense commitments from NATO at upcoming summit in Washington
If the Alliance doesn't invite Ukraine to join, it must provide the country with weapons it needs to defend itself from Russia.
Trump: Russia will not be an enemy if the US is led by a “smart president”
He also once again said he could resolve the war between Ukraine and Russia after his election victory and would do so before he even entered the White House.
Debate: Biden warns of Putin’s ambitions beyond Ukraine, while Trump rejects Putin’s terms for ending war in Ukraine
While condemning the US's military aid to Ukraine, Trump still stated that he does not accept Putin's conditions for ending the war, which include Russia retaining claimed Ukrainian territory and Ukraine abandoning its NATO bid, while President Biden cautioned that Putin seeks to reestablish the Soviet Empire.
Biden, Macron agree on using frozen Russian asset profits to aid Ukraine
Group of Seven nations (G7) and the European Union (EU) are considering using profits from almost $300 billion frozen Russian assets to provide Ukraine with a substantial up-front loan, estimated at $2.6-$3.7 billion annually, and secure its financing through 2025.
Biden apologizes to Zelenskyy for aid delay, announces $225 mln package for Ukraine in Paris
During a speech in Normandy, France, on Thursday, President Biden compared the fight against tyranny in World War Two to Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia, labeling Russian President Vladimir Putin as a tyrant.
Biden pledges new $225 mn Ukraine aid on D-Day anniversary
Package reportedly includes HIMARS ammo & artillery rounds that could strike threats inside Russia near Kharkiv, per officials. Biden vows US "will not walk away" from defending Ukraine
US President Biden: US weapons will not be used to strike Moscow, Kremlin
US President Joe Biden was adamant that US weapons would not be used to strike Moscow or the Kremlin after he authorized Ukraine to use them in Russia.
Zelenskyy in France for D-Day anniversary, calls for ”true unity” to prevail
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Normandy on Thursday 6 June to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings on D-Day during the Second World War.
Biden to meet with Zelenskyy in France and Italy this week
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and US President Biden will meet this Thursday in France during ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy. The second meeting will occur next week in Italy at the G7 summit.
Biden lays out vision for Ukraine peace, but without NATO membership
In a wide-ranging interview with TIME, President Biden made clear his strategy for peace in Ukraine hinges on Russia never occupying the country, not its NATO membership.
The Guardian: Zelenskyy pushes for use of long-range systems within Russia amid uncertainty from partners
His comments followed the Biden administration's decision to ease its restrictions on the use of US-supplied HIMARS artillery near Kharkiv while still prohibiting the use of long-range ATACMS systems.
Russia is blackmailing some world leaders ahead of peace summit, says Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president said that Kyiv is aware of cases of blackmailing by Russia to hinder the participation of some nations in an upcoming Peace Summit, scheduled for 15-16 June.