Biden signs $61 billion aid bill for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden signed the foreign aid bill containing close to $61 billion for Ukraine into law on April 24, marking the final step of the legislative process.
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Zelensky: Ukraine, US 'finalized' agreements on ATACMS
Ukraine "finalized" with the U.S. details of the agreements on long-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles for Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky said after a call with his American counterpart Joe Biden on April 22.
Biden tells Zelensky he will sign aid bill as soon as Senate approves
Zelensky said that Biden assured him "that the package will be approved quickly and that it will be powerful, strengthening our air defense as well as long-range and artillery capabilities."
Biden voices support for Johnson's foreign aid bills
U.S. President Joe Biden said on April 17 that he "strongly supports" House Speaker Mike Johnson's proposals on foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, and other partners.
Biden urges passing of aid bills in WSJ op-ed: 'We cannot let Putin succeed'
U.S. President Joe Biden has called for "leadership and courage" in Washington in order to pass urgent military aid for Ukraine and Israel, adding "now is not the time to abandon our friends," in an op-ed published April 17.
Johnson plans separate House votes on Israel, Ukraine aid
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to hold separate votes this week on new assistance packages for Israel and Ukraine, aiming to assemble fragile coalitions to support both embattled allies.
House Majority Leader: 'No agreement reached' on Ukraine aid funding as negotiations with White House continue
Republican House Majority Leader Steve Scalise told reporters on April 11 that an agreement had not yet been reached on advancing a Ukraine aid funding package as negotiations between U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and the White House continue to unfold.
Russia announces investigation into Ukrainian company Burisma, linked to Biden's son, for financing terrorism
Hunter Biden previously served on the board of Burisma from 2014-2019, which overlapped with Joe Biden's second term as vice president.
White House dismisses linking Ukraine aid to reversal of natural gas policy
The Biden administration has rejected an agreement with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to connect Ukraine aid with lifting the Biden administration's pause on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses.
Bloomberg: Biden calls Xi, Ukraine likely on the agenda
A senior administration official told reporters at a briefing that Biden would reiterate "that China should use its leverage with Russia and Iran to enhance stability, both around the war in Ukraine and amid turmoil in the Middle East."
Speaker Johnson likely to face hurdles upon introducing Ukraine aid bill
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is likely introducing a Ukraine aid bill after Easter, facing potential challenges due to internal party dynamics.
Senior US lawmaker anticipates Ukraine aid bill to be brought to the floor after Easter
The Republican who leads the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Representative Michael McCaul, said on March 24 that he anticipates Speaker Mike Johnson to introduce a Ukraine aid bill after Easter, even though it may pose a risk of losing support for a leadership vote against him.
Biden signs $1.2 trillion US spending bill, urges action on Ukraine aid
U.S. President Joe Biden signed on March 23 a $1.2 trillion spending package that keeps the government funded until the autumn after it cleared Congress hours earlier.
Biden says no need for additional US troops to be sent to Poland
U.S. President Joe Biden said on March 11 that "there's no need for more troops at the Polish border" ahead of a meeting with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk scheduled to take place in Washington on March 12.
US Congress passes second government funding bill without Ukraine aid
Both chambers of the U.S. Congress approved a short-term stopgap spending bill to avoid a partial government shutdown through the fall, sending it for signature to President Joe Biden.
Bloomberg: Biden considers tapping into US Army funds for temporary Ukraine aid
Drawing on the Pentagon reserves would free up about $200 million in immediate military aid to Ukraine.
Washington Post: Olena Zelenska declines State of the Union invitation
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska opted not to accept an invitation from the White House to attend March 7 State of the Union address. According to a White House official, Zelenska's decision was likely influenced by "schedule conflicts."
West’s response to Macron comments on troops to Ukraine reveal discord, weakness, experts say
French President Emmanuel Macron was left on his lonesome by his fellow European allies after saying that the possibility of sending Western troops on the ground in Ukraine should not be “ruled out” in the future. Macron made the remarks on Feb. 26 at a gathering of 20 European heads
Biden, Italian PM Meloni to hold talks amid Ukraine concerns
U.S. President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni at the White House on March 1, amid challenges faced by the Democratic administration in garnering support from House Republicans for legislation aimed at providing assistance to Ukraine.
Kirby: US will not be sending troops to Ukraine
The U.S. will not send American troops to Ukraine, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said at a press conference on Feb. 27.
Biden meets with Congress leaders to discuss government funding, Ukraine aid package
"I think the consequence of inaction every day in Ukraine is dire. I’ve been speaking to some of our G7 partners, and they’re very concerned," U.S. President Joe Biden said.
US Treasury says threat to sanction 3rd-country banks has impacted Russian funding flows
According to internal Treasury Department data, Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo told Reuters that the flow of Russian money to third-party countries long suspected of assisting Russia's sanctions circumvention has decreased since the order was signed.
Biden announces new package of sanctions against Russia
“Today, I am announcing more than 500 new sanctions against Russia for its ongoing war of conquest on Ukraine and for the death of Aleksei Navalny, who was a courageous anti-corruption activist and Putin’s fiercest opposition leader,” U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement published by the White House.
Biden says US will impose sanctions against Putin for Navalny death
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Feb. 22 he will announce sanctions against Russian leader Vladimir Putin in response to the death of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny.
Politico: White House sends House Republicans 'vacation reading' about consequences of congressional inaction in Ukraine
The White House has continued to criticize House Republicans over their refusal to pass legislation providing aid for Ukraine, which escalated after U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson convened an early recess on Feb. 15 without bringing the aid, passed the week before by the Senate, to a vote.
Biden says he is ready to meet House speaker to discuss Ukraine aid
“I’d be happy to meet with him (Johnson) if he has anything to say," Biden told reporters at the White House.
Biden says Putin is responsible for Navalny's death
The famed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died in prison, Russian media reported on Feb. 16.
Biden: 'Failure to support Ukraine at this critical moment will never be forgotten'
"Supporting our bipartisan national security bill is standing up to Putin. Opposing it is playing into his hands," U.S. President Joe Biden wrote on Feb. 15.
Ukraine war latest: Putin suspends arms control treaty, Biden says Russia won't win
Key developments on Feb. 21: * Biden says Putin's "murderous assault" in Ukraine will never end with victory for Russia; * Russia suspends participation in nuclear treaty with US, Putin says; * 6 killed, 12 injured in Russian shelling of Kherson as Putin delivered his speech. Ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia's
Condemning ‘Putin’s inhumane brutal war,’ Biden pledges to ‘give Ukraine what it needs to succeed on battlefield’
President Volodymyr Zelensky flew to Washington, D.C., on Dec. 21 to meet his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden, leaving the country for the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February to discuss bilateral cooperation between the two nations. Biden and U.S. First Lady Jill
Biden says Putin 'can't remain in power,' warns him against attacking NATO
In a speech wrapping up his two-day visit to Poland, U.S. President Joe Biden blasted Russian dictator Vladimir Putin for unleashing an all-out war in Ukraine and strangling democracy at home. “For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power," Biden said at the end of the speech he
World reacts to Kremlin escalation with sanctions
Western leaders began swiftly imposing sanctions on Russian officials and financial institutions following the blunt move of Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognize Kremlin-controlled regions as independent states. In his speech, the Russian autocrat questioned Ukraine’s right to exist. He also ordered the Russian army to officially move into
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