12:16 AM • 5618 viewsMarch 24, 03:18 PM • 32344 viewsMarch 24, 06:35 PM • 14440 viewsMarch 23, 09:52 PM • 46637 viewsMarch 23, 06:36 PM • 44144 viewsIsrael conducted a reconnaissance operation, blowing up thousands of Hezbollah pagers without informing the United States. The attack killed 9 people and injured 2,750, paralyzing Hezbollah's command and control system.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv as part of his Middle East tour. He will hold talks with the Israeli leadership on a ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages in Gaza.
The US State Department has approved a potential $5 billion sale of 600 Patriot anti-aircraft missiles to Germany. This will help Germany strengthen its air defense in line with new NATO plans.
The Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine met with the US Ambassador for Cyberspace. They discussed cybersecurity, Ukraine's needs, and plans for cooperation, including the development of the Tallinn Mechanism and USAID projects.
After Ukraine's offensive in the Kursk region, Russia began to massively build new defense lines. Dozens of vacancies for construction workers with salaries of up to 371 thousand rubles for 60 days of work appeared on Russian websites.
US President Joe Biden said he would not comment publicly on Ukraine's operation in Russia's Kursk region. The U.S. State Department has previously noted that Ukraine's actions in the region do not violate Washington's policy.
The United States said it did not participate in the overthrow of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina. This denial came after Hasina's accusations that the United States was involved in her ouster in order to gain control of the island of St. Martin.
The US expects the ceasefire talks in Gaza to continue. The State Department spokesman said that all participants should return to the negotiating table, but refused to comment on Hamas' participation.
Foreign Policy suggests that Ukraine may use the seizure of part of the Kursk region by Russia to exchange territories. This could strengthen Kyiv's position in potential peace talks.
The White House is in contact with Kyiv regarding the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operations in the Kursk region of Russia. The US emphasizes that Ukraine is not violating restrictions on the use of US weapons for cross-border strikes.
The US State Department has announced that it will provide Israel with $3. 5 billion for the purchase of American weapons and military equipment. The funds were allocated from the funding package approved by Congress in April amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Amid reports of hostilities in the Kursk region, the number of personnel at the construction site of the Kursk NPP-2 has been reduced. Rosatom says that work continues as scheduled and all systems are operating normally.
Russian security services detain a local resident for publishing a video of the aftermath of Ukrainian strikes in Kursk region. The FSB is considering opening a criminal case under the article 'espionage' with a sentence of up to life imprisonment.
The United States emphasized Russia's destabilizing role in Africa after Niger severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine. The US State Department said that the presence of Russia and Wagner in the region is sowing chaos and instability.
The Pentagon stated that it sees no escalation due to Ukraine's actions in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. The US will continue to support Ukraine with the necessary systems for success on the battlefield.
Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the Presidential Administration, said that the international community has recognized Russia as a legitimate target for any operations and types of weapons. This is the result of Ukraine's diplomatic and legal work.
The U. S. State Department considers Putin's statement about Ukraine's 'provocation' in the Kursk region to be an exaggeration. The U.S. emphasizes that Russia has been violating Ukraine's territorial integrity since 2014, and the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces do not violate restrictions on the use of U.S. weapons.
Mykhailo Podolyak, Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, commented on the events in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. He said that the lack of an adequate response to the counterwar would only confirm the idea of "a strong conscious relationship between Russians and their government.
The US State Department said that Ukraine did not inform them about the operation in the Kursk region of Russia. Nevertheless, Ukraine's actions do not contradict US policy on the use of American weapons.
The US State Department has declared its readiness to defend Israel from attacks and terrorism. At the same time, the United States calls on all parties to de-escalate and will take measures to protect its interests in the Middle East.
The United States is engaged in intensive diplomacy to reduce tensions after the assassination of the Hamas leader. Blinken calls on all sides to refrain from escalation and work toward a ceasefire in Gaza.
WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich and former U. S. Marine Paul Whelan have been released from a Russian prison as part of a prisoner exchange. Both Americans, accused of espionage, are leaving Russian territory.
The U. S. State Department has announced a $10 million reward for information on the location of DPRK hacker Kim Jong Hyuk. He is associated with the Andariel group, which attacks foreign companies and institutions.
The US State Department commented on Kuleba's visit to Beijing. Miller emphasized the importance of China recognizing the aggressor and the victims in the war and hearing about Ukraine's losses directly from Kyiv.
The U. S. will support Armenia in improving its security sector. A civilian advisor from the U.S. Army will work at the Armenian Ministry of Defense to help strengthen Armenian-American relations.
China has significantly reduced the volume of semiconductor supplies to russia after the new US sanctions. From January to may 2024, the supply of advanced components through Hong Kong fell by 28%, and through mainland China - by 19%.
Biden has delegated some of his functions and authority over the Ukraine Support Act to the heads of the U. S. Treasury and State Departments. The Treasury Secretary will be responsible for financial aspects, while the Secretary of State will be responsible for diplomatic and strategic issues.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov complained about alleged “threats” to Russia from the West, while US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that Russia sees a threat in the fact that democracy is functioning on its borders, denying any military threat to Russia before its invasion of Ukraine.
The United States cannot predict the development of Russian-Chinese relations, as well as China's role as Russia's main strategic partner, including potential support for the Russian defense industry.
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that the American people and the bipartisan majority in Congress strongly support continued military assistance to Ukraine to defend against Russian aggression, responding to past criticism from Donald Trump's vice presidential nominee J. D. Vance.
