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Apr. 20
Ukraine
The votes on the $95 billion foreign aid and arms bills are expected to begin at 1:00 pm (1700 GMT).
Apr. 20
War in Ukraine
The CIA chief warned Thursday that Ukraine could lose the war to Russia by the end of this year unless the United States sends more military aid.
Apr. 19
War in Ukraine
The moment of truth has arrived, and the US cannot delay helping Ukraine defeat Russia’s aggressive plans any longer, otherwise the consequences for all will be dire.
Apr. 19
War in Ukraine
Trump chimes in on Ukraine-aid bill; More drone strikes on nuclear plant; Zelensky announces ramped-up domestic production of howitzers; Budanov predicts heightened attacks in June.
Apr. 19
War in Ukraine
House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to move forward with the Ukraine bill after it's been stalled in Congress for months due to a split within the Republican party over Ukraine.
Apr. 18
War in Ukraine
The US Congress has no shortage of “Putin’s useful idiots” who are doing their best to abandon Ukraine. The only way to assure Ukraine’s survival is to offer Kyiv NATO membership.
Apr. 18
War in Ukraine
Ukraine's foreign minister Kubela underlined the necessity of agreeing an aid package "that will literally, without exaggeration, help save Ukrainians from Russian missile slaughter".
Apr. 18
War in Ukraine
The Forum sought to harness US public-private sector support for Ukraine’s recovery
Apr. 18
War in Ukraine
US House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Monday that the House would consider the aid this week, but would do so as separate pieces of legislation.
Apr. 18
War in Ukraine
With the US dithering, the implications need to be recognized and decisive action taken to avoid disaster in the shape of a Russian victory in Ukraine.
Apr. 17
War in Ukraine
Some of the manufacturing equipment in use at the factory today dates back nearly to the Korean War.
Apr. 17
War in Ukraine
Johnson said Monday that his Republican-controlled chamber would vote this week on the bills after after stalling for months over pressure from his party's right wing.
Apr. 17
US
Some reports had suggested the outspoken supporter of the Kremlin’s takeover of east Ukraine had died at the hands of Kyiv assassins, or maybe even in a local mobster contract hit.
Apr. 17
War in Ukraine
Is the US, under the guise of de-escalation, basically making the case to all states that they should try as hard as they can to develop nuclear weapons?
Apr. 16
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