Ukraine warns of WW3 amid delay in crucial aid vote
"If we will not protect… Ukraine will fall. So the global, the global system of security will be destroyed," Ukraine's PM Shmyhal warned.
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The Washington Post: Secret Russian document reveals plan for weakening West
A secret Russian Foreign Ministry document obtained by The Washington Post reveals Russia's intention to leverage its war in Ukraine to challenge what it perceives as American dominance and reshape the global order.
$ 61B and ATACMS: US House unveils Ukraine aid bill
The House plans to consider Ukraine aid bill, along with separate legislation for Israel, Taiwan, and national security, on 20 April.
Bloomberg: Russia tries to force Ukrainians from Kharkiv
Amid fears of destabilization fueled by a disinformation campaign, Ukraine reinforces defenses and seeks military aid while the US debates support in Congress.
US Senate Majority Leader Schumer: Biden, Congress agree on Israel, Ukraine aid
House may vote this week on military aid for Israel in response to Iran attack, unclear if combined with Ukraine support. House Intel Chair Republican Mike Turner expects Ukraine aid vote & passage.
UK foreign secretary Cameron heads to US to lobby for Ukraine aid
Britain's top diplomat is making a fresh push for the US to provide more military aid to Ukraine.
Ukrainian-born Republican Congresswoman Spartz says she not to vote for $ 60 bn Ukraine aid bill
Despite her personal ties to Ukraine, Republican Congresswoman Victoria Spartz is opposing the latest US aid bill
“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.
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.