The plan to make Russia pay for Ukraine's weapons
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The plan to make Russia pay for Ukraine's weapons

ABC  

In short: There is a growing push among some Western nations, including the US, to use Russian assets they froze at the beginning of the war to fund Ukraine's military. There is a growing push among some Western nations, including the US, to use Russian assets they froze at the beginning of the war to fund Ukraine's military. Last month Belgian Finance Minister Vincent Van Petegham said that seizing assets "cannot impact the financial stability of systemic institutions such as Euroclear," while expressing concerns about potential legal action from Russia. He's been critical of US funding of the defence of Ukraine and has told the ABC that the idea of seizing Russian assets could backfire.

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US to announce $500M in weapons to be sent to Ukraine
Top News
1 day, 6 hours ago

US to announce $500M in weapons to be sent to Ukraine

Associated Press  

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — The U.S. is set to provide Ukraine an additional $500 million in weapons quickly pulled from its existing stockpiles as the Biden administration works to get Kyiv in a stronger negotiating position before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, two U.S. officials said. The announcement is expected during Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s final trip to meet …

To Shorten the War in Ukraine, Tighten Oil Sanctions for Real
1 week ago

To Shorten the War in Ukraine, Tighten Oil Sanctions for Real

Live Mint  

-- As Bloomberg News has reported, President Joe Biden is considering ramping up sanctions on Russia before he leaves office, hoping to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of possible talks to end the war in Ukraine. Outside of greater military support, it would be hard to send a more powerful message of resolve than to squeeze the oil and …

Biden Announces $5.9 Billion for Ukraine Amid Final Aid Push
1 week, 3 days ago

Biden Announces $5.9 Billion for Ukraine Amid Final Aid Push

Live Mint  

The US on Monday announced almost $5.9 billion in military and economic aid for Ukraine, some of the final funds to be disbursed under President Joe Biden before an expected shift in support by incoming President-elect Donald Trump. The military aid includes $1.25 billion in so-called Presidential Drawdown Authority, which pulls weapons and ammunition from US stockpiles, and the final …

US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, in push to get aid out before leaving office
1 week, 6 days ago

US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, in push to get aid out before leaving office

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States is expected to announce that it will send $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Friday, as the Biden administration pushes to get as much aid to Kyiv as possible before leaving office on Jan. 20. The new aid comes as Russia has launched a barrage of attacks against Ukraine’s power facilities …

US disburses $20 billion Ukraine loan backed by profits from Russian assets
4 weeks, 1 day ago

US disburses $20 billion Ukraine loan backed by profits from Russian assets

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The United States announced Tuesday that it has disbursed a $20 billion loan for Ukraine backed by proceeds earned on frozen Russian assets, as part of a $50 billion G7 support package. "These funds -- paid for by the windfall proceeds earned from Russia's own immobilized assets -- will provide Ukraine a critical infusion of support as it defends …

US transfers $20 billion to Ukraine funded by seized Russian assets
4 weeks, 1 day ago

US transfers $20 billion to Ukraine funded by seized Russian assets

India Today  

The United States announced Tuesday that it has disbursed a $20 billion loan for Ukraine backed by proceeds earned on frozen Russian assets, as part of a $50 billion G7 support package. "These funds -- paid for by the windfall proceeds earned from Russia's own immobilized assets -- will provide Ukraine a critical infusion of support as it defends its …

Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The grinding war between Ukraine and its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, with President Joe Biden rushing out billions of dollars more in military aid before U.S. support for Kyiv’s defenses is thrown into question under the new administration. The Treasury Department said Tuesday it would disburse $20 billion — the U.S. portion of …

U.S. Announces Nearly $1 Billion More In Longer-Term Weapons Support For Ukraine
1 month ago

U.S. Announces Nearly $1 Billion More In Longer-Term Weapons Support For Ukraine

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — The United States will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday as the Biden administration rushes to spend all the congressionally approved money it has left to bolster Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month. We all want… pic.twitter.com/eKMtuhp2ZI — Volodymyr …

Before Trump comes in, Biden sends $725 mn more in arms to Ukraine
1 month ago

Before Trump comes in, Biden sends $725 mn more in arms to Ukraine

Firstpost  

As President-elect Donald Trump is indicated to pull the plug on the aid to Ukraine, outgoing President Joe Biden is maximising the flow of aid to Ukraine in his final weeks of office In the latest such tranche, the Biden administration announced on Monday that it’s sending an aid package worth $725 million to Ukraine. The Biden administration’s efforts are …

Biden trying to ‘put Ukraine in the strongest possible position’ with new aid package, White House says
1 month ago

Biden trying to ‘put Ukraine in the strongest possible position’ with new aid package, White House says

CNN  

CNN — The Biden administration is rushing assistance to Ukraine in an effort to put Kyiv “in the strongest possible position” as Russia steps up its attacks and President Joe Biden prepares to leave office in less than two months. “Today, we are announcing a $725 million security assistance package for Ukraine, which includes substantial quantities of artillery, rockets, and …

Putin earmarks 32% of Budget 2025 for Russia’s defence. Is he preparing for 4th year of Ukraine war?
1 month, 1 week ago

Putin earmarks 32% of Budget 2025 for Russia’s defence. Is he preparing for 4th year of Ukraine war?

Firstpost  

At a time when the Russian military is making continuous gains in the war on Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has approved the largest-ever defence budget with a 22% annual hike As the war on Ukraine has entered a decisive phase, Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the highest-ever defence budget for the next three years. The record budget with a …

Russia races ahead of NATO in weapons production for Ukraine war: SIPRI
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia races ahead of NATO in weapons production for Ukraine war: SIPRI

Al Jazeera  

Despite a defence budget 10 times Russia’s, new report lays bare how NATO is unable to turn spending power into firepower in a crisis. New research shows that the revenues of Russia’s top defence contractors outpaced those of their United States and European counterparts last year, as they increased weapons production more effectively than their Western rivals. While Russia’s leading …

Russia-Ukraine war: EU pledges $19 bn for outgunned and outspent Kyiv
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia-Ukraine war: EU pledges $19 bn for outgunned and outspent Kyiv

Firstpost  

The aid comes at a critical time for Ukraine as questions grow about the future of US assistance when Donald Trump returns to power The European Union on Thursday confirmed it will provide Ukraine with €18.1 billion as part of a larger $50 billion Group of Seven loan aimed at supporting Kyiv amid its fight against Russia’s invasion. Uncertainty over …

Biden to leave Trump with billions for Ukraine weapons
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden to leave Trump with billions for Ukraine weapons

Live Mint  

The Biden administration doesn’t have enough time left to use the billions of dollars lawmakers have authorized to arm Ukraine, U.S. and congressional officials said, leaving in President-Elect Donald Trump’s hands what to do with the remaining money. The administration still has more than $6.5 billion left in what is known as drawdown authority, which allows the Defense Department to …

The fate of frozen Russian assets: Trump's decision looms
1 month, 1 week ago

The fate of frozen Russian assets: Trump's decision looms

India Today  

The fate of billions of pounds in frozen Russian assets now rests in the hands of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western nations have taken action, freezing approximately $300 billion worth of Russian assets. In April of this year, President Joe Biden signed the REPO Act into law, which paved the way for the U.S. …

Pentagon unlikely to use all of the billions Congress authorized it to spend on Ukraine weapons before Biden leaves office, officials say
1 month, 1 week ago

Pentagon unlikely to use all of the billions Congress authorized it to spend on Ukraine weapons before Biden leaves office, officials say

CNN  

CNN — The Pentagon is unlikely to use all of the billions of dollars authorized by Congress to arm Ukraine before President Joe Biden leaves office, according to two US officials and three defense officials. In the time the administration has left, one defense official said the size of the individual military aid packages is likely to increase but acknowledged …

Trump’s US election leaves Ukraine scrambling for EU military assistance
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s US election leaves Ukraine scrambling for EU military assistance

Al Jazeera  

While US President-elect Donald Trump’s intentions remain unclear, Kyiv is trying to secure as much of the aid promised by Washington as possible. “Mostly in the city, on civilian infrastructure, mainly in the evening or at night, although there are also daytime shellings.” Ukraine’s defenders continued to be under intense pressure throughout the front in the past week, with the …

What funds could Biden send to Ukraine before Trump takes office?
2 months ago

What funds could Biden send to Ukraine before Trump takes office?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy US president Joe Biden appears …

Trump’s Pledges on War Send Ukraine Bonds Rallying After Win
2 months ago

Trump’s Pledges on War Send Ukraine Bonds Rallying After Win

Live Mint  

Ukraine’s dollar bonds jumped as Donald Trump’s pledges to accelerate efforts to end to the war with Russia came into focus after he was reelected as US president. “Bonds are reflecting the probability that the war could end sooner, rather than focusing on what shape that deal would look like,” said Thys Louw, a portfolio manager at Ninety One UK …

As the world waits for Trump, time runs out for Biden to help Ukraine
2 months ago

As the world waits for Trump, time runs out for Biden to help Ukraine

Politico  

“We have been sending whatever industry can produce each month, but the problem is you can only send these things as they are produced,” said Mark Cancian, a former DOD budget official now at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “The administration could dip into the stockpiles and send equipment more quickly, but it’s unclear the Pentagon would want …

The Trajectory of the War in Ukraine: A Crucial Election Hangover
2 months, 1 week ago

The Trajectory of the War in Ukraine: A Crucial Election Hangover

Associated Press  

The outcome of the US election will determine the trajectory of the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian leaders hope that the new administration will make decisions that will benefit their country, but there is no guarantee that this will happen. The war is one of the most divisive issues of the Nov. 5 election, and the results could have a significant …

G-7 allies are moving ahead with a $50-billion loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian funds
2 months, 2 weeks ago

G-7 allies are moving ahead with a $50-billion loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian funds

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, right, is greeted by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Monday. Ukraine will receive $50 billion in loans, backed by frozen Russian assets, from Group of 7 allies, the White House said Wednesday. “Never before has a multilateral coalition frozen the assets of an aggressor country and …

UK to use frozen Russian assets for £2.26 billion loan to support Ukraine war effort
2 months, 2 weeks ago

UK to use frozen Russian assets for £2.26 billion loan to support Ukraine war effort

The Independent  

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US ‘very close’ to finalizing $20B share of G7 loan to Ukraine, Yellen says
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US ‘very close’ to finalizing $20B share of G7 loan to Ukraine, Yellen says

Politico  

The loan offers G7 nations a chance to lock in longer-term funding for Ukraine’s war effort and insulate the money from the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. The EU moved ahead to approve its participation in the loan without the U.S. as the Biden administration sought greater EU assurances that the Russian assets — the vast majority of which …

The U.S. is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here’s how they will help
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The U.S. is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here’s how they will help

LA Times  

President Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday. Trump argued that Ukraine should have made concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin in the months before Russia’s February 2022 invasion, declaring that even “the worst deal would’ve been better than what we have now.” Trump, who has long been critical of …

Biden talks with Zelensky, announces new military aid for Kyiv
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden talks with Zelensky, announces new military aid for Kyiv

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday and announced a new round of military aid for Kyiv, the White House said. “I am proud we will announce a new package of military aid for Ukraine today,” Mr. Biden said in a statement, without specifying the dollar value of the assistance. The sanctions target nearly …

Why Putin’s inflation battle is weakening Russia from within
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Why Putin’s inflation battle is weakening Russia from within

The Telegraph  

There is no better signal that money is tight than Putin’s decision to appoint a trained economist with zero military experience as his defence minister. “The risk is that a slowdown in growth will become much more pronounced than moderation in inflation which could mean that Russia might be facing a scenario of stagflation as early as next year. This …

EU transfers 1.5 bln euros of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine
5 months, 1 week ago

EU transfers 1.5 bln euros of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-07-27 04:00 Ursula von der Leyen attends a press conference after her re-election for a second term as President of the European Commission, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, July 18, 2024. BRUSSELS -- The European Union announced on Friday that it has transferred 1.5 billion euros worth of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The …

European Union transfers $1.6 billion raised from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
5 months, 1 week ago

European Union transfers $1.6 billion raised from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

India Today  

The European Union announced Friday it had made 1.5 billion euros available to support Ukraine, the first tranche of money generated from profits on frozen Russian assets. In May, the EU’s 27 member states reached an agreement to use the interest earned on some 210 billion euros in Russian central bank assets for military support for Ukraine and rebuilding efforts …

EU transfers 1.5 bln euros of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine
5 months, 1 week ago

EU transfers 1.5 bln euros of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

China Daily  

Ursula von der Leyen attends a press conference after her re-election for a second term as President of the European Commission, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, July 18, 2024. BRUSSELS -- The European Union announced on Friday that it has transferred 1.5 billion euros worth of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The 1.4 billion euros allocated to …

EU transfers 1.5 bln euros of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine
5 months, 1 week ago

EU transfers 1.5 bln euros of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

China Daily  

Ursula von der Leyen attends a press conference after her re-election for a second term as President of the European Commission, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, July 18, 2024. BRUSSELS -- The European Union announced on Friday that it has transferred 1.5 billion euros worth of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The 1.4 billion euros allocated to …

Ukraine reaches preliminary deal with bondholder group on $20-billion debt restructure
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine reaches preliminary deal with bondholder group on $20-billion debt restructure

Live Mint  

* Deal to enable $11.4 billion in cash flow relief over next three years * Agreement frees money for defence, social spending - Ukraine PM * Government says IMF, official lenders have signed off on deal * Bonds rally some 5 cents on news of the deal By Karin Strohecker and Libby George LONDON, - Ukraine said on Monday it …

Russia advances in Ukraine but suffers losses, rows with Western powers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia advances in Ukraine but suffers losses, rows with Western powers

Al Jazeera  

Moscow was rushing reinforcements to Donetsk and Kharkiv after unexpectedly high losses for limited advances. A war of words over Ukraine took centre-stage in the past week, as the European Union sought to bolster its defence readiness, NATO celebrated its 75th birthday and Russia issued threats and promises. Deputy head of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said in an …

G7 to use Russian assets for $50bn Ukraine loan: How will it work?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

G7 to use Russian assets for $50bn Ukraine loan: How will it work?

Al Jazeera  

The funds could help Ukraine defend itself against Russia. The G7 group of countries announced a plan on Thursday to use frozen Russian assets to finance a $50bn loan for Ukraine as Kyiv continues its desperate campaign to stop its bigger neighbour’s forces from advancing further, 28 months into Moscow’s war. Many Western nations froze assets of the Russian Central …

Putin calls G7 deal on frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan ‘theft’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin calls G7 deal on frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan ‘theft’

Al Jazeera  

Western countries have agreed to use interest on frozen Russian assets to give Ukraine a $50bn loan. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin denounced an agreement by Western countries to provide Ukraine with a loan package using frozen Russian assets and pledged retaliation. Following the announcement at the G7 annual summit in Italy, US President Joe Biden said the frozen assets agreement …

G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions backed by Russia’s frozen assets. Here’s how it will work
6 months, 3 weeks ago

G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions backed by Russia’s frozen assets. Here’s how it will work

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to engineer a $50 billion loan to help Ukraine in its fight for survival. President Joe Biden told reporters at a news conference Thursday that the move was part of a “historic agreement.” Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said providing a loan through Russia’s assets “is a vital step …

G7 nations to use frozen Russian assets to provide $50 billion aid to Ukraine
6 months, 3 weeks ago

G7 nations to use frozen Russian assets to provide $50 billion aid to Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

Group of Seven leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with $50 billion via the use of frozen Russian assets by the end of the year, the French presidency said on Wednesday. On Wednesday, a French presidency official said that leaders had agreed to provide Ukraine with the $50 billion before the end of the year. G7 leaders had aimed to …

Europe bows to US pressure to agree $50bn loan for Ukraine
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Europe bows to US pressure to agree $50bn loan for Ukraine

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, said the loan would be “game-changing” for Ukraine’s ability to ward off Russian attacks. ‘Forward leaning’ A Foreign Office source said: “It’s always been the case that us and the US have been most forward-leaning, needing to persuade the others.” US officials hope the loan plan will avoid a “tantrum” from Mr Zelensky at next …

G7 agrees to loan Ukraine $50 billion from the interest on frozen Russian assets
6 months, 3 weeks ago

G7 agrees to loan Ukraine $50 billion from the interest on frozen Russian assets

NPR  

G7 agrees to loan Ukraine $50 billion from the interest on frozen Russian assets toggle caption Ludovic Marin/AFP/Getty Images Western leaders have agreed to loan Ukraine up to $50 billion to fight Russia and rebuild after the lengthy war, money that will be repaid over time from the interest accumulating on frozen Russian financial assets, a senior U.S. official told …

US and Ukraine’s EU allies rush to agree deal on Russian assets ahead of G7
6 months, 4 weeks ago

US and Ukraine’s EU allies rush to agree deal on Russian assets ahead of G7

Al Jazeera  

Rome, Italy – US officials are trying to get European allies on board for a deal to present at the G7 leaders summit later this week on how to use the interest from Russian frozen assets to support war-torn Ukraine. We believe it’s a priority for the entire G7,” US President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said last …

US Treasury official visits Ukraine to discuss sanctions on Moscow and seizing Russian assets
7 months, 1 week ago

US Treasury official visits Ukraine to discuss sanctions on Moscow and seizing Russian assets

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A senior U.S. Treasury official has met with Ukrainian officials in Kyiv to discuss U.S. financial support, enforcing sanctions on Russia and using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s benefit in the war with Moscow. The visit this week by Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo came as Russia gains territory after a lengthy delay in U.S. military aid left Ukraine …

As Ukraine war rages, Russia activates sabotage plans in Europe: Experts
7 months, 1 week ago

As Ukraine war rages, Russia activates sabotage plans in Europe: Experts

Al Jazeera  

Russia is accused of putting into effect psychological, economic and military operations planned by the USSR. “This is an unprecedented phenomenon in Western post-war history.” The Financial Times this month cited intelligence of imminent Russian hybrid operations in Germany, Sweden and the United Kingdom, and a report from Chatham House, a London-based think tank, detailed incidents across Europe that “match …

G7 officials make progress but no final deal on money for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets
7 months, 2 weeks ago

G7 officials make progress but no final deal on money for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Finance officials from the Group of Seven rich democracies said they had moved toward agreement on a U.S. proposal to squeeze more money for Ukraine from Russian assets frozen in their countries. “We are making progress in our discussions on potential avenues to bring forward the extraordinary profits stemming from immobilized Russian sovereign assets to the benefit …

U.S. Announces $275 Million Weapons Package To Ukraine Amid Calls To Loosen Limits
7 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Announces $275 Million Weapons Package To Ukraine Amid Calls To Loosen Limits

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Pentagon announced a $275 million package of weaponry for Ukraine on Friday as calls for loosening restrictions on the use of the weapons have increased in recent days. In its announcement, the Pentagon called the bundle “a significant new security assistance package to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defense needs.” The weaponry comes as Ukraine faces …

US pushes for Ukraine aid, united front against China's trade practices at G7 finance meeting
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US pushes for Ukraine aid, united front against China's trade practices at G7 finance meeting

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — The U.S. sought to build support for squeezing more money for Ukraine out of frozen Russian assets and for uniting against China’s trade practices as finance ministers from the Group of Seven rich democracies opened a two-day meeting on Friday on the shores of northern Italy’s scenic Lago Maggiore. AP AUDIO: US pushes for Ukraine aid, united …

Putin signs decree allowing seizure of Americans’ assets if US confiscates Russian holdings
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin signs decree allowing seizure of Americans’ assets if US confiscates Russian holdings

Associated Press  

President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing Russia to confiscate assets of U.S. companies and individuals to compensate for any Russian assets confiscated in the United States. The decree was published on the Russian government’s legal portal on Thursday as top finance officials from the Group of Seven industrialized nations began a meeting at which the question of what …

With Ukraine losing ground, allies debate how to squeeze cash for Kyiv out of frozen Russian assets
7 months, 2 weeks ago

With Ukraine losing ground, allies debate how to squeeze cash for Kyiv out of frozen Russian assets

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Ukraine’s allies are wrestling with how to squeeze money out of frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv’s war effort, a debate getting more urgent as Russia gains territory on the battlefield and as the outlook for Ukraine’s state finances looks shakier. “Securing Ukraine’s position in the medium-to-long term requires unlocking the value of immobilized Russian sovereign assets,” …

‘New ground is being broken’: EU seizes Russian profits for Ukraine
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘New ground is being broken’: EU seizes Russian profits for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine wants to use $300bn in Russian central bank money held abroad to defeat it; Europe isn’t enthusiastic. Ukraine wants to use the estimated 210 billion euros of Russian central bank money held in European institutions to defeat Russia on the battlefield. “In this sense, new ground is being broken.” The EU decision is to tap the interest twice a …

Joe Biden pledges swift weapons delivery to Ukraine
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden pledges swift weapons delivery to Ukraine

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to send fresh weapons to Ukraine within days as he prepared to sign on April 24 an aid package including $61 billion meant to help Kyiv's forces push back against Russia. "I will sign this bill into law and address the American people as soon as it reaches my desk tomorrow so we can begin …

Western leaders face hard choices to help Ukraine resist Putin’s aggression
9 months ago

Western leaders face hard choices to help Ukraine resist Putin’s aggression

The Independent  

The overwhelming majority of the British people stand with the Ukrainian people in their time of need. As Lord Sedwill says, “That is a huge challenge, but a fraction of the cost we will face if Putin prevails.” Mr Zhorin warns that if Putin senses weakness or, worse, should defeat Ukraine, his Russia “will undoubtedly open its mouth and try …

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