Patriot missiles intended for Switzerland to go to Ukraine, Swiss outlet reports
According to Blick, Bern has an order totalling $340 million with Washington for the PAC-3 variant of the missile.
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Kyiv-born former US soldier, Trump-whistleblower wins Democratic primary for Congress
Eugene Vindman, who has no previous political experience, delivered a commanding victory over his six Democratic rivals, securing 49.3% of the vote.
Russia expected to meddle in UK election, US Senator Warner warns
Senator Mark Warner, who serves as the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said that Russia and its proxies are "sowing discontent or trying to pit groups against each other (to) further social division" in the U.K.
Russian court sentences US soldier to nearly 4 years in penal colony, Russian media reports
A Russian court in Vladivostok has sentenced U.S. Staff Sergeant Gordon Black to three years and nine months in a Russian penal colony on charges of theft and uttering death threats, Russian state-controlled news agency RIA Novosti reported on June 19.
China's support for Russia's war machine 'has to stop,' says Blinken
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said China was providing support that enables "Russia to keep that defense industrial base going, to keep the war machine going, to keep the war going."
'Deliberate delays' to F-16 training will mean more jets than pilots, Ukrainian MP says
The U.S. is "deliberately delaying" F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots, resulting in a situation where there will be "fewer trained pilots than fighter jets," Ukrainian MP Oleksandra Ustinova said to the Times in an article published on June 17.
Ukraine must win the war first before joining NATO, White House says
His statement came a few days after Kyiv and Washington signed a 10-year bilateral security deal at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Italy, which is recognized by the parties "as supporting a bridge to Ukraine's eventual membership in NATO."
More than 20 NATO members to hit 2% defense spending target in 2024, says Stoltenberg
"This is good for Europe and good for America, especially since much of this extra money is spent here in the United States," Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on June 17.
Ukraine’s Peace Summit is over — what were its highs and lows?
Ukraine’s peace summit wrapped up on June 16 at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland after two days of discussions on three major aspects of Ukraine’s 10-point peace plan: nuclear safety, food security, and prisoner swaps. Just over 90 countries, a handful of organizations, and one observer took part
Trial for US journalist Gershkovich jailed in Russia set to begin later in June
The trial is planned to occur behind closed doors.
Ukraine war latest: 78 states, organizations sign Ukraine peace summit’s joint communique
Key developments on June 16: * 78 countries, 4 European institutions sign peace summit's joint communique * US announces $1.5 billion in aid for Ukraine, including support for energy infrastructure * At least 70 drones used in attack on Russia's Morozovsk airbase, Budanov confirms * Russia suffered 4,000 casualties in a month
Trump criticizes Ukraine for requesting aid, promises to ‘settle’ it
Former U.S. President and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump voiced strong criticism of American aid to Ukraine at a campaign rally in Detroit on June 15.
Ukraine-US 10-year security deal: 5 key takeaways
Less than a month ahead of NATO's Washington summit, President Volodymyr Zelensky and his American counterpart Joe Biden signed a long-awaited bilateral security agreement on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Italy. The 10-year deal became Ukraine's 17th one concluded under the G7 Joint Declaration of
US announces $1.5 billion in aid for Ukraine, including support for energy infrastructure
The U.S. will provide Ukraine with $1.5 billion in aid to support the country's energy infrastructure, address urgent humanitarian needs, and bolster civilian security, including the protection of the border, Vice President Kamala Harris said on June 15.
Ex-NATO commander calls for further lifting restrictions on Ukrainian strikes against Russia
Last month Washington finally allowed Kyiv to use some U.S.-supplied weapons to strike inside Russia, but only across the border from Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts.
Jailed US reporter Gershkovich to be tried for espionage in Russia
Russia formally accused journalist Evan Gershkovich of spying for the CIA and finalized his indictment on June 13. The Prosecutor General's statement did not set a date for the trial.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine signs bilateral security agreements with US, Japan
Key developments on June 13: * Ukraine signs bilateral security agreement with US, Japan * Ukraine hit Russia's newest communication station for first time, military says * Media: Slovenia secretly provided Ukraine with military supplies during US aid delay * Guardian: Russia accused of 'deliberate' starvation tactics in Mariupol in submission to ICC * Media:
US signs long-awaited bilateral security agreement with Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Joe Biden signed a long-awaited bilateral security agreement between Ukraine and the U.S. on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Italy on June 13, Reuters reported.
US, UK, Canada warn of Russian interference in Moldova's election
The U.S., U.K., and Canada issued a joint statement on June 13, warning of Russian interference in the leadup to the Moldovan presidential election in October.
Pentagon has 'no announcements' on delivering additional Patriot to Ukraine
The statement came shortly after the New York Times reported that the U.S. is planning to deliver another Patriot system to Ukraine. The outlet claimed that this should concern a system placed in Poland, which Warsaw denied.
What’s behind the ‘enemies of Ukraine list’ allegations by far-right US politicians?
Republican Congressman Jim Banks sent letters in recent days to a number of high-profile figures in the U.S. far-right, saying that they had been added to a Ukrainian NGO's list of individuals and groups responsible "in the U.S. impeding aid to Ukraine." The congressman alleged that Texty, the
Ukraine to set up venture with US-based company to repair American armored vehicles
The state-owned Ukrainian Defense Industry company signed a memorandum with U.S.-based Amentum Services on plans to set up a joint enterprise to restore and maintain American-made armored vehicles, the company said on June 13.
Argentina joins Ramstein format in support of Ukraine
The U.S.-led UDCG comprises over 50 countries, including all 31 NATO members, and meets regularly to coordinate military aid for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
FT: Ukraine signs first major deal with US company for LNG supplies
Under the deal, DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company, will start purchasing an unspecified amount of LNG from Venture Global later in 2024 and throughout 2026.
In rare comments, NATO chief discusses 'ongoing adaptation' of alliance's nuclear arsenal
NATO officials rarely comment on the alliance's nuclear arsenal, but Jens Stoltenberg said the U.S. was modernizing its nuclear weapons stationed in Europe.
Russian warship, nuclear submarine arrive in Cuba
Officials from both Cuba and the U.S. have said none of the vessels are carrying nuclear weapons, Reuters reports.
US to sign bilateral security agreement with Ukraine at G7
The U.S. and Ukraine will sign a long-awaited bilateral security agreement on June 13 during the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Italy, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told the press on June 12.
Widened US sanctions against Russia to target semiconductor flow, Bloomberg reports
The U.S. will on June 12 announce a widening of sanctions against Russia aimed at cutting off the supply of semiconductors to Moscow's war industry, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the move.
Zelensky, Biden to meet in Italy on June 13
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with his American counterpart Joe Biden on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy on June 13, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on June 11.
US to announce new Russia sanctions at G7 summit
"We're going to continue to drive up costs for the Russian war machine," White House spokesman John Kirby said on June 11.
US lifted weapons ban for Ukraine's Azov Brigade, WP reports
The United States will allow Ukraine's Azov Brigade to use weapons provided by the U.S. to fight Russia's full-scale invasion, the U.S. State Department announced on June 10, reversing a long-standing policy.
Russian assault on Kharkiv 'stalled out' as Ukrainians fire across border, Sullivan says
"The United States will continue to support Ukraine in holding the line and pushing back against the aggressing Russian forces," U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said.
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