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War in Ukraine
CNN, citing four US officials, reported that the White House is considering allowing US military contractors to deploy to Ukraine to repair and maintain the equipment it provided.
Jun. 26
War in Ukraine
More from the author’s weekly update in his Newsletter on several key developments.
Jun. 16
US
US policy with respect to Ukraine seems to be split between those who want to help, yet don’t have authority, and those with authority to help, yet are afraid.
Jun. 16
War in Ukraine
Around €260 billion of Russian central bank funds are frozen worldwide, most of it in the EU. The funds generate €2.5 billion to €3.5 billion a year in profit.
Jun. 10
NATO
The US president is continuing to send the wrong signal to Ukraine and NATO and sounds more like Hungary’s obstructive Orban than the leader of the free world.
Jun. 9
War in Ukraine
On Friday, Biden warned of the need to preserve American democracy and drew parallels between World War II and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Jun. 9
War in Ukraine
Biden also expressed regret for the delay in getting new aid through Congress.
Jun. 7
Zelensky
Speaking to French television, Macron said France would transfer Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine and train Ukrainian pilots as part of a new military cooperation with Kyiv.
Jun. 7
Biden
Paying homage to the US and other Allied soldiers who fought on the Normandy beaches in June 1944, Biden stressed that "strong alliances" were key.
Jun. 6
War in Ukraine
Donbas man detained in Paris on terrorism suspicions; Putin threatens to arm countries that could strike the West, scolds reporters asking about imperialism; Power blackouts resume in 12 regions.
Jun. 6
Zelensky
The double show of support comes after Biden faced criticism for saying he would skip an upcoming Ukrainian peace summit in Switzerland to attend an election fundraiser.
Jun. 5
US
The verdict of Donald Trump’s criminal trial proved that the members of the jury stuck by their oath to arrive at a verdict based solely on the facts that were presented – others disagree.
Jun. 3
Zelensky
The decisions to allow Ukraine to use weapons supplied by Washington and Berlin against targets in Russia will “significantly boost” Ukraine’s defense, Zelensky’s press secretary said.
May. 31
Biden
Several countries have now stated that they do not oppose the use of their weapons to strike military targets on Russian territory, emphasizing Ukraine's right to self-defense.
May. 30
Biden
Washington Insider examines the latest polling from the United States and looks at how a paradigm shift in its Ukraine policy could allow Biden to win a second term.
May. 28
Donbas man detained in Paris on terrorism suspicions; Putin threatens to arm countries that could strike the West, scolds reporters asking about imperialism; Power blackouts resume in 12 regions.
Jun. 6