Invitation to NATO part of Ukraine's victory plan, Yermak confirms
An invitation to join NATO is part of Ukraine’s “victory plan,” head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak said during a visit to the U.S. on Sept. 24.
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'Putin is very much afraid' — Zelensky says Kursk incursion exposed Kremlin's weaknesses to Russian public
The Good Morning America interview with Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska comes as world leaders convene in New York City for the 79th U.N. General Assembly.
Zelensky meets US congressional delegation, urges continued support and outlines Ukraine’s victory plan
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with a bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation on Sept. 23, including Senators Ben Cardin, Dan Sullivan, Chris Murphy, and Congressman Gregory Meeks, to express gratitude for their critical support of Ukraine.
Control of US House, Senate is up for grabs. What could down-ballot elections mean for Ukraine support?
The entire U.S. House and some members of the Senate are up for reelection in November — including some of Ukraine’s staunchest backers in Congress, which could have an impact on future support for Kyiv in its fight against Russia. All 435 members of the House will face re-election
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv hits over 200 military targets in Russia using drones within a year
Key developments on Sept. 23: * Ukraine hits over 200 military targets in Russia using drones within a year, Umerov says * Next few months will be 'decisive,' Zelensky says during speech in US, urges allies to act faster * Ukrainian forces break through another section of Russian border, 95th Brigade claims
Lithuania signs memorandum with one of world's leading arms manufacturers on medium-caliber ammunition
Lithuania has signed a memorandum with American Northrop Grumman Corporation, one of the leading global aerospace and defense technology companies, to produce and supply medium-caliber ammunition, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry said on Sept. 23.
Next few months will be 'decisive,' Zelensky says during speech in US, urges allies to act faster
"We have to be faster. We need to not lose the next few months in the war so that we don't lose the next decades," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Zelensky comes to US in attempt to boost firepower, pitch victory
President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to be the latest world leader to nudge his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden in a face-to-face meeting into providing Kyiv with more firepower — key to a potential Ukrainian victory — and the crucial right to use it against Russia’s invading forces without restrictions. The
US, India, Japan, Australia issue joint statement calling for peace in Ukraine
"(W)e reiterate the need for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in line with international law, consistent with the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter, including respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity."
Zelensky to visit US ammunition factory in Scranton producing shells for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, a factory producing critically-need 155 mm shells for Ukraine, during his visit to the United States on Sept. 22.
Zelensky's 'victory plan' includes invitation to NATO, commitment to sustained weapons supply, Bloomberg reports
Bloomberg sources said that the "victory plan" also includes a clear pathway to European Union membership.
Japanese PM Kishida to meet Zelensky in US, media report
According to Japanese public broadcaster NHK, Kishida is expected to convey Japan's intention to continue supporting Kyiv and imposing sanctions against Russia during the meeting.
US may send Ukraine medium-range missiles for F-16s, Politico reports
A medium-range glide bomb known as the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) might be included in the new military aid package, U.S. officials told Politico. The missile can cover a distance of over 70 miles.
US Green Party candidate Stein calls Putin 'war criminal,' clarifying stance after controversial interview
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein's statement unequivocally called Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal but cited Russia's "military intervention in Syria," not the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as an "example of his disregard for human rights."
US to provide Ukraine with additional $375 million in military aid, Reuters reports
If confirmed, it would be the largest tranche of military aid the U.S. has sent Ukraine since May earlier this year, when a package worth $275 million was delivered.
Meta’s ban on Russian propaganda doesn’t go far enough, say disinformation experts
Tech companies' recent efforts to crack down on Russian propaganda on social media are unlikely to hamper Moscow’s campaign to undermine support for Ukraine, especially as major platforms, like X and Telegram, fail to take action. Tech giant Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, banned Russian state-run
US Congress nears deal on extending $6 billion in Ukraine aid before expiration, Reuters reports
U.S. Congress and the Biden administration are close to an agreement on a one-year extension of $5.8 billion in military aid for Ukraine before it expires at the end of September, Reuters reported on Sept. 19, citing two undisclosed sources.
Trump's campaign appearance with Polish President Duda canceled, sources tell Reuters
The reasons for the cancelation were not specified. It is unknown if Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda planned to meet elsewhere on the campaign trail.
US sanctions Russian individuals, entities engaging in prohibited transactions with North Korea
"The U.S. remains strongly committed to leveraging all our available tools to disrupt this and other schemes intended to support Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and enable (North Korea's) illicit access to the international financial system," said Treasury official Bradley Smith.
US Ambassador Brink: ‘We have some sense of contours of Zelensky’s victory plan’
The Kyiv Independent spoke with the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink on Sept. 19 on the sidelines of the National Media Talk, an annual journalism conference held in Kyiv, and supported by USAID and Internews. The following is the transcript of the interview: The Kyiv Independent: Thank you
Zelensky to meet Biden, Harris in White House on Sept. 26
"The leaders will discuss the state of the war between Russia and Ukraine, including Ukraine’s strategic planning and U.S. support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression," White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
Zelensky to meet Harris in Washington next week, CNN reports
The meeting comes less than 50 days before the U.S. presidential election, a race that has been characterized by dramatic upheavals and sharply contrasting views on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Trump plans appearance with Polish president, claims he will 'probably' meet Zelensky next week
Foreign leaders, including Zelensky and Polish President Andrzej Duda, are convening in New York City over the next few days for the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations.
Russian troll farm behind fake story about supposed Harris hit and run incident, Microsoft says
CBS News previously debunked the story, but Microsoft's report was the first indication that Russia was the source of the false news. The story was initially spread by a website disguised as a local San Francisco media outlet and was replete with an embedded video that Microsoft said used a paid actor.
Ukraine's victory plan fully ready, Zelensky says
"The most important thing now is the determination to implement it," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on Sept. 18.
US believes Zelensky's peace strategy 'can work,' official says
"We have seen President Zelensky's peace plan. We think it lays out a strategy and a plan that can work," U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Sept. 17.
Trump assassination attempt suspect has no ties to Ukrainian institutions, Kyiv says
"We urge everyone to refrain from artificially linking the suspect's actions to Ukraine," Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said at a briefing on Sept. 17.
Trump Jr. urges Biden to negotiate with Moscow after Putin's nuclear saber-rattling
Donald Trump Jr. and former U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. opposed permitting Ukraine to strike Russian territory with Western-supplied long-range missiles, calling on the Biden-Harris administration to negotiate with Moscow.
EU preparing to raise up to 40 billion euros in loans for Ukraine without US, FT reports
The EU is preparing to gather up to 40 billion euros ($44.5 billion) in loans for Ukraine as Budapest keeps disrupting plans on a joint loan with the U.S., the Financial Times reported on Sept. 16, citing sources and a draft proposal.
US announces sanctions against Georgian officials for human rights abuses
"Today's action underscores our concern about the consequences of anti-democratic actions in Georgia and efforts by key individuals to use violence and intimidation to achieve their aims," said Treasury official Bradley Smith.
US sense of urgency questioned as billions in Ukraine aid hangs in balance
News that $6 billion worth of outstanding U.S. military aid to Ukraine could expire by the end of September if Congress doesn’t take urgent action is unsettling some in Kyiv, where the painful memory of a larger package delay that led to battlefield losses remains fresh. Delivering the
Trump shooting suspect Ryan Wesley Routh — personal interactions in Ukraine raise questions about support for Kyiv
Almost immediately after a reported second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, reports emerged of the suspect’s apparent support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Text messages shared with the Kyiv Independent and conversations with other foreigners living and working in Ukraine paint a picture, however, of
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