Biden informed Congress of his intention to grant Kenya the status of a major non-NATO ally, recognizing its contribution to global security and stability.
The US is actively discussing easing the ban on Ukraine using US weapons to strike targets in Russia, which would allow Ukraine to hit the facilities that made Russia's recent occupation of Ukrainian territory possible.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to attend D-Day celebrations in France and the G7 summit in Italy next month to appeal to the West for military support, demanding the confiscation of Russian assets to finance Ukraine's defense.
Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson believes that the United States should allow Ukraine to wage war as it sees fit, and fight back against Russia, even if American weapons strike on the territory of Russia.
Yarmak informed Sullivan in detail about the situation at the front and stressed the importance of strengthening our air defense with modern Western systems. Special attention was paid to the agreement on security guarantees between Ukraine and the United States, which is nearing completion.
Several EU countries are pushing for sanctions against Georgia, including the suspension of visa-free travel, in response to Georgia's attempts to introduce a law on "foreign agents" similar to russian law, despite EU warnings and mass protests.
The Biden administration is accused of bypassing Congress by providing tens of millions of dollars in military aid to Haiti, potentially undermining support for Ukraine due to limited resources.
A bipartisan group of US Congressmen called on the head of the Pentagon to allow the Ukrainian armed forces to use Western weapons to strike targets in Russia, calling for a change in the Biden administration's policy restricting such operations.
Trump's campaign video caused outrage over the mention of "unified reich", which evokes Nazi associations.
Biden rejected the ICC's accusations against Israel, saying that the Israeli army's actions in Gaza do not constitute genocide, and promised to work with Israel to destroy Hamas.
The U. S. has provided details of a new $400 million military aid package to Ukraine, including projectiles for NASAMS and HIMARS systems, new armored vehicles, and other systems Ukraine needs.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has condemned the decision of the International Criminal Court prosecutor to issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials, calling it a political move that emboldens terrorists and shows that the international judicial system is on the verge of collapse.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin assured that Ukraine will see a steady flow of U.S. military aid week after week and called on all allies and partners to reassess their ability to provide Ukraine with the air defense equipment it so desperately needs.
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Galant and three Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the Gaza Strip after October 8, 2023.
The G7 allies are set on a US plan to freeze Russian assets for Ukraine even before a potential Trump presidency, the FT reports.
A US court has sentenced David DePape to 30 years in prison for breaking into the home of former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco and assaulting her husband Paul.
The Republican-led U. S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would force President Biden to send weapons to Israel, rebuking him for delaying the delivery of bombs amid calls for Israel to better protect civilians in its conflict with Hamas.
President Biden signs a $105 billion aviation bill that strengthens security, increases the number of air traffic controllers, funds runway safety, mandates refunds for canceled flights, bans family seat fees, and requires the use of 25-hour cockpit voice recorders.
Trump demands a two-hour debate with Biden in the upcoming presidential election.
Russia has stepped up its disinformation campaign to discredit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and undermine his legitimacy, according to a recent assessment by U. S. intelligence.
The Biden administration plans to provide Israel with $1 billion worth of weapons and ammunition, including $700 million for tank ammunition, $500 million for tactical vehicles, and $60 million for mortar shells.
Biden challenges Trump to two presidential debates, one in June after Trump's trial and the other in September, proposing alternative debate formats to be conducted by news organizations instead of the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates.
Ukraine decides how to wage a defensive war against the Russian invasion, while the United States provides the weapons necessary for Ukraine's victory, but does not encourage or facilitate strikes on Russian territory with American weapons.
The Biden administration believes that the next few months could be decisive in the war in Ukraine. The situation on the frontline could potentially lead to the start of peace talks and a truce according to the "Korean scenario.
Ukraine asks the White House for permission to use U. S.-supplied weapons to strike Russian military targets in Russia to counter the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region.
The United States is considering sending another Patriot air defense battery to Ukraine, along with radars, to bolster its air defense against intensified Russian attacks.
The Biden administration is working on a proposal to supply Israel with more than $1 billion worth of new weapons, including $700 million worth of tank ammunition, $500 million worth of tactical vehicles, and $60 million worth of mortar shells to replenish stockpiles used during the war with Hamas.
The US has raised tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports, including semiconductors, batteries, solar panels, electric vehicles, steel, aluminum, and medical equipment, with some tariff rates more than tripling to counter China's unfair trade practices.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal meets with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in Kyiv to discuss a $400 million military aid package, strengthening Ukraine's air defense, confiscating Russian assets in favor of Kyiv, and creating opportunities for US private sector investment in Ukraine.
During Secretary Blinken's visit, President Zelenskyy discussed the situation on the frontline, defense cooperation, including Patriot systems to protect cities like Kharkiv, preparations for the Global Peace Summit, and accelerating the delivery of pledged U. S. military assistance.