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The U. S. State Department has declared its unwavering support for Ukraine in defeating Russia in the ongoing war and pledged to expedite military assistance to achieve this goal.
The G7 allies are set on a US plan to freeze Russian assets for Ukraine even before a potential Trump presidency, the FT reports.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 39. 4272 UAH/USD, strengthening the hryvnia by 1 kopeck.
Georgia passed a controversial law on "foreign agents" despite massive protests, triggering potential US sanctions against officials responsible for undermining democracy.
The US State Department plans to confiscate Russian assets in the US and use them to compensate Ukraine for the damage caused by the Russian invasion, working with G7 partners.
Ukraine has only about 25% of the necessary air defense equipment, and the army needs 120-130 F-16 fighters or other modern aircraft to be on par with Russia.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting to prepare for the first Peace Summit in Switzerland, aimed at a just end to the war, which will bring together states from all continents.
According to Kuleba, the russians are deliberately spreading disinformation about secret negotiations with Ukraine to prevent countries from joining the upcoming Peace Summit.
The Pentagon reiterates that weapons provided by the United States to Ukraine must be used on Ukrainian territory.
During talks in Kyiv, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken discussed accelerating military aid, including Patriot air defense systems, to thwart Russia's offensive plans.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Ukrainian officials visited a drone manufacturing plant in Ukraine to discuss drone production, wartime logistics, and localization of UAV components that are actively used at the front against Russian troops.
India has signed a 10-year agreement with Iran to develop the strategically important Chabahar port, investing $370 million, despite US warnings about the risks of doing business with Iran, as India believes the port will benefit the entire region by providing a transit route to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
China is indirectly supporting Russia in rebuilding its military-industrial complex by providing most of the military electronics components that help Russia produce more missiles, tanks and armored vehicles for its aggression against Ukraine, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said.
Blinken noted that the decision to negotiate with Russia should be made by Ukraine, not the United States or any other country, as Putin demonstrates completely different intentions every day, despite the fact that he claims to support the Chinese plan for a peaceful settlement.
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 United States and Ukraine are finalizing a bilateral security agreement, which is expected to be signed in a few weeks and will provide Ukraine with security guarantees for decades.
The United States will provide Ukraine with $2 billion in financial and military assistance to combat Russian aggression.
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.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken sang Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World" in a Kyiv bar during his visit to show support for Ukraine's fight for freedom.
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.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba have lunch at a pizzeria run by Ukrainian army veterans in central Kyiv during Blinken's unannounced visit to discuss defense cooperation and preparations for the Peace Summit.
Ukraine expects to sign a security agreement with the United States in the near future, as well as to expand U. S. participation in the aviation coalition and pilot training programs.
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.
During an unannounced visit to Kyiv, U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that U.S. military aid to Ukraine is on its way and will have a real impact on the fight against Russian aggression.
President Zelenskyy want to discuss with U. S. Secretary of State Blinken the most important issues, including accelerating the military aid package, strengthening air defense with Petriots for Kharkiv region, security guarantees, and gaining broad international support for the Peace Summit.
The U. S. expects Russian troops to try to advance in the Kharkiv area, but does not expect major breakthroughs.
The founder of Georgia's ruling party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, refused to meet with U. S. Assistant Secretary of State James O'Brien because his funds were frozen by a Swiss bank on suspicion of Russian origin.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrives in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to demonstrate US solidarity with Ukraine and discuss additional military aid.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will visit Ukraine this week, according to Politico sources, although the exact date and official confirmation have not yet been received.
India and Iran have signed a 10-year agreement under which India will invest USD 120 million to equip and develop the strategically important Chabahar port in Iran.