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A report from the Intelligence Community cautions lawmakers of the potential ramifications of the US stepping back from involvement in Ukraine.

The United States intelligence community informed legislators in their yearly report on global threats that the conflict in Ukraine has reached a crucial point and the involvement of the US will impact the outcome. VOA’s correspondent Katherine Gypson reports from…

The top leaders of American intelligence have issued a dire cautionary message for Ukraine.

WASHINGTON —  Top U.S. intelligence officials have warned U.S. lawmakers that if the United States does not swiftly provide further military aid, the ongoing frozen military dispute between Ukraine and Russia may begin to thaw and end up favoring Moscow….

Officials state that the Pentagon requires a budget of $10 billion to replace weaponry that has already been dispatched to Ukraine.

pentagon —  Top officials from the Department of Defense stated on Monday that there is a lack of funding amounting to approximately $10 billion for purchasing new U.S. military weapons, due to the already allocated weapons being sent to Ukraine….

The Kremlin and the head of NATO disagree over Pope’s proposal for discussions between Ukraine and Russia.

On Monday, the Kremlin concurred with a statement made by Pope Francis during his interview with Swiss broadcaster RSI, in which he urged Ukraine to have the courage to engage in negotiations with Russia, two years after the initial Russian…

Zelenskyy Dismisses Pope’s ‘Courage to Negotiate’ Comments as ‘Virtual Mediation’

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, indirectly expressed disapproval of Pope Francis’ recent statement urging Ukraine to “raise the white flag” and engage in negotiations with Russia, after two years since the start of Moscow’s invasion. In his everyday video message,…

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Commends Cultural Leaders and Front-Line Warriors

On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the strong cultural bond among Ukrainians serves as a powerful force in uniting and defending against the enemy, comparable to their weapons. Zelenskyy spoke at the ceremony for the Taras Shevchenko National…

VOA Immigration Weekly Recap, March 3-8, 2024

Please find below an update on immigration news in the United States for this week. If you have any questions, tips, or comments, please reach out to the VOA immigration team at [email protected]. Officials deny allegations of undercover relocations of…

Ukraine alleges that Russia dropped a bomb on Kherson.

Kyiv, Ukraine —  On Saturday, Ukraine reported that a Russian explosive device landed in close proximity to an apartment building in the southern city of Kherson during the night, resulting in a child being injured. Additionally, a teenage boy was…

Biden to US Lawmakers: Confront Putin by Approving Aid to Ukraine

In his annual speech to Congress, U.S. President Joe Biden encouraged the approval of the $95 billion Senate bill to provide foreign aid to Ukraine, countries in the Indo-Pacific region, Israel, and humanitarian aid to Gaza. However, the bill is…

Zelenskyy, Erdogan Discuss Prospective Peace Negotiations With Russia

Istanbul —  According to reports from the Ukrainian president’s office and Turkish media, Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Friday to discuss the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the grain trade in…