“How many more arguments?”: Tusk urges US Speaker to approve Ukraine aid after deadly Odesa strike
The death toll from the Russian strike on Odesa on 15 March rose to 21.
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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 739: Leaked document reveals Putin’s punishing terms for peace
A leaked draft agreement reveals the punishing concessions Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded from Ukraine last April to halt his invasion
Ukraine aid still stalled as US Congressional leaders reach deal to avoid gov’t shutdown
US Congressional leaders negotiated deal for temporary funds averting federal agency shutdowns, but vital emergency assistance for Ukraine still lacks House action for approval.
Biden: Lack of ammunition forces Ukraine to retreat from Avdiivka
Ukrainian forces withdrew from the eastern city of Avdiivka on 17 Feb, which President Biden attributed to insufficient ammunition partly caused by delayed congressional funding.
Democrat congressman: “Zelenskyy seeks renewal and different approach”
Congressman and Democrat Jason Crow answered the question during his visit to Kyiv of whether the US supports Zelenskyy’s dismissal of the Commander in Chief Zaluzhnyi
US House members visit Ukraine, assuring Kyiv of “continued support”
A bipartisan US Congressional delegation of four members, including Republicans and Democrats arrived in Kyiv on 9 Feb. to assure Kyiv that there is "overwhelming support of Ukraine" in the US House and Senate.
CNN: Biden warns top lawmakers that US soldiers on the line if Russia-Ukraine war expands into NATO territory
Biden cautioned Congress leaders that curtailing assistance for outgunned Ukrainian forces risks a spillover of hostilities into neighboring NATO countries, thereby obliging US troops to directly confront the Russians, as per CNN sources.
Biden to meet Congress members to discuss importance of Ukraine aid
Biden will meet congressional leaders to underscore passing his national security request containing over $60 billion in military and economic assistance for Ukraine.
The Hill: Blinken says Russia would be “happy” if US aid bill for Ukraine stalls in Congress
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that the US’s adversaries such as Russia, Iran, and China would…
Pentagon urges Congress to pass funding for Ukraine, Israel
Pentagon urges congressional funding for Ukraine and Israel support to strengthen US industry and worker prosperity, ensuring national and international security.
Biden urges Congress to pass aid package for Ukraine and Israel
John Kirby, a White House official, said that US President insists on approving his request for security assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and the US southern border.
US House speaker agrees to Ukraine aid with conditions
Mike Johnson said he is open to talks on the US President's request for more Ukraine funding.
Biden “worried” that turmoil in Congress could disrupt US aid to Ukraine
US President Biden acknowledges the potential risks that political unrest in Washington may pose to continued aid for Ukraine as it counters Russian aggression, urging unity amongst Republicans.
Biden urges US Congress to approve Ukraine aid left out of govt shutdown prevention deal
US President Biden welcomed the adoption of a bill to prevent the US gov't shutdown but urged Congress to swiftly approve aid to Ukraine after it was left out of the deal.