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From better electronic warfare to capitalizing on delays in US aid and Ukrainian mobilization, Moscow’s initial blunders have been reversed.
May. 16
US
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv, where he praised Ukraine’s courage and urged continued reforms to “root out the scourge of corruption.”
May. 15
War in Ukraine
Blinken is on a surprise trip to Kyiv weeks after Washington approved a $61 billion package of aid for the country following months of delays in Congress.
May. 15
War in Ukraine
The Biden administration's transfer of long-range weaponry to Ukraine came with the stipulation that these arms not be used against targets within Russia.
May. 15
War in Ukraine
Blinken's visit came just weeks after the US Congress finally approved a $61-billion financial aid package for Ukraine following months of political wrangling.
May. 15
US
Initial reports said two US citizens and one Russian citizen were among the 20 arrested at the ongoing protest against what many have called a Kremlin-inspired bill.
May. 14
War in Ukraine
Blinken's trip comes just weeks after the US Congress finally approved a $61 billion financial aid package for Ukraine after months of political wrangling.
May. 14
War in Ukraine
Current US policy prohibiting Ukraine from using US-provided weapons in the territory of Russia is compromising Kyiv's ability to defend itself against the cross-border invasion near Kharkiv.
May. 14
War in Ukraine
Marking his fourth visit to Kyiv since the start of the Russian invasion, Blinken arrived by overnight train from Poland and was due to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
May. 14
War in Ukraine
Now that the cheering has subsided over the $61 billion aid for Kyiv, Europe and Ukraine may face a future without America’s reassuring support. The following eight months are crucial.
May. 12
Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May. 11
War in Ukraine
US accelerates weapons supplies to Ukraine to help thwart new Russian offensive.
May. 11
Europe
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May. 10
War in Ukraine
NATO has no plans to send troops; US Democrats stand up against fringe coup over Ukraine funding; “Tempo” of Washington aid will increase, State Dept says; AFU blows up Russian oil depot.
May. 9
US
Reports said the US Army Staff Sergeant traveled to Vladivostok through China without authorization to meet a Russian woman he met while stationed in South Korea who filed the theft claim.
May. 8
War in Ukraine
Hakeem Jeffries told the CBS 60 Minute program that funding delays for Ukraine caused by a Republican Party “pro-Putin faction” have made it more likely that US troops may one day have to fight.
May. 6
Russian state-run TV show “congratulates” Trump on election by highlighting once and future First Lady modeling career photos, possibly spelling out the power dynamic of the US-Russia relationship.
Nov. 11