House Republicans signal opposition to border, Ukraine deal as Trump steps in
Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Jan. 18 warned Republican lawmakers against supporting a deal that would see comprehensive border re
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6/10 Ukrainian refugees hope to return, study says
More than half of Ukrainians surveyed said they plan to return to Ukraine in the future, a 2023 study by Vox Ukraine released Jan. 16 says.
Australia rejects Ukraine's request for helicopters
Australia on Jan. 18 formally rejected a request for access to a set of retired Taipan helicopters, ABC Australia reported.
More explosions reported in Odesa as air sirens blast in southern regions
Multiple explosions were reported in Odesa while air raid sirens alarms sounded in Odesa, Kherson, and Mykolaiv on Jan. 17, local media reported.
Macron to sign security agreement in Kyiv
French President Emmanuel Macron on Jan. 16 said he will sign a bilateral military agreement next month while in Kyiv, Politico reported.
Tinder to exit Belarusian market after Valentine's day
Tinder, the U.S. based dating app, said it will exit the Belarusian market starting Feb. 15, 2024, parent company Match Group announced on Jan. 16.
Germany to unilaterally provide Ukraine with over 7 billion euro, draws criticism
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Jan 16. in a phone call with U.S. President Joe Biden said that Berlin will unilaterally provide Ukraine with over seven billion euro in security assistance and humanitarian support in 2024.
Denmark and the Netherlands prepare tank deliveries for Ukraine
Denmark and the Netherlands are preparing to jointly deliver the first two of 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks, local media reported on Jan. 16.
EU chief says aid package for Ukraine will be approved 'with or without' Hungary's approval
The EU will approve a 50 billion euro aid package for Ukraine with or without Hungary's approval, EU President Ursula von der Leyen told Euronews in Davos on Jan. 16.
Explosions reported in Russian city Voronezh
About 16 explosions were heard overnight on Jan. 16 in Voronezh, a city in southwestern Russia, TSN reported citing local social media posts.
Ukraine's top diplomat warns 'time running out' for US to deliver aid
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Jan. 15. told ABC news that 'time is running out' for U.S. lawmakers to reach a deal on military aid for Ukraine.
Zaluzhnyi briefs top US general on war progress
Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi on Jan. 15 had a phone call with the U.S. Joint Chiefs head Charles Brown and discussed battlefield progress.
Blinken congratulates new Taiwanese leader
Taiwanese voters have elected William Lai as their leader in a historic presidential election, cementing a pro-sovereignty direction that increasingly aligns with the West and angering Beijing.
US congress reaches funding consensus
U.S. lawmakers have reached a deal on a two-tranche funding package to keep the federal government funded into March, CNN reported on Jan. 13.
Russia unleashes morning airstrikes on Ukraine, killing 4, injuring over 30
Russian troops unleashed multiple cruise and ballistic missiles at Ukraine early on Jan. 8, killing four people and wounding over 30, Ukrainian authorities said. Casualties and damages to civilian infrastructure were reported in Zaporizhzhia, Khmelnytskyi, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv oblasts.
Russia maintains upper hand in electronic warfare with Ukraine
Ukraine and Russia are both deploying sophisticated electronic warfare (EW) capabilities, but Moscow enjoys an upper hand as it heavily invested in these systems prior to the war, an FT analysis published Jan. 7 reveals.
Air defenses intercepted nearly half of Russia's Kinzhal hypersonic missiles
Ukraine's air defenses have successfully intercepted 25 out of 63 Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched missiles fired by Russia, Air Force Spokesperson Yurii Ihnat told reporters.
US House Speaker announces 2024 spending deal to avert government shutdown
U.S. lawmakers have reached a preliminary spending deal to fund the federal government for the rest 2024, the first step to averting a government shutdown expected in less than two weeks, The Hill reported on Jan. 7.
NYT: Ukrainians tired of 'state propaganda'
Once described as a "weapon" by President Volodymyr Zelensky, many Ukrainians after nearly two years of war are tired of the government-run Telemarathon broadcasted 24/7, the New York Times reported on Jan. 3.
Russia's tech imports from China soar 10x
Deliveries of China-manufactured advanced machinery such as microchips are up tenfold since the beginning of 2022, showcasing a booming bilateral trade relationship that has largely circumvented Western sanctions, the FT reported on Jan. 3.
Drone strike in Lviv leaves museum on fire
Falling debris from a Russian drone in Lviv on Jan. 1 left a local museum dedicated to historical figure Roman Shukhevych on fire, local officials said.
1 dead, several wounded after Russian strike on Odesa
Local officials in Odesa overnight on Jan. 1 reported one dead and multiple wounded after Russia fired UAVs at the southern port city.
Explosions heard in Kyiv, mayor urges residents to take shelter
Explosions were heard in Kyiv on Dec. 29 as Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to take shelter.
Ukraine's economy sees growth in 2023 despite war
Ukraine's economy recorded positive growth this year despite significant wartime challenges, Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on Dec. 28.
Former US Marine Paul Whelan marks 5 years in Russian detention
Paul Whelan marked five years in Russian detention on Dec. 28 as he called on U.S. President Joe Biden to “please use every resource available to secure my release as you would do if your own son had been taken hostage.”
Russia fires barrage at multiple cities in Ukraine
Russia overnight on Dec. 29 unleashed a barrage of missiles and UAVs targeting multiple cities across Ukraine, local media reported.
US state of Maine removes Trump from 2024 ballot
Maine's election chief has disqualified former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot, in a surprise decision based on the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban," CNN confirmed on Dec. 28.
EU proposes debt-based solution to fund Ukraine, bypass Hungary's objections
The European Union is creating a debt-based plan worth up to 20 billion euro to fund Ukraine, the FT reported on Dec. 26.
Finance Ministry raises $532 million via military bond issuance
The Ministry of Finance on Dec. 26 successfully issued new debt instruments worth about 21 billion hryvnia, or $532 million, it announced.
Russia has fired 7,400 missiles at Ukraine since February 2022
Russia has fired 7,400 missiles at Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war in February 2022, Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat told Hromadske.
Ukraine's debt restructuring extended to March 2027
Ukraine has agreed with creditors from the G7 and the Paris Club to extend debt restructuring to 2027, the Ministry of Finance announced on Dec. 21.
Falling debris from drone strike on Kyiv leaves residential building on fire, 2 injured
An apartment building in Kyiv's Solomianskyi District was hit in a drone attack and there is a fire on the upper floors, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported overnight on Dec. 22.
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