10:31 PM • 7280 viewsDecember 4, 02:10 PM • 29019 viewsNordic and Baltic lawmakers expressed concern over delays in providing military assistance to Ukraine and called for a clearer American strategy to counter Russian aggression.
Donald Trump won almost all the Republican votes in the Nevada primary and 26 delegates, further cementing his status as the frontrunner for the GOP nomination in 2024.
The U. S. Supreme Court appears likely to refuse to disqualify Donald Trump from running for president in 2024 over his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riots, questioning whether states or Congress have the authority to set such standards.
According to the US media, citing sources in official circles, the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down a Russian military transport plane IL-76 using the Patriot air defense system.
Despite the delay, there were hopes that the aid package for Ukraine and Israel in the Senate would eventually move forward.
The United States has approved the sale of $1. 2 billion worth of air defense radar systems to Poland to help monitor its airspace and detect threats such as Russian missiles.
The Senate failed to approve a $118 billion bipartisan package that would have tightened immigration laws and helped Ukraine fight Russian invasion and supported Israel in its war against Hamas.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister received the latest report from Washington on possible scenarios for approving U. S. aid to Ukraine, noting that Congress needs to decide on a baseline scenario, as everything is very confusing.
American ambassadors from nine Pacific Rim countries signed a letter calling on Congress to pass a bill to provide assistance to Ukraine and other allies in order to maintain trust with strategic partners.
The White House spokeswoman emphasized the critical need for additional funding from Congress to support Ukraine amid growing Russian aggression.
Ukraine's First Deputy Minister of Defense held an online meeting with international partners to discuss improving Ukraine's military command structure and implementing Euro-Atlantic principles and practices, as well as coordinating responses to future security threats.
The U. S. Senate may vote on February 7 on the omnibus funding bill for Ukraine, which includes international aid and migration reform, introduced on Sunday.
Russia plans to capture the city of Kupyansk in Kharkiv region by March 2024 as a gift to Putin before the presidential elections in Russia, deploying 500 tanks and more than 40,000 troops.
Yermak thanked Pompeo and the United States for their support of Ukraine and expressed hope for further assistance, emphasizing the need to deter Russian aggression and protect sovereignty.
During the telephone conversation, Yermak and Sullivan discussed the current situation on the frontline in Ukraine and the need to strengthen the country's air defense system against Russian attacks.
Turkey is in talks with the UK and Spain to buy 40 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets, despite having recently signed a $23 billion deal with the US to buy F-16s, as its request for F-16s may not be approved by Congress.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister expressed confidence that the US Congress will approve additional funds for Ukraine and urged citizens not to listen to disappointment, as the support of allies continues.
The US State Department approves the sale of 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian military drones and related equipment to India for $4 billion.
Next week, the US Senate will vote on a bipartisan bill that would provide more aid to Ukraine and Israel and strengthen border security.
Secretary of the Pentagon Lloyd Austin and UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps discussed further joint support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.
The US government claims to have prevented a large-scale cyberattack involving China by neutralizing the Volt Typhoon network, which allegedly targeted US civilian infrastructure and had ties to China.
U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will appeal to Congress to support Ukraine, saying that if they do not, Putin will win.
Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson told the leaders of the Baltic parliaments that the bill on additional US aid for Ukraine and border policy reforms will be divided, and the final decision will depend on the proposals of the Senate negotiators.
The US Deputy Secretary of State said Putin will face surprises on the battlefield in 2024 and expressed confidence in Ukraine's success with additional US support.
Victoria Nuland expressed confidence that the U. S. Congress will vote to provide additional assistance to Ukraine, given the U.S. role in protecting Ukraine from Russian aggression and promoting its prosperity.
The United States plans to provide Ukraine with weapons by transferring them to Greece with the understanding that Greece will then transfer some of its surplus weapons to Ukraine.
The White House hopes that Congress will approve the additional $60 billion requested in October to continue U. S. leadership in supporting Ukraine's military needs in the fight against Russia.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas called on EU leaders to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine to help rebuild and restore the country's economy.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Washington to prepare for the July NATO summit, where important decisions will be made to continue supporting Ukraine, strengthening NATO's defense and deterrence.
According to Blinken, congressional approval of additional funding for Ukraine is vital to ensuring Ukraine's success and Russia's failure. Without it, Ukraine's achievements and what the U.S. has helped it achieve will be jeopardized.
