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According to the Budget Office, the United States is facing a shortage of funds to support the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, warned in a letter to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and other congressional leaders that the U.S. is facing a shortage of funds and time in its efforts to support…

Ukraine and Poland will open a crossing for trucks on Monday in order to clear the border.

Kyiv, Ukraine —  On Sunday, Ukrainian authorities announced that an extra border crossing will be opened between Ukraine and Poland on Monday specifically for empty freight trucks. This will help alleviate the current issue in Kyiv where several crossings have…

Production issues are causing difficulties for arms sales, even amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Stockholm —  According to a watchdog group, despite a rise in demand for weapons and military equipment, numerous Western arms companies were unsuccessful in increasing their production in 2022. This was due to various challenges such as labor shortages, rising…

Despite the support of NATO, funding from the United States for Ukraine may be at risk of running out.

Funding from the United States for Ukraine could potentially stop in the near future. The U.S. Congress is currently divided and has not yet passed a budget for the government, let alone allocated additional funds to support allies involved in…

The government of Ukraine is investigating claims that Russian forces have shot Ukrainian soldiers who were surrendering.

On Sunday, Ukrainian authorities initiated an inquiry into claims that Russian military personnel executed Ukrainian soldiers who were surrendering. This came after a blurry video circulated on social media showing two men in uniform being fired upon from a short…

Zelenskyy expresses gratitude to those aiding in the battle against the invasion.

On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to all those who have supported Ukraine in its battle against Russia’s attack. This includes soldiers, Emergency Service of Ukraine workers, National Police, National Guard, and others. Zelenskyy emphasized the significance…

The former President of Ukraine claims he was prevented from leaving the country.

KYIV, Ukraine —  Former President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, stated that he was prevented from leaving the country on Friday morning due to what he believes to be a politically motivated attempt to hinder his work. Former Ukrainian President Poroshenko,…

Ukraine launches fresh assault on Russian railway in remote Siberian region.

KYIV, UKRAINE —  A Ukrainian source informed Reuters on Friday that the internal intelligence agency of Ukraine has set off explosives along a Russian railway in Siberia, marking the second attack on military transportation routes in the region this week….

and Entertainment The use of virtual reality holograms has the potential to revolutionize education, art, and entertainment.

The University of Maryland’s developers are utilizing a holographic camera to record individuals’ movements in three dimensions. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we educate and amuse ourselves. VOA’s Julie Taboh provides further insight. VOA footage captured…

The country of Hungary declares its opposition to discussions about Ukraine joining the European Union.

BUDAPEST, Hungary —  On Thursday, a government official stated that Hungary will not endorse any European Union suggestion to initiate conversations about granting membership to Ukraine. According to Gergely Gulyas, the chief of staff for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban,…