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“More like Putin’s plan”: Senators slam Trump administration’s w-ending proposal

Mitch McConnell accused Trump administration officials of prioritizing Putin's satisfaction over genuine peace, warning the president needs "new advisers" as Congress from both parties rejected the proposed Russia-Ukraine peace agreement

byMaria Tril

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As drones strike Europe and civilians keep dying, Zelenskyy calls on US to build powerful air defense shield over Ukraine

Ukraine calls for a shield that can protect its people and the continent from Russia's daily raining death.

byOlena Mukhina

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Failed Ukraine’s peace talks expose Trump’s dilemma: either crush Russia’s energy exports or accept Putin’s ceasefire game

Meanwhile, Russian forces are massing in Ukraine for its summer offensive.

byOlena Mukhina

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FP: Kremlin is cracking, but the US hesitates to strike

Foreign Policy says now is the perfect moment to pressure Russia with sanctions, but the lack of US resolve threatens to let the opportunity slip away.

byOlena Mukhina

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, photo via Wikimedia.

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Chaos in sky: Hegseth halts Ukraine’s weapons flights without Trump’s order

The command structure in Trump's administration remains unclear even to its own ranking members.

byOlena Mukhina

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FT: Trump administration freezes intelligence sharing with Ukraine

US intelligence agencies have abruptly terminated information sharing with Ukraine, potentially crippling its military targeting capabilities.

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine ambassador reports no lend-lease extension in 2025 US defense bill

Key provisions include continuing the ban on Russian funds, plans for an AI weapons center involving Ukraine, and reporting on Russia’s terrorism financing.

byYuri Zoria

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Biden plans to submit to Congress request for assistance to Ukraine for next year

The White House will seek continued support for Ukraine into 2025, with plans to submit a new funding request to Congress within two months.

byMaria Tril

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HuffPost: Pro-Ukrainian activists in US push for urgent aid to Ukraine before Trump takes office

Experts suggest that for Trump to have a credible negotiation stance with Putin, he must prioritize military aid to Ukraine, ensuring a position of strength before entering talks.

byOlena Mukhina

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US prepares $ 375 million in military aid for Ukraine amid Russian energy grid attacks – Reuters

The package includes patrol boats, HIMARS ammunition, and artillery supplies.

byVira Kravchuk

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US’ Ukraine aid faces deadline as White House seeks extension

The White House asks Congress to extend presidential drawdown authority for Ukraine aid through 2025, making $5.8 billion available beyond the September 30 use-it-or-lose-it deadline, included in the continuing resolution proposed by House Speaker Mike Johnson.

byYuri Zoria

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Zelenskyy discusses Ukraine’s victory plan with US Congress delegation in Italy

In talks with a U.S. Congressional delegation, Zelensky emphasized the urgency of bolstering Ukraine's defenses.

byOlena Mukhina

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Reuters: Biden Administration scrambles to save $6 bn in Ukraine aid before fiscal year-end

The US administration is urgently negotiating with Congress to use $6 billion in military aid for Ukraine before 30 September, exploring options to extend Presidential Drawdown Authority, per Reuters sources.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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US sets up “robust logistics network” for rapid delivery Ukraine’s $ 60 mn aid

According to Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder, the US, in collaboration with its allies and partners, has created "a robust logistics network" to facilitate the swift delivery of defense aid to Ukraine.

byMaria Tril

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US Congressional delegation arrives in Kyiv, reaffirming support for Ukraine

As the US Congress approves a $60 billion Ukraine aid package, a bipartisan delegation of lawmakers visited Kyiv on 22 April.

byMaria Tril

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New York Times: “Johnson, an evangelical Christian, knelt and prayed for guidance” on Ukraine funding

"I want to be on the right side of history," Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly told the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, explaining his decision to champion a $60 aid bill for Ukraine despite previously opposing efforts to fund Kyiv's war effort.

byMaria Tril

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RFE/RL: Prague activists rally for EU military aid to Ukraine in symbolic performance

The demonstration was held in Old Town Square to support Estonia's proposal to allocate at least 0.25% of each EU member state's GDP to held Ukraine in its struggle against Russian occupiers.

byOlena Mukhina