NATO summit to outline Ukraine's membership path, address Russian aggression, and strengthen global partnerships, according to US State Department official.
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.
The U.S. and its G7 allies are advancing discussions on tapping into profits from frozen Russian assets to provide Ukraine with urgently needed funds, a senior US Treasury official said.
The Ukrainian president said that Kyiv is aware of cases of blackmailing by Russia to hinder the participation of some nations in an upcoming Peace Summit, scheduled for 15-16 June.
Von der Leyen affirmed Europe's unwavering support for Ukraine and urged EU member countries to remain steadfast in their solidarity in the face of Russian aggression.
Amid mounting uncertainties surrounding Ukraine's financial future, a proposal by the United States to harness future interest earned on frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine is gaining momentum among the Group of Seven nations.
The US is set to send $60 billion in military aid to Ukraine after a long delay. While this assistance will strengthen Ukraine's military, it comes later than expected.