Trump orders 90-day pause on US foreign assistance programs, Kyiv says it doesn’t affect Ukraine aid (updated)
A Ukrainian official says Trump's executive order does not apply to military assistance to Ukraine.
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Israel’s airline halts Moscow flights after Russian missile reportedly downs civilian plane
El Al suspends Moscow routes following reports that Russian missile downed civilian plane over Kazakhstan, killing 38, as investigators probe claims of blocked emergency landing attempts and GPS interference.
Vandals paste anti-Israeli posters at Ukrainian cultural site in Tel Aviv
The Ukrainian Embassy calls for an investigation and perpetrator accountability.
Revealed: FSB officer who runs Italy’s pro-Russian networks
From billboard campaigns to citizenship revocations, FSB officer Stovbun's network systematically influenced Italian politics through cultural front organizations.
“If you need nukes, maybe, you should eye Belarus?” Israeli politician tells Ukraine
Belarus-based Russian nuclear weapons could provide Ukraine with creative deterrence options, says Amir Weitmann, chairman of the liberals in the Israeli-governing Likud Party.
“We captured a lot of Russian weapons from HAMAS, may send them to Ukraine,” says Israeli politician
Weapons seized in Gaza should go to Kyiv since Ukraine and Israel face the same enemies, says Amir Weitmann, chairman of the liberals in the Israeli-governing Likud Party.
The West must help Israel and Ukraine defeat evil, says Likud’s Chairman of the Liberals Weitmann
"We'll not tolerate Russia’s support of genocidal maniacs and will help Ukraine win once we’ve defeated our chief enemies. But you need to be creative too, so if you need nukes, why not eye Belarus?"
Son of Ukraine’s Chief Rabbi Azman killed in action on frontlines
Matityahu Samborsky, the adopted son of Chief Rabbi Moshe Asman, was declared missing in July and recently confirmed dead.
Ukraine evacuates its citizens from Lebanon
Ukraine successfully evacuated 30 citizens, including women and children, from Lebanon due to the escalating Middle East situation and continues efforts to assist remaining Ukrainians wishing to leave Lebanon.
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.
UK announces 50 new sanctions to further “degrade Putin’s war machine”
In coordinated action with G7 partners, the UK announced 50 new sanctions designations and specifications targeting the Russian "shadow fleet," financial institutions, and military suppliers to weaken Russia's ability to fund his war in Ukraine.
Biden signs $95 billion war aid measure with aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
The announcement marks an end to the standoff over military aid for Ukraine in the US Congress.
Lithuania President: Double standards in assistance to Israel and Ukraine are unacceptable
Lithuanian President Nausėda criticizes the West for applying double standards in aiding Israel and supporting Ukraine, emphasizing the need for equal support for both nations.
The Telegraph: “Hit back twice as hard,” Ben Wallace calls for firm position on Iran and Russia
Former UK Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace called on the West to send a message to Russia and Iran that there would be a response to their actions.
US not to shoot down Iranian drones in Ukraine unlike it did in Israel
John Kirby believes there is a difference in conflicts, airspace, and “threat picture” between Israel and Ukraine
“Shaheds sound the same”: Zelenskyy calls for equal air defense support
President Zelenskyy highlighted the coordinated response of the US, UK, France & Jordan in shooting down 300 drones and missiles fired by Iran at Israel.
UK’s Cameron says UK doesn’t down Russia drones in Ukraine, fearing escalation
After UK Air Force downed Iranian drones targeting Israel, UK Foreign Secretary says avoiding RAF engagement with Russia's drones in Ukraine allegedly prevents conflict escalation.
ISW says Ukrainian air defense depleted due to delayed US military aid
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has compared Ukraine's depleted air defense systems with Israel's robust air defense umbrella that successfully defended against a large-scale Iranian missile and drone attack on 13 April
US House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes for Israeli aid this week, leaves Ukraine support uncertain
US House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks to secure aid for Israel following Iran's air attack, with ongoing uncertainty about extending support to Ukraine amid Congressional delays and his unclear stance on whether to bundle or separate these aid efforts.
Zelenskyy urges US to strengthen allies in wake of Iran’s attacks on Israel
"Words do not stop drones and do not intercept missiles. Only tangible assistance does. The assistance we are anticipating," Zelenskyy said.