US House speaker, who strongly opposed Ukraine aid, ushers it through
Washington — Republican Mike Johnson came out of nowhere six months ago to become speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, before emerging as an ardent defender of military aid to Ukraine, which the chamber approved Saturday. The evolution of…
US House passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
Washington — The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday passed with bipartisan support a four-part, $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, putting the legislation on track for enactment following a long, difficult path through Congress. The…
3 killed as Ukrainian drone barrage hits 8 Russian regions
Ukraine pummeled eight Russian regions with dozens of long-range strike drones, targeting oil refineries and energy facilities inside Russia, setting on fire a fuel depot, and striking three power substations, a Ukrainian intelligence source in Kyiv told Reuters on Saturday….
While under Russian attack, Ukraine pleads to West for more military aid
Ukraine has appealed for its European allies to urgently step up weapons supplies as it struggles to hold ground against invading Russian forces. As Henry Ridgwell reports, Germany has called for allies to provide more air defense systems, as Russian…
Librarians in Ukraine and their wartime struggle to save libraries
In Ukraine, more than 200 libraries have been destroyed and about 400 damaged since Russia launched its war, say Ukrainian officials. Lesia Bakalets reports from Kyiv on how librarians are trying to ensure libraries survive the war. Camera: Vladyslav Smilianets…
Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a robust coalition of lawmakers helped it clear a procedural hurdle to reach final votes…
Europe falters on boosting weapons supplies to Ukraine, as US military aid held up
london — European nations are struggling to agree on providing urgently needed weapons to Ukraine as Kyiv’s forces struggle to hold ground against invading Russian forces. Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure faced waves of drone and missile attacks from Russia…
Zelenskyy appeals to NATO members for arms, aid for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to NATO members Friday to step up arms deliveries to Ukraine, which is struggling with diminished munitions while Russia has an air advantage and more ground forces. “NATO must decide if it is Kyiv’s ally,”…
CIA director: Ukraine could lose war against Russia without US aid
The director of the CIA warned Thursday there is a “real risk that the Ukrainians could lose on the battlefield by the end of 2024,” in its war against Russia. William Burns, speaking in Dallas at the George W. Bush…
G7 reaffirms support for Ukraine’s defense, financial needs
state department — The Group of Seven on Thursday reaffirmed its support for Ukraine’s defense, addressing both its urgent short-term financing needs and long-term reconstruction. Germany will host a Ukraine recovery conference in Berlin this year, while Italy will host…