December 9, 12:00 PM • 30881 viewsDecember 9, 12:00 PM • 30966 viewsDecember 8, 03:38 PM • 17995 viewsAndriy Yermak discussed with Jake Sullivan Russia's missile attack on Odesa, Ukraine's urgent needs on the battlefield, and the importance of the U. S. House of Representatives approving an aid package for Ukraine.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba emphasized to U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken the need and urgency for continued U.S. and international support for Ukraine, including air defense and artillery munitions, warning that the lack of such support would undermine U.S. leadership and jeopardize U.S. national security.
US President Joe Biden urged Congress to immediately pass a bipartisan national security bill that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian aid for Gaza, calling on every member of Congress to stand up to Vladimir Putin.
If the U. S. Congress fails to approve funding for Ukraine's aid, Ukraine will call on the G7 countries to increase their contributions to support it.
The White House opposes Speaker Johnson's proposal to provide Ukraine with aid in the form of a loan, arguing that the aid bill passed by the Senate meets Ukraine's defense needs and US national security interests.
After providing military aid to Ukraine, the U. S. Department of Defense needs to replenish its $6.5 billion in weapons stockpiles.
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg and Polish President Duda discussed russia's war against Ukraine, noting Ukraine's dire need for ammunition and the importance of continued military support from NATO allies despite russia's heavy losses.
Ukraine's Justice Minister Denys Malyuska expressed optimism that U. S. lawmakers from both parties would approve a bill to further support Ukraine in its war against Russian invasion.
The US Pentagon is now open to providing Ukraine with long-range ATACMS missiles with a range of about 290 kilometers, which differs from its previous insistence on keeping all such missiles for its own use.
The U. S. State Department believes that providing Ukraine with a loan and burdening its economy with foreign debt is not the best way for Kyiv to get back on its feet and defend itself without the help of other countries.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov thanked his American partners for another package of military aid, which includes ammunition for HIMARS, air defense missiles and other equipment.
Democrats in the House of Representatives have collected more than 160 signatures out of 218 needed for a petition that would allow the aid package for Ukraine to be put to a vote, bypassing the speaker.
Zelenskiy thanked the United States for a new $300 million military aid package to meet Ukraine's urgent needs for artillery, anti-tank weapons, and air defense.
The White House announces a new military aid package for Ukraine, including HIMARS ammunition, air defense missiles, and other equipment.
Democrats in the U. S. House of Representatives want to bypass Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and force a vote on a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
The White House announces a new $300 million military aid package to Ukraine, including several Army tactical missile systems with a range of 100 miles.
China is providing economic and security assistance to Russia amid its war in Ukraine, supporting the aggressor country's industrial base, and threatening to influence the 2024 US elections. There are also expectations of potential aggression against Taiwan by China.
Yermak discussed Ukraine's urgent military needs with Sullivan, emphasized the importance of the House of Representatives approving the aid package, and thanked Biden for his strong support of Ukraine in his annual address to Congress.
After speaking with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Pentagon Secretary Lloyd Austin urged Congress to urgently pass President Biden's bipartisan National Security Act to support Ukraine's fight against Russian aggression.
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala will meet with U. S. President Joe Biden in April to discuss Ukraine, security issues, economic opportunities, common democratic values, and reaffirm his strong support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Russia produces about 3 million artillery shells a year, which is almost three times more than the 1. 2 million shells produced by the United States and Europe for Ukraine.
Biden announced plans to build a temporary floating dock on the Gaza coast within 60 days to speed up humanitarian aid operations amid the ongoing Israeli military campaign and imminent famine in the region.
Republicans in the House of Representatives are working on their own aid package for Ukraine, which includes military and non-military aid, potentially using frozen Russian assets.
The maritime corridor from Cyprus to Gaza for the transportation of humanitarian aid is expected to open on Sunday, March 10, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
President Biden emphasized his strong support for Ukraine, calling for unity against the russian invasion and the provision of weapons to help Ukraine defend itself.
Congress may start collecting signatures as early as this week to bypass the speaker and bring the bill to a vote if the speaker does not introduce it by then.
The gold price hit a new record of $2154 per ounce after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced a likely interest rate cut this year.
During his visit to Washington, D. C., German Economy Minister Robert Habeck called on the United States to provide Ukraine with more financial assistance.
Sweden will officially join the NATO Alliance on March 7, 2024, becoming the 32nd ally.
Romania, Spain, Luxembourg, and Belgium joined 23 other parliaments in signing an open letter to U. S. House Speaker Mike Johnson calling for a vote on a $60 billion aid bill for Ukraine.
