From “bad-guy fleet” to “good-guy fleet”: US will let investors buy sanctioned tankers and return them to legal trade
Chris Wright puts the dark fleet at about 1,600 ships. Each would need US approval, on terms he didn’t spell out.
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The US House just passed the first major Russia oil sanctions in two years—one signature stands between them and law
Named for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, it clears the way for tariffs of up to 100% on China, India, and the other top buyers of Russian energy.
US House discharge petition reaches 218 signatures, forcing vote on Ukraine aid, bypassing Speaker Johnson
The bill authorizes $1.3 billion in military assistance and up to $8 billion more in direct loans.
US strike on Iran could force Moscow to imagine what real strength feels like, says expert
The Kremlin respects only power — and it’s watching the Middle East war especially closely.
EU ready to cover $ 50 bn Ukraine loan if US withdraws, says Polish minister
Poland's deputy finance minister stated that the European Union is ready to compensate financially if the US pulls out of G7's Ukraine loan backed by proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
No new Ukraine funds until Trump returns to office, speaker Johnson says
He emphasized that US foreign policy, including aid to Ukraine, should align with Trump's priorities once he resumes power in 2025.
EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine to replace US ambassador Markarova amid Trump victory, sources say
A month ago, GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson demanded Ukraine replace its ambassador to Washington after President Zelenskyy's visit to a Pennsylvania ammunition plant.
“No appetite for further Ukraine funding” House Speaker Johnson expresses fatigue over war in Ukraine
Mike Johnson suggested that the resolution of the Ukraine-Russia war could hinge on the 2024 US presidential election. Johnson suggested that former President Trump could swiftly end the Ukraine-Russia war if re-elected, contrasting this with his view that under a Harris administration, the war would likely continue.
Zelenskyy’s ammo plant visit leaves Ukraine caught in US political inferno
Ukraine has no easy options as Republicans call to fire ambassador Markarova. Yet, says the expert Oleksandr Kraiev, the political firestorm is rather Trump’s act of desperation.
Trump, Vance, Johnson claim Zelenskyy favors Democrats
House Speaker Mike Johnson alleges that President Zelenskyy interfered in US elections during his Pennsylvania visit, "designed to help Democrats," despite a similar Republican meeting in Utah earlier.
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.
Ukraine’s first top-level National Prayer Breakfast addressed by USA’s Johnson, Pence
Ukraine's first National Prayer Breakfast under President Zelenskyy's auspices brought together a diverse group of 836 participants from 15 countries and 12 denominations, with top officials, like US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and former Vice President Mike Pence, praying for the peace in Ukraine.
US House Speaker Johnson voices support for Ukraine striking Russia with US arms
US House Speaker Johnson endorses letting Ukraine use US arms inside Russia, stating they should prosecute war as they see fit.
“Biolabs” and “persecution of Christians”: GOP Congresswoman spreads Russian propaganda to oppose Ukraine aid bill
Marjorie Taylor Greene suggests that Congress members who support the aid bill should go fight in the Ukrainian military.
UK House Speaker Johnson moving forward with Ukraine aid bill despite GOP hardliner opposition
US House Speaker Mike Johnson, endorsed by President Biden, advances separate foreign aid bills, including for Ukraine, despite strong opposition from far-right Republicans.
US House set to vote on Ukraine aid bill on Saturday evening, 20 April
Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed four separate bills on aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and US national security, diverging from the comprehensive legislation approved by the Senate in February.
US House Speaker announces separate bills for months-delayed Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid
US House Speaker Mike Johnson proposes dividing foreign aid into four separate bills for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, risking prolonging the six-month delay in Ukraine aid caused by Congressional Republicans.
Media: US House Speaker Johnson plans to pass four separate aid bills, further delaying Ukraine support
US House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to offer four separate foreign aid bills for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and other priorities instead of Senate-approved package, further delaying the stalled Ukraine aid.
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.
US House Speaker in talks with White House over stalled Ukraine aid
US House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses a tailored Ukraine aid package with the White House, differing from the Senate’s version, AP source says.