Austin at Ramstein: US has 'already delivered many of Ukraine's top priority requirements'
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin described the ongoing defense against the Russian offensive in Kharkiv Oblast as a "hard and dangerous fight."
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West's stance on Ukraine war 'completely nonsensical,' says UK defense secretary
The West's current stance on the war in Ukraine and delays in military aid are "completely nonsensical," the U.K's defense secretary said on May 19.
Pentagon: Washington has not changed position on Ukrainian strikes in Russia with US arms
Washington has not changed its position on potential Ukrainian strikes with U.S.-supplied weapons on Russian territory, even after Russia had launched its offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said at a press briefing on May 16.
New York Times: NATO member states considering sending military instructors to Ukraine
Some NATO member states are discussing the possibility of sending military instructors or contractors to Ukraine to train Ukrainian troops and assist with equipment repairs, the New York Times reported on May 16.
WSJ: Russia tested space-based anti-satellite weapon with potential nuclear capabilities in 2022
The officials said that Russia had launched a satellite into space in February 2022 to test components for a potential anti-satellite weapon that would carry a nuclear device. However, the satellite that was launched doesn’t carry a nuclear weapon, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces stabilize situation in Kharkiv Oblast, 'partially' push Russian troops out of Vovchansk
Key developments on May 15: * Zelensky: Ukraine stabilizes situation in Kharkiv Oblast amid Russian offensive * General Staff: Russian forces 'partially pushed out' from Vovchansk * Ukraine deploys more forces to Kharkiv Oblast * Blinken: US to give Ukraine additional $2 billion in military financing * Source: Ukraine's military intelligence drones strike oil depot
Blinken: Zelensky, Biden may meet to sign security agreement in 'coming weeks'
President Volodymyr Zelensky could meet with U.S. President Joe Biden to sign a bilateral security agreement in the "coming weeks," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on May 15.
Reuters: US warns Raiffeisen that access to dollar system could be restricted due to Russia presence
Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) was warned by the U.S. Treasury that its access to the U.S. financial system could be curbed due to its continued presence in the Russian market, Reuters reported on May 15.
Blinken: US to give Ukraine additional $2 billion in military financing
The U.S. will provide Ukraine with an additional $2 billion in foreign military financing, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on May 15.
Pentagon: US 'working hard' to rush aid to Ukraine, battlefield situation 'concerning'
"But all accounts are that they (Ukraine) continue to take measures to defend their territory," Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder said, adding that the U.S. is going to do "everything we can to get them the critical munitions and supplies that they need."
Ukraine asks US to lift ban on using American arms to strike at Russian territory
Ukrainian lawmakers are trying to convince Washington to allow Kyiv to strike at Russian territory with U.S.-supplied weapons, saying the ban prevented them from attacking Russian troops amassing near Kharkiv Oblast, Politico reported on May 14.
Bloomberg: US considers sending additional Patriot battery to Ukraine, sources say
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is working to supply Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense battery to help the country repel Russian aerial attacks, Bloomberg reported on May 15, citing undisclosed sources.
White House: If 'foreign agents' bill passes, US will be compelled to 'reassess' relationship with Georgia
If Tbilisi's proposed foreign agents bill is ultimately approved by Georgia's parliament, the U.S. would be compelled "to fundamentally reassess" its relationship with Georgia, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on May 14.
Ukraine war latest: 30,000 Russian troops involved in Kharkiv Oblast offensive, Ukrainian official says
Key developments on May 14: * Security Council secretary: Over 30,000 Russian troops involved in attack on Kharkiv Oblast * General Staff: Ukrainian soldiers 'change positions' near Lukiantsi village in Kharkiv Oblast * US State Department does not anticipate Russian breakthrough toward Kharkiv * Budanov expects Russia to launch new attack on Sumy
Blinken emphasizes long-term US security commitment to Ukraine in visit to Kyiv
"If Russia or anyone else were to attack Ukraine, we will work with Ukraine immediately at the highest levels to coordinate how to help you beat back the threat," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Zelensky to Blinken: Ukraine needs 2 Patriots to protect Kharkiv Oblast
Ukraine's head of state said that Ukrainian defenders went through a "tough period" in the east of the country, stressing that Kyiv hopes to see the U.S. assistance arriving as soon as possible, Ukrinform reported.
Biden signs bipartisan bill prohibiting Russian imports of enriched uranium
President Joe Biden on May 13 signed a bipartisan bill that bans Russian imports of enriched uranium, the primary fuel used in nuclear power plants. The move aims to sever one of the remaining major financial channels from the United States to Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
US approves urgent German-backed sale of 3 HIMARS systems to Ukraine
The U.S. State Department approved on May 10 an emergency sale of three HIMARS rocket systems and associated equipment to Ukraine worth $30 million, with Germany providing the funding.
White House: 'Certainly possible' that Russia prepares larger offensive on Kharkiv
U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby did not rule out that the intensification of Russian attacks on May 10 may be a preparation for a larger offensive on the city of Kharkiv, Reuters reported.
Updated: US unveils $400 million defense aid package for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden on May 10 authorized a $400 million defense aid package for Ukraine, according to a statement on the White House's website.
US includes 37 Chinese entities to trade blacklist due to national security concerns
Apart from 11 companies reportedly connected to the 2023 spy balloon incident, 22 were added to the list because they were linked to China's efforts to improve its quantum technology.
State Department: More announcements on Ukraine aid to come in next few weeks
The U.S. will make more announcements on military aid to Ukraine "in the next few weeks," U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters on May 9.
Germany to buy 3 HIMARS for Ukraine
HIMARS, whose prowess became a popular motif of internet memes, was a game-changer for Ukraine when it first arrived in the summer of 2022, allowing Kyiv to target Russian forces behind the front lines far more accurately than they had previously.
US State Department: US preparing more aid packages for Ukraine
"We are working on other packages. I think you can expect to see us get back to the kind of tempo that we were at before we had this break in funding," U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters.
Austin: Too early to see effects of US aid on Ukraine's front lines
It is still "very early on" to see improvements on the frontline after the first batch of U.S. weapons started flowing to Ukraine, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told senators on May 8.
Ukrainian-born Congresswoman Spartz wins Republican primary
Congresswoman Victoria Spartz was among the 112 Republicans in Congress who voted against aid for Ukraine in April.
Russia declares US-based NGO Freedom House 'undesirable' organization
Russia's "undesirable organization" law was adopted in 2015, effectively banning cooperation with about 160 organizations included on the list since then.
Opinion: Will the renewed US support for Ukraine be enough?
New U.S.-supplied weapons and money are now on their way to Ukraine. Whether to provide additional military aid was a matter of debate for many months in the U.S. Congress. In the end, Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson stared down the most right-wing elements
Opinion: The REPO Act hasn’t won the war for Russian assets
U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians (REPO) Act on April 24. Largely overshadowed in the media by the groundbreaking approval of $61 billion in aid for Ukraine that same day, the REPO Act is equally crucial. However, the REPO Act has not
Yermak: Ukraine aims to finalize security agreement with US in May
A Ukrainian delegation led by Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak held the fourth round of negotiations with the U.S. on the future bilateral security agreement on May 6, the Presidential Office reported.
US soldier travels to Russia, arrested on suspicion of theft
Russia is currently holding a number of U.S. nationals on what are widely believed to be trumped up charges.
US denounces Russia's 'irresponsible rhetoric' over nuclear drills
"This is an example of the kind of irresponsible rhetoric that we've seen from Russia in the past. It's completely inappropriate given the current security situation," Pentagon spokesperson Major General Pat Ryder told reporters.
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